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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1965
Page
12
Governor Hoff has cut his legislative package from 40 bills to 20 or 25 and will introduce the measures in a January special session. The highway bill remains on the agenda, with the trimmed package to be presented to lawmakers.
A truck and car collision on U S 7 at West Road Manchester due to icy roads halted the highway for 45 minutes. William F. Duffy of North Adams driving north said his car skidded on a bare spot while a trailer truck driven by Thomas R. Jones of Salem hit from behind. No injuries and minor vehicle damage reported.
The drive to raise funds for retarded children continues in the area through December 11. Co chairs Joseph Hall and Phillip McKenna report letters are being delivered by local milkmen and cannisters placed in area stores to collect contributions for the County National Bank charity.
The 50 minute Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow will be taken by senior girls Tuesday in area high schools as part of a national program by General Mills. Over $110,000 in scholarships plus pins and encyclopedias await state and national winners, with local winners advancing to state levels and firms like Science Research Associates handling scoring.
State police logged six weekend accidents including one on U S 7 near the Pownal line where a 1957 Chevrolet rolled after deer crossed the road. In Arlington a crowding incident damaged Hellen Platt’s car, and Frank Crosier’s Dorset West Road crash caused about 300 dollars in damage. A Bennington left curve mishap and another local case led to municipal court arraignments. road conditions were noted as rainy. The report closes with a separate unrelated dispatch from Darlaston England on a nudist club at town baths.
Local groups announce meetings tonight and midweek including The Military Order of the Cooties and VFW Post 1332 at 7 PM, Mt. Anthony Country Club events with John Winegard Wednesday, and Women of the Moose initiation at Moose Hall. Also notes on Air Force training completion for Paul N. Petras Jr, holiday plans, and community ads.
Ben jamin Homer Hall 71 former editor and co publisher of the Standard Press died at his Tryon North Carolina home after a long illness He served in World War I and II with the OSS and later directed the Sarah Mellon Scaife Foundation before retiring to Tryon George Ahial Matson 50 died at Pittsford Sanatorium born in Dorset April 1 1915 He leaves a sister Mante Ford of Albany Funeral services were held in Manchester Center and burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery
A pre-dawn blaze at Green's Bird and Animal Farm on Route 5 caused heavy damage to the restaurant and led to the death of several rare tropical birds. An elephant and the remaining animals escaped unharmed. The fire's origin remains undetermined. Also reported, Mrs. Immaculata DeVito, 88, long‑time resident, died Saturday after a prolonged illness. She leaves two daughters, three sons, two sisters, a sister in Italy, and four grandchildren. Funeral services are planned in Bennington with a Rosary tonight.
Local area girls in grades 4 through 8 are invited to join YMCA Saturday activities from now until January 15 1966. Bowling and supervision run 9 30 to 11 a m with basketball and volleyball until noon. December adds weekly record hops for 6th 7th and 8th graders 7 30 to 9 p m, plus Christmas Toy Workshop toy repair and painting sessions on December 4 and 11 at 2 p m and carol singing at hospitals December 11 and 18 with transportation provided. Activities details extend through a weekly schedule Monday to Saturday with various leaders and groups.
Hospital notes list admissions for several residents including Master Gregory Luke Hoosick Falls and Mrs Joan Bump Bennington. Discharges include Melissa Reynolds Shafts bury. Additional entries for November 27 28 note more admissions births and a long list of residents from Bennington Hoosick Falls Shaftsbury and surrounding towns.
A Stamford man, Valmore B. Vadnais, 51, was sentenced by Municipal Court Judge George M. Fienberg to 20 days in county jail for driving with a suspended license. A second suspended sentence of 60 days and a $35 fine plus costs were imposed for the registration offense. Vadnais pleaded guilty with attorney Margaret Lillie presenting.
Ron Hathorn of Hartford, a moderate, has been weighing his options for a week and may decide today. GOP veteran W Arthur Simpson, a Republican liberal, backs former House Speaker John Hancock of Hardwick who returns to the House after a nine year lay-off.
Dow Jones averages edge higher at midday with the 30 industrials up 1.39 to 949.55 while rails gain 0.37 to 242.70 and utilities slip 0.28 to 154.96. Composite index stands at 335.94, with volume 44,080,000.
The United Counseling Service board reports over 6000 collected toward a 12500 goal as Bennington area canvassing continues. Areas like Dorset Pownal and Woodford excel while Shaftsbury Arlington and Manchester push ahead. UCS warns that waning community support could reduce state matching funds and asks for continued contributions. A physician addition and upcoming Medicare changes may increase UCS workload.
Gov Philip Hoff is to meet today with Adams Paper Co officials in Wells River over a strike by 28 members of the Paper Makers and Paper Workers Union that halted operations. Federal mediator James O Reilly failed to secure a new contract, as Wells River plant officials consider shutting down unless a settlement is reached. The plant, run by a Rochester NY firm which also operates Ben Mont Papers in Bennington, faces loss of 20 jobs if machinery plans are canceled.
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