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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1963
Page
10
State officials defend Romney for leading civil defense education in Vermont. They say his efforts aim to save lives during attack while facing criticism from peace groups. Romney explained his stance at Stone Farm Rochester, stressing the goal of preparedness over political controversy.
Bennington High School hosts its annual Math and Science Fair in science rooms starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday with about 100 exhibits judged from 3 p.m. The winners advance to the regional fair at Bennington Catholic High on April 5-6. Students from Bendi, Bennington Elementary, and Cora B. Whitney display exhibits. viewing hours are 3 to 5 p.m. for students and 3 to 8:30 p.m. for the public.
The first class for Civil Defense auxiliary police will start April 3 with Sgt. John A. Pollacis leading the session. About 35 volunteers from Bennington area towns enrolled as town officials announce appointments and medical examinations proceed for applicants.
A panel on how current world tensions affect children and youths will meet tonight at 8 in the Bennington Free Library rooms. Sponsored by the Bennington Peace Forum, the lineup includes Marion Downes Bennington College child psychologist and former nursery director, Horst Rhodes United Counseling Service clinical psychologist, Phillip Viereck Bennington Elementary teacher, and Mrs Justin Mamis of Shaftsbury sharing a housewife perspective.
Administration scientists counter Hosmer by saying a 3 kiloton limit is not a hard line and any test could be detected by at least one seismic station. They note testing varies and a modest explosion could be detected and that large quantities of alluvium are scarce in the Soviet Union and elsewhere.
A Brookline youth James Davis suffered a forehead laceration when a car driven by 19 year old Peter Donavan failed to negotiate a left curve on Prospect Street and struck a bridge railing. Police estimated the car damage at 400 dollars.
A Sunday thaw in southwestern Vermont sent thousands onto crowded highways as temperatures reached the upper 50s and low 60s. Deer browsed along U.S. 7 and Vermont 313 while a Knights of Columbus parade drew more than 50 participants. Sap yields improved despite muddy sugar-bush roads and a North Bennington drive‑in celebrated spring reopening with hot dogs and beverages. Nearby ski areas saw Slap Happy Slalom events and an outdoor buffet luncheon moved onto the slopes near Petersburg Pass.
The Parent-Teacher Group of Cora B. Whitney School meets tonight at 8 with Dr. William D. Worthington as guest speaker. Seaman apprentice Daniel F. Hier, son of Mrs. Mary B. Hier, serves at Bainbridge Naval Training Center. Miss Leila Lawson visits from Bradford Junior College. Bridge winners at Mt. Anthony CC are listed, with next game on April 5. Cub Scout Pack 53 meets Tuesday at 7. Two registrants leave for pre induction exams in Albany. Bennington Council Knights of Columbus meet Tuesday at 7:30 and Lions observe Ladies' Night at Knotty Pine at 6:30.
A pet possum owned by Mrs. D. Dexter Davis of Old Bennington died after becoming wedged in furniture. Rescue efforts by Jean Henry of the Bennington County Humane Shelter came too late. The animal had died several hours earlier.
A morning session in Municipal Court before Judge George M. Fienberg saw Robert A. Slade plead guilty to a licensing violation and face 34 days in jail if unable to pay a 33.35 dollar fine. Robert J. Nolet pleaded guilty to minor possessing malt beverages with a pre sentence investigation ordered and guardianship placed. Separate death notices report services for Clarence Frederick Rhodes Jr. in North Bennington and Carl Jolivette Jr. in Pow nal, with interment plans and local family attendance noted. Funeral services for Myron Knapp were also held in North Bennington with entombment planned in Grand View Cemetery. Relatives and groups from local communities attended multiple services.
Funeral for Walter Edward Bingham 75 a retired Albany buyer and furniture salesman will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Hanson Walbridge with Rev. Clement Belcher officiating. Entombment in St Columban's Cemetery. He died Saturday at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born March 18 1888 in Hoosick Falls he lived in Arlington 30 years and was a WWI veteran. He leaves his wife Elizabeth Fromma and three nephews. Friends may call today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Thrift shop volunteers report steady donations and frequent demand causing shortages in spring hats jewelry children's furniture and rain coats. A scout uniform size 14 is requested while current stock includes men's suits winter coats a velour runner lamp shades a coffee maker and plastic Victorian planters. Workers last week were Mrs Lillian Kleine Mrs Randolph Lorom Mrs Josiah Fuller and Mrs Edward Haug.
Hells Canyon, between Oregon and Idaho, is the deepest canyon in the world. It drops 7,900 feet from Devil Mountain down to the Snake River.
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