Harte Realty Buys Bank Block in Bennington and Brattleboro
Harte Realty Co buys the former Vermont National & Savings Bank building at 400 Main St Bennington and a Brattleboro block at 109 111 Main St from Isabelle Stewart of Boston. Plans re development unclear with possible razing in Bennington and renovations in Brattleboro.
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Vermont National & Savings Bank
Main St
Harte Realty Co
William S. Tucker
Brattleboro
John B. Harte
Bennington
Putnam Square
Harte
Realty Company
Isabelle Stewart
Boston
Cindy’s
Brattleboro Drug Store
Trial Begins In $11 Arlington Robbery Case
Elwood A Russell Jr. 21 of 809 Main St faced Rensselaer County Court for his role in the September 1961 Arlington robbery of $11 from Henry Ennis 49 and Richard Harrington 59 in Hoosick Falls New York. State witness Joseph R Deeb 28 from North Adams admitted striking Ennis with a beer bottle during the car ride and testified four men pursued the money at a Hoosick Falls tavern before returning toward Cambridge. Deeb is serving time at Great Meadow Correctional Institute as a youthful offender. Defense lawyer Emil S Bartle argued the act was not premeditated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood A. Russell Jr
Main St
Rensselaer
Arlington
Joseph R. Deeb
North Adams
Mass
Russell
Henry Ennis
Richard Harrington
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Deed
Great Meadow Correctional Institute
Ennis
Harrington
Deeb
Cambridge
Walloomsac
Emil S. Bartle
Grass Fire Season Begins Permits Needed
Bennington rural firemen answered four grass fire alarms between 2 30 and 4 30 p m on Chapel Road Monument Road Lyons District and Park Street Extension. Spokesmen suspected arson due to rapid alarms while state police investigated. Another fire on Silk Road at 9 05 p m was also handled. Officials urged burning permit from town fire warden Noel Olin to avoid legal violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Chapel Road
Monument Road
Lyons District
Park Street
Silk Road
Old Bennington
Bennington Briefs show all local club activities and events
Members of the Bennington Chapter SPEBSQSA gather on the YMCA steps by 6 45 PM for a 7 PM start to the tri state mystery ride to He mans Harmony Hideaway with Ches ter Hickok listed for last minute details. Officer notices include the Worthy Grand Matron Ruth Burnett and Worthy Grand Patron Carlos Otis events in Manchester and UCS board meeting in Jolivette building. Cub Scouts visit Bennington Brush Co and U S weather station on Harwood Hill with Mrs Judson P Smith den mother. Lions program on Route 66 TV at Channel 10 details Kerrville Texas camp plot. Dental and community notices plus ADV prices for seafood platters and roast turkey specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Spebsqsa
Tri-State
John E. Maxmillian
Pownal
Ruth Burnett
Carlos Otis
Vermont
Manchester
Adoniram
Maxmillian
Mt. Anthony
Ces
Second Congregational Church
Bennington Brush Co
U.S
Paul Bohne
Harwood Hill
Judson P. Smith
Channel 10
Lions Crippled Children’s
Kerrville
Texas
George Maharis
Rutland Hearing Moves on Rail Line Abandonment Plan
Gov. F Ray Keyser Jr testified he favored abandonment of the line if the state can designate future operators for different sections to restore stabilized service in western Vermont. William Weil of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen urged bi state authority as the only path to operation. The railway has been idle since a September strike involving about 400 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ray Keyser Jr
Keyser
Vermont
William Weil
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Bistate
Weil
New York
Rail workers clash over ICC abandonment and labor protections
Fisher warns governors aim to dodge labor obligations by seeking ICC abandonment authority first. Keyser and Rutland president Ginsburg reach a deal allowing state direction over specific sections like White Creek to Shaftsbury if abandonment authority is granted. Fisher notes ICC plans often include severance pay up to four years and protections for workers, and may require rehiring in mergers or new line formations.
