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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1966
Page
12
Green Mountain Power president Glenn McKibben urged a thorough study by the Legislative Council and the public of Gov. Hoff's low cost Canadian power bill. He cited unanswered questions needing review by lawmakers and citizens.
Dr. Wilbour Eddy Saunders will deliver the commencement address for the Putnam Memorial Hospital School for Practical Nurses at Bennington Elementary School on Sunday May 8 announced by hospital administrator Robert D. Stout. Saunders, interim president of Keuka College and president emeritus of Colgate Rochester Divinity School, is a clergyman, educator, and civic leader with extensive credentials and board memberships.
Keith N. Knapp, 23, of Manchester, pleaded guilty to two counts of check fraud in Rutland Municipal Court. Judge Richard F. Sullivan imposed two consecutive four to six month terms, suspended, and placed Knapp on probation with restitution. Knapp admitted writing two $25 checks on Buffalo's Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co. and Manchester's Factory Point Bank on May 26, 1964. two additional checks totaling $115 were dropped for lack of evidence.
PITTSFIELD Mass Mrs Mary Borowski Koch 66 wife of Walter V Koch of Wahconah Heights and sister of Adolph Borowski of Bennington died at home after long illness Born in Lublin Poland she lived here 24 years after moving from North Adams where she resided 25 years She was active in Holy Family Church Rosary Society and Polish Falcons Society A bronze medal may be presented by the national society for her many years serving youth She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Thomas Fox of South Portland Maine a son Theodore Kocalinski of Lynn two sisters Mrs Zigmund Gregalis and Mrs Vincent Gillmore and another brother Charles Borowski Burial in Southview Cemetery North Adams Funeral for Edna Hurley 91 North Pownal is pending at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home Bennington A further obituary will appear Wednesday�s Banner.
Bennington Village trustees meet at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Mt Anthony Chapter No 1 Order Eastern Star meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple. A special Mother's Day program is planned. The John Reardons Clyde Howes Gerard Kimballs Randall MacDonalds and Alfred Sorensen are on the committee for the Bennington Club steak dinner Saturday night with dancing from 9 to 12 as Benning Tones provide music. Early reservations encouraged. The Practical Nurse Association District No 6 meets at Putnam Memorial Hospital nursing school at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Rescue Squad members will display equipment. The 1 40 Club meets tonight at Wilsons Dude Ranch. Cherub and Chapel choirs of First Methodist Church will not meet for rehearsal Saturday. Chapel choir members should meet Wednesday at 5 30 p.m. with director for rehearsal. Regular rehearsals resume May 14 for both choirs. No Ladies Aid meeting at Old First Church on May 5. Annual meeting and luncheon are set for Wednesday May 11. The King’s Daughters meet at Mrs John Flitcroft’s home Wednesday. Federal surplus commodities will be distributed to eligible Bennington residents Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bennington Village garage. Selectmen’s Agent Mrs Alma Langlois announces. St Francis de Sales Parent-Teacher Group dance is Saturday night at 9 at K of C hall with snacks and Bill Mulready’s orchestra. Public welcome. Shrubs in seven varieties, 3 to 4 ft high, $1.00 each. Betty Moses Pleasant Valley Road Bennington 442-5215. ADV.
The report lists mixed figures for stock averages at noon May 38 1966 from Dow Jones Bache and Co. Albany with declines in the industrial and utilities sectors. The composite average stands at 328.30, down 2.60, with totals showing 3,650,000 shares traded.
Ralph Chapones of 118 Pleasant Street was taken to Putnam Hospital by the Bennington Rescue Squad after a dizzy spell caused him to fall on the pavement outside the Bennington Bookshop. Hospital sources said Chapones was treated and released.
About one third of Vermont Army National Guard soldiers have not completed basic training, a spokesman said Monday. Training centers like Fort Dix, New Jersey, have been busy preparing draftees and volunteers for the regular army, delaying guard instruction.
The funeral of Mrs. George Willette formerly Marie Antoinette Brothers died at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church North Pownal with a Requiem High Mass officiated by Rev Richard McGowan. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery Pownal. Relatives came from Bennington Pownal North Adams Massachusetts and Deland Florida.
Bennington native and Marine Sgt. John J. Schnurr and his wife and two children report to Hawaii for a three year tour in March 1965. He soon sails to Okinawa then Viet Nam to defend Chu Lai and take part in large operations Double Eagle and Harvest Moon. The veteran, who also served in World War II and Korea, notes jungle fighting, harsh heat, disease and booby traps as constant hazards and says the enemy is best at setting mines while villagers fear cooperation with Americans. Schnurr describes New Life Village near Chu Lai housing 5,000 locals and regular medical aid, and cites antiwar demonstrations back home as not highly impactful. He emphasizes Marines as capable jungle fighters and reflects on improving recruits’ education.
Brattleboro Vermont native Lt. Richard Mansfield, aboard the USS Ranger, ejected when a misfired A-4 Skyhawk was downed two miles inland from North Vietnam. A Sea King helicopter lowered a rescue line, its cable fouled leaving Mansfield hanging 30 feet below. He was finally brought to safety in the South China Sea and treated in good shape aboard the destroyer England.
In a briefing on the Vietnam buildup, Secretary McNamara said actions against Red Chinese planes over North Vietnam would be taken only by President Johnson. He noted American pilots could not act on their own and that the decision would come from the highest levels. McNamara also warned of a possible civil war during political turmoil in South Vietnam as First Corps troops around Da Nang and Hue refused to back Saigon against Buddhist opponents.
Vermont official James Malloy says states know more about automobile safety than the federal government or manufacturers. He urged state leadership and noted Vermont’s leadership in safety practices while warning smaller states struggle to influence big auto companies.
Bennington Village water board finalizes plans for a NYC trip to press federal aid for a water system expansion. Delegation includes Seymour G. Schultz Floyd Harmon Village Atty. John H Williams II and others to meet Boston engineers Whitman and Howard for pre application plans. Police report two Monday accidents on East Main Street and Hunt Street with local residents involved.
The state Board of Education plans to seek federal funds to participate in a $198,000 New England assessment program with Vermont's share $31,500. The plan aims to hire a director of assessments to evaluate elementary and secondary education projects under the ESEA. The item was tabled after Sen. Edward Janeway requested more information. Gov Hoff warned federal aid could step in if the state fails to act.
Astronomy notes tell of Hercules meeting two women at a crossroad, Duty and Pleasure. Duty promises tasks and enduring gratitude from humanity, while Pleasure offers luxury with few accomplishments. He chooses Duty, earning ascent to Mt. Olympus and immortality for his name.
Admissions include Steven Siderakis Philip Reilly Estella Fraher S. Maur e en Fraher Estella Brown Bennington D Markey Manchester Center Paul Tifft Pownal David Sutton Buskirk Wendy Liporace Hoosick Falls Sam Farrara Eagle Bridge D Fay Morgan and daughter Harry Cordes Bennington Thomas Macksey Arlington Florence Knapp Woodford Loreen Hackett Hoosick Falls.
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