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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1964
Page
12
Mrs. Nore ton Barber argues roadside signs harm land values and safety. She cites real estate and tourism figures, urges residents to lobby for billboard restrictions, and cites a New York Thruway study linking sign concentration to higher accident rates.
The Industrial Management Club of the Bennington Area YMCA held its annual meeting May 20 at Paradise Restaurant. President Michael R. Romano led the session with remarks from North Adams YMCA officials. Officers for the coming year were elected and Patrick Kirwin spoke on management and humane treatment in the workplace.
Obituary notices from Valatie and Buskirk New York state and Rutland Vermont report Phoebe Sitser Edith Brown Helen Roth and Lloyd Sitser as survivors with church and family details. Cora Eycleshymer a Buskirk native dies in Troy and Floyd Vosburgh of Rutland dies at home with funeral plans and multiple survivors listed.
Funeral services were held for Thomas Delaney at St. Margaret Mary's Church with a Requiem High Mass. Rev. Gerald T. Buckley presided, with burial at St. Columban's Cemetery. Albine Guilmette's funeral also used a Requiem High Mass at Sacred Heart Church, led by Rev. Joseph Wiseman, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery New Bedford, Mass. Relatives and St. Anne Society members attended from New Bedford and surrounding areas.
Vermont's Rep. Robert T. Stafford will address a 7 p.m. public information meeting at Bennington Elementary School on civil rights legislation. He will explain provisions aimed at ending discrimination, followed by a Q&A. Sponsored by multiple faith groups led by Christian Social Concern Commission.
The Emblem Club opens its officers meeting at the Elks Home on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Beech Street School holds first grade registration Wednesday from 2 30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring birth certificates and health records. children need not attend. Bennington Lions Club meets tonight at 6 30 at the Knotty Pine Diner with guest J Franklin Farrell of Adams Massachusetts, retired Adams schools superintendent and longtime educator.
The Supreme Court has limited desegregation options in Atlanta while allowing potential further hearings. It also ruled that closing Prince Edward County Virginia public schools to avoid integration was unconstitutional and urged quick relief. Actress Stephanie Powers extended contract with Columbia Studio for another year and stars in Love Has Many Faces filmed in Mexico.
Mrs Meredith Button daughter of Rev H Glenn Payne of Bennington received the master of religious education degree at Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Centre Mass She was one of seven to earn this degree at the largest graduation class in school history with 85 graduates Keynote speaker was Dr George A Buttrick of Garrett Theological Seminary
John Reardon of Arlington won the Wallace Walker Memorial Trophy for the second year in a row in the Fitting and Showmanship Class at Bridge's Field Mendon. The Rutland Saddle Tramps sponsored the event drawing 73 horses. Carleen McKirryher took the Western Division Championship and Jean Kennedy of Bristol won the English Division. Roberta Reed and Larry Bridge tied for Western Reserve, while Connie Wilson of Shoreham claimed English Reserve.
Rutland driver Municipal Court Reynolds pleads guilty by waiver to careless driving after a May 18 crash near the YMCA. He says sleep deprivation caused the accident as the car mounted the curb, knocked a meter, damaged a bicycle rack and hit the YMCA steps. fined $40 by Judge George M. Fienberg. In Hollywood, Edmond OBrien to host and narrate a new documentary series Men in Crisis.
List of admissions including Susie Spencer Philip Rogerson Clyde Sherman Jr Sylvia Sawyer Jr Bennington Joseph Bradley Alberta Harrington and others. Discharges include Violet Beagle. Births report two newborns a son to Francis Morandi and a daughter to David Gauthier and a son to Clyde Baker all dated May 25.
The Dow Jones industrials stood at 821.44, up 1.19 points while 30 stocks, 20 railroads at 206.79, up 0.27 and 15 utilities at 140.74, down 0.20. The composite average reached 290.62, up 0.27. Sales were 1,850,000 shares.
Bennington area districts set filing deadlines for school board candidacies. Announcements must be filed with district clerks by early June in multiple towns, with meetings and terms varying by district and including Bennington GRADED, GREATER BENNINGTON, POWNAL, SHAFTSBURY, NORTH BENNINGTON, NORTH POWNAL, MT. ANTHONY Union, and combined Woodford Arlington districts.
The Moose Notes report an 8 p.m. Wednesday lodge meeting with an attendance prize and a 7 p.m. officers meeting on Wednesdays. A memorial service was held Sunday by the lodge and auxiliary with Rev Anthony Brackett officiating. The bicycle program Saturday was a success and the club thanks all supporters. Kitchen opens Fridays 6 to 10 p.m. serving fried seafoods and steamed clams.
Lyman C. Hunt of Essex Junction former Burlington schools chief heads the new Senior Citizens Division of the Republican State Committee. Hunt will direct a direct mail campaign targeting 60 plus Republicans to mobilize support against Democratic efforts to win older voters. He aims to reach 3 000 or more seniors and asks recipients to list 20 or more people for contact. Hunt is a retired educator and active with retired teachers and seniors groups.
In Middlebury the three Republican lieutenant governor candidates Sen John H Boylan Sen James L Oakes and Richard A Snelling will debate at 8 p m at the elementary school moderated by Prof Harris Thurber of Middlebury College Each candidate gets 10 minutes plus five minutes for rebuttal with audience questions A prior gubernatorial debate drew about 100 attendees
Paul E. Kirsch, Bennington High School principal, will speak at the final PTA meeting for 1963 64. His topic covers what parents and teachers of elementary students should know about junior high. Sixth graders under Mrs Whiteway, Mrs Moninger and Philip Viereck will sing and dance. The meeting is at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Elementary School auditorium.
The Altar-Rosary Society met at BCHS cafeteria for its last meeting of the season with over 80 at supper and program. New president is Mrs. Magdalene Hogan. treasurer is Miss Nancy Coonradt. other officers include Mrs. Leonore Longtin vice president and Miss Mary Swhneski secretary. three new members welcomed. Fr. Brackett bid farewell as he departs for St. Johns Friday. Memories included Memorial Day readings and songs. society vows to oppose obscene literature and plans resume in September.
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