Rhode Island Governor to address Bennington Democrats
Rhode Island Governor Frank Licht will headline the Bennington County Democratic Committee annual dinner dance on June 7. Licht, a Brown and Harvard Law School alum, former Rhode Island state senator and judge, has held leadership roles in multiple Jewish and civil rights groups and was named Man of the Year in 1969 by the Providence Sunday Journal. The event aims to match or surpass last year’s fundraising total of over $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Licht
Leech
Rhode Island
Bennington County
Democratic Committee
George M. Fienberg
Licht
John Chaffee
Providence
Brown University
Harvard Law School
Rhode Island Superior Court
Providence Human Rights Commission
Rhode Island Council Conference of Christians and Jews
Providence Sunday Journal
General Jewish Committee of
Dorothy Krauss
Fienberg
Mer
Philip H. Hoff
John J. Daley
Scribner Opposes Educator Trip to Florida
Thirty two educators from Vermont's Northeast Kingdom plan a two day working trip to Florida in June. The trip costs 5000 dollars and is sponsored by the Northeast Action Center to explore innovative education methods. Education Commissioner Dr Harvey Scribner protested via telegram, warning the public may confuse state and federal spending. Despite his concerns, officials voted unanimously to proceed. The group will inspect schools in Ft Lauderdale May 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner
Ft. Lauderdale
Continued Hearing Details Road Plan And Route 130 Ties
Reginald Arnold said funds will not exceed available legislature money and a partial road is better than none. Arthur Goss outlined initial two lanes on a four lane right of way, Center Hill widening to 44 feet, shopping center side repaving, and marks for three lanes from Highland Avenue to IGA. Arlington exit will guide Manchester with an 18 minute drive from the highway versus 16 via Route 1130.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Arnold
Arthur Goss
Goss
Center Hill
Highland Avenue
IGA
U.S
Arlington
Manchester
YMCA Changes Name to Reflect Scope
The Bennington area YMCA has been renamed the YMCA of Southwestern Vermont to reflect its broader service area. President Frank Oktavec noted members live in Manchester Dorset Shaftsbury Arlington Pownal and even some from Hoosick Falls with summer day camps in Arlington and Manchester and more programs planned for nearby communities. The change follows decades of evolving programs since the civil war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Sumter
Bennington
YMCA
Frank Oktavec
Vermont
Manchester
Dorset
Shaftsbury
Arlington
Pownal
Hoosick Falls
Oktavec
Health Dept Finds Reason For Cautions
Burlington health officials report a survey of 2,400 students in grades five through 12 finds about one third of fifth graders and two thirds of ninth graders have tried cigarettes. Results show 6 percent of fifth graders smoke regularly, 41 percent at 11th grade and 30 percent at 12th grade. Less than half received classroom instruction on health hazards of smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
UPD
Robert Aiken
Aiken
Health Department
Vermont Interagency Council On Smoking and Health
Rutland
Equinox Dinner To Benefit Child Center
Manchester announces the Equinox House fundraiser benefiting the Child Development Center day care on Spruce Street. The gala is set for Thursday May 14 with tickets from Eastman’s Market Whipple’s Pharmacy Real Estate Associates of Vermont and Geri Lynch Village Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Child Development Center
Spruce Street
Thomas F. Farley
Equinox Corp
Hugh T. Putnam Jr
CDC
Putnam
R. Leonard Stokes
Equinox House
Eastman’s Market
Whipple’s Pharmacy
Real Estate Associates of
Vermont
Geri Lynch
Village Court House
Court Costs End But Fines Rise
The 1969 legislature passes a bill abolishing court costs in motor vehicle and criminal cases. The measure does not lower penalties. Court Administrator Lawrence Turgeon directs district judges to raise fines to offset lost revenue, with districts like Rutland and Burlington already merging costs into fines. Court costs historically covered police arrest transportation, prosecution and jail keep fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Lawrence Turgeon
Turgeon
Rutland
Burlington
Bennington Elks and K of C Gather for Toomey Funeral