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Fisher
ICC
Keyser
Rutland
William S. Ginsburg
White Creek
N.Y
Shaftsbury
Mozart Mass in C Minor Presented by Linton High Chorus
An 80 voice choral group from Linton High School directed by Robert Campbell will perform Mozart Mass in C Minor at 5 30 p m Sunday in the Bennington College Carriage Barn with piano accompaniment. Soloists will be drawn from Schenectady adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington College
Linton High School
Schenectady
N.Y
Robert Campbell
Campbell
New Judge Appointment and Supreme Court Divisions
The article discusses a prospective judge and how his appointment may influence the conservative liberal split on the Supreme Court. It notes Whittaker’s tendency to align with the conservative bloc, which also includes Justices Frankfurter, Clark, Harlan, and Stewart, while bloc loyalties shift over time.
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Supreme Court
Whittaker
Frankfurter
Tom C. Clark
John M. Harlan
Potter Stewart
Theft Near Shaftsbury Valued Over Two Thousand Dollars
A Shaftsbury resident reported more than $2,000 in goods stolen from her home on Wilson's Dude Ranch site after a back window was forced. Items missing include a $350 show saddle, sterling silverware, candlesticks, eight or nine saddles, saddle blankets, a fur coat, and a patterned wooden clock. State police said the break in occurred March 6 to 7 at 4 45 p.m. and declined further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Wilson
Wilson Dude Ranch
Shaftsbury Road
Wilson
Hagerman
Shaftsbury
Florida
Banner
Guido Faces Military Pressure Over Unauthorized Action
Reports from the capital say Guido acted without the knowledge of commanders in chief and may be forced from the presidency. He was summoned by military chiefs and said he acted under pressure from his political party Frondizi's Intransigent Radicals, as tensions rise.
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Guido
Frondizi
Obituary Hiram F Rich of Rutland Dies at 52
Hiram F. Rich 52 of 52 Roberts Ave Rutland general superintendent of distribution for Central Vermont Public Service died suddenly Thursday in St Albans where he attended a company meeting He was born Feb 28 1910 in Fairfax survived by wife Elizabeth Healy two daughters Beverly Betsy two sons Frank and Bert Rich his mother Mrs Rhoda Rich three brothers and several nieces and nephews Funeral 1:30 p m Saturday Aldous Funeral Home interment Park Lawn Bennington Friends may call today 3-5 and 7-9 p m
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Rutland
Hiram F. Rich
Roberts Ave
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Bennington
St. Albans
Fairfax
Learned) Rich
Bert Rich
Cvps Corp
St. Paul’s Lodge
F & AM
Brandon
Rutland Lodge
BPOE
The
Owl Club
Elizabeth Healy
Beverly
Boston
Betsy
Frank
Rhoda Rich
Albert W. Rich
Robert W. Rich
Carl L. Rich
Springfield
Funeral Rites Sat For Mrs F E Howe
Funeral for Mrs. Frank E. Howe the former Flora May Cummins of 432 South St will be held Saturday at 2 p m from her home Evelyn Payne reader of the Bennington First Church of Christ Scientist will officiate Burial will be the forepart of the week in Park Lawn Cemetery Mrs Howe widow of The Banner founder and long time publisher Mr Howe died July 20 1956
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Frank E. Howe
Flora May Cummins
South St
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Evelyn Payne
Bennington
Charge Dropped Against Officer Of Buyers Club
A charge against Mrs Selma Jane Stuchel secretary treasurer of the Buy Rite Buyers Club in Lyons District was not pressed by State's Attorney John A Burgess. The dismissal occurred Tuesday and was one of two counts filed in November the other against the buyers club remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selmajane Stuchel
Lyons
Buy Rite Buyers Club
John A. Burgess
Buyers Club
Putnam Hospital Admissions List Names Residents
Admissions list for Putnam Hospital includes Stephen Murray Miss Edith Rudd Christina Moffitt William R Tobin Mrs Elizabeth Larabee and Shafts bury along with east and north Bennington and Dorset locals. Discharges include Mrs Evelyn Farrar Mrs Beverly Baker and baby girl Paul A Holm berg and South Dorset.
