Weekend crashes report no injuries across five incidents
Vermont State Police logged five weekend crashes with no injuries. A 35 year old Dumont New Jersey man Leroy S Scott drove a convertible off U S 7 near the Vermont 313 junction in Arlington striking a guard rail and a power pole before stopping in a snowbank. Damage was estimated at 250 dollars. Francis H Rogers 25 of 700 Main St also lost control on Vermont 9 near the New York line and struck a guard rail. In municipal court two youths John Holmberg 19 of Dorset and Mark Baker 19 of Manchester Depot were sentenced on charges including driving without a license and petty larceny with various jail terms and probation. Maurice R Cobb 53 of Bondville pleaded guilty to defective equipment. Horace Young 67 of Sandgate pleaded not guilty to assault with an ax while Alfred Rizk 39 of Northampton Mass pleaded guilty to driving after license suspension and requested trial by judge.
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Leroy S. Scott
Dumont
N.J
U.S. 7
Vermont 313
Arlington
Vermont
Scott
Francis H. Rogers
Main St
Vermont 9
New York Line
Rogers
John Holmberg
Dorset
House of Correction
Bennington County
Fienberg
Mark Baker
Manchester Depot
Baker
Maurice R. Cobb
Bondville
R. Marshall Witten
Horace Young
Sandgate
Witten
Alfred Rizk
Northampton
Mass
Riz
Raymond A. Victor
New Fairfield
Conn
U.S
Arlington-Shaftsbury
Sunderland
Martin D. Dobbs
New Rochelle
N.Y
Clarence W. Kelley
North Bennington Road
Samuel Goptill
Cedar Grove
Maine
North Bennington
Railway Express Agency
Carl F. Watson
Rutland
Goptill
Bennington Village
Edward F. Knight
West Main Street
Pauline D. Pettibone
Pownal
Knight
Thrift Shop Among Noted Contributions and Staff Change
Last week at the thrift shop saw unusual donations including two large trunks heavy framed pictures and camping gear. The selling staff welcomed new member Mrs. Glenard Turner while long-time organizers were Mrs. Caryl Adams Mrs. Josiah Fuller Mrs. Paul Cross and Mrs. Sidney Edson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenard Turner
Caryl Adams
Josiah Fuller
Paul Cross
Sidney Edson
Village Ballot Proposals Include Water Sinks Fire Fund
Voters will decide on water and sewer extension costs for Basil Caslin’s Stark Street property totaling 1569 87 and a $15000 street sweeper lease purchase over five years. Other items approve a sinking fund for a new fire house and a cold weather street excavation ban. Incumbents seek re-election with no contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Street
Basil Caslin
Stark Street
James B. Gibney
Hilda Hurley
Michael J. Hogan Jr
Julia K. Nash
John C. Malone
John H. Williams II
Main St
Atty
Reuben Levin
GOP plans bond backed educational network and tax questions
Hoff seeks a one year delay on the long discussed educational television network financed by a 1.6 million bond issue. Foote and Boylan back bond financing for school construction up to 2.5 million, water pollution control 1 million, and forests and parks development 1 million. They urge more review of a 2.5 million bond for state college improvements. Foote, Hoff administration critics say the GOP push signals campaign strategy and control in the Vermont Senate with 21 Republicans and nine Democrats on key committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff
Foote
Boylan
Senate
John J. O’brien
Dchittenden
Montpelier
Liberals mock Diefenbaker in cartoon coloring book
Ottawa AP Liberals publish a cartoon coloring book lampooning Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and rivals. Diefenbaker is shown in four drawings including riding a whip wielding hobby horse and being labeled as not moving. One page depicts a NATO fighter pilot contrast with Canadian planes. Bland Missouri UP I twin names Kennedy Smiths reveal twin boys named Jackson Kennedy Smith and James Kennedy Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
John Diefenbaker
Diefenbaker
U.S
Bland, Mo
UPI
Johnnie Smiths
Kennedy
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Kennedy
Jackson Kennedy Smith
James Kennedy Smith
Frost Home in Shaftsbury Sells After Poet’s Death
Dr. John F. Wilber handled the January sale from Boston, with Mrs. William G. Barrows Jr and William Hoisington co managing. The Frost home near East Street covers about 150 acres with a barn, shed, and studio cottage, now sold to a new owner keeping the property in Frost decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William G. Barrows Jr
Dorset Real Estate Co
William Hoisington
Lonergan and Thomas Agency
Bennington
Gilbert
John F. Wilber
Washington, D.C
Noland
Frost
Shaftsbury
Cape Cod
Ripton
Cambridge
Mass
South Shaftsbury
Steel Red Hits Man Driving Car in Pownal
