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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1966
Page
5
Boy Scout notes by Steven Rice describe Troop 53’s two week effort at Camp Woodford turning a junkyard into a respectable camping area. May 17 marked the start with 45 scouts removing brush and trees and collecting tin cans, finishing within ninety minutes as two bonfires burned and marshmallows roasted.
Miss Ann Herrick of Salt Lake City will receive a Master of Arts degree at the University of Utah's 97th annual commencement on June 10. She earned a BS in 1959 and MS in 1962 from Colorado, and her thesis title concerns measuring attitudes toward the physically disabled. The event features two ceremonies with speaker W. Averell Harriman.
Bennington home economics teachers Joyce Goyette and Mary Jane Wager organized a Child-Play School for local children aged 3 to 5. Junior high and senior classes supervised daily activities from 10 am to 3 pm, featuring free time, creative play, crafts, refreshments, active games, music, and story time with puppet shows and readings.
A Franklin County jury acquitted 16 year old David Lee Gibson of manslaughter in the April 10 shotgun death of his father Herman Gibson 36. Defense argued self defense and defense of brother John 14 after the father reportedly beat John for hours. Applause greeted the verdict as the mother Delores Gibson expressed relief.
Eighty Vermont men have applied for the 1965 Vermont Shipmate Company, says Petty Officer Walt Pollett. The Join Now Go Later program credits delay toward military obligations, aiding planning and pay increases, and gives time for high school seniors to finish school. It is the seventh company formed, praised for high morale and comradeship during recruit training. In Scotland, Navy Lt. John Baker was reprimanded at a court martial for leaving classified documents unlocked in his cabin after his first mine disposal assignment.
At a UPI hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission representatives from Lamoille Grain Co and United Bay Co warned that abandoning the 97 mile St. Johnsbury to Swanton railroad would end their operations. Elmore vice president Roger Gilman said his firm moved 174 carloads of grain in five months and Edward Ayer of Burlington warned the move would force his company out of business. Sidney Baylor noted about 602 regional jobs could disappear if service ends. the hearing continued.
Mrs. Howard RUTLAND Mrs. Clarence E. Howard of Bennington was named chairman of the annual benefit to be held this summer at the Weston Theater sponsored by the Vermont Wellesley Club. Miss Sarah Morrison of North Pownal will assist Mrs. Howard. The board of directors of the club met in Rutland Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Earle Johnson, Mrs. Clarence F. Falk of Put ney, new club president, presided. Mrs. Littleton Long of Burlington outlined plans for the annual Shopper's Showcase to be held in Burlington in October.
Stanley J. Pekalski Bennington postmaster spoke for the National Association of Postmasters about discriminatory parcel post rules. He cited heavier restrictions for sending to military personnel at large city post offices versus smaller outlets and rural routes. He noted 1952 legislation favored Railway Express Agency and described mileage and weight limits affecting parcels between first class offices.
Gov Hoff to speak at the NEC Mid Year Meeting at Equinox House Manchester Vermont June 9 10 with Dr Manson Benedict addressing What Nuclear Power Can Do For New England Gov Hoff to attend Governor's Dinner June 9 and Dr Shannon McCune to speak on Education As An Investment Nicolas Salgo to wrap up with The Challenges of Diversification The program includes awards and sessions on Manpower for Industry and Vacation Travel with experts from Federal Reserve U S Department of Labor and Extension Directors of six New England states expected to join the discussions
Approximately 35 new candidates completed the second degree last night at the council rooms. Sunday reports at noon to prepare for the third degree with Benediction at 2 p.m. and a 2:30 p.m. start for the degree. A procession to St Francis de Sales Church will be led by the Bennington Catholic High School Band. Fourth Degree Knights with regalia will serve as honor guard. Refreshments follow the second degree. a deluxe buffet after the third degree on Sunday. Members urged to attend. guests from Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts councils expected.
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