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Stephen Murray
Edith Rudd
Bennington
Christina Moffitt
East Arlington
William R. Tobin
North Bennington
Elizabeth Larabee
Shaftsbury
Evelyn Farrar
Beverly Baker
Dorset
Paul A. Holmberg
South Dorset
Union Shows Good Faith in Plant Dispute Reaches Friendly Resolution
Lloyd Fleming president of Local 534 of the Printing Specialties and Paper Products Union says a potential clash with Ben-Mont division over restroom cleanup and garbage pickup was averted. He notes the union allows fuel deliveries and urges focus on safety and sanitation while the strike continues. Fleming discussed legalities with Village Health Officer William Fox, who warned of possible prosecutions if orders to clean are ignored or if the union interferes. He expects no further escalation.
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Ben-Mont
Lloyd Fleming
Printing Specialties and Paper Products Union
Dobeckmaun
Fleming
CAP Cadets Prepare for State Drill Contest and Encampment Change
Civil Air Patrol cadets held a one hour drill period to ready for the state drill competition. The summer encampment moved to June 18 30 at Loring AFB Limestone Maine replacing Pease AFB New Hampshire. Lt John McHugh will attend likely during the last nine days. A submarine base tour at New London Conn is postponed but a Coast Guard Academy tour is set for May 5. Promotions announced Austin DeBell to cadet first lieutenant and Joseph Cleveland to cadet second lieutenant.
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Civil Air Patrol
Loring Afb
Limestone
Maine
Pease Afb
New Hampshire
Loring
SAC
John McHugh
New London
Conn
Coast Guard Academy
Austin DeBell
Joseph Cleveland
Insurance Benefits Restored for Strikers at Ben Mont
Lloyd Fleming of Local 534 announced that hourly workers at Ben Mont have regained eligibility for the group medical plan with one exception the payments in lieu of wages clause. Workers must still pay their share of premiums at the company's personnel office.
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Ben- Mont
Lloyd Fleming
Fleming
Group Plan
Cancer Drive Planned Here On April II
Plans are in place for the Cancer Crusade drive in Bennington on Wednesday April 11 at 7 p m with a goal of 2500. Co chairmen Mrs Stephen H Gilman and Mrs Stanley R Pike announced. Townspeople are asked to light porch lamps to aid canvassers. The state fund goal is 85000 with hopes to reach 100000 including gifts. Maj Gen Ernest N Harmon CC chairman notes Vermont keeps 60 percent of every dollar for local education administration fundraising and research with 40 percent to the national fund and 25 percent for basic research including Vermont grants for residencies in radiology surgery pathology and blood volume studies.
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Bennington
Stephen H. Gilman
Stanley R. Pike
Benjamin Vail
Kent Lawson
Sylvester Babson
Rufus Dwyer
Jon Kennedy
Floyd Harmon
Donald Johnson
Curtis Flory
Lynn Wood Jr
William Hartington
George W. Buck
Richard Caswell
Donald Locklin
Arthur Cole
Alfred Torrisi
George Finckel
William Flood
Marshall Witten
Melford Bushee
James Pleasant
Arthur Richard
Robert Humphrey
Thomas Cook
William Mattison
Philip McKenna
Ernest N. Harmon
State CC
Vermont
National Fund
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Harte Realty
Bennington Briefs
United Counseling Service Board of Trustees
UCS
Jolivette Building
Willow Road
James S. Shea
New England
Rutland Hearing
Salem’s
Mozart Choral
F. E. Howe
Putnam Hospital
Peter Tufo
Goodyear
Tee
East Main ST
S.g.shultz
Crescent
Off
Lince
Knotty Pine
North Bennington Road
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