Granby Connecticut motorist Henry C. Cotton was struck in the back of the head by a 10 inch steel rod that flew through his car window on U.S. 7 in Pownal. He was treated and released from Putnam Memorial Hospital. The rod’s origin is unknown and Cotton recalled passing two vehicles before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granby, Conn
Henry C. Cotton
U.S. 7
Pownal
Cotton
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Harbingers of Spring Appear In Local Contest And Weather
The Dairy Queen drive-in on North Bennington Road reopened as a refreshment stand and hosted a banana split contest. Two teens tied for first with four splits each and split the prize. a third place went to Claren Corey Jr. Other entrants earned up to two splits as a thunderstorm with 35 mph winds rolled through Bennington. Geese surprised Mrs. William Bell in South Shaftsbury with six birds resting briefly in her yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Dairy Queen
John McDermott
David LaFountain
Claren Corey Jr
Banner
Hagerman
Dairy Queen
North Bennington Road
Richard Mallory
Beech Court
LaBlanc Ave
Nue
North Bennington
Donald Brunina
County St
Bennington
U.S
Paul W. Bohne
William Bell
East Street
South
Shaftsbury
BCHS Cast Wins Area Play Test
Bennington Catholic High School drama group won District 1 in the one act play division at Whit ingham High School with The Devil and Daniel Webster. BCHS defeated North Bennington High School and Molly Stark Junior High School and advances to the regional on March 30 in Bellows Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Catholic
Whitingham High School
the Devil
Daniel Webster
Bchs Thespians
North Bennington High School
Molly Stark
BCHS
Bellows Falls
Bennington
Alfred LaTour
Donald Whipple
Daniel Abbott
Jabez Stone
Linda Becerra
Mary Stone
Daniel Higgins
Michael Chechile
Mr. Scratch
Bennington Briefs Highlights Local Club Meetings
The Merry Little Breezes 4 H Club met on March 16 at Mrs. Eleanor Harwood s home with 10 members. Anna Harwood presided and health reports were given. Candy sales proceed for camp. Ribbon Sandwiches demonstrated by Hilliards and Jaquiths. Next meeting April 6 features a radio program with James Edgerton. Basketball tonight GHS girls and boys play Wednesday 7 pm at BendI gym for charity. Moose ladies meet Wednesday 8 pm led by Senior Regent Isabelle LaBarge. refreshments chaired by Alice Garant. Rummage and bake sale set for April 6 at K of C, co-chairs Potter Plante Garant. Harold Peart, recently home from Putnam Memorial Hospital, reported return. AAUW Bennington Branch meets tonight 8 pm at Old Bennington schoolhouse with speaker from Vermont Free Library Service. Towne Beauty Salon closes for Cecile Roy s New York trip. reopens March 25. ADV. March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Little Breezes 4-H Club
Beech Street Extension
Eleanor Harwood
Anna Harwood
Diane Hilliard
Joanne Hilliard
Adelaide Jaquith
Christine Gauthier
Darlene Jacobs
James Edgerton
Women of the Moose
Isabelle LaBarge
Alice Garant
K of C
Jane Potter
Mary Plante
Muskies are Fished At Night In Ohio Lake
Alvin Hopperton of Wilmington caught three muskies in Clinton County's Cowan Lake. The fish averaged six pounds, not the season's largest, and included a 10 pounder plus eight largemouth bass tied to the outing. Hopperton fishes at night trolling a bomber lure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ohio
Alvin Hopperton
Wilmington
Alvin
Clinton County
Cowan Lake
Six Central American nations seek deeper economic integration
Sen. Hubert Humphrey reported during his Costa Rica visit that the six nations are moving toward stronger intra regional trade and a common market with a Central American bank. A meeting of seven presidents will focus on improving this integration as a path to better economic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Appropriations Committee
Latin America
Our Aching Heads
New York report cites Americans using about 21 tons of aspirin daily and facing 1 billion headaches annually per Advanced Management Office Executive magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
APD
Advanced Management Office Executive Magazine
Hunting Rights Not Taxable By Vermont Towns
The attorney general's office advised that hunting rights acquired by the state are not subject to town taxation. Deputy AG Chester S. Ketcham noted landowners may use their property as they wish even when leased for hunting and fishing rights. Fish & Game Commissioner George W. Davis said towns had taxed leased land and the program seeks to reduce conflicts between sportsmen and private landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Compulsory Age Bill on Schooling May Be Dropped
A bill to require schooling until age 16 is likely to be withdrawn this week as sponsor Rep. Stovan Christowe says it will fail on the House floor. The Education Department had backed the measure. Christowe was unavailable for comment.
