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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1966

Page

2

Bennington youths receive suspended terms on court offenses

Seventeen year old Howard L Reynolds of Bennington, part of a trio charged with taking a car from Carmody-Simca Garrage, received a suspended 6 to 12 month sentence with probation and curfew. Companions Leslie H Aiken and Alvin R Aiken also faced charges. Reynolds must pay his share of repair costs. In Pownal, Bruce R Luciano, 16, pleaded guilty to procuring and consuming alcoholic beverages and was fined $20 plus costs. Anthony Gaudette, 21, of Manchester Depot pled guilty to amended breach of peace charges and was fined $25 plus costs.

Windsor George M. Fienberg Department of Probation and Parole Leslie H. Aiken Alvin R. Aiken Bennington Reynolds Atty Margaret Lillie Fienberg Bruce R. Luciano Alta Pownal Green Mountain Park Racetrack Laurence Manchester Depot Gaudette John B. Harte Herbert Hewes Mary Ann Hewes Harte Law Manchester John Dd George E. Bush Dorset William C. Keyes

No Plea Entered By Milne Escaping Prison

Rep. Donald G. Milne a Washington Republican entered no plea at municipal court arraignment on a charge of escaping from prison. Milne, 32, was remanded to Windsor State Prison in $50,000 bail for a Sept 7 appearance. He fled the Windsor Prison farm last Sunday and surrendered to Albany authorities the next day, waiving extradition. He was serving a four to six year sentence for forgery fraud and embezzlement in diverting $13,540 in client funds. The attorney said prosecutors will decide whether to press charges against two accomplices. If convicted he could face five more years.

Milne Windsor State Vermont Young Republicans Windsor Albany N.Y James Wright

Rotary praises Burleigh at Bennington Club event

District Governor Joseph Burleigh, longtime Franklin High School principal with 27 years of perfect attendance, lauded Bennington Rotary Club for its many activities and forward looking community spirit. He praised Rotary’s 12,450 clubs worldwide and the organization’s ability to adapt to changing times. He highlighted the community service program as Rotary’s show window and noted ample opportunities for service.

Joseph Burleigh Bennington

Women of the Moose Auxiliary Meeting Notes

The Women of the Moose Auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 8 p m in Moose Hall with Gladys Knapp as chair. Byron Harrington and wife will discuss their Mooseheart trip. A social hour follows. Mary Hier brings the surprise package. Jewelry sale planned for September. orders for the New England cookbook of meats are being taken.

Women of the Moose Auxiliary Moose Hall Gladys Knapp Byron Harrington Mooseheart Moose Lodge Mary Hier Arlene Joseph New England Josie Baczek

Bennington Briefs Openings and Closings in Town

Dr. Salem's office will be closed from September 3 to 9 and Dr. Armstrong's office closed from September 6. Bob's Barber Shop opens September 3 at Gardner's Store in Pownal with a back to school special haircut for 1.25 dollars. Regular hours are Tuesday to Friday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Golden Cross sweet corn is available with delivery of large orders plus kindling and firewood. Andrew Crosier, Bennington, 442-4671.

Bob’s Gardner’s Pownal Golden Cross Andrew Crosier Bennington

Playful Crowning At Bennington Village Playground Night

The 1966 curtain closer for Bennington Village summer playground was Parents' Night held at Bennington Catholic High School. Awards and two Miss and two Mr. Playgrounds crowned from Memorial Park and Stark Street, with a two-hour talent show, crafts display, and ceremonies overseen by Mary Burgess.

Bennington Village Bennington Catholic High School Memorial Park Stark Street Pam Hollister Hector Stratton Donna Ottaviano Eddie Vosburgh Mr. Playground Stark Street Playground Mary Burgess Dennis Racicot Theda Sansville Gayle Racicot Kathy Michael Farrar Pam Mears Colleen Burgess Theda Sausville Cathy Cook Mike Babcock Dodie Fraser Laura Hicks Linda Hicks Angie Ottaviano Barbara Reilly Teddy Dodie Fraher Mary Morrissey Diane Davignon

Referendum Set on Lamb Wool Payments in Bennington County

A county referendum will run September 12 to 23 among Bennington County sheep and lamb producers to decide on continuing deductions from shorn wool and unshorn lamb payments under a marketing year 1969 agreement with the American Sheep Producers Council. Eligible voters include producers with sheep or lambs six months old for at least 30 consecutive days since January 1, 1966. Ballots and details will be mailed by September 9. ballots may also be cast at the county ASCS office, 310 Main St., Bennington, from September 12 to 23.

Bennington County Robert Graf County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee American Sheep Producers Council, Inc Council For Secretary of Agriculture Graf ASCS Hawks Main St Bennington

Opening of Bennington District schools announced

Business Manager James Farmer outlined three school opening announcements for Bennington District. Third graders meet at the elementary multipurpose room or are escorted to the First Baptist Church. hot lunch starts Sept 14 due to state elections. elementary students should bring cold lunches Monday and Tuesday. Accident insurance will be available through principals.

Bennington James Farmer First Baptist Church Farmeer Farmer

Dr Armstrong’s Office Closed For Sept Vacay

Dr. Armstrong’s office will be closed from Sept 6 and will reopen as usual Monday Sept 19. Contact North Bennington Elizabeth Dwyer at 442 4519 for updates. ADV

Elizabeth Dwyer

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