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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1966
Page
5
A Bennington Union discussing teamwork over genius, this piece outlines the engineering technician role within the engineering team. It defines engineering technology, lists fields of work, and explains education paths from high school through associate degrees, plus the job outlook and startup possibilities.
Boy Scout Troop 53 wraps up a four day fishing derby at Camp Woodford with 30 Scouts in rain. Prizes go to Alan Watson and Robert Blodgett for biggest trout, John Wiskoski for biggest non trout fish, and the writer for a 10 inch bullhead. John earned nine total fish and a folding cup, while William Wright won a can opener for his seven inch trout.
The Bennington Graded and Greater Bennington School Districts will merge into a single district on July 1. A July 12 annual meeting is set to elect a seven member board and consider whether to place an elementary school bond issue on the ballot. Candidates must file nominating petitions with at least 50 voters. Terms will be staggered: three three-year, two two-year, and one one-year terms. Several current directors are expected to run.
The ASPCA reports contraceptive drugs fed to two Manhattan pigeon flocks cut births by about two thirds without harming adults. The item notes potential use in population control amid other local district governance details and bond vote planning for a new elementary school.
Bennington Lodge of Moose No. 1233 held installation ceremonies Saturday night with past Gov. Henry Paul of the Springfield lodge conducting the rites. New officers installed May 1 include Ralph Mavila governor John Bahan junior governor Roderick Oakes prelate Ralph Knapp trustee three years Paul Devenow treasurer Arthur Cardinal sergeant at arms Charles Rice inner guard Howard Dahl outer guard. A buffet and dance followed, well attended by members and their wives.
Nudists at a sunlit camp in Orpington England asked police for help catching thieves who stole their personal belongings during sunbathing, UPI reports.
An 88 year old Shelburne woman, Mrs. M Evelyn Donlevy, was found dead in Lake Champlain fronting her home. State Trooper Irvin Maranville said autopsy showed drowning as the cause after she went out Sunday night and stumbled into rough surf.
The Bennington Free Library lists numerous new fiction and juvenile titles from Raleigh Benchley and John Updike to Vonnegut and Serling alongside science and botany works. Notable entries include The Outsiders, Mother Night, and A Goodly Babe with several gardening and nature guides from Arboretum to soils and wildflowers, plus travel and biography works.
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