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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1964

Page

10

Funeral notices for Ellen Murphy Jennie Hansenburg and Robert Cole

Funeral services are listed for Ellen V. Murphy of 200 Safford Street held at St Francis de Sales Church with burial planned for Park Lawn Chapel. Jennie Hansenburg’s funeral was at Hanson Walbridge in Arlington with Maple Grove Cemetery interment later. Robert L. Cole’s Libera service and Requiem High Mass are noted for St John the Baptist Church North Bennington and Park Lawn Chapel burial. Relatives attend from multiple New York and Massachusetts locations.

Ellen V. Murphy Safford St St. Francis de Sales Church Francis B. Flanagan Mahar & Son Funeral Home Father Anthony Brackett East Arlington Jennie Hansenburg Putnam Memorial Hospital Bermington Hanson - Walbridge Funeral Home Arlington Granville Greenwald Federated Church Maple Grove Cemetery Hoosick Falls N.Y Earl Conlon Bennington John Mears Albert Mears James Woodard Francis Woodard

Mrs G Holley Gilbert dies at 72 in Dorset

Helen Herrick Gilbert 72 wife of George Holley Gilbert long time Dorset resident died Thursday. Born November 21 1891 in Chicago she graduated Wellesley College in 1914 and lived in Wellesley Hills until 1930. Survived by husband son James H Gilbert and daughter Betty Gilbert Funeral Sunday in Dorset Church with burial at Maple Hill Cemetery. Lena M Pelcher 78 of Browning Place dies at Putnam Memorial Hospital funeral arrangements pending. A further obituary will appear Saturday.

Dorset Helen Herrick Gilbert George Holley Gilbert James B Zellah (Davies) Herrick Chicago Wellesley College Wellesley Hills Philadelphia Bala-Cynwyd Lena M. Pelcher Browning Place Putnam Memorial Hospital Hanson - Walbridge Funeral Home

Easter Club Brunch Slated With Catering By Weeks and Madkour

Easter snacks will be served at the Bennington Club on Easter Sunday for members and families. Catering will be by Earl Weeks and Joseph Madkour, starting at 6 p.m. This annual event supports club activities.

Bennington Club Earl Weeks Joseph Madkour

Hospital Notes and Local Births and Graduates

Admissions list includes Patricia Reynolds Irene Mercier Russell Parks and others. Discharges feature Alfred Peters William Cronin Edna Whitaker Rachel Kinney Raymond Sharkey Jean Highfield and Margaret Weyers. Births report two February and March newborns with Harvard graduates noted. Local ads promote Iron Kettle specials Bennington Lanes Easter opening and market offerings.

Patricia Reynolds Irene Mercier Bennington Russell C. Parks Dorset Alfred E. Peters East Arlington William F. Cronin Hoosick Falls Edna Whitaker Shaftsbury Rachel Kinney Raymond R. Sharkey Jr Hoosick Jean Highfield Margaret Weyers North Pownal

Bennington Grange Hosts Agriculture Program Winners Named

Bennington Grange met at Miss Hazel A. Hogan’s home with three visitors including district deputy Mrs. Helen Pratt and state home economics member Mrs. Belle Decker. An agriculture program was presented and the vegetable contest winner were Mrs. Decker and Mrs. Rose Gleason. The lecturer read a National Grange report on farmer-manufacturer cooperation to boost consumption of farm products. The next meeting will feature an Easter program on April 9.

Bennington Grange Hazel A. Hogan Grant Street Helen Pratt Belle Decker National Grange

Airmen Released After Downing In East German Action

Two U S Air Force captains parachuted from an RB66 after their aircraft was shot down during a routine training flight in East Germany. They entered Western territory amid holiday traffic with uninjured appearances and awaited White House confirmation. A third crew member, Lt Harold W Welch, suffered a broken arm and leg. Separately Gabriele Hammerstein, a New York City woman, was freed after over two years in an East German prison.

United States Harold W. Welch Detroit Holland Kessler Freedom U.S. Army European Heidelberg U.S. Air Force European Wiesbaden White House U.S Gabriele Hammerstein New York City United

Connecticut Woman’s Car Flips on U.S.7

A Plantsville woman Helen M. White, 22, suffered bumps and bruises after her car left U.S. 7 near the Benn View Motel south of Bennington Village and overturned in a culvert. She told police she was rounding a curve when the skid occurred on the slippery highway surface. the vehicle was extensively damaged.

Plantsville Conn U.S. 7 Benn View Bennington Village Helen M. White

No New Who's Who Names in Bennington

No new Bennington entries appear in the 33rd edition of Who's Who in America published this week. Vermonters newly listed include Atty A Luke Crispe Brattleboro James Isbell Armstrong Middlebury College president At ty General Charles Edward Gibson Jr Montpelier and former Atty Gen Charles Jamnus Adams Waterbury. The update adds over 9 000 new biographies to a total of 58 000 listings.

Bennington Atty A. Luke Crispe Brattleboro James Isbell Armstrong Middlebury College Charles Edward Gibson Jr Montpelier Charles Jamnus Adams Waterbury Marquis Jackson Martindell

Hyman and Hicks clash in Dialogue on contemporary fiction

NORTH BENNINGTON Stanley Edgar Hyman and Granville Hicks spoke at Bennington College on a two view dialogue about current fiction. Hyman criticized popular authors for weak later work and critics who praise too soon. Hicks argued for balanced critique and urged informing the public on what is worth reading.

