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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1962

Page

3

Britain may sell guided missiles to Middle East

London officials said Britain may market guided missiles in the Middle East after the United States agreed to supply Israel with Hawk ground to air missiles. The disclosure follows a long Western embargo and comes amid irritation over U S arms sales policies and lack of prior consultations.

London Foreign Office Britain Middle East Armis Israel U.S West Germany

Piano Concert by Simonds at Williams College

Bruce Simonds, a renowned American pianist, will perform a recital Friday October 5 at 8 30 in Chapin Hall Williams College. The free public concert is sponsored by the Thompson Concert Committee and features works by Arne Chopin Szymanowski and Ravel.

Williamstown Mass Bruce Simonds America Yale College Yale School of Music Simonds Robert Brink Karl Zeise Hamden

Seven Churches Sponsor UNICEF Halloween Drive

The United Churchwomen chaired by Mrs. Lloyd Fleming will sponsor UNICEF Halloween with seven cooperating churches: Christian Missionary Alliance Episcopal First Baptist First Church of God First Congregational First Methodist and Second Congregational. The program originated from a Sunday School class in 1950 and has grown to include schools and communities nationwide. by 1960 the effort raised 1.75 million dollars.

Unicef United Churchwomen Lloyd Fleming Christian Missionary Alliance Episcopal First Baptist First Church of God First Congregational First Methodist Second Congregational United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

Kof C Sponsors Rosary Radio Program in October

Bennington Council 307 Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Rosary radio program each October evening at 5:45 over WBTN. Catholic groups, schools and local organizations will record taped Rosaries for separate programs as part of prayer and penance ahead of the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican opening Oct 11 in Rome.

Bennington Council Knights of Columbus WBTN Council Vatican Rome

Thrift Shop Adds Varied Goods Amid Bargain Push

The thrift shop offers a bathinette adjustable bedside table fur coat night stand woolen slacks underwear lamps sofa pillows quilt bun warmer raincoats and summer clothing. Requests come in for blankets hats and jewelry. Workers last week included Mrs Clifton Phillips Mrs William Towart Sr Mrs Edna Sweet Mrs Sidney Edson and Mrs Paul Pitkin.

Clifton Phillips William Towart Sr Edna Sweet Sidney Edson Paul Pitkin

Leaf Collection Two Weeks Off in Bennington Village

Bennington Village highway superintendent Arthur Theberge announced no leaf collection for two to three weeks. Wind storm branch cleanup is prioritized. Private property owners must remove leaves themselves and not place them in streets. burning in gutters is prohibited. He will announce the collection start date when determined.

Arthur Theberge Bennington Theberge

Petroleum Fuel Cans Must Bear Warning Label

Vermont service station operators and stores are reminded that the Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act requires warning labels on petroleum product containers such as gasoline and kerosene. Gas stations must label customer supplied cans with contents and flammability warnings, even if the customer fills the can for a lawnmower. The FDA allows an all purpose label covering contents and warnings.

Burlington Food and Drug Administration Department Vermont Harry B. Ashe Division of Industrial Hygiene of Health Ashe FDA

Rockingham Park Harness Revenue Up 12 Percent

New Hampshire state revenue from Rockingham Park fall night harness racing rose 12 percent over last year. For the first 14 of 33 nights, income reached $259,118, up $28,877, while pari mutuel handle reached $4,236,312, up $470,700.

Concord N.H Rockingham Park State Racing Commission

Vermont Hairdressers Hold Fall Convention and Show

The Vermont State Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association held its Fall educational program and convention at Mt. Anthony Country Club. Boston stylist Albert Bosbach headlined with help from Georgianna of the John Robert Power School of Modeling in Boston. About 60 members attended as officers including Miss Mary Flannery, Miss Marilyn Palmer, Colleen Dolan, Blanche Le Francois, Sandra Cleveland, Elizabeth Cooper, Helen Stark, Elizabeth Armstrong, and Bennington unit chair Margaret McClay conducted a business meeting.

