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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1962

Page

10

Obituary of Helen Belisle longtime Putnam hospital manager

Miss Helen Emily Belisle 44 longtime office manager at Putnam Memorial Hospital died Sunday after a brief illness Born July 3 1918 in Procter she was a Procter High School graduate and former Firestone employee Belisle helped organize the Vermont New Hampshire Hospital Accountants Association and served in hospital management circles She leaves three sisters a brother and a sister in law Funeral services are set for Wednesday at St Francis de Sales Church with burial at South Street Cemetery Proctor Memorial contributions to the Vermont Cancer Fund are requested Also noted were funeral services for Varnum Stearns of Hoosick NY held at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home with burial at Evergreen Cemetery Arlington NY Journal notes attendees from Hoosick and Hoosick Falls

Helen Emily Belisle Putnam Memorial Hospital Annette Belisle R.N Miss Belisle Procter Joseph and Mary (Stevens) Belisle Procter High School Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Albany N.Y Bennington Vermont New Hampshire Hospital Accountants Association Vermont Hospital Association Raymond Roach Palmer Mass Louis Barch Indianapolis Ind Bernard Swanson Peoria Ill Lawrence J. Beelisle North Adams Albert Belisle Proctor St. Francis de Sales South Street Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home Vermont Cancer Fund Hoosick Varnum Stearns Hanson- Walbridge Funeral Home Taylor Light Robert Breese William Cipperly Wallace Haswell Lyman Rudd Evergreen Cemetery Arlington Mr. Light Hoosick Falls

Wasik Rites Planned for West Rutland Man

Funeral services for Charles S. Wasik 35 of West Rutland death occurred Saturday at a Newington Connecticut VA hospital after a long illness. Services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St Stanislaus Kostkas Church West Rutland with burial in the church cemetery. He was born May 1 1927 in West Rutland. He was a member of American Legion Post Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife Jessie Jean Wasik a sister Frieda Villamore and another brother Joseph. Friends may call at Tedesco Funeral Home Rutland today 7 to 9 p.m.

West Rutland Charles S. Wasik Louis Wasik Bennington Newington Conn St. Stanislaus Kostkas Church John Caroline Krystel) Wasik American Legion Post Disabled American Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Jessie Jean Wasik Freida Villamore Long Island N.Y Joseph Tedesco Funeral Home Rutland

Funeral Rites Set for Marshall Perkins in Newport

The funeral for 68 year old Marshall Clement Perkins, a retired Newport police officer, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Bartlett Funeral Home in Newport New Hampshire. Burial follows at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Perkins, born May 13, 1894 in Marlow, NH, died Saturday at his North Bennington home. wife Justa M Cray survives.

North Bennington Marshall Clement Perkins Bartlett Newport N.H Pine Grove Mr. Perkins Marlow Waldo H Marion (Russell) Perkins Justa M Cray

Death of Jesse James Bentley in Arlington

Jesse James Bentley aged 57 died Saturday at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born September 24, 1905 in Sunderland he was the son of Jesse and Jennie Bentley. He had lived with his sister Mrs Commodore Hon and worked at Hale Manufacturing Co. Survived by three brothers Gordon and Joseph Bentley of Manchester Elias Bentley of Sunderland and sisters Laura Duprey and Dora Hill of Manchester. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home with Rev Charles W Grande officiating.

Hanson - Walbridge Funeral Home Charles W. Grande East Arlington

Guiden longtime area resident dies. rites in Hoosick Falls

Thomas E Guiden of 124 Maple Ave formerly of Hoosick Falls died suddenly at home. He owned a Hoosick Falls area farm and worked as caretaker at Bennington Battlefield Park Walloomsac. Survived by wife Anna Kyer dec d, daughter Mrs. O Connor Troy, siblings Hoosick Falls and Buskirk relatives. Requiem High Mass at Immaculate Conception Church Hoosick Falls. Interment St Marys Cemetery Hoosick Falls. Visiting hours tonight after 7 and Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Troy N.Y Thomas E. Guiden Maple Ave Hoosick Falls Immaculate Conception Church St. Mary’s Cemetery

Mrs James F Hanley former Marion Patten dies in Rutland

Mrs James F Hanley formerly Marion Patten dies at Rutland Hospital after a short illness. A West Rutland native, she was daughter of Patrick H and Catherine Patten and later served as assistant postmaster at West Rutland. Survived by husband James and brother Francis Patten of Fair Haven. Funeral at St. Pauls Manchester with Requiem High Mass. Burial at St. Brigids West Rutland. Friends may call Brewster Manchester Center.

