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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1962

Page

10

Kennedy says Estes case cracked open by his administration

President Kennedy told reporters his administration cracked open the Billie Sol Estes case and is pursuing it vigorously. Senator Mundt charged the administration delayed strong action and suggested the Agriculture Department mishandled Estes Acreage allotments, with hearings and resignations already occurring.

Billie Sol Estes Washington Kennedy Estes Karl Mundt Mundt FBI Texas Senate Agriculture Department Orville L. Freeman John Bagwell Ralph Yarborough D-Tex J. T. Rutherford Department Bagwell Charles S. Murphy

Union School Board Proposes Vote on District Plan

Steering Committee members from Arlington Bennington North Bennington Pownal Shaftsbury are named with district representation on the board. The board forms working subcommittees chaired by Ulrich Morrisey Barton McCullough and Dwyer and expresses gratitude to superintendents principals and teachers for their input to the plan.

Richard Pelsue Arlington J Goodall Hutton Bennington Robert M. Wilson Greater Sennngon William E Dailey Jr North Bennington Warren Mason Pownal Richard Champney North Pownal Lloyd Spaulding Shaftsbury Roger Mears James Edgerton Goodall Hutton Edward Knapp Walter Danish Dexter Davis Greater Bennington J. C. Armstrong David Barton David Adler Richard Pudvar Jesse Strong Lee Marsh John Moore Martin Hirsch Bennington Village John Williams Francis E. Morrissey Charles Ulrich William Hoisington Norman Stratton David Jareckie William Smith Merritt Hewitt Jr Robert McWaters John McCullough Richard H. Dwyer Donald Roy Norman Strobridge Everett Smith William Jacobson Barton Jenks Howard Greenslet Arthur S. Faris Philip Viereck Faris Viereck Francis Morrissey McCullough Davis Dwyer Allan J. Heath Leon Wagner Geoffrey Graham Bendi Catherine Corcoran George Bicknell Philip Walker Molly Stark

Vermont benefits from federal spending exceed its tax take

A 1961 federal tabulation shows Vermont’s taxes paid about 95.8 million while federal expenditures in New England totaled about 5.02 billion for the period. Officials like Senator George Aiken note Vermont’s return aligns with its regional role as Spends in military procurement payrolls grants and other programs.

Washington Sam New England Vermont George D. Aiken R-Vt Augusta Boston Burlington Hartford Iowa Portsmouth N.H Providence Central Assembly Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island

Molly Stark PTA Opens House With Nominations

Molly Stark PTA holds its annual meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m with open house at the school. Nominating committee will present officers including Constance Jones Pauline Dunn Philip Walker and Robert Brock. French songs at 8 a musical by Miss Belmain’s group at 8 15 business session at 8 30 and refreshments at 9 tumbling demonstration at 9 15 supervised by Mr. Bowen.

Molly Stark Bowen

State convention dinner and banquet reservations due

CDA notes Sunday deadline for reservations for the state convention dinner next Saturday and the banquet next Sunday at Equinox House Manchester. Contact Mary Sennett at 6250. Bishop Joyce and Miss Buckley will attend. spiritual bouquets will be presented. Officer installation rehearsal Tuesday at 7 30 followed by 8 pm meeting.

Equinox House Manchester Mary Sennett Robert F. Joyce Margaret Buckley Bishop Joyce

Mara Lusis Nominated for National English Award

Mara Lusis daughter of Mr and Mrs Harris Lusis of 203 Depot St has been nominated for the National Council of Teachers of English achievement program. She took three tests wrote a 300 word autobiography and a short story titled Two Dolls about her German childhood. Mara speaks English Latvian is a third year French student and a beginner in Russian. She participates in Girls Glee Club Science and Math Clubs and Pilgrim Fellowship. NCTE awards will be announced in December 1962 with winners sent to colleges for scholarships.

Mara Lusis Harris Lusis Depot St Benhi National Council of Teachers of English NCTE Mara Germany The Pilgrim Fellowship Bendi U.S

Saber staff named for September press duties

Jane Leahey will be editor in chief for next year with Hugh Briody as associate editor. Patricia Prandini to replace Leahey as copy editor and Marichristine Dahl named feature editor. New sports editors are Eileen Stockman and Dennis Hogan. Éxchange editor is Jean Cleary. Reporters include Cathie Jackson, Kathleen Torrisi and Robert Schultz. Photographers are David Humphreys and Michael Chechile.

