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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1962
Page
10
A dairy column notes higher milk output and improved quality over the past decade due to DHIA testing, artificial breeding, better feeding, culling, and stainless steel handling. It contrasts bottle milk prices with manufactured milk and urges continued farming efficiency and record keeping.
About 250 4-Hers and supporters attended May 19 at Arlington Memorial High School for the 1962 4-H Clothing Day. Ninety eight girls entered with fourteen clubs represented. Kathy Young Arlington Dora Green West Pawlet Marlene Kilburn Manchester Margaret Laurie Maye Laurie Sandra McGalaghlin West Rupert chosen for state style review at Randolph Center in August. Alternate picks were Fay Stroffoleno Arlington Margaret Higgins West Rupert Joyce Green West Pawlet. State Day attendees include Kathy Doyle Arlington Jean Dunham West Rupert Theresa Kilburn Manchester Lauren Capen Winhall. Capen declines and Kathleen Stearns West Pawlet named replacement. Judges: Mrs. Marion S. Harris, Mrs. Foster Aaron, Mrs. James O’Neil, Mrs. Arthur Murphy.
Dr. Alice P. White of Sandgate discusses helping wildlife on property amid shifting land use as urban refugees buy farms. Advice centers on food cover water with perennial plantings, starting from existing trees and grasses, and seeking Soil Conservation Service assistance.
The Veterans Administration finds 43,000 veterans living in Vermont as of December 31 1961. Of these 25 000 are World War II veterans 12 000 Korean Conflict veterans and 6 000 World War I veterans. An additional 2 000 veterans listed with World War II veterans also served in the Korean Conflict. The regular establishment includes 147 000 other veterans.
Washington AP report says the House Ways and Means Committee remains split over Kennedy's plan to extend hospital and nursing benefits to aged Social Security retirees. A favorable report hinges on 13 of 25 votes, with second week of June likely for a key vote. Opponents edge may be overcome if up to four uncommitted members switch with the administration.
New York collected 15 Emmys to Hollywood's 5 as ABC won 1 and NBC 11 while CBS earned 10. The NBC telecast kept to a brisk pace with brief speeches and taped clips, praising The Defenders, The Garry Moore Show, the Bob Newhart Show, Hazel, Victoria Regina and Huntley-Brinkley.
Winter kill or burn affects evergreens as sudden late winter warmups and drying winds dehydrate needles. Soil moisture and frozen roots hinder water transport, causing browning especially near highways from rock salt spray. Most buds survive. dead needles shed, new growth returns by late June or July. Protect susceptible ornamentals with mulch and windbreaks.
The May 16 U N tour drew women from Peru Manchester Rupert Dorset Arlington Bennington Pownal North Bennington Shafts bury and Readsboro with guides from Manchester and West Arlington. Williams College 1961-62 calendar notes exams end May 31 commencement June 10 and reunions June 14 to 17 with three exhibitions at Chapin Library Lawrence Hall and Lawrence Hall.
The U S Public Health Service and Vermont Agriculture officials rated Fairdale Farms 93 2 after a semi annual inspection. Since November 1960 the dairy has climbed from 91 8 and is among about 800 U S milk supplies with official compliance ratings. This issue marks New York state’s first listed milk supply and Fairdale remains the sole New England entry.
Police say 3-year-old Laura Jones opened the inner door and grabbed the outer door as a self-service elevator descended in a Brooklyn apartment building, killing her when crushed between the wall and the elevator.
Addison and Chittenden County dairymen organize a model dairy display at the Girl Scout Roundup. A 10‑milker modern dairy barn with two calves will be built on the grounds to show visitors current dairying practices. The project is led by Clement Baker and Paul Burleigh with support from local farm and dairy groups and Vermont Dairy Council staff.
Three Williams College assistant professors receive tenure and associate professor titles effective July 1. John A. MacFadyen earns promotion in geology joined Williams in 1952 after completing his Ph.D. at Columbia University with a study on the Bennington area. Dwight J. Simpson and MacAlister Brown advance in political science. Luther S. Manfield shifts to professor of American History and Literature.
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