Manchester James F. Hanley Marion Patten Rutland Hospital West Rutland Patrick H Catherine Gallagher) Patten Rutland Donald C. Kelley St. Bridget’s Cemetery Brewster Funeral Home Manchester Center

Births in Area Families List Oct Births

Mr and Mrs Gale Greene 221 Beech St welcomed a son on Oct 7. Harold Cofrancis of Main St Middle Falls NY a son on Oct 7 formerly Miss Moira Jean Carr. Bruce Brown Hoosick welcomed a daughter on Oct 7. Roger A LampRon 300 School St welcomed a daughter on Oct 5. Raymond L Weatherwax Hoosick Falls welcomed a daughter on Oct 5. Robert F Rice Hoosick Falls welcomed a son on Oct 5. Gerard Boutin 323 Pleasant St welcomed a daughter on Oct 5.

Gale Greene Beech St Harold Cofrancisco Main St Middle Falls N.Y Cofrancisco Moira Jean Carr Bruce Brown Hoosick Roger A. Lamp Ron School St Raymond L. Weatherwax Hoosick Falls Robert F. Rice Gerard Boutin Pleasant St

Arnold Named Broad Brook General Manager

Alfred E. Arnold has been named general manager of The Broadbrook Press plant at 933 Main St. effective October 1. A Bennington resident since 1949, Arnold served in Germany with the Vermont National Guard and the Banner printing shop before joining Broadbrook in 1954. He trained as a printer under the GI Bill, completed a six year course in four, and recently resigned as Bennington Civil Defense chairman. He is married to Evelyn Greenslet. they have three daughters and live on North Branch Street Extension.

Alfred E. Arnold Broadbrook Press, Inc Main St Schuyler Vander Veer Arnold Bennington Springfield Mass Keeseman & Benett Job Printers Banner Vermont National Guard Germany The Broadbrook Press Second Congregational Church Evelyn Greenslet Arnolds North Branch Street Extension

State's Attorney Resignation Date Still Not Certain

F Ray Keyser Jr said he had not received official notification of John A Burgess's resignation as Bennington County State's Attorney. He noted reports Burgess will resign to practice law in Montpelier and that an interim appointment will be considered once official notice arrives. Burgess named Robert E Cummings as deputy during his absence due to a family illness.

For F. Ray Keyser Jr Bennington County John A. Burgess Burgess Montpelier Keyser Atty Robert E. Cummings

Arlington Legion Auxiliary Hosts State President Visit

Arlington Auxiliary of the American Legion entertained state president Mrs Clifford Dutra of Burlington along with Pauline Cummings and Mary Cone of Bennington, Bernadette Ackert Danby Beatrice Mahar Banchester Laverne Mowe Readsboro and past presidents Mildred Delaney and Gerturde Nash at a 57 member gathering. A joint meeting with the Legion featured Girls and Boys State delegates Alice May Norris and Ralph Ferris who spoke on their experiences and appreciation for Legion support. Philip Bailey returned to Norfolk Virginia after a 12 day leave from Arlington High School alumnus 1960 Navy service. West Arlington Juniors 4H Club met with new member Carolyn Evans. activities centered on cooking and table setting.

Arlington American Legion Clifford Dutra Burlington Pauline Cummings Mary Cone Bennington Bernadette Ackert Danby Beatrice Mahar Banchester Laverne Mowe Readsboro Mildred Delaney Gertrude Nash Catherine Neville Girls Boys’ State American Legion and Auxiliary Alice May Norris Girls’ State Montpelier Ralph Ferris Norwich University Legion West Arlington William Young Carolyn Evans

Parakeet Attacks Cuckoo Clock Sidelines England Family

An England Arkansas family keeps a cuckoo clock covered to protect it from the family parakeet. When the cuckoo appears the parakeet lunges at it in an apartment where the clock is kept. The incident illustrates a quirky domestic clash between pet birds.

England, Ark England

Stafford Leads Rally In Wallingford For Re Election Bid

U S Rep Robert T Stafford spoke to more than 500 supporters at a Republican rally in Wallingford praising his record and criticizing Democratic leadership. Other speakers included Sen George D Aiken Gov F Ray Keyser Jr Lt Gov Ralph A Foote and former Navy Secretary William Franke. A next rally is planned in Lyndonville as part of a “Welcome to Vermont, Mrs Prouty” series.

Wallingford U.S Robert T. Stafford Stafford Elfin Lake Congress Vermont George D. Aiken F. Ray Keyser Jr Ralph A. Foote House Armed Forces Committee Secretary of the Navy William Franke Franke Washington Bob Stafford Harold S Ron) Raynolds Pomfret William H. Meyer Raynolds Howard E. Armstrong George H. Amidon Rutland

Police Report Details Multiple Auto Accidents Hospitalized

A series of weekend accidents in Vermont and adjacent areas left two New York men hospitalized in Putnam Memorial Hospital while others escaped with minor injuries or property damage. incidents include a Prospect Street crash in North Bennington injuring John Gleason and William Schneider, a Monument Avenue rollover near Old Bennington, a loaded log truck crash in Sunderland, a collision on Vermont 7 near Arlington, a center-line collision on Vermont 346 in Pownal, and a two-car crash in Death Valley on U.S. 7 with no injuries.

