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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1969
Page
6
Manchester School directors and Manchester Elementary School principal Robert P. Wood chaired a session reviewing the kindergarten registration policy. The meeting focused on enrollment requirements and procedures to ensure smooth onboarding for new students.
Arlington Cub Scout Pack 334 reorganizes with Tom Hayes as new cub master and a four member committee. Den Mothers include Mrs Richard Stroffoleno Mrs Roland Cormier and others. Pack Night set for 7 30 p m Thursday at Fisher Elementary School. boys aged 8 to 10 1/2 may register. uniforms needed. parents must attend.
Teachers Mrs James Aaron and Roger Hanson will display student projects at the 11th Southwestern Vermont Homemaking and Industrial Arts Fair this Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Manchester Elementary School gym. Parents and friends welcomed.
Williams College Adams Memorial Theatre to publish a 40 page anniversary program for the 15th season starting July 3. The fund drive shows $773.35 of $960 raised. Hilltop Girls 4H Club and local 4-H events noted. The program will feature art, local culture, and Berkshire area highlights, with ads solicited by Jack Watson. Advertising rates rise 10 percent May 20.
Pownal Junior Girl Scout Troop 339 partners with Arlington troop for a May 23 to 25 camp out at Camp Ondawa in Sunderland. Members Marie LaBonte Tony Weddle and Kathie Haas earned merit badges. Completed badge requirements must be reported within the next two weeks to allow time for ordering.
Woodford voters approved an interim zoning measure unanimously after a short public hearing to curb future developments. The plan, tied to Vermont’s 1968 Development Act, limits subdivisions and requires owners to register intentions, with a two year sunset unless a permanent zoning plan is adopted.
Mrs Beverly Cassara director of Goddard College's adult education program is the only New Englander on a 10 member national steering committee studying the feasibility of a loose federation of state commissions on the status of women Cassara was named during the May 6 7 conference in Washington and will join fellow members for a July 14 15 meeting in Washington to discuss recommendations.
In a biweekly Bennington District Court session, John L. Benson Jr., 43, of Manchester Depot pled guilty to drunken driving and was fined 150. Charges of simple drunkenness and disorderly conduct were dropped. Edward J. Sabatino, 28, formerly of Manchester now in Virginia, pled not guilty to assaulting his wife and was released in his own custody on $250 bail.
Mrs. Maria-Victorina Cupples of Bennington and Juan Martinez of Manchester spoke at Burr and Burton Seminary’s Spanish Club fiesta. Martinez described teen life in Mexico. Cupples discussed Spain’s education system and youth life. A turkey dinner followed, with gifts exchanged forMrs. Wilkins.
Police report a gray 1968 Buick with black vinyl top stolen from Five Flys, recovered wrecked on Route 153 in West Pawlet. Vehicle owner is Mrs. Robert Hutchins of Manchester Center. Between 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Lee's Motors, Inc. was broken into. soda machine vandalized and a yellow 1969 Plymouth two door with black vinyl top was stolen from the lot. Entry was via a roof skylight.
Vermont officials report recruitment crises for State Police Officers with 17 resignations in the year May 1968 to May 1969. Most left for higher pay or regular hours. 12 joined other enforcement roles, and 5 moved to federal or outside Vermont agencies while remaining in law enforcement.
The Regional Industrial Arts and Home Economics Fair showcases work from Whitingham Wilmington Bennington Arlington Manchester and Hoosick Falls high schools. It runs Friday 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Manchester gymnasium with free admission. Director Ferdinand A. Bongartz announced the location to acquaint local youth with practical arts programs. The Burr and Burton practical arts center is one year old and MES’s new center opens this fall. Directors also discussed overtime pay for janitors not on contract to staff the event.
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