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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1966
Page
5
Under Sister Mary Catherine S.S.J. BCHS students form the first Vermont YCS chapter meeting during activity periods and weekly evenings. The group, about 30 members, aims to shape Christian leadership and social action by studying scripture, engaging in discussion with teachers and officials, and committing to community improvement.
A regional drought of spring fever prompts planting autumn olive shrubs to attract birds and beautify land. Experts describe their growth, soil needs, shade tolerance, berry production for game birds and song birds, and yields from plots in New York and Beltsville. Stock is available from Genesee Valley Nursery.
Missionary nun Sister Mary Dolora, formerly Charlotte Wilkie, is noted in archival material as a religious figure. Details on her recent activities or location are limited in the fragment.
Benhi Thespians led by Mrs Pat Sherman and Miss Pauline Arasim traveled to Brattleboro March 16 to compete with Ambulance in District One Act Play Contest. The public performance Friday night showed strong acting, enhanced by sound, neon lights and umbrellas, though Brattleboro Union High School's The Potato Jungle won. Judges praised Ambulance actors Eric Peterson Bruce Howe Barbara Garrison Rita Walker Debbie Taylor Marty Gil, and noted unity in Potato Jungle. Stage manager Bill Carnavan makeup Rosemary Christie Pat Sherman assisted Ford Foundation consultant Arasim.
The Vermont Association of Student Councils held its convention at Bennington Catholic High School last week. Front row shows new officers Earl Daniels Lyndon Institute Barbara McClure South Burlington High Mary Rita Candon Proctor High and Craig McNeer Montpelier High. Back row lists retiring officers Walter Morrissey BCHS Eileen Hamblin Brattleboro Julie Welch Rutland and Ashley Cadwell Brandon.
A Manchester Depot man had a guilty plea for breach of peace stricken from the record after a Monday hearing. Jackie Croft, 22, admitted assaulting his infant son and wife on March 17 in Manchester. Additional sentences included a four to six month suspended term for a man who mistreated a German Shepherd, a $40 fine for a youth guilty of careless driving, a $20 fine for allowing an unlicensed driver in a car, and a $75 fine for a false statement on a fish and game license by Ralph W. Thomas Sr. State's Attorney Wittten noted the defendant knowingly misrepresented his residence.
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