Vermont Forests and Parks Chief Merrill Ill at Heaton
Perry H Merrill 67 director of Forests and Parks in Vermont is reported resting comfortably at Heaton Hospital after being taken there Friday. Authorities did not disclose his illness. Merrill is a veteran state official and served four years as president of the National Association of State Foresters.
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Montpelier
Perry H. Merrill
Vermont
Heaton Hospital
Merrill
National Association of State Foresters
Fatal Colllision Claims Two In New Hampshire
Charles Town report details Thomas W. Collier 25 of Bellows Falls Vermont killed when his car hit a power pole in Charlestown. Driver McManus was alone in the vehicle. The accident also killed William S. McManus 42 of Warner New Hampshire and injured four other young men.
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Charlestown
N.H
Thomas W. Collier
Bellows Falls
McManus
Granite State
William S. McManus
Warner
Flying Farmers gather for Rutland district meeting
Fifty International Flying Farmers arrived in 18 light planes at Rutland Municipal Airport for a district meeting. Delegates from New York Pennsylvania and Maryland joined 10 Vermonters for a day long session. Edward Knapp Montpelier state aeronautics commissioner led as temporary president as plans emerged for a Vermont chapter with a first state meeting set for May 19 at the Rutland airport.
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Rutland
Rutland Municipal
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Vermont
Edward Knapp
Montpelier
Brandon Development Association Adopts 2500 Budget
The Brandon Development Association approves a 2500 annual budget, the first proposed by the group. It plans changes to dues formerly set at 1 dollar per year. Founded in 1949, the organization runs the Brandon square dance festival and promotes brochures and tourist signs.
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Brandon
Brandon Development Association
Vermont high school band festival parade run
Ianni directed several southern Vermont high school bands at the festival. He led the Otter Valley and Burr and Burton bands along the parade route, then returned to start and repeat the march with the West Rutland and Fair Haven groups.
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Burlington
Napoleon Ianni
Rutland
Vermont
Manchester
Ianni
Otter Valley
Burr and
Burton
West Rutland
Fair Haven
Burlington lawmakers clash over Chittenden Senate seats
Democratic State Sen. John J. O'Brien of South Burlington and Republican Rep. William Mikell debated reapportionment Friday night. O'Brien argued to seek two extra Vermont Senate seats for Chittenden County if needed, pushing from four to six. Mikell favored accepting one immediate seat and pursuing a sixth later. The event was hosted by the Chittenden County Young Republican Club.
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Burlington
Chittenden County
Vermont
Senate
John J. O’brien
Quality of Supervision Is Under Study in Vermont Schools
Vermont State Board of Education discussed improving supervision quality after a year long study. A committee urged district reorganization into larger administrative units with a master plan disregarding town lines and a revision of state building aid to promote consolidation. Commissioner Holden said local initiative is essential for progress.
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Montpelier
Vermont
State Board of Education
State Board
A. John Holden
Gypsy moth pilot makes forced landing in Warren County
A State Conservation Department plane spraying gypsy moths in Washington and Warren Counties forced to land on a clearing south of Warren County Airport. Pilot Roger Morgan, 23, of Missouri, escaped injury and was treated at Glens Falls Hospital after the landing snapped a wing off the aircraft.
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Glens Falls
State Conservation Department
Washington
Warren Counties
Warren County
Roger Morgan
Missouri
GOP Official Urges Transfusion of Life Into Party
Raymond V. Humphrey, NRCC education and training chief, urged a Saratoga Lake audience to seek a fusion of life into the Republican Party. The event featured MORE Mobilization of Republican Enterprise and speaker L. Judson Morhouse, NYS Republican Committee chairman.
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Saratoga
Raymond V. Humphrey
National Republican Congressional Committee
Saratoga Lake
L. Judson Morhouse
New York State Republican Committee
Maryland Woman Arrested in Auto Manslaughter Case
Maryland police report that Mrs Kenneth S MacAffer wife of New York State Supreme Court Justice Kenneth S MacAffer has been arrested on a manslaughter by automobile charge. She is hospitalized for injuries from a Saturday crash on U S 40 near Aberdeen that killed her mother Mrs Martin Luther Shafer 86 of Schenectady and Mrs Kaoru R Income 32 of Aberdeen. The state attorney says charges could be reconsidered if investigation shows lodging impractical.
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Maryland
Kenneth S. MacAffer
New York State Supreme Court
Menands
U.S. 40
Aberdeen
MacAffer
Martin Luther Shafer
Schenectady
Kaoru R. Income
Adams A full scale rehearsal opens hospital disaster plan
Berkshire coverage notes a full scale rehearsal of Plunkett Memorial Hospital's disaster plan during American Hospital Week. The event kicks off activities aimed at emergency response readiness and public health preparedness.
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Adams
Plunkett Memorial Hospital
American Hospital
First Baptist Church to Buy Land for Expansion
Members voted Sunday to purchase land on the north side of the church for expansion with $63,000 approved for the project.
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North Adams
First Baptist Church
Williams College art training highlighted in alumni exhibit
Lawrence Museum hosts a two year selections show of 130 drawings paintings and sculptures from alumni collections. The exhibit honors Karl E Weston and former President James Phinney Baxter III, whose administrations boosted the museum and permanent collection. It opened yesterday after a Saturday preview.
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Williamstown
Williams College
Lawrence Museum
Karl E. Weston
James Phinney Baxter III
Bowdle retires from Union Carbide after 19 years
Harold C. Bowdle leaves Union Carbide Consumer Products Co after 19 years in the inspection department and as battery quality control supervisor. Known as the historian of Bennington operations he plans to relocate with his wife Doris to Florida after selling their Jefferson Heights home. He was honored at a Mt. Anthony Country Club reception with a wallet and a watch.
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Harold C. Bowdle
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Union Carbide Consumer Products Company
Bowdle
Florida
J. Alexander Bow
Union Carbide Consumer Products Co
Bennington
Doris
Jefferson Heights
Guard Unit Holds First Spring Drill
Troop L 3rd met at the Bennington Armory for the first spring drill. The tank section worked in the tank park, scout sections received preliminary rifle instruction, and Chaplain Weiss spoke on The Shield of Faith and Personal Integrity. The unit is rated excellent for its federal inspection. Next meeting is May 14 at 7 20 p.m. Quarterly pay checks will be distributed.
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Bennington
Elks
Weiss
Girl Scout Camp Sugarbush Programs Planned
The Bennington Girl Scout Council announced Camp Sugarbush Day Camp will run at Sugarbush in Pownal from July 23 to August 3 with Mrs. Arthur Wickenden as president. The council reported troop registrations, leader counts, and sponsor organizations while outlining prep details and training opportunities for leaders.
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Girl Scout Council
Sugarbush
Pownal
Arthur Wickenden
Bennington
Donald Burchard
North Bennington
E. A. Riley
North Village
Bryan Barber Sr
Putnam Square
Jackson Road
Edith Macy
Pleasantville
C. W. Thompson
Car stolen in Bennington returned an hour later
A 1959 Ford sedan was reported stolen from W H Eddington and Sons garage on West Main Street at 9:48 p.m. by William Hoisington. The car was seen by William Mort from 124 South Branch Street and returned to the lot by 11:02 p.m. A damaged front fender suggested a collision near the parking area.
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W. H. Eddington and Sons
Bennington
William E. Hoisington
Eddington’s
West Main Street
Hoisington
William Mort
South Branch St
Mort
Bennington Banner Publication and Subscription Details
The Bennington Banner announces daily publication with Sunday and holiday exceptions. It lists mailing rates for Vermont and nearby counties, and truck route delivery options with subscription costs and advance payment policy.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
Vermont
Banner Publishing Corporation
Associated Press
Rensselaer
Washington
N.Y
Massachusetts
Thrift Shop Seeks Wringer Washer and Kitchen Table
The Thrift Shop, selling items to benefit United Counseling Service, reports requests for a wringer type washer and a kitchen table. On hand specials include two raincoats a ladies tweed coat two folding chairs and a quilted robe. Volunteers listed include Mrs Richard Van Santvoord Miss Caroline Darlington Mrs William Peat Mrs Marjorie Hayes. Open Fridays 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon.
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Richard van Santvoord
Shadowbrook Road
Caroline Darlington
Monument Ave
William Peat
Margaret Lane
Marjorie Hayes
Im A. Daley
Main St
United Counseling Service
YMCA Weekly Schedule Featuring Community Activities
The timetable lists weekly YMCA activities from Monday to Saturday including Tri-Hi-Y Chess Club Air Force Reserve Phys Ed classes Boy's Bowling World Service Supper and Local unions. Highlights include North Bennington School Phys Ed sessions and a Junior High Fun Night with several evening events.
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Air Force Reserve
North Bennington School
Bennington Brush
World Service
Bricklayer’s
Carpenter’s
Rifle Club
Armory
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