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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1962
Page
8
Democratic candidate Nancy Mamis calls out incumbent Tracy Kenyon Jr for a debate before November 6. She says he can pick time and issues within local or state concerns, and vows to push for public discussion if a debate cannot happen.
The South Cambridge home demonstration unit met at Town Hall with good attendance. Topics included Working Women led by Mrs. Wildey and Mrs. Hungerford, Health Checkups by Mrs. Royal, and Painted Finishes by Mrs. Brownell. Election day fund drive planned. 78th birthday for Mrs. Belle Welling noted. next meeting set for November 14 at 2 p.m.
Arlington Ann Marsh and ten members of the Federated Church Youth Fellowship with Rev. Charles Grande traveled to Barre for a Vermont Christian Youth Council meeting. Attendees included Sandra Andrews Vicky Andrews Dick Ryan Barbara Mason Maribeth Albee John Secon III Edward Erickson Tim Lindsey Don Kendall III and Don Marsh. The Blue Bonnet Girl Scout troop toured Radio Station WBTN and the Bennington Museum, led by Mrs. Earl LaBatt and Mrs. Don Brown who drove 12 girls.
The regular Monday meeting of the Norshaft Democrats has been postponed this week to Wednesday.
Arlington calendar lists activities from October 22 to 27 including Home Demonstration Group meeting, Arlington Chorus, Kindergarten parents meeting, Turkey supper at West Arlington Church, Lions Club gathering, Senior Class dance with Bennington orchestra, rummage sale at St James Church, and West Mountain Farm events with 4 H Club at Mrs. William Young’s home.
The Sunderland Sunderland Lamplighters 4-H Club met at Mrs. Burton Snow Jr. home and elected officers: president Marsha Sherman, vice president Kathy Hayden, secretary Sharon Snow, treasurer Donna Violette, news reporter Audrey Martin, health officer Sharon Cross, recreation leader Mary Anne Lawrence. Next meeting at Sharon Snow's home on Nov 24 at 7 p.m.
North Bennington Edward J Cutler son of Mrs Jennie C Jones has enlisted in the U S Air Force and left Oct 3 for Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas for eight weeks of basic training He is a 1962 graduate of North Bennington High School.
Harold Wheeler of Hotel Vermont Burlington was elected president of the Vermont Hotel Motel Association. Laurence Heath Edson Hill Manor Stowe became vice president and James Lee III Barrows House Dorset treasurer. New directors include Emerson Kennedy Bellows Falls Winston Lauder West Dover and Elmer Premo Burlington.
John B Elwell sonarman seaman USN son of Arlington residents serves aboard the USS Bainbridge the Navy's first nuclear powered guided missile frigate commissioned Oct 6 in Quincy Massachusetts operating from Charleston South Carolina The Bainbridge marks the 60th anniversary of the destroyer navy named for Commodore Bainbridge The ship carries the Terrier guided missile and ASROC rockets.
State Fire Warden Edward Chabanovich warns that state law bans burning leaves within 200 feet of woodlands or fields with dry grass or inflammable material without a permit. Thursday at 6 a family covered dish supper follows at Shafts bury Methodist Church plus a showing of Stranger in the House.
A 12-year-old, James Lavoie of Dover, was found safe after spending the night on Mt Chocorua in Chocorua New Hampshire. He had separated from a St. Joseph CYO group and was found after the group prepared to board a bus at 6 p.m. James is in good condition.
Hoosick Falls Little Theater Group opened its 1962 63 season in the Central School auditorium with a near capacity crowd enjoying John Patrick’s comedy The Teahouse of the August Moon. Director Ron Badgeley earned praise for timing and spontaneity as Dick Severson Sakini and Joe LaCroix Capt. Fisby carried the performance. Cast members received acclaim for their stage work and the teahouse set and lighting complemented the production. Next plays are The Two Mrs Carrolls on January 25 26.
Rep. and Mrs. Philip Hoff of Burlington visit Pownal for a get acquainted evening at Best Restaurant starting at 8 with refreshments and live music by Mrs. Clifford George Jr. Hoff, a Democratic and Independent candidate for governor, speaks with local fire departments and attends events through Tuesday including a Mt. Anthony Country Club dinner.
The Dorset PTA meets Tuesday evening at 8 at Dorset Elementary School to view a National PTA film Where Children Come First and discuss continuing the dental program. Miss Gladys Lodge sets Nov 29 for the Christmas supper and sale at Dorset Church. Teachers plan a Nov 15 16 book fair during American Education Week with proceeds to PTA.
Manchester selects a U N Day proclamation urging observance on Wednesday October 24. Elementary assembly for Grades 6 to 8, with later displays during American Education Week. Burr and Burton Seminary holds U N discussions during the week of October 24 under William Bell.
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