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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1969
Page
3
An inquest was held at the Bennington District Court Friday led by State's Atty. John T. Carmody with Judge John T. Morrissey presiding. The subject was not revealed but believed to concern possible drug abuses in the Manchester area. No charges were filed.
Arlington deer kill records list numerous individuals across Arlington and neighboring towns. Names include Winfred Goddard, James L Stroffoleno, Gene Hoyt, Elsie Sprague, and others with various act. weights and locations such as Sunderland Dorset Manchester and Sandgate. The report names many residents with weights and locations, detailing a census-like tally of deer related to Arlington.
Town records list numerous deer kill reports from Manchester and surrounding towns after the 1969 regular season. Names include Hoard, Mylott, Mattison, Tifft, Nichols, Robinson, Wiley, Russell, Zoufaly, Hayes, Wardell, Whitman, Sergeant, Comprey, McDowell, Hathaway, Kilham, Beattie, Bentley, Brace, Brophy, King, Smith, Frawley, Stevens, Slade, Bacon, Rint and others. Final reports due by Tuesday November 25 at 5 p.m. or eight hours after season end on Sunday November 23.
Manchester Lions Club schedules second November meeting at Worthy Inn with social hour at 6 and a talk on Braille for the Blind by Mrs. Maxine Marks. New members listed. Christmas party planned for December 13 with cocktail hour and entertainment. Board to discuss buying 25 chairs for town rescue squad. Variety show dates set for April 17-18. glasses donated to aid needy. Also notices on golf travelers, school schedule, Vermont Design forms due, chamber decorations, and Burr and Burton Seminary Thanksgiving closure and basketball schedule.
The Manchester Planning Commission amends its Comprehensive Plan to treat mobile homes as single family dwellings when on individual lots. Chairman Ferdinand Bongartz says the change signals no bias and aims to prevent zoning discrimination against trailers. The town already requires licenses for trailer parks under a 1969 ordinance, with fees and annual renewals, and does not limit park locations. Public hearings will continue to address mobile homes.
Four respondents appeared before Judge John P. Morrissey in Manchester District Court. Roger Keyes pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and was fined 150 dollars. Morris Earl Martelle, charged with careless driving on Rt. 11 30, posted 50 dollars bail after pleading not guilty. Stephen Lightfoot, a minor, pleaded not guilty to careless driving and was released on 50 dollars bail to his mother. Richard Dufresgne pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license and received a 35 dollar fine.
The Dorset Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday December 3 at 8 p.m. in the vestry of the United Church of Dorset and East Rupert. Officers will be elected including first and second vice presidents and three directors. The program titled A Salute to Alfred H Gilbert honors his contributions as he retires from the board. Public attendance is invited.
A female coyote was killed Saturday morning in front of the Cecil Wilcox home on Route 313 West Arlington. William Thompson of Massachusetts and a companion shot the animal the previous afternoon in Sandgate while it chased a deer. The 40 pound coyote, among four others, left tooth marks on the barrel of Thompson’s pistol when it lunged at him. It is described as one of the largest coyotes recently taken in the area.
Hoosic Falls area five senior girls were chosen by the Hoosac Walloomsac Chapter DAR for the Good Citizenship program. Named are Lynn Buswell of Hoosick Falls Central, Anne Marie Hyland of St Marys Academy, Eileen Geerholt of Berlin Central, Mary Mychalak of Hoosick Valley Central, and Julia Volpe of Mechanicville High. Announcement by Dorothy Howe notes selection is for dependability leadership service and patriotism and the group will be entertained at the chapter meeting on Jan 10, 1970.
Douglas J. Eighemy Jr. of 62 Wilder Ave. is listed as a patient at Albany Medical Center after a surgery performed on Thursday.
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