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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1962
Page
2
Betty Lou Cole, 14 months old, died at Townshend Hospital after her dress ignited while near a kitchen stove. Police say a wax paper prank by her 2-year-old brother started the blaze, trapping the child in flames for hours before succumbing Sunday night.
St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad asks the Public Service Board to suspend for one year the $6,400 tax bill due to increased maintenance costs and several derailments. Commissioner Paterson plans a ruling next week on the petition.
S Kendall Wild, 35, former Rutland Herald carrier and night editor, named managing editor succeeding the late William P. Dexter Jr. Publisher Robert W. Mitchell announced the appointment. Wild, born in Chicago, grew up in Londonderry and has Harvard education plus Army service in Germany.
The body of 71 year old Mrs Marion T Mahoney was found yesterday afternoon on the second floor of her home at 471 Federal Street Troy. Coroner Anthony E Matera said she was murdered in the early hours and found face down in bed with injuries from a heavy instrument. Police have few clues and do not rule out robbery. Mrs Mahoney, lifelong Troy resident and widow of John Mahoney who died 13 years ago, lived alone above a tailor shop.
County treasurer James M. Brahan reports a $250,000 cash surplus and $739,048 revenue gains, offsetting a proposed $667,627 rise in appropriations. He says a potential $1.89 reduction per thousand in the basic tax rate may result. The tentative budget totals $8,610,580 and has been filed with the County Board of Supervisors.
About 50 customers fled to safety as flames swept Carnevale's Superama on Watervliet Avenue. A refrigerator compressor was blamed. Albany fire units and three Colonie volunteers fought the blaze, with the first responders hindered by dense smoke and at least one firefighter treated for smoke inhalation.
NORTH ADAMS Mayor Francis C. Florini Chalmer Rose Civil Defense director and Gerald C. Malone deputy director will attend Gov John Volpes conference on Civil Defense in Boston tonight Volpe will brief leaders of communities across the state on his talks with CD leaders in Washington.
The Adams town planning board voted unanimously to apply for 75000 to fund planning for the seven acre center city renewal project. The move accompanies efforts to outline best reuse options for the land after demolition of about 40 buildings.
North Adams State College will require a satisfactory graduate record examination for students enrolling in graduate courses in the second semester. The new rules apply to teachers seeking a masters degree beginning in 1963 and beyond.
Williams College President John E. Sawyer told the Williams Town men’s club that the college contributes 3.5 million dollars directly and 2 million indirectly to the town annually. He said the college is the town’s second largest employer with 440 workers and pays 2.2 million dollars in wages, and is the largest taxpayer at 64 597 dollars this year. He supported the figures with spending by students visitors and construction.
Jaycee Car Wash organizers co chairs Jaycees Jaycee Car Wash at Dave's Sunoco announces use of Dave Hamlin's garage at South and Union Streets for a Sunday wash from 12 noon to 6 pm. Car wash aims to reduce Bicentennial debt with low prices and quick service.
The Mt Ascutney SPEBSQSA event in Springfield Vermont drew crowds with performances by the B Sharps of Lynn mass the Keynotes Sweet Adeline from Schenectady and the Four Tune Tellers from New Haven. Concordians of New Hampshire led by Cy Brewster closed the show with Rigoletto. Springfield chapter members attended a Harmony education weekend at Niagara Falls Ontario.
Vermont State Police urge motorists to be cautious in October and November warning that wet leaves create slippery road surfaces. Skidding on leaves causes more accidents than people realize and drivers should stay alert.
Bids will be opened next month on three Department of Highways projects to build 6.5 miles of roadway and one bridge on U S Route 7 between Brandon and Middlebury. Completion date set for July 1, 1964.
In Concord New Hampshire authorities report Nelson a 34 year old Providence murderer awaiting execution is starving himself to protest for a lie detector test or truth serum. He and co defendant Martian are scheduled to hanged for a 1959 murder. Officials say tests would not be admissible and no tests will be given.
Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont It is a member of the Associated Press The paper lists home delivery and subscription rates for Vermont and elsewhere including special serviceman discounts and various 3 6 and 1 year options.
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