Prospect Street North Bennington New York Putnam Memorial Hospital John Gleason Buskirk N.Y William Schneider Shushan Central Vermont Public Service Corp Vermont James F. Elliott Fairfield Pownal Mimmie J. Shute Pownal Center Jeanine D. Shute Death Valley U.S. 7 Richard L. Lavayette North Ferrisburg Noel Olin Bennington Warren Yantz Ferrisburg Mildred C. Healy Adams St

Bennington Community Meetings and Local Activities

The Board of Trustees public relations committee will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in UCS offices on Willow Road. The Bennington County Firemen's Mutual Aid Society gathers at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the North Bennington firehouse with firefighting films and presiding by George Renner of Pownal.

Board of Trustees of The United Counseling Service UCS Willow Road Bennington County Firemen’s Mutual Aid Society North Bennington George Renner Pownal

Migrant workers face breach of peace rulings in municipal court

In Municipal Court Judge Waldo C. Holden heard pleas from migrant workers. Robert Lee Hunt, 19, of Douglas, Georgia, changed to guilty on breach of peace tied to slashing a fellow worker and received 4 to 6 months in the house of correction. Richard Purdy faced a breach of the peace charge with bail set at 50 dollars. Roosevelt Shepard, 18, of Miami, Florida, and Wilbur Lee Turner, 18, of Craddockville, Virginia, pleaded guilty to motor vehicle registration violations, with Shepard fined 35.10 and Turner 25.10. Edward D. Ames, 26, of West Pawlet, pleaded nolo to careless driving causing an accident, fined 48.50. Richard M Wadleigh, 19, of South Londonderry, pleaded nolo to careless driving causing an accident, fined 53.50. Edward Harrington, address unknown, changed to guilty on no registration, fined 35.10.

Robert Lee Hunt Douglas House of Correction Waldo C. Holden Hunt Vermont Richard Purdy Burgess Road Roosevelt Shepard Miami Fla Wilbur Lee Turner Craddockville Shepard Turner Edward D. Ames West Pawlet Richard M Wadleigh South Londonderry Nolo Edward Harrington

Rainy Foliage Festival Draws Large Bennington Crowd

Crowds braved heavy rain for the Fall Foliage Festival in Bennington with Gov. Keyser and Queen Freda present at the State Armory record hop. 369 youths attended the event as part of a weekend program including crafts shows and sugar on snow parties. festival officials praised turnout and the Queen contest.

Jaycees Steve Noyes John Hall Gov. Keyser Freda Betts Queen’s Court Diana Harmon Edmunds Ted Bird Bennington Jaycees State Armory Bird Keyser Queen Freda Vermont Bendi Knights of Columbus Hall GBA Federated Church of East Arlington Second Congregational Church of Bennington

Funeral for Mrs. George Panos Held at St. Peter's

The funeral of Mrs. Evangelia A. Angelopulos Panos died at Albany Medical Center was conducted at St. Peter's Episcopal Church preceded by services at Mahar & Son Funeral Home. Rev. Pantelakos of St. Basil's Greek Orthodox officiated with chanted portions by George Chressanthis. Burial followed in Park Lawn Cemetery with relatives from Washington DC, Wareham, Lynn, St. Johnsbury, Manchester, North Bennington, Oswego, Troy, Carthage attending.

George Panos Evangelia A. Angelopulos Albany Medical Center St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Mahar & Son Funeral Home Timothy Pantelakos St. Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church of Troy N.Y George Chressanthis Chanter Thomas Marceau Alfred Allen Pietro Betts Louis Panos

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Helen E. Belisle Marshall C. Perkins Jesse J. Bentley Bennington Bookshop, Inc Main Street Bennington, Vt Drysdale Broad Brook Ann Marsh Philip Bailey Norfolk, Va Edward Sallisky Philip Arlington High School Navy Benhi Vermont 7 Levi C. Valwell River St Barbara Valwell Richard Morris Eleanor Brown New York 7 Rte. 22 RPI Bennington Briefs Joseph T. Vachon Warn St First Methodist Church Beulah Evans South Branch St Hazel Burt Mount Anthony Country Club Brafman Hugh Nash Paul Benjamin George Ellis James Hammond Saunders Clark Bennington Drive-In ADV Philip H. Hoff K of C Greater Donald C. Hicks Hicks Rene DuCharme Bennington Music Guid Gunnar Schonbeck Bennington College HARTE ABC Fair Grounds Rutland, VT Jack Helm Fair Haven, Vt Sale My Tom Whittaker Brandon, Vt Madkour
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