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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1964
Page
12
Vermont Governor Philip Hoff called for a four step plan to develop the Connecticut River Basin with joint federal state and local efforts. He spoke at a Boston event highlighting coordinated action, planning, and community involvement to harness the basin’s resources.
New England Council outlines river basin plans with four actions including federal water resources legislation immediate passage, funding for recreational studies, and creation of a regional advisory planning program. Governor Hoff highlights flood control, power production, navigation, and river storage as key goals.
Bennington area residents receive turkeys from the Bennington Rural Fire Department for Clarence Briggs Gladys Hustler and Robin Kenyon. Airman Robert M Bartlett graduates training at Amarillo AFB and heads to England AFB for duties. Navy Lt James E Paquin serves aboard USS Gridley out of Long Beach. VFW Auxiliary to hold a covered dish supper ahead of a meeting. Police chief提醒 winter parking rules effective Nov 1 to Apr 1 to aid snow removal. Correction issued for ground beef price in local ad. Community planning meeting for Bend i class of 1955 reunion. Well Baby Clinic at Park Street entrance Saturday 9-10 am. National Diabetic Week observed with free diabetes tests at Bennington Chiropractic Clinic. Local ads note Iron Kettle specials and closures and Moose Hall event with Charlie Comstock.
Funeral services for Edward Decker 83 will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at O.K. Spurr Funeral Home Cambridge N Y with burial in Woodland Cemetery. Decker was a retired Cambridge farmer born August 16 1881 in Sandgate Vt. He survived five daughters six sons 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call this afternoon and evening. In Hartford Conn Mabel Hosley Fish 44 died Thursday in Hartford Hospital born October 24 1920 in Manchester Vt she was survived by husband Willard H Fish mother and daughter Nancy Fish. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at Brewster Funeral Home Manchester Center officiated by Rev Charles Meyers with burial in Factory Point Cemetery Manchester Center. Contributions may be made to the Heart Fund.
Arlington residents remember Bernard N. Cullinan, former Arlington High School custodian, with a Requiem High Mass at St. Margaret Mary's Church. Rev. Gerald T. Buckley presided. bearers named Wilfred Wallace, Ralph Sherwin, John Kane, John King, Gerry Sargood, Harold Grover. Interment at St. Columba Cemetery. attendees from Massachusetts, New York, and surrounding areas.
The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 890.96 with a gain of 2.25. The rail averages were 218.41 up 0.15, utilities at 155.50 rising 0.41, and the composite at 314.10 up 0.67. Trading volume reached 2,340,000 shares.
Burlington reports House Speaker Franklin S. Billings Jr. expresses confidence the 1965 Vermont Legislature will realign itself under one man one vote after a federal court order requires reapportionment by April 1. Billings, from Woodstock, seeks a second term as speaker amid calls for GOP revitalization and hints Richard A. Snelling may become a new state party leader.
Municipal Court handled two cases before Judge George M. Fienberg this morning. Eugene A. McLellan 33 of Rutland pleaded guilty to speeding on November 10 along U S 7 between Manchester and Dorset and was fined 30 10. Alfred Tanner Jr. 46 of Burlington pleaded not guilty to careless driving causing an accident on Vermont 11 30 between Winhall and Peru on November 8. Bail set at 75 with a surety bond posted by attorney Norton Barber.
A large turnout at the Wednesday meeting heard reports from chairmen. Jane Ann Potter thanked donors for the bazaar's success and Gladys Knapp received a surprise gift. The December calendar features a social service focus, refreshment planning by Mathilda Quackenbush, Rhoda Pierce with the surprise gift, and a Dec 16 covered dish supper with a Christmas social. Co workers will donate food and exchange dollar gifts.
Bennington planning consultant John C. Burdis urged forming a regional organization to plan water supply development for Bennington as growth demands rise. The idea faces political hurdles over cost sharing among Bennington Village Old Bennington and the outside town. Existing studies favor Morgan Springs for emergencies, while Soldiers Home water pipes are aging and undervalued as a source. Central Planning Office officials noted forthcoming federal funds for recreation projects and coordinating state and local planning efforts.
A Bennington County and Bennington Town Democratic Committee meeting outlined tentative dates in March or April for a victory dinner to honor Gov. Philip H. Hoff and other elected state officials. The gathering could include notable outside figures and serve fundraising aims. The committees also reviewed campaign finances, while the town panel recommended Charles Scarey for a temporary rural mail carrier post at North Bennington during winter months.
Bennington Regional Planning Commission prints a residents questionnaire in The Banner seeking opinions on preferred U S 7 and Vermont 9 bypass routes around Bennington Village. It notes that experts will weigh results, map shown, and exact alignments to be decided later with state approval anticipated.
In Rutland Vermont the Young Republican organization launches a grass roots membership drive to revitalize GOP fortunes statewide. Caledonia County state’s attorney Robert Rachlin to lead the program with Donald G. Milne noting strong turnout at the organizing session. Delegations and officials prepare for regional Young Republican meetings in Warwick Rhode Island with Buzz Lukens attending to elect New England council officers.
Hospital notes list admissions for Mrs Bridget Corcoran Mrs Ethel Kupfer Mrs Angela Percy and others in North Bennington Bennington and Manchester Center Discharges include Mrs Audrey Gaiotti and daughter in Manchester Center and several Bennington Hoosick residents Births note Charles Bushey and wife of 325 Safford Street welcomed a son on November 19.
The Bennington Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee for 1965 will be elected at a December 9 meeting at 2 p.m. at the Bennington County ASCS Office 310 Main St. The committee administers Soil Bank and conservation programs, Wool and Feed Grain programs, and livestock feeds. Current members include E. W. Mattison Sr. of Arlington chairman William Strohmaier of Pownal vice chairman and Merritt Morey of West Rupert.
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