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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1970
Page
3
A Students for Prouty pamphlet asserts Senator Prouty is not a swinger. The state chairman George Grant Jr. says he is “too busy being a good U.S. Senator” and notes the pamphlet is being distributed on Vermont campuses for clarity.
Bennington College announced a November ecology lecture series with talks every Monday at 8 p m in Tishman Auditorium starting Nov 2 through Nov 30 The lineup features Jeremy Baker from McGill on Ocean Pollution and several experts including Dr George Povey on Population Control and Dr George Woodwell on World Circulation of DDT with local economists and bank president also speaking on Economics and the environment
ETY tonight features Waitsfield rep Mrs. Charles Parker describing the town’s award winning community improvement effort on Vermont Cracker Barrel. Pollster Vincent H. Naramore will report on current campaigns while J. William O’Brien and Lynne discuss abortion and population issues. Open house at Mt. Anthony High for Grades 10-12 includes departmental tours and refreshments.
Town Clerk Mary Hodeck reminds voters absentee ballots are available at the office for the general election. Applications for those unable to attend polls or needing mailed ballots must be received by Friday, October 30 at 9 p.m. Out of town voters may vote at the town clerk’s office until noon on Monday, November 2 with extended hours on Friday, October 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., and Sunday hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The car project of the State Council Knights of Columbus again succeeded with top ticket sales. the car was awarded to Michelene Brochu of Hardwick, niece of John Brochu of Bennington Council. Other prizes went to R. D. Coutremarsh, Mrs. Harold Pudvar, Louise Abba, and Arthur Brown. Opening dance drew good turnout. thanks to the committee. John Burke seeks dues payments to maintain good standing. Devonport England report: Vic Perrott’s crane cab 200 feet up serves as a greenhouse for tomato plants, aiming for bumper crop.
Miss Jo Ann Joseph of Hoosick Falls New York wed Pfc Leonard A. Finning son of Mrs Mary Ella Carey and Benjamin Finning at the Marine Base Chapel Pendleton California. The ceremony featured Chantilly lace and orange blooms with a reception at Carlsbad. The couple will reside in Carlsbad California.
District Court cases before Judge Morrissey include Sheila C. Robare 22 of 412 South St instructed to consult attorney Charles Capriola and return in a week after being charged with allowing David R. Harrington 25 of South Street to drive her car with a suspended license in Manchester on Oct 25. Edward I. Hunt 19 of 227 Grove St fined for uninspected vehicle lacking proper plates and defective equipment after Oct 15 main street. Paul Elliot Bedell 63 of Arlington pleaded no contest to fishing in closed waters in the Battenhill River on Oct 6 and was fined 25 dollars. Morrissey will seek non suspension of Bedell's license per Fish and Game recommendation.
Vermont Social Welfare Commissioner Joseph Betit says rank and file social workers already have channels to influence policy and does not support an elective board or union that would propose policy directly to him. He cites district meetings, district divisional meetings, and an internal suggestion box as current avenues for communication.
The Vermont Girl Scout Council District 12 fall meeting is set for Monday November 2 at the Pownal Center Firehouse. A 6:30 p.m. covered dish supper precedes the meeting. Leaders assistants troop committee members and registered adults are invited. Two Mt. Anthony Union High School girls Miss Anne Miller and Miss Wendy Hadwen will speak about their European trip last summer. Guests from Burlington will discuss the Vermont Montage Program.
A Vermont House redecorating panel approved a modernization plan. The chamber will keep its historic look but gain new desks, walnut tops, red upholstery, upgraded electrics, and a larger will with expanded aisles. 154 seats will replace 251 towns and the room receives a new floor and rug. Public hearing aids and microphones will be provided for accessibility.
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