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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1963
Page
12
Bennington town officials move to require written permits for all road digging by contractors to curb improper openings and ensure proper restoration. They will levy a fee to insure contract failures are covered and may refund when streets are restored.
Senator Everett Dirksen told Vermont Republicans that the Kennedy Administration must account for its record in 1964. He cited Vietnam Laos Korea and fiscal policy and warned of rising debt while criticizing Kennedy’s promises and results. Vermont officials and delegates attended the Barre event.
Two Bennington Regional Planning Commission members will answer questions for the Bennington League of Women Voters next week. Robert Hagerman speaks Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. at 223 Washington Ave. Loyal Nash speaks Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. at Convent Avenue home of Mrs. Alexander B. Lincoln.
Governor Hoff urged a statewide reorganization of schools for better facilities and broader vocational training beyond agriculture. He criticized staffing in the Development Department, called for annual industry outreach, and proposed water pollution reforms and a regional planning approach to spur economic development in Vermont.
The Kaw Indians’ tribal council drafts a formal claim to 23 tracts along the Kansas River that they say were never legally ceded to the United States. A substantial part of Topeka sits on the disputed land.
Queen Jane Bruneau leads a grand procession with music by Burt Rockwood's orchestra and dance numbers by Andree Bruneau Rosemary Rice Barbara Powers George Bruneau and Richard Leonard. Officials include Herbert H Leonard and David Hayden. Crowd observes court escorts pages and court ceremonies. Rain paused for BCHS parade finale and fire department inspection.
Bennington Rod and Gun Club plans a barbecue this Sunday if weather permits. A spaghetti supper committee includes Chester Taylor Leo Plourde Frank Andrews and Mason Amadon with Mrs Margaret Marra cooking. serving 6 30 to 8 30 and dancing 9 to 12. Patrick D Henry son of Mr and Mrs Harry M Henry is a Vermonter in St Anselm College class of 1967 alongside peers from many states and nations. Altar Rosary Society will meet for 8 am Mass at St Francis de Sales. communion breakfast at Mt Anthony Country Club at 9 for uncontacted members. Green Mountain Club hike to The Dome from Bennington Sunday, meeting at 1 pm at the Post Office. Mt Anthony Union School District directs a Community School Survey with 3000 voters contacted. results will influence a new union high school proposal. Local ads list Chemex coffee makers at Adams Hardware. various ads dated Oct 4. Lost Labrador retriever named Limpy contact numbers after 5 pm or anytime.
Hospital notes list admissions including Joyce Jones of Jackson ville Vermont and Mary Rimancus of Hoosick Falls plus several Bennington area residents. Births note Ernest Sirois and Garry Houran families welcoming a daughter and a son on October 3.
The Bennington chapter of the American Association of University Women approved new chairmen for 1963 64 at an executive board meeting hosted by Mrs. Donald Colby. President Mrs. Vincent Pizzano led the session and outlined officers and upcoming program starting October 21. New chairs cover membership program community problems cultural interests education world problems implementation fellowships legislative hospitality publicity and more.
William E. Gavin, a World War I veteran and Hartford, Connecticut native, died Thursday at the Vermont Soldiers' Home where he had resided for three weeks. He would have turned 82 on October 13 and is survived by a niece, Mrs. Catherine May of Springfield, Massachusetts. Burial is planned at Mt. Benedict Cemetery in Hartford after arrangements by Hanson-Walbridge and R.D. Toomey Funeral Homes.
Charles F. Smith of Troy pleaded guilty to driving without owner consent in a Pownal case tied to a car owned by Raymond Gallant. He remains jailed without bail with a pre sentence investigation ordered. David E. Bushee of Nassau was fined 112.10 for DUI on Vermont 9. license suspension charge dropped and a 30 day jail alternate imposed if he cannot pay.
The Girl Who Came to Supper with Florence Henderson and Jose Ferrer may set a new weekly gross in Broadway theatres. Booked at the Broadway Theatre, the 1788 seat house could gross about 101,645 dollars at a 9.90 orchestra ticket.
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