Bennington Council 307 Knights of Columbus will meet at Mahar and Son Funeral Home Friday at 8 p.m. to recite the Rosary for Thomas P. Toomey. Bennington Lodge of Elks will meet at the lodge rooms at 7 p.m. Friday to proceed in a body to Mahar and Son Funeral Home to pay last respects to Thomas P. Toomey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Council
Knights of Columbus
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Thomas P. Toomey
Bennington Lodge of Elks
Bennington Fire Department
Two Men Sent To Correction Center For Petty Larceny
Bennington District Court Judge John P. Morrissey presided over six cases, sentencing Charles K. Blouin and Weston J. Vosburgh to 10 days in the Regional Correction Center at Rutland for petty larceny after intoxicatedly stealing items from a Manchester Grand Union. Both had already served two days. Other actions included traffic pleas, fines, and a mix of local notices, church event notes, and community items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Morrissey
Bennington
Vosburgh
Grand Union
Manchester
Morrissey
Bennington Area
Earl J. Walsh
East Arlington
Sunderland
Inga and The Killing of Sister George At Two Theatres
Movie timetable lists Inga at Harte Theatre with showings 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. R. The Killing of Sister George stars Susannah York and Beryl Reed with voyeuristic direction by Robert Aldrich. At Williamstown Cinema Monday to Thursday 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday 7 and 8:45 p.m. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister George
Susannah York
Beryl Reed
Robert Aldrich
Williamstown
Obituary: Peter M. Hoar Dies at 36 in Vermont
Peter Michael Hoar 36 social studies chairman at Mt. Anthony Union High School died after a respiratory illness at Putnam Memorial Hospital. A native of Troy New York he served in the U S Army Medical Corps and taught in Springfield Vermont before joining Bennington MAUHS. Survived by wife Barbara three children his father sisters and a brother funeral pending at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Hoar
Social Studies
Peter Michael Hoar
Convent Avenue
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Hoar
Troy
N.Y
William H. Hoar
Katherine Hoar
Opelika High School
Lee
Ala
Auburn University
Auburn
U.S. Army Medical Corps
Springfield, Vt
Bennington
MAUHS
Williams College Summer Institute In Arts and Humanities
Barbara
William C
Elizabeth Adams
Charles Robert Hughes
Silver Spring
James Webb
David Barter
Beirut
Lebanon
Richard Hoar
Twink Toomey 66 dies retired Bennington postman
Thomas P. Toomey known as Twink died at Putnam Memorial Hospital after ambulance transport. A Bennington native born March 26 1903 he served 40 years at the Bennington Post Office retiring in 1964 and later worked in the Pownal admissions office. He was active as Bennington Fire Department president for seven years and longtime in Stark Hose Co. and Fire Police. He belonged to Bennington Lodge Elks Eagles Knights of Columbus and other groups. He lived at 485 Main St and earlier drove for Ruskin Taxi. A second obituary note from Pawlet reports Mrs Walter Smith 79 died at home. Survivors include husband Ray Smith and son August with multiple daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren. funeral in Granville NY with services and burial in Metowe Cemetery Pawlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Toomey
Main St
Twink
Ruskin Taxi
Pownal
Bennington
Pawlet
Walter
Jessie O.) Smith
Ray Smith
Cambridge
N.Y
August Smith
East Dorset
Viola Town
Danby
Esther Bushee
Manchester
Mildred Peterson
Charlotte VanGuilder
Marilyn DeKalb
Granville
McHenry & Roberts Funeral Home
George Miller
Mettowee
Kathryn Clark
Philip
Joan) Vance
Robert D. Toomey
U.S. Navy
Mildenhall
England
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
St. Francis de Sales
Park Lawn Cemetery
Nora Elizabeth Griffis
Edgar Griffis
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Woodford
George A
Mary (Cone) Knapp
Griffis
Shaftsbury
Rebekah Lodge
Red Cross
Orrin A. Griffis
Clark, N.J
Arlington
Brewster Funeral Home
Manchester Center
Joseph Huse
First Baptist Church
South Shaftsbury
Hoosick Falls
Anna N. Bozek
Mechanic St
John Bozek
Mary McClellan
Austria
Adams
Mass
Specialty Insulation Mfg. Co
Nancy Shoe Co
Church of the Immaculate Conception
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Funeral
Hospital Notes Detail Local Obituaries and Services
Hospital notes list admissions Vickie Carpenter Michael Harte and others from Bennington Arlington and surrounding towns. It covers deaths of Harold Johnson and Lewis A Bishop with funeral details including times venues and burial plans in Park Lawn Cemetery and Woodford. Burial and calling hours are noted with a Rosary recitation and a Requiem High Mass indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickie Carpenter
