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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1962
Page
6
A deer hunter reported a coyote harassing young cattle on Sunderland Hill Road owned by Earl Hill. The hunter fired but missed. The note appears amid a local Thanksgiving weekend gathering of area families and residents, with various visits and family mentions throughout Sunderland and nearby towns.
Cambridge residents entertained guests from Greenwich Chester and Sheridan Village during the holiday. Robert Durrin becomes sales representative for Heritage House Products covering western Massachusetts Vermont and New York. Robert O Booker named vice president and sales director at Excelsior Printing Co after a decade with the firm. South Cambridge home demonstration unit met at town hall with 11 members and two guests as lessons on painted finishes and future topics were announced for December 12 lunch at 1 pm.
The Vermont Development Department released the 1963 edition of Vermont cottages and camps for rent. The 44 page booklet lists about 200 rental options for summer and winter, with descriptions prices and contact addresses. Over 12,000 copies will be mailed and distributed to information centers in New York Montreal and Cleveland.
Illinois fifth capitol building in Springfield was sold to Sangamon County in 1869 to allow a larger building. The two story domed structure proved too small for the county so it was lifted and a new floor added at ground level. It has returned to state hands for development as a state shrine.
West Hoosick NY celebration marks the 50th wedding anniversary of Bert and Cora Baker of West Hoosick. The event at their son Edward Bakers home drew over 150 friends and relatives. The Bakers married Nov 20 1912. they honeymooned in Bermuda and revisited last week for the milestone. The couple have a son Clyde and four grandchildren. Bert runs Bakers Nurseries with Edward and Donald. They are active in local organizations and will spend the winter in Florida.
MANCHESTER Christmas Throughout the House will be the Garden Club topic for the meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday Nov 29 at Zion Church parish house. Guest speaker Mrs Ruth Emerson Kistner of Glendale L I will discuss door decorations table centerpieces mantles wreaths swags and tea will be served by the executive board and committee chairmen.
John C. Page a county agricultural agent arranges a barn tour for farmers to view five area barns and gather ideas on building layout mechanization and labor saving. The tour runs Friday Nov 30 starting 10 a m at the Leach farm North Rupert with stops at 10 45 Roger Leach North Rupert 11 30 Lewis West and Son Manchester 1 p m Fritz Ludwig Shaftsbury Center and 2 p m Richard B Leake NT Farm Bennington.
In Hoosick Falls New York Mr and Mrs William Grennan celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and vow renewal conducted by Rev Lawrence Gerrity. Their children William Jr and Mrs Edward Donovan gave gifts. A party for 150 guests followed at Sharkey's Hotel with a money tree and a snowman of money gifts from friends and Holman Mfg Co employees.
The Vermont Life magazine reports rising sales as Vermonters mail the winter issue as a Christmas card. Over 750 newsdealers and gift shops have received free mailing envelopes with the slogan Say Merry Christmas the Vermont Way to simplify mailing.
A Rock N Roll themed restaurant debuts on Market Street in Fort Kent Maine near the Canadian border, despite being 700 miles from Tin Pan Alley.
Wilmington report by Homer Murray, head of the hospital school project, notes a rise in teen admissions at Waterbury State Mental Hospital. He cites stress in modern homes and 428 of 566 patients released to communities over five years, with 23 readmitted, while stressing teamwork and funding for 1,200 patients at $5 daily per person.
North Bennington fire officials plan an auxiliary for women, voted at a meeting to organize a formal group. A gathering is set for Wednesday November 28 at 8 p.m. at the fire house with officers and visitors from nearby auxiliaries expected. Sanford Buxbaum rumored to be behind the idea may attend, coffee will be served.
Rev. Richard W. Corlett accompanied five boys on a retreat to the Order of the Holy Cross at West Park from Sunday to Monday evening. Local residents and relatives, including the Piritz, Philpott, Breer and Cottrell families, host Thanksgiving gatherings and seasonal visits across Hoosick Falls, Troy, Albany area.
Bennington College presents a Dance Workshop featuring original student works in modern dance under faculty guidance. Senior students Nancy Comstock Harriet Dick Harriet Fraad and James Tyler contribute four pieces for credit toward their BA in dance, plus Martha Wittman and Al Huang pieces. Performances run Tuesday to Thursday at 8 30 PM in the college theater with free admission. The program also tours to the 92nd Street YMHA in New York City next Sunday afternoon.
Thanksgiving gatherings across White Creek arc recorded with Niles family visits and guests from Endicott Troy and Hoosick Falls. Hunts and deer trips in Vermont are noted along with holiday plans for a Ridge Riders Saddle Club party and church events at Jermain Methodist. A 68th wedding anniversary for Herbert Woodard and his wife's 90th birthday are mentioned with open house details.
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