Albert Bosbach Boston Vermont Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association Mt. Anthony Country Club Lexine Williams Bennington Vermont State Mary Flannery Montpelier Marylin Palmer Burlington Colleen Dolan Blanche Lefrancois Rutland Sandra Cleveland Milton Elizabeth Cooper Helen Stark Bellows Falls Elizabeth Armstrong Margaret McClay

Psychiatrist outlines UCS drive aims and home care view

Dr James M Toolan spoke at St Peters Church on Mental Health Community You addressing the United Counseling Service of Bennington County annual fund drive for $10 000 through Oct 15 He stressed most effective care occurs at home after professional consultation and praised UCS staff led by executive director Richard D McDowell

United Counseling Service of Bennington County, Inc James M. Toolan UCS United Counseling Service Richard D. McDowell

Harold Harper Enlists in Navy at Great Lakes

Harold E. Harper son of Mr and Mrs Francis E Harper of 116 Hamlen Ave enlisted in the U S Navy on Sept 27 and was flown with James E Norton to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center for 10 weeks of boot training They are joined by Williamstown youths under Senior Chief W E Talbert and will receive 14 days leave after recruit training prior to next duty assignment Harper attended Bennington High School and worked for Hall's Body Shop before enlisting.

Harold E. Harper Francis E. Harper Hamlen Ave U.S. Navy Williamstown Great Lakes Ill Naval Training Center Harper Bennington High School Hall’s North Bennington Road W. E. Talbert Navy James E. Norton John E. Norton Mt. Greylock Regional High School

New England Delegation Roll Call on Key Votes

AP summary of how New England members voted on major roll calls. On passage of the farm bill 52-41: listed yes votes from Dodd Conn, Muskie Maine, Pastore R I, Pell R I L, Smith Mass. no votes from Aiken Vt, Bush Conn, Prouty Vt, Saltonstall Mass, Smith Maine. several not voting. Other votes include pay-raise and Cuba resolution with detailed member tallies.

Washington New England Congress Dodd D Conn Muskie D-Maine Pastore D-R.i Pell D-R.il Smith Dmass Aiken R- Vt Bush R-Conn Prouty R - Vt Saltonstall R-Mass Maine Cotton Rn.h Murphy R-N.h Cuba Mcc- Intire Macdonald D Mass Seely - Brown Conn

Rural Fire Dept Harvest Social Set for Oct 13

Bennington rural fire district announces its annual harvest social at Molly Stark School on Saturday Oct 13 at 7 p.m. Co chairs Jerry Cornell and Norman Turgeon report abundant prizes including garden produce poultry gift certificates groceries home baked goods and a calf grand prize. Call chairmen to donate.

Molly Stark Jerry Cornell Norman Turgeon

CDA Notes Regular meeting and events schedule

The regular monthly meeting will be held tonight with a 6 30 ham supper chaired by Mrs Ann Cummings assisted by members with last names A B and C. Retreat at Our Lady of Peace Oct 5 7. call Mrs Loretta Amadon at 26654. Annual banquet Oct 18 at Paradise Restaurant. attendees to buy tickets at Tuesday meeting. Rummage sale planned for October. donate items at October meeting. Members to turn in proceeds from one dollar investment fund raising replaces the bazaar.

Ann Cummings Our Lady of Peace Retreat House Loretta Amadon Paradise Restaurant

Two Men Face Court Over Wild Village Motorcycle Chase

A Saturday pursuit by Bennington Village Police ended with John Cushman and Edward Harrington, both 21, in custody. Cushman faces four charges including driving with license suspended and attempting to flee, while Harrington is charged with operating an unregistered vehicle. Sentence for Harrington was deferred to Oct. 8. Cushman held without bail as he seeks counsel.

Bennington Village John Cushman Edward Harrington Bennington Cushman Harrington Waldo C. Holden Harringto Depot Street McKnight Street Holden Street

GBA Seeks Foliage Queen for 1962 Festival

The Greater Bennington Association seeks Bennington County women ages 16 to 25 for the Fall Foliage Beauty Contest. Entries are coming from North Bennington Shaftsbury and local high schools with blanks at schools and the GBA office. The queen will be crowned Oct 4 at Bennington Catholic High School and reign over festival activities.

Greater North Bennington Shaftsbury GBA 215 South Street Rene W. Ducharme Vermont Gas Corporation Main Street Atkins Jewelers Bennington Catholic High School

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