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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1977
Page
3
Vermont State police reported two fatal weekend accidents. Edward Gervais, 19, of Weybridge, died when his car left Route 23, hit a tree and wall. Martin Bromley, 23, of Wallingford, was crushed while unloading a grain truck in Danby.
Area residents gathered at Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home for the funeral of Miss Susan J. Willis of North Bennington who died in a Thursday night car accident. Attendees included Trinity College affiliates and local business staff. burial will be in Hinsdillville Cemetery. A graveside service was held for Miss Sylvia J. Shimlintzky of 212 Pleasant St. in North Adams, born 1907, a former justice of the peace active in local politics, with arrangements by Hanson-Walbridge.
A UPI report details a Youth Information Service survey of 10th and 12th graders in four Chittenden County high schools. It found 79 percent drink monthly, 47 percent smoke marijuana, with 32 percent drinking weekly and 14 percent smoking weekly. Daily use was low for both substances.
Montpelier UPI report says Ernest Stub Earle a Republican from Eden proposes resuming antlerless deer trials in half the state to resolve the long dispute over a doe season. He notes state lines may shield southern residents from restrictions as the debate continues with deer herd management at stake.
Irwin Freundlich 66 longtime Juilliard piano teacher died Sunday in St. Clare's Hospital New York City He lived at 311 West 105th Street Freundlich served on juries for international piano competitions most recently Liszt Bartok in Budapest He coauthored Music for the Piano with James Friskin and taught master classes at Peabody UCLA Duke Maryland and UNC Wilmington He is survived by his wife Lillian Lefkofsky a pianist and four hand partner a brother Dr David Freundlich and a grandson.
Mrs Marguerite Harvey Wolf a Vermont author spoke to Loyal Legislative Women at the Montpelier Tavern introduced by Mrs Robert Babcock. Co hosts were wives of legislators from Caledonia Chittenden and Grand Isle counties. About 100 was raised for the Brandon Life Center and seven afghans distributed to nursing homes.
Engaged couple Jocelyn Baker Vail daughter of Mr and Mrs Atlee G Vail Jr of Bennington and Presley Compton Thach son of Mr and Mrs Collett M Thach of Ivy Virginia. Ms Vail is set to graduate with a BA in sociology from the University of Virginia in May and the fiancé is an alumnus of Woodberry Forest School and UVA student. No wedding date has been set.
Wilder W. Rice, 71, of North Petersburg New York, native of Shaftsburg, died Monday at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a self employed woodsman. Survivors include his wife Mildred Holmes, daughter Anne Rosse, son Jon Rice, sister Adine Dingman, and four grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held at the Mahar Funeral Home in Hoosick Falls.
Putnam Memorial Hospital installs wireless and wired heart monitoring systems to track rhythm disorders. Telemetry and Holter monitors enable continuous surveillance for ICU and ambulatory patients, reducing mortality and enhancing patient care with space age tech.
A meeting of the newly organized White Chapel Society will be held at the White Chapel on Chapel Road Sunday March 20 at 2 p.m. All interested persons are invited. Mrs William Stuchel of Union City Pa formerly of Bennington flew to Sterling Heights Mich to be with Carl and Kathy Territo.
A state Education Department study of 13 New Hampshire communities shows French speaking families correlate with higher pre high school dropout rates. Berlin leads in French speakers and lowest eighth grade attainment, followed by Laconia and Manchester. Nashua Claremont Keene and Portsmouth show varied results. The report urges immediate study of cultural diversity impact and better schooling for French speaking youths.
Vermont health officials urge high risk groups to get Bivalent influenza vaccine A Victoria plus A New Jersey The Bennington Public Health nursing office will host a one day clinic March 21 from 11 am to 1 pm for those unable to obtain vaccine locally Inquiries to 442 4591 or 447 7712 The nursing office at 310 Main St will be open on a clinic basis Monday Also noted is a christening event for Whitney Ann Territos daughter to be held Sunday March 13 The Territos family also includes Carl Jr and Amy The Licensed Practical Nurses District 6 will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30 with Dr Theodore Harwood speaking on Diabetes All students LPNs and RNs are invited John Faraci Real Estate Course runs nine weeks beginning March 22 in Bennington for the Vermont salesmen brokers exam fee 65 Call 362 2971 Also listed are local fundraisers and ads for Spring fashion preview and Rescue Squad donations 2.50 door prizes
Real estate guidance urges buyers to inspect roof condition before purchase. Look for loose shingles, varying shades from repairs, flashing integrity, and clean gutters. Check roof age and material. asphalt lasts 15 to 20 years, wood and asbestos cement about 30, slate and clay tile 40 plus.
Mrs. Hoisington, principal broker of Hoisington Realty, serves as president of the Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors and assistant dean of the Tri-State Real Estate Institute, Inc. She holds licenses to operate in Vermont and New York.
The Unitarian Fellowship will hold a panel discussion next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the North Bennington Public Library. Titled What Makes Life Worth Living the session invites members and visitors to share views on values beyond immediate needs toward a fully realized life.
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