Hyman Vs. Hicks North Bennington Stanley Edgar Hyman Bennington College The New Leader Granville Hicks Saturday Review Hyman Hicks

Crash Victims Remain Listed as Fair in Pownal

In Pownal an automobile crash left two seriously injured, Charlotte Killian and Steven Wolff, with Killian possibly facing a pelvic fracture. The car left U.S. 7 and rolled down a steep bank. state police continue the investigation. In Washington, President Johnson received the 1963 Big Brother of the Year award from the Big Brothers.

Pownal Putnam Hospital Charlotte Killian 203 Crescent Blvd Steven Wolff New York City Williams College Washington UPD Johnson United States Canada

Bennington Man Denies Rape Allegations in Court

Municipal Court commits 25 year old William Yarosz of 108 Gage St to the state hospital after he pleads not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity to seven charges including rape assault kidnapping breach of the peace and lewd conduct. He is represented by Atty Robert E Cummings. Police say the 18 year old Bennington girl was raped and abducted from in front of Bennington High School and beaten. she is reported in good condition at Putnam Memorial Hospital.

Sharon L. Hayes Morris Hayes Bradford Place U.S. Army Hospital West Point N.Y Fort Sam Houston Texas Wacs Miss Hayes Bennington High School The Polygraphic Co William Yarosz Gage St State Hospital Waterbury Yarosz Atty Robert E. Cummings Bennington Putnam Memorial Hospital

Vermont Teens Prepare for Sixth Teen Congress in Woodstock

One hundred eight Vermont youths are set for the sixth annual Vermont Teen Congress in Woodstock from April 3 to 5. Sessions include panels on recreation and community service with moderators and consultants from Rutland, Brattleboro, Montpelier, and Woodstock, followed by an address from Gov. Hoff and a report by former Peace Corps member Sally Pierce.

Montpelier Vermont Woodstock Woodstock Union High School Elwyn Layden Rutland Mary Ann Hardy Frank H. Dearborn Brattleboro Robert Ledger Bristol, N.H Jeffrey Allen Whitney McIintyre Wallingford John W. Cioffredi Betty Rodess Woodstock Community Recreation Center Pat Stankevich Springfield IA Recreation Community Service Corps Jay Buckley Bellows Falls Richard Tapply New Hampshire National Recreation Association Leonard J. Black Bennington Katherine Shouldice Charles Lingenfelter St. Johnsbury Philip H. Hoff Congress Sally Pierce Peace Corps Philipines Jane DeForge Montpelier High School American Field Service

Legislature Adopts No Funds For Calculating Equipment

The legislature adjourned without appropriating $50 to cover use of automatic calculating equipment spent over 63 hours on the state aid to education bill. State Finance Director Bruce Mosher says the Central Planning Office must pay the bill since lawmakers did not authorize the payment.

Heart Fund Pledges Near $60,000 In Rutland Drive

UPI reports state heart fund pledges total nearly $60,000 with chairman Fred L. Nims noting an increase of about $4,000 from last year and about $15,000 short of the 1964 $75,000 goal. In Loudonville New York a Supreme Court jury awarded Mildred Thiele $4900 after a Bennington Vermont two car collision on August 5 1962 in which she was a passenger.

Loudonville N.Y Mildred Thiele Bennington Supreme Court Thiele John Lincoln Lauterstein New York City

Union Carbide Plans St Albans Expansion

Union Carbide plans a 200000 dollar addition to its flashlight plant in St Albans. The 24 thousand square foot expansion would consolidate current operations. few new jobs are expected. The plant, employing about 300, has operated since 1946. Bids will be sought after approval from the main office.

ST. Albans UPI Union Carbide A. J. Bartlett

Group Named To Determine Education Dole

Five persons were named to a committee to investigate federal education funds spending. Dr John T Fey of the University of Vermont and Dr Raymond Withey of Green Mountain College receive three year terms. Chosen for two year terms are the Very Rev Gerald Dupont of St Michael s College and Dr Richard Dundass III of Castleton State College. Middlebury President James I Armstrong was named for a one year term. The group will meet April 6 with Deputy Education Commissioner Max W Barrows to decide how money for classrooms laboratories and libraries will be divided.

Max W. Barrows

Reuben Sports New Badge As Boxing Board Secretary

Atty Reuben Levin of Clark's Woods is pictured with one of twelve new badges issued by the Department of Administration for state Boxing Commission officials. Levin, secretary, recalls past credential problems and explains the badges are funded from the boxing fund.

Atty Reuben Levin Clark’s Woods Department of Administration State Boxing Commission Levin Reuben Burlington Boxing Commission Boxing Board Boxing Fund Fish

Windham Walkers Finish 260-Mile State Trek

Three Windham College students Jerry Abitbol John Murphy and Herb Kimiatek completed a 260 mile hike from the Derby border to Brattleboro marking the state line. They averaged 18 to 33 miles daily with one teammate Michael Spencer dropping out due to knee trouble.

Putney UPD Windham College Jerry Abitbol Forest Hills N.Y John Murphy New Milford Conn Herb Kimiatek Brooklyn Brattleboro Ed Corey Abitbol Murphy Rarin Chamber of Commerce Derby Line Michael Spencer Great Neck

Autos Damaged In Vermont Two-Vehicle Sideswipe Crash

State police report a late Thursday Vermont 30 sideswipe near Winhall injuring Samuel E. Cameron and leaving Joel Kurzon with minor injuries from a shoulder bruise. A 1960 Chrysler off U.S. 7 in Sunderland suffered minor damage. A 1961 Chevrolet pickup went off Arlington State Aid Road No 1 with no injuries.

Vermont Winhall Ford Joel Kurzon Uxbridge Mass Samuel E. Cameron Ben Mont Avenue Bennington Cameron U.S. 7 Sunderland Manchester Leonard LeBrun Waterbury Jones

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