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Montpelier
House
Stovan Christowe
Dover
State Education Department
Christowe
Hospital Notes March 15 17 Admissions and Discharges
Admissions list includes Mae Loomis Alex Thomson from North Bennington Pauline Burgess Roger Livingston Lila McCoy Ethel Lemberg Shirley McEckron Arlington Gail Sawyer Teresa Langlois Martin V Brown Alice Garant Bennington Henry Cherbonneau Manchester Myrtle Lane Shaftsbury Hawley Bump Ethel Kuffer Gordon Davis Joseph Allen Pauline Restino James Parker Hoosick Falls Lucille Morse Edward Thompson East Arlington Evelyn Cole Arlington Helen Tifft Pownal Lila Stockwell Jessie Gabrus Shaftsbury. Discharges include Joyn Guiden Helen Goodrich Geraldine Gallant Marie Howard. Also newborns Mr and Mrs Ettore Benini Arlington a son and Mr and Mrs Guy Nido Wilmington a daughter and Mr and Mrs George Guile Eagle Bridge NY a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Loomis
Alex Thomson
North Bennington
Pauline Burgess
Roger Livingston
Lila McCoy
Bennington
Ethel Lemberg
Shirley McEckron
Arlington
Gail Sawyer
Teresa Langlois
Martin V. Brown
Alice Garant
Henry Cherbonneau
Manchester
Myrtle Lane
Shaftsbury
Joseph Allen
Pauline Restino
James Parker
Hoosick Falls
Lucille Morse
Edward Thompson
East Arlington
Evelyn Cole
Helen Tifft
Pownal
Lila Stockwell
Jessie Gabrus
Joyn Guiden
Helen Goodrich
Geraldine Gallant
Marie Howard
Ettore Benini
Guy Nido
Wilmington
George Guile
R.D
Eagle Bridge
N.Y
Shaftsbury Resident Abel Harrington 62 Dies After Illness
Abel Wilson Harrington, 62, longtime Shaftsbury resident and Eagle Square Mfg. Co. polisher, died at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. Born March 4, 1901, he married Theresa Senechal on March 22, 1922. He leaves widow, two sons Clifford and Abel E., a daughter Mrs. James Myers, seven grandchildren, three sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with entombment in Park Lawn Chapel Waite Cemetery. Friends may call today 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Abel Wilson Harrington
Eagle Square Mfg. Co
Albany Medical Center
Clifford
Ida (Phelps) Harrington
Theresa Senecal
Eagle Square
Abel E. Harrington
James Myers
Anna Niles
Luella Buck
Ethel Elwell
Bennington
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home
A.J. MacDonald
South Shaftsbury Methodist Church
Memorial tributes for Lawrence Robbins in Amesbury
Lawrence Robbins 66 father of Mrs. David Barton of North Bennington died last Monday in Amesbury Mass. He was a World War I veteran who served in five major European battles. Funeral services with full military honors were held Thursday. Survivors include Malcolm Robbins of Amesbury and MSgt Lawrence Robbins Jr USAF at Griffiss AFB Rome NY. Mrs George Barton died March 8 with service March 11 in Amesbury.
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Dorset
George Alexander Dickson
Putenam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Paterson
N.J
the Hollow
Florence
Dickson
Glenrock
American Legion
Museum of the
Passaic County Historical Society
Lambert’s Castle
Ethel Dickson
Almgren Funeral Home
Cedar Lawn
North Bennington
Lawrence Robbins
David
Eileen) Barton
Amesbury
Mass
Robbins
Europe
Barton
Malcolm
Msgt
Lawrence Robbins Jr
USAF
Strategic Air Command
Griffiss Afb
Rome
N.Y
David Barton
George Barton
Funeral held for Carl Adler of Hillsboro New Hampshire
Carl Adler died Friday at Concord Memorial Hospital. Funeral conducted by Rev Stephen C Greene at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home. Entombment today with burial planned in Park Lawn Chapel cemetery next spring. Attendees came from Hillsboro and New York communities Glen Cove Valley Stream Sea Cliff Locust Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Adler
Hillsboro
N.H
Concord
Memorial Hospital
Hanson - Walbridge
Stephen C. Greene
Second Congregational Church
Park Lawn Chapel
Glen Cove
Valley Stream
Sea Cliff
Locust Valley
N.Y
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George M. Fienberg
Thrift Shop
Leo Nash
Joseph A. Pello Jr
Robert K. Smith
George Allard Jr
Seymour G. Shultz
Armed Forces
NATO
Liberal Party
Frost Home
First National Stores
North Bennington Rd
Gil
Steel Red
Man
Arlene Petras
West Main St
Raymond McDermott
John
David Whitman
School St
Bennington Briefs
Bennington High School
Bendi
Letic Association
Harold C. Peart
Coulter Street
American Association of University Women
Towne Beauty Salon
Cecile Roy
Statler- Hilton
Bennington Area
George A. Dickson
Carlton R. Chaffin
Carlton Royal Chaffin
Whitingham
Franklin G
Julia L. Chaffin
Hoosac Tunnel
HT & W
California
Gibney, Haynes & Kane
Nelson Payne
Christian Science Service
Old Bennington Cemetery
Hawley Bump
Ethel Kupfer
Gordon Davis
Abel W. Harrington
Dow-Jones—Bache & Co
Albany
Harte Theatre
Gregory Peck
Connie Francis
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