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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1962

Page

2

Vermont Housing Council Meets With Federal Agency

Vermont's Council on Aging plans to meet with the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency to determine housing needs of the state's elderly residents. The council formed by the 1961 Legislature held its first full meeting Tuesday and will meet with Gov. Keyser and Lt. Gov. Foote before federal talks.

Montpelier Vermont Council On Aging Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency Keyser Ralph A. Foote

New York Legislature Delays Adjournment Over School Aid

Albany reports postpone adjournment to tomorrow as lawmakers consider a 231.6 million state aid package for public school districts spread over three years with over 115 million in 1962 3. Mayor Erastus Corning II offers free legal and real estate aid to residents amid urban renewal disputes.

Albany New York Erastus Corning II Candeub, Fleissig

Williamstown Town Planner Interviews Officials

Mrs. Carol Thomas of Southof & Thomas begins fieldwork in Williamstown as her firm surveys property for a new master plan. Separately in North Adams the city adopts a 2 094353 budget with a 6 increase in the tax rate and a 3.5 million operating estimate. The Sullivan estate begins liquidation with 839 887 in real estate and a 351 297 land share, to be turned to cash within ten years per Miss Florence Sullivan’s will, three Church Street houses listed for sale.

Williamstown Carol Thomas Southof & Thomas North Adams Florini Sullivan John F William B. Sullivan Florence Sullivan Church Street

1 415 Push YMCA Campaign $196 Beyond Its 1962 Goal

At the Bennington Area YMCA board meeting the 1962 Finance Campaign reported 1,415 contributors pledging $18,196.24 toward a goal of $18,000, with remaining reported and unreported gifts expected to cover a $3,300 1961 deficit. The effort credited strong organization, publicity by the Bennington Banner and WBTN, and dedicated volunteers.

YMCA Bennington Area United Fund Bennington Banner WBTN

Vermont Teen Congress Heads to Montpelier Circuit

Fifty six teenage leaders from across Vermont will direct panels and report sessions at the fourth Annual Vermont Teen Congress in Montpelier March 30 31 and April 1. Notables include Lt Gov Foote and Dr William Field with consultations from professors and professionals.

Vermont Montpelier Fred Mold Morrisville James Avant Barre Richard C. Curtis Department of Public Safety State House Forest Rouelle Barton Montpelier Tavern Edward Knapp Kenneth Hickey University of Massachusetts Field Montpelier Teen Council Harry Reynolds State Board of Recreation Vermont Recreation Society Montpelier Recreation Department Teen Council

Vermont Poetry Society Contest Deadline Set for Students

The Vermont Poetry Society sets April 2 1962 as the submission deadline for poetry from Vermont high school students in grades 9 through 12. Entries may be four to twenty four lines, with pen names on the poem and outside envelope, plus real name school class and address inside. Prizes of 5 3 and 2 dollars will be awarded and winning poems published in the Mountain Troubadour.

The Vermont Poetry Society Vermont Edward K. Gleason Chairrman Brierwood Lane Burtington

Bennington Banner Publishing Details and Subscription Rates

The Bennington Banner lists delivery and subscription options with daily publication excluding Sundays and holidays. Rates show mail subscriptions in Vermont and surrounding regions, with servicemen pricing and truck route options, reflecting a small daily newspaper’s distribution model.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington Vermont The Banner Publishing Corporation Associated Press Rensselaer Washington Counties N.Y Massachusetts

Vermont Seeks Expanded Air Facilities

Vermont filed for a new Island Pond airport with a 2500 foot gravel runway at an 80000 to 90000 dollar cost under a federal state match. Additional requests seek 60000 dollar lighting and runway upgrades at the Barre Montpelier Airport and 18000 dollar improvements at Burlington Municipal Airport.

Montpelier Vermont Island Pond Barre Burlington Edward F. Knapp Federal Aviation Agency Barre- Montpelier

Vermont student elected Interfraternity Council president

Lauriston Cone of Burlington Bennington area and three other juniors were elected to IFC posts at the University of Vermont. Joel Bauer of Brooklyn New York. Peter Franz of Montreal. and Neil Fink of Bayonne New Jersey also won offices with Cone serving a year as president.

Burlington Bennington Interfraternity Council University of Vermont Lauriston Cone Joel Bauer Brooklyn N.Y Peter Franz Montreal Neil Fink Bayonee

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