Michael Harte
Bennington
Hazel Grassett
Arlington
Harold Johnson
East Wallingford
Helen Jones
North Petersburg
Lewis A
Woodford
Pownal
Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home
Melvin R. McGaughey
First United Methodist Church
Manchester death at public meeting shocks Vermont plan
John Joseph Clerico 56 of Manchester Depot and New York City died after a public meeting where the Vermont Highway Department outlined plans for the new U.S.7 in North Shire. He was taken to Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington and died soon after. Clerico, a real estate developer, is survived by his wife Antoinette and siblings in New York City. Funeral arrangements are at Campbell Funeral Home in New York City with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
John Joseph Clerico
Manchester Depot
Avenue C
New York City
Vermont Highway Department
U.S.7
North
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Clerico
Boston
Mass
Alfred
Julia
Cioffi) Clerico
Antoinette
Campbell Funeral Home
Calvary Cemetery
Hanson - Walbridge Funeral Home
Vermonter Eugene Winslow Eyes 1970 Campaign
Windham College President Eugene Winslow of Putney says he may run statewide in 1970 for Senate or House. He rules out a gubernatorial bid but would back Hoff if he runs against Prouty. Winslow criticizes House Judiciary Chair Salmon over delaying divorce and abortion liberalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putney
UPI
Vermont
Eugene McCarthy
D-Minn
Windham College
Eugene Winslow
U.S. Senate
House of Representatives
Winslow
Philip H. Hoff
Hoff
Winston Prouty
House
Thomas Salmon
Rockingham
Francis Cain
Burlington
Daniel O’brien
South Burlington
Salmon
House Judiciary Committee
Nuclear Skeptics Group Plans Friday Meeting in Bennington
A public meeting of the Nuclear Skeptics Group is set for Friday at 8 p.m. in the Old Bennington Schoolhouse. Co chairs are Hugh Dollard of Arlington and Mrs Dee Ertell of Shaftsbury. The agenda includes naming the group the Committee for Environmental Conservation and drafting a petition to halt new nuclear plants until radiation hazards are controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Concerned Citizens Committee For Environmental Control
Committee For Environmental Conservation
CEC
Hugh Dollard
Arlington
Dee Ertell
Shaftsbury
Moose Officers To Be Installed At Bennington Lodge
Newly elected officers of Bennington Lodge No. 1233 Loyal Order of Moose will be installed Sunday May 4 at the Moose Home starting at 2 p.m. Governor for the coming year is Charles Rice with Gary Ames as junior governor and Robert Bahan as prelate. Other officers include Ralph Walk treasurer, Robert Rousseau trustee three years, John Schnurr trustee one year, John Bahan junior past governor, Sylvester Babson secretary, and George Joyce of Hillsboro as installing officer. Entertainment and a buffet will follow. Women of the Moose Chapter 1018 invited. The lodge will also receive the Annual Payers Award and a framed Mooseheart picture for meeting membership goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose
Charles Rice
Gary Ames
Robert Bahan
Ralph Walk
Robert Rousseau
John Schnurr
John Bahan
Sylvester Babson
James Noble
George Joyce
Hillsboro
N.H
Northeast Moose Association
Women of the Moose
Chapter No
Mooseheart
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. J. Governor
Gov
Florida
Health Dept
Dr. Oktavec
Bennington Briefs
Correction Center
Walsh
Albert F. Bolio
Woodford Road
North Bennington
Lorretta L. Judge
U.S. 7
Grace M. Snyder
Meadow Lane
Miss Snyder
Kenneth C. Tracy
Whitingham
Wayne M. Boyland
Westfield
Robert Strong Jr
Winnetka
Malcolm Finlayson
Church Women United
Brattleboro
Michael J. Hogan
Terry Carpenter
Mary Nash
Helen
Philip Hall
Robert
Florence) Kalinowski
Lyons St
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany Medical Center
Albany, N.Y
Davis
Peter Langrock
Middlebury
Vermont Bar Association
Inga
Harte Theatre
T.P. ‘Twink’ Toomey
Walter Smith
Troy Joseph
Lillian Wood
Lewis A. Bishop
John J. Clerico
Mrs. Edgar Griffis
J. Henry Meyer
West Rupert
Crescent Manor
McClellan Funeral Home
Salem
Nuclear Skeptics
Ed Auto Workers Union
Detroit
U.S. Supreme Court
Lagoona Beach
Mich
Irving Lyon
Bennington College
New Hampshire
Concord
N,h
Armour Star
Loin End
Turkeys
Safford and Gage Sts
Mwa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!