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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1963

Page

3

Country Girls Visit BU for Scholastic Institute

Four Bennington students Christine King Kathleen Ruland Michele Sears and a companion traveled to Boston University for the Scholastic Press Institute. They attended lectures panels and a press conference while exploring Boston sights and experiences during a homecoming weekend.

Christine King Kathleen Ruland Michele Sears Massachusetts Boston University Scholastic Press Institute William Marie John David School of Public Relations

Cops Brace for Goblins on Halloween in Bennington

Bennington Village Police Chief Edward Silver warned Monday that vandalism during Halloween will face full prosecution. About 10 unmarked cars will patrol Thursday night, and any objects hurled from vehicles will be charged as vandalism. Possessing eggs paint spray cans or shaving cream will lead to prosecution for the carrier. Destruction is a law violation not a childish prank.

Bennington Village Edward Silver Silver

Fr McGowan Addresses Altar Rosary Society

The Altar Rosary Society of St. Francis de Sales at BCHS held a supper meeting Monday highlighted by Fr. McGowan and a talk by Rev. Richard McGowan. About 115 attendees. Stella Bruneau presided at the business session in the cafeteria. new members welcomed in the high school chapel with Rev. Anthony Brackett guiding the installation. Next meeting set for Nov 25.

Richard McGowan Altar Rosary Society St. Francis de Sales BCHS Stella Bruneau Anthony Brackett

Daigneaults Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton B Daigneault of Crescent Boulevard marked their silver jubilee with family and friends. The couple wed Oct 29 1938 at St Frances de Sales Church officiated by Rev Thomas J Henry. They have five sons and were feted at home and Mt Anthony Country Club with out of town guests from Newport Beach Plymouth New York City Pembroke Pittsfield Springfield Schenectady Albany Rutland.

Clayton B. Daigneault Crescent Boulevard Daigneault Margaret O’toole St. Francis de Sales Thomas J. Henry Thomas R. Haley Jeanne Galipeau Martin Daigneault Betty Daigneault William Hall New York City Julia Young Newport Beach Calif Plymouth N.Y Pembroke Pittsfield Springfield Mass Schenectady Albany Rutland

Two Men Returned To Prison by Court

William F. Slade of Bennington was found in violation of probation and ordered to serve four months in the House of Correction after previously being sentenced to four to six months for breach of peace with probation suspended. Richard J. Caron of Bennington was also in probation violation. Judge Feinberg reduced his eight to twelve months to four to six months in the House of Correction.

William F. Slade Gage St Bennington House of Correction Slade Richard J. Caron Main St Caron George M. Feinberg

Norman Rockwell Plans Moscow and Ethiopia Tour

Illustrator Norman Rockwell will travel from Stockbridge Massachusetts to Moscow for a two month Soviet trip in early spring. The visit includes work for USIS and magazines, plus a Peace Corps site near Addis Ababa. Rockwell will join a government traveling graphic arts show and may meet Premier Khrushchev.

Stockbridge Mass Norman Rockwell Arlington Moscow Soviet Union Ethiopia United States Information Service USIS State Department Rockwell Peace Corps Addis Ababa Nile Saturday Evening Post India Egypt Yugoslavia Nehru Nasser Tito U.S Khrushchev

Kennedy Sees Echoes of 1960 in Goldwater Nomination Fight

President Kennedy reportedly compares Goldwater’s 1964 race to his own 1960 bid, saying Rockefeller could harm Goldwater while Humphrey could derail him. Goldwater says he’s not an announced candidate but would welcome a Rockefeller challenge. Analysts foresee a Kennedy Goldwater clash shaping key states.

Washington Kennedy Barry Goldwater White House Goldwater Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Humphrey Rockefeller South Midwest Rocky Mountain States California

Costly Montpelier move hikes Employment Security rent

The planned move of the Vermont Department of Employment Security from five downtown sites to the National Life building fifth floor would nearly double costs. Under the proposal the first year rent is 67 500 dollars, rising to 70 000 dollars for years two and three, compared with current total annual rent of 30 702 dollars.