New “Saber Jane Leahey Bchs Saber Hugh Briody Ann Kuhn Castleton Teachers College FTA Frances Burgess Saber Banner Broad Brook Press Bennington Patricia Prandini Marichristine Dahl Eileen Stockman Dennis Hogan Assum Ing Jean Cleary Daniel Abbot Kathleen Ruland Cathie Jackson Kathleen Torrisi Robert Schultz David Humphreys Michael Chechile The Mary King Patricia Swhneski Jean Tetreault

New York Education Official Warns Against Federal Control

Education Commissioner James E. Allen Jr. of New York urges a vigorous renaissance in state education departments to resist growing federal control. He says direct federal aid to states should fund specific needs and praises federal support for state educational leadership during the Northeastern meeting.

Stowe James E. Allen Jr New York Departments of Education Commissioners of Education New England Pennsylvania New Jersey

Funeral services for Richard F. Rawson held in town

Funeral services for Richard F. Rawson of Elm Street, longtime banker and insurance agent, were held Thursday afternoon at Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home. Rev. Stephen C. Green officiated and led the committal at Park Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers included Lonergan, Thomas, Burt, Eldred, Drysdale, Bibber, Rawson Atwood and Dr. Abraham Moskovitz. The Lonergan Thomas agency closed in memorial tribute. Out-of-town mourners came from Schenectady New York Short Hills Rumson New Jersey and Montpelier.

Richard F. Rawson Elm Street Hanson-Walbridge Stephen C. Green Second Congregational Church Park Lawn Cemetery Lawn Cemetery John F. Lonergan Theodore Thomas Eugene C. Burt Leon R. Eldred Alexander B. Drysdale Harold Bibber Rawson Atwood Abraham Moskovitz Lonergan & Thomas Agency Long Time Association Schenectady N.Y Short Hills Rumson N.J Montpelier

John E White 84 Greenwich milkman obituary

Greenwich Conn John E White 84 of 128 Hamilton Ave died Thursday morning at Greenwich Hospital. Former milk route operator born Purchase N Y son of Patrick and Margaret White. Survived by wife Mary Cullen two daughters Mrs Alfred D Lamberton and Mrs Matthew E McGee both of Greenwich two sons Edward J White and Stanley P White of Greenwich seven grandchildren. Solemn Requiem Mass Saturday at St Roch Church 9 a m Interment St Marys Cemetery Greenwich.

Greenwich Conn John E. White Hamilton Ave Stanley P. White Bennington Greenwich Hospital Purchase N.Y Patrick Margaret McCarey White White Mary Cullen Alfred D. Lamberton Matthew E. McGee

Requiem High Mass for William F. Kearns Jr.

William F. Kearns Jr. of Gage Street died at Warner Nursing Home Monday. A Requiem High Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church Thursday was led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis B. Flanagan. Pallbearers included Walter Nevils of Albany and James M. Kearns. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery with committal prayers by Msgr. Flanagan. Relatives traveled from New York City Albany and other towns for the service.

St. Francis de Sales William F. Kearns Jr Gage Street Warner Nursing Home Mahar & Son Funeral Francis B. Flanagan Walter Nevils Albany N.Y James M. Kearns Arthur Butler Ellis Winslow Alfred Taylor Sr Michael Williams Holy Name Society of St. Francis de Sales Msgr Flanagan Eagle Hose Co Ormal Pierce Jr Park Lawn New York City Hoosick Falls New Britain Thompsonville Conn North Adams Montpelier

Mrs Harry Sheriss Services Planned for Former Bennington Teacher

Family services for Mrs. Harry Sheriss formerly Hazel Hart of Bennington will be held Saturday afternoon at Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home. Daughter of E. E. and Anna Holden Hart of East Main Street she was a former local schoolteacher. She died Thursday at Noble Hospital in Westfield Massachusetts and the family requests no flowers.

Harry Sheriss Hazel Hart Bennington Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home Sheriss E. E Anna Holden Hart East Main Street Noble Hospital Westfield Mass

Bennington Briefs Roundup of club talks and civic notices

Regular meeting of the Roaring Branch Home Demonstration Group at Lula Sweet's home featured a talk on Banking Services. Elections, a June 4 picnic at deer park, charity funds, and refreshments noted. Various local activities include Cooties, a $25 VFW Home donation, hospital notes, and a steel bench for the Vermont Soldiers Home. Parking bans precede the Tri-State Music Festival.

Roaring Branch Lula Sweet Marion Harris Deer Park

BC Lions Sign Top Passer Mel Melin from Washington State

The British Columbia Lions announced on Thursday night the signing of quarterback Mel Melin from Washington State University. He is described as one of the top college passers in U S football and joins the Western Conference club.

Vancouver British Columbia Lions Mel Melin Washington State University U.S

Also Mentioned on This Page

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