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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1962
Page
10
The Greater Bennington Association’s Executive Committee urged the board to keep GBA operating, amid a 1962 deficit of 3000 dollars. Donations total about 912.50 with 2080 more needed to cover remaining expenses, while 1963 revenue is projected near 16000 dollars.
Washington officials note Moscow plans to ship 20 MIGs in December to bolster India. Nehru relies on Soviet aid as a counterbalance to China while the U S warns Peiping could press a decisive victory on the plains of India or in the Himalayas, risking broader Asian stability.
Vermont hunters report 1788 deer killed in the first 48 hours of the 16 day season. Windsor County leads with 444 kills, while other counties list lower totals. A 14 year old boy is wounded by a discharged rifle on a farm in Waterbury. Vincent C. Webster, 74, collapses and dies of a heart attack while dragging a deer in Mendon. Clifford Hewes Jr., 16, of Manchester is treated after a 30 30 bullet injury from a rifle discharged when a hunter fell.
A total of 202.77 was raised by seven Protestant church schools in Bennington on Halloween for UNICEF. The Second Congregational Church led with 78.92, followed by First Methodist 42.80 and First Baptist 25.29. Other churches contributed smaller amounts, while 1961 figures showed Old First Church leading with 53 and St. Peter's 38.29. Funds support vaccines, milk, yaws, trachoma, vitamins, malaria protection, and leprosy treatment worldwide. Danny Kaye film Assignment Children will be shown at Harte Theater to illustrate the impact.
U S authorities say missile menace from Cuba nearly gone, but twenty four IL28 bombers in Cuba remain a threat as they could carry nuclear arms. Both sides claim the bombers are under Castro. The U S may maintain the naval blockade until removal. Havana TV calls U S stance a negotiation tactic. Red Cross inspection talks aim to curb offensive weapons on ships.
Report says Kennedy and Khrushchev backed a proposal for Red Cross inspectors to check ships going to Cuba for offensive weapons. The committee notes readiness to intervene in a crisis, but says the main missile threat eased after Soviet missiles were removed from Cuba.
New York AP reports a Broadway musical based on Sholom Aleichem Yiddish tales in progress. Composer-lyricist team Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, famed for Fiorello, have undertaken an adaptation tentatively titled Tevye.
Deer kill reports compiled by town clerks list numerous individuals from Manchester Center Manchester Depot and surrounding towns with locations in Dorset Mt Tabor Wells and Dover plus several towns in Vermont. The reports include ages addresses and local scene details with dates in November and notes from Cal's Service Station and Game Warden Roy Hood.
In La Jolla California the Rev Dr John R McFadden after seven decades in the ministry still views retirement as a continuation of his parish life. He remains active in religious and community work guiding those he serves despite stepping back from full-time duties.
The Woman's Auxiliary to the Bennington County Medical Society held its first meeting of the year at Mt Anthony Country Club noting new member Mrs Edward D Worthington. The group outlined ongoing projects including gifts for Brandon Training School, a Medical Careers Day in April, a Feb 14 luncheon bridge for Putnam Hospital, and continued weekly gift carts for hospital wards.
The Wel come Wagon group at Old Bennington schoolhouse introduced four new members Mrs. Frank Silvernail Mrs. Joseph Richards Mrs. Barbara Motsinger and Mrs. John Ufen. An English comedy All This and Jumble Too was performed by several members. Final plans for the Holly Ball at Mt Anthony Country Club on Dec 7 were discussed. Special prizes of three Fairdale Farms gift certificates went to Mrs. Harold Kramer Mrs. Paul Kirsch and Mrs. Ted Dawicki. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Robert Dimko Mrs. Kramer Mrs. Nagel and Mrs. Dawicki.
The November meeting of the Friends of the Library will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the library social rooms. Bradford Smith, traveler, author and lecturer, will discuss Crisis in India from his book Portrait of India followed by a Q A session. A large attendance is expected and refreshments will be served.
Senator George D. Aiken R Vt calls for a cooling off period to curb intra party battles over the 1964 GOP nominee. He says no candidate should be chosen yet and favors waiting until after the 1963 congressional session. Rockefeller surfaces as leading prospect but time is needed for the public to consider all options.
A. Martin Agan 72 of 239 Union Street Bennington died at home Monday afternoon after long frail health He was born January 19 1890 in Pitts Town New York and lived in Bennington 40 years He worked at the old Allen A plant National Carbon later Union Carbide and last at Bennington College He is survived by twin sons Dr Lawrence M Agan Topeka Kansas and Dr Robert W Agan Cape Elizabeth Maine a daughter Mrs Marcel Gervais Bennington a half brother Byron Jones Peters burg New York and eight grandchildren The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in First Methodist Church Rev Melvin R McGaughey officiating Burial in Park Lawn Cemetery Mahar Son Funeral Home calling hours waived Family asks donations to the Vermont Heart Fund.
Vermont functional levels show the Mental Health Unit without a director nearly three months after vacancy. The Personnel Division advertises for candidates to fill the post created by Dr. Arthur Funke's resignation with a salary range of 8 762 to 10 946. The Department of Institutions seeks legislative action to form a separate Department of Mental Health to oversee all state mental health activities.
The Bennington Jaycees plan a brief home meeting at 7 tonight to discuss a local Community Development survey. Circle 3 meets Wednesday at 7 45 at the Methodist Church, and auxiliary to the Military Order of the Cootie hosts a Thursday dinner at 7 30 at Neva LaCroix’s home. The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 1332 meets tonight at 8. A reading group at Second Congregational Church gathers at 7 30 tonight. Marine brothers Carey are serving in the western Pacific. St Francis de Sales Parent Teacher Group meets Wednesday at 8. Dr Worthington speaks on a child’s health. Moose Christmas Bazaar runs Friday and Saturday.
Space scientists plan to launch a massive Saturn rocket in a key test step toward moon missions. The SA3 instrument-laden craft will carry more equipment than any U.S. rocket to date and release a 95-ton ballast water load into the ionosphere at 104 miles, a bonus NASA experiment.
On Monday November 12 admissions include Mrs Pauline Svitak of North Bennington. Discharges feature Mrs Andrea Elrick and son from Shaftsbury, Mrs Gertrude George of Bennington, and Raymond Cook of North Bennington. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Robert L Gibbons of 207 Maple Street on November 12.
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