Group Gathers To Restore Abandoned Vermont Cemeteries

SWANTON The Vermont Old Cemetery Association holds its fall meeting November 2 at 10 a.m. in the Swanton library hall. Leon W. Dean of Burlington will preside as the association proposes a constitutional change to create an assistant panel to the executive board. Committeemen Oscar A. Rixford H P Crowell and W A Ross oversee the event. Citizens interested in preserving neglected Vermont cemeteries are invited.

Swanton Vermont Old Cemetery Association Oscar A. Rixford H.P. Crowell East Highgate W.A. Ross St. Albans Leon W. Dean Burlington Vermont

Police Cars Used As Mobile Gassers

Winter Park Florida Police Chief Carl D Buchanan devised a mobile filling station for patrol cars. A valve on the fuel line diverts gasoline through a hose to stranded motorists, freeing officers from lengthy delays and avoiding gas can risks.

Winter Park Fla Carl D. Buchanan Buchanan

Congo to Welcome More Missionaries Says Kasavubu Press Secretary

Jean-David Makeba, Congo president Kasavubu’s press secretary, told the Presbyterian Church in the United States that Congo will welcome more missionaries. The denomination currently staffs 166 missionaries in the Congo.

Nashville, Tenn Jean-David Makeba Congo Kasavubu Presbyterian Church U.S Board of World Missions Presbyterian

World in his hands says poet Smith at Williams College

Poet William Jay Smith told Williams College freshmen parents day that today’s student must develop a personal frame of reference not limited by TV’s black and white images. He urged youth to act as their own camera, shaping a continuous, nuanced view across science and humanities and public service.

Poet Smith Williamstown Mass William Jay Smith Pownal Williams College Smith Williams Thoreau Walden Pond Mark Hopkins Walden

Benhi Chorus Joins Sacred Music Concert at Shaftsbury Church

Benhi's Chorus and Har monettes joined a Sacred Music Concert at Shaftsbury Methodist Church featuring local soloists and music groups. John Riddle of Bendi performed Prelude and Fugue in E Major by Buxtehude and Arioso by Bach. The Methodist Senior Choir sang Brahms To God Be The Glory and But the Lord is Mindful of His Own.

Benhi Shaftsbury Methodist Church John Riddle Bendi Buxtehude Bach Methodist Brahms God Mendels John Elvey Allyson Nowak Rupert Young Joan Rathbun Gale McCullough Robert Nowak William Peck Miss McCullough Chris Finckel Alvan Lawrence Bennington Methodist Men’s Chorus

Coast Guard cadet applications nearing deadline

The 88th Coast Guard Academy admission competition opens with the December 7 College Entrance Examination tests. Applicants must be unmarried high school seniors or graduates 17 but under 22 by July 1, 1964, with 15 high school units and specific course requirements. Eligible men may obtain forms from guidance counselors or the Commandant in Washington.

Washington D.C U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard Academy New London Conn Washington, D.C

New Camera Club Forms at YMCA

A new camera and photography club is forming at the Bennington Area YMCA. An organizational meeting will be held at the YMCA on Main Street at 7 p.m. Wednesday, led by Bob Hagerman of The Banner staff. Members of all ages with an active interest in cameras are welcome. prospective members should bring their camera.

Bennington Area YMCA Main Street Bob Hagerman Banner News John P. Riddle Riddle

Trick or Treat Goes to the Needy

About 15 to 20 children from the Seventh day Adventist Church will collect cans of food on Halloween night instead of candy. The donated cans will fill Thanksgiving baskets for needy families in Bennington and nearby areas. Accepted items include beans peas carrots peaches pears corn and other canned foods. Groups will be driven around town by car between 6 and 8 p.m. with an adult supervising each group.

Seventh-day Adventist Church Bennington

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