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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1962
Page
3
A lyrical meditation on domestic space and cleaning rituals. Vivid imagery contrasts sunlight and cobwebs with strength and maintenance, honoring a house as a living entity. The voice extols disciplined work, cleanliness, and the intimate grip of memory in a quiet, personal habitat.
The Women of the Moose held a large turnout, with Marion Rudd receiving a surprise gift. Lois LaBarge and Doris Babson served refreshments, and plans were set for a rummage sale Saturday with chairmen Nanna Bahan and Helen Foster.
The national Girl Scout encampment at Button Bay State Park is expected to bring 55,000 extra visitors to Vermont this summer. Catherine Hammett said the influx includes parents relatives and friends beyond the 10 000 scouts and leaders from 50 states and 50 countries attending the two week event. Earlier estimates had put the count at 40000.
In Montpelier Vermont AP the Greater Vermont Association and the Vermont Travel Council discuss a merger hinges on VTC raising 12000 dollars. If merged the group would expand the board and launch a 250000 dollar tourism promo funded by an ad agency. Burr Vail heads the VTC and aims to secure the funds within days to clear debts and keep autonomy.
The Bennington Banner lists its offices at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont and notes daily publication with holidays excepted. It provides AP news access and subscription rates by mail for Vermont Rensselaer and Washington Counties New York and northwestern Massachusetts, plus delivery charges by carrier and truck delivery options.
Whimsical lines describe fluffy-haired fairies that dart and dance as shadows move with the breeze. The speaker urges swift pursuit and capture then release, and jokes about dust balls rolling behind a dresser.
American Farm Bureau President Charles Shuman will attend a Brattleboro workshop March 27 and 28 with representatives from New England, Woodrow Luttrell of the American Farm Bureau information division, Vermont officials, and county delegates. The program includes interviews, news release writing, and public relations sessions with a banquet talk and practical demonstrations.
New York AP report notes 1961 Television Bureau of Advertising study finding 49 million sets in use with homes averaging over five hours daily. Daytime audiences rise while evening viewing dips. Over six million homes have two or more sets. Edie Adams to headline ABC variety show April 9. Dick Van Dyke Show renewed on CBS in same slot.
Moscow gang accused by Pravda of stealing cloth weaving machines from state enterprises and selling them to black marketeers. The arrests highlight crime against state assets and organized theft in the capital.
Feyre quadruplets Mark Maureen Margaret Robert and James near their first birthday at Providence Hospital Holyoke Mass. The unidentify quads born March 29 last year show varied development with teething and walking milestones. Parents Raymond and Feyre manage a family of ten amid daily needs and donations from a local firm.
Dr. L. S. B. Leakey announced the discovery in Kenya Africa of a 114 million year old creature with jaw pieces and a tooth. He said the fossil shows traits heading toward modern humans and fills a major gap in the story of human evolution.
Monday features beef stew with vegetables, jam sandwich, cottage cheese, applesauce and milk. Tuesday offers vegetable beef soup, crackers, grilled cheese, pears and milk. Wednesday serves spaghetti cheese casserole with cabbage pineapple salad Vienna bread Jello and milk. Thursday includes creamed potatoes green beans chicken salad sandwich banana cream pudding. Friday presents tuna wiggle with mashed potatoes spinach cheese wedges buttered rolls and apricots.
Monday pork with gravy mashed potatoes peanut butter and jam sandwiches green beans fruit and milk Tuesday chili con carne meat sandwiches fruit jello and milk Wednesday vegetable soup crackers egg salad sandwiches carrot sticks rice pudding and raisins milk Thursday hot chicken sandwich peas pear and milk Friday macaroni and tomatoes tuna and celery sandwiches chocolate cake frosting and milk
The 93 year old Fitzgerald Brothers Brewing Co. of Troy, N Y closed its doors and became the last of 11 Troy breweries to fail. William Fitzgerald Jr. said the firm was sold to Drewrys Ltd to brew Fitzgerald beer and ale in Willimansett Massachusetts. He cited fierce competition in the brewing industry as a main factor.
Masotsha Mike Howe, 47, named Rhodesian Federation high commissioner to Nigeria, the first nonwhite to win a top foreign diplomatic post in Rhodesian history.
Monday scalloped potatoes with ham and green beans followed by peaches and pears and milk. Tuesday spaghetti with meat sauce and peas with jello and rolls and milk. Wednesday hot dogs with chips corn and strawberry shortcake and milk. Thursday roast turkey with dressing mashed potatoes carrots fruit rolls and milk. Friday tuna fish salad sandwich olives spinach and cherry upside down cake with milk.
The YMCA lists weekly offerings including Monday Tri-Hi-Y and Chess Club at 7 p.m. Tuesday covers phys ed 8 30 North Bennington School Men's Conditioning Shaftsbury School and MYF 7 and more. Wednesday features Baton class bowling story hour wrestling 7 p.m. Thursday shows phys ed grades 5 6 classes 8 30 North Bennington School boy s bowling 3 30 and an Industrial Management Development dinner 6 30 at the Country Club. Friday has Shaftsbury School 4 p.m. Junior High Fun Night 7 30 p.m. Saturday hosts Rifle Club 9 a.m. at the Armory. Daily pool table tennis chess checkers reading bowling gym and exercise room open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. except Sunday.
The United Counseling Service board met to review reports on public relations fundraising and nominations. The annual dinner and meeting set for May 14 at Mount Anthony Country Club includes a brief business session and board officer presentations for 1962 63.
Archeologists report unearthed a large temple a ceramic workshop and storage rooms at Pachacamac in west central Peru expanding knowledge of the pre Inca site.
Announcement from North Adams Massachusetts notes Miss Janice L. Knapp daughter of Mrs. Philip D. Knapp of Grant Street to Claude M. Hoard son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Hoard of North Shaftsbury with Miss Knapp a St. Joseph Business College senior and Hoard employed at Eagle Square Mfg Co in South Shaftsbury. No wedding date set.
Miss Sandra Dean daughter of Mrs Ruth Granger of McCaffrey Street will wed John Hawks son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hawks of Third Street. Dean a 1961 Hoosick Falls Central School graduate attended Plus Calculating and Keypunch School in Syracuse and works for New York Telephone Co Revenue Department in Menands. Hawks also attended Hoosick Falls Central Schools and works for the Specialty Mfg Co.
Ottawa report says the National Gallery of Canada added a rare marble Madonna relief from the 15th century to its collection. The piece is highlighted among several new acquisitions.
William Slattery returns to Bijur Lubricating Corp after five weeks home illness with flu and pneumonia. Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 1332 to meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at North Street rooms. installation planned April 1 at 1 p.m. at VFW hall with ceremonies at State Armory at 2 p.m. National and department officials expected. roast beef dinner to follow at club rooms. St Peter’s Parish sewing meeting set for Wednesday 10:30 a.m. parish house. bring sandwiches, work and coffee provided. Iron Kettle Restaurant offers weekend roast prime ribs dinner with sides for $2.25.
Roman Catholic Bishop Paul Rusch of Innsbruck Austria says European ski resorts have become centers of sin and frivolous behavior. He told a tourism study conference that tourists seeking adventure create a carnival atmosphere that fosters corruption.
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