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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1965

Page

2

Rabid Skunk Bite Leaves Man Unable to Pay for Shots

Gerald Covey of Saint Francis South Dakota, 43, bitten by a rabid skunk, cannot afford the needed injections. A Valentine Nebraska clinic promised help. Covey has received 14 of the required 21 doses. His wife borrowed $100 from the United Sioux Tribes, and a Franciscan mission helped him work. Doctors say the bite near his brain requires costly serum, with death possible within 90 days. Covey has lost his job and cannot reach further care. he blames a failed car and lack of funds.

St, Francis, S.D UPI Gerald Covey Valentine Neb Covey Tom Deakin Martin S.D United Sioux Tribes Deakin

Funeral services set for Mrs. Charles Brown in Hoosick Falls

Funeral for Mrs. Charles Brown of Hoosick Falls will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception following services at 9 at Mahar Funeral Home on Main Street. Calling hours at the funeral home begin today after 7 p.m. and continue Sunday afternoon and evening.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Charles Brown Hoosick Church of the Immaculate Conception Mahar Funeral Home Main St Funeral

Catharine T. Smith of Arlington dies at 93

Catharine T. Smith, resident of Arlington and former Rutherford, N.J., died Saturday at Albany Medical Center after a four day stay. Born March 5, 1907 in Rhinebeck, N.Y., she was a Vassar graduate and survived by her husband Robert M. Smith, a daughter Ann R. Smith, and son Ensign Andrew B. Smith US Navy. She belonged to St James Episcopal Church and several clubs. Services at St James Church Monday at 2 p.m. Donations may be made through Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home.

Hello Dolly Debuts in Tokyo Amid Typhoon Rains

More than 2,000 people braved fringe rains to watch Mary Martin debut Asian in Tokyo in Hello Dolly. The full house opening night kicked off a 21 day run as Typhoon Shirley neared. Martin sang Hello Tokyo in Japanese as producer David Merrick eyed a Vietnam troop tour. Carleton Carpenter joins Bennington company as Cornelius.

Tokyo UPI Mary Martin Shirley Miss Martin David Merrick White House Viet Nam Saigon Carleton Carpenter Bennington Cornelius

Miss Vermont in Miss America pageant finals in Atlantic City

Lois Marilyn Dodge Miss Vermont 1965 of Grand Isle sister to Fairdale Farms plant manager Mr Dodge will attend the Miss America finals in Atlantic City tonight. Contestants from across the nation perform in swimsuit talent and evening gown segments while top honors in talent and swimsuit from preliminaries are noted.

Convention Hall Atlantic City Channel 10 Lewie Dodges Whipstock Road Vermont Lois Marilyn Dodge Grand Isle Dodge Fairdale Farms Miss Dodge Forrest N. Dodge Televiewers Kathryn Blaikie Carson City Nev Nancy Moore Indiana Eileen Smith Indianapolis Mississippi Patsy Puckett Columbus Villa Barlow St. Albans University of Vermont

Johnson Forecasts Northeast Water Supply With Rainfall Hope

President Johnson said the drought plagued Northeast may have enough water through next spring if rainfall returns and conservation continues. The Water Resources Council urged aggressive measures and emergency steps, with federal help pledged, as regions seek to avert a fifth drought year.

Washington UPI Johnson Water Resources Council Stewart L. Udall New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware United States White House New York City Philadelphia Udall Delaware River

Trunk Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Israel

Mordecai Luk, dubbed "The man in the trunk," was sentenced by a Jerusalem district court to 13 years in prison for spying for the United Arab Republic. The 31 year old Moroccan born Israeli admitted espionage but said the crime was a ruse to escape confinement after illegal Gaza Strip crossing.

Jerusalem Israel UPI Mordecai Luk United Arab Republic Luk Rome Cairo Israeli Supreme Court Egypt Gaza Strip

Draft Board Reclassifies Registrants At Local Board No 2

At the monthly meeting of Local Board No 2 Selective Service 17 standby reserve cases and 159 regular registrants were reviewed and reclassified. Names present included Van Vechten B Graves Victor A Agostini I N Bartlett and clerk Viola Conley. Thirty three registrants will report for pre induction exams in Albany September 15 with five transfers. Four will be returned for consultation on September 22 and four will report for induction the same date. Standby reserve: four available in an emergency five not available eight removed after completing obligation. Regular reclassifications list numerous deferments and statuses including 1-A 1-C 2-A 2-C 3-A 3-D 4-A 4-D 4-F 5-A and 32. one registrant cancelled. three deceased.

Selective Service van Vechten Graves Victor A Agostini I, N. Bartlett Manchester Viola Conley Albany

Bennington College Freshmen Include Pat Prandini

Bennington College welcomes 111 freshmen from 24 states chosen from 678 applicants. Among them is Pat Prandini, a Banner writer and Bennington Catholic High School graduate. Judith Lynn MacDonald of Burlington joins the Class of 1969 with two reporters’ backgrounds.

Bennington College Colege Banner Pat Prandini Bennington Catholic High School Judith Lynn MacDonald Burlington Bennington

Freshmen Arrive at St. Joseph College for Orientation

One hundred fourteen freshmen are slated to arrive Tuesday September 14 at St. Joseph College Old Bennington for registration in two blocks 9 to 11 30 a m and 1 to 4 p m. Orientation is led by upperclassmen including Thomas Bluto Robert Piccucci Edