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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1964

Page

3

Marriage Announcements From Riverside and Arlington

Marilyn Louise Beshara and Air Michael William Madison wed May 5 at St. Francis de Sales in Riverside. The couple, now residing in Riverside, plan a Las Vegas honeymoon after the ceremony. Phyllis Yvonne Mull and Ralph Ferdinand Allen Jr. were married April 18 at Chapel-By-The-Sea Clearwater Beach Florida and now live in Jacksonville Florida.

Michael J. Beshara Bradford St Marilyn Mickey) Louise Beshara Michael William Madison USAF Walter F. Madison China Lake Calif St. Francis de Sales Church Riverside Bennington High School St. Catherine Infant Home Albany N.Y Arlington Raymond Elwell West Mountain Farm Phyllis Yvonne Mull Jacksonville Fla Ralph Ferdinand Allen Jr Clearwater Chapel-By-The- Sea Clearwater Beach Rochester N.Y. Institute Comet St

Bennington Couple Engaged to Wed This June

Miss Vona Elmore of Bennington and William Minogue of Bennington announce their engagement. Announcement comes from Miss Elmore’s mother Mrs Lorraine Elmore of Phoenix Arizona. Both families trace roots to Bennington. The bride attended Bennington Catholic High School and Carl Hayden High School. The groom is a Bennington High School alumnus employed by Fairdale Farms. Wedding scheduled for June 26.

Vona Elmore Bennington William Minogue Miss Elmore Lorraine Elmore Phoenix Ariz E. Edward Elmore Glendale Edward Minogue Morgan Street Bennington Catholic High School Carl Hayden High School Mingoue Bennington High School Fairdale Farms

Weekend police probe cites four highway crashes

State Police investigated four weekend highway incidents with three causing injuries but none requiring hospitalization. An Ada Van Weele led a 1961 Chevrolet off East Road Shaftsbury hitting a tree. two passengers were treated at the scene. A 1963 Lancia driven by Walter Heigl left Vermont 11-30 in Winhall after embankment impact. passenger Lisa Ludlow injured. A Pownal side swipe between a 1962 Chrysler and a 1959 Chevrolet caused no injuries. A north Bennington North Pownal crash with two youths ended without serious injuries. About ten tickets were issued for no parking along U.S. 7 near Green Mountain Park.

East Road Shaftsbury Ada van Weele Oakdale L.I N.Y Lisa Ludlow Jacksonville Fla New York City U.S. 7 Pownal Peaceful Valley Nathan ‘Kamber Manchester Williams College Rence A. Alexander Corpus Christi Tex Chrysler Chevrolet Vermont North Robert Edward Fisher Burgess Road Bennington Joseph Loyzelle Pownal Center Green Mountain Park Race Track

Vassar Club Of Vermont Sets Annual Meeting Date

The Vermont Vassar Club will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday May 20 at the Woodstock Inn with a luncheon at 12 45 p m and a business session to elect new officers and hear Miss Katharine B Collier report on the spring Alumnae Council meeting in Poughkeepsie N Y An innovation will be a bring and buy table to benefit the club scholarship fund Readings indicate 15 Vermont and New Hampshire girls attend Vassar with five from Vermont receiving club aid Reservations are due May 15 by secretary Mrs Jamieson D Kennedy Deertrack Proctorsville Vt. Former students invited to join. Also notes on the Reno heavyweight title fight in 1910 with Johnson earning 145 600 Jeffries 192 066.

Vermont Vassar Club Woodstock Inn Katharine B. Collier Burlington Vassar Alumnae Council Poughkeepsie N.Y Vermont New Hampshire Vassar Mary S. Wesbrook Hanover N.H Harmon

Gloria Charest Wins Legion Scholarship for BCHS Senior

Gloria Charest a senior at Bennington Catholic High won the American Legion Department President's scholarship from the Vermont Auxiliary. The four year award offers 250 dollars yearly if she maintains grades. She is active in dramatics Future Teachers of America and the Glee Club.

Gloria Charest Bennington Catholic High American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Department of Vermont Miss Charest Marion Charest Putnam Street Clifton Foster Barre Gloria Dramatics Future Teachers of America Glee Club BCHS Girls’ State State House of Representatives Our Lady Soldiers Home Services St. Joseph the Provider College Rutland

Democrats Call For Delegates To Convention

Democratic leaders in Vermont announce 18 delegates and 10 alternates to be chosen next Saturday at Burlington High School Auditorium. Delegates must file intent in writing by May 14 at State Headquarters 145 Main St Burlington. Vermont has 12 votes at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City in August. U S Sen Edward M Kennedy will speak at a $25 a plate dinner in Memorial Auditorium Burlington at 8 p m.

Burlington Daniel J. O’brien Democratic State Committee Main St Vermont Atlantic City N.J O’brien Burlington High School U.S Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Memorial Auditorium

St Francis PTG Dinner Talks Decent Literature in Vermont

The St Francis de Sales Parent-Teachers Group will host a May 20 dinner at Bennington Catholic High School with guest speaker John F. Bowlus, assistant to Ralph Guillette, discussing indecent literature in Vermont. Dinner 6 30 p.m. Reservations by May 15 via the Stones. Those unable to attend may join the brief business meeting and 7 45 p.m. talk.

St. Francis de Sales John Stone John F. Bowlus Ralph Guyette Vermont Citizens For Decent Literature Bowlus Vermont Bennington Catholic High School

Tippling Dalmatian Joins Boozy Ice Cube Request

Speedy Gonzalez the Dalmatian belonging to restaurateur George Crowder and his wife became known for snatching liquor flavored ice cubes from patrons at a nearby private club. He learned to jump on a barstool to beg for more of the boozy ice treats.

Houston UPI Speedy Gonzalez George Crowder

Mrs. Plante Named Vermont Catholic Mother of Year

Norwich mother of 11 children selected as Vermont Catholic Mother of the Year in the annual Mother’s Day honor. Rita Donahue Plante, wife of Peter P. Plante, was chosen from 24 nominees representing 23 parishes. The family attends St. Francis of Assisi Mission in Norwich with pastor Rev. Doherty.

Burlington Vermont Norwich Maureen McNamara Vermont Council of Catholic Women Rita Donahue Plante Peter P. Plante St. Francis of Assisi John Doherty C.ss.r Bradford Church Street Daugh Ters Clarence Newton Middlebury George P. Wisell Vergennes VCCW James B. Murray

Simpson Leads SOS Children Village Move in Vermont

W Arthur Simpson of Lyndonville, longtime Vermont social welfare official, becomes first SOS Children’s Village of Morrisville director as pilot project aims to restore family life for fostered children. Governor Hoff and Bishop Joyce back the effort, with private and public support planned for a model village where each house shelters up to six children under parental roles.

Vermont Morrisville W. Arthur Simpson Lyndonville Peter Bobby Linda Jerry Mary Simpson SOS Children’s Village Austria Hermann Gmeiner Department of Social Welfare Department Wilder Arthur Simpson House of Representatives Senate Morerisville Philip Hoff F. Ray Keyser Robert F. Joyce Burclington

Bennington Hams Attend Radio League Convention

Four Bennington amateur radio operators joined 3,000 New England hams at the ARRL 1964 convention in Swampscott Massachusetts. Delegates included Richard B. Diamond W1ADV and Forrest Hassam WINH with the Catamount Radio Club representing Southern Vermont. The event featured exhibits seminars and a dinner at Ocean House with a fashion show and tea for women operators. Fr Daniel Linehan S J W1WHK awarded Amateur of the Year to Alexander McRoberts K1MZS for aiding handicapped hams. Rogerson named to attend the August national convention in New York City.

Bennington American Radio Relay League Swampscott Mass Jary W1mep Arthur Rogerson Wiuxk Forrest Hassam Winh Vermont Catamount New England Ocean House By the Sea Daniel Linehan S.J Alexander McRoberts Pawtucket R.L Fr. Linehan Weston Observatory Weston Rogerson Bennington Club New York City

Mary Brunina and Joan Flynn Top BCHS Scholars of 1964

Mary Brunina and Joan Flynn are named valedictorian and salutatorian for Bennington Catholic High School class of 1964. Brunina, daughter of Francis Brunina, earns the State Elks Scholarship, participates in Girls State and the Vermont Music Festival, and holds posts in yearbook and student activities. Flynn, daughter of John Flynn, active in band glee club Future Teachers of America pep club debate and Student Council, plans to study medical technology at the University of Vermont.

Mary Brunina Joan Flynn Bennington Catholic High School Vincent J. Spincelli CSC Francis Brunina County Street Mary Elks Vermont Burlington BCH Miss Flynn John Flynn Convent Avenue Future Teachers of America Joan University of Vermont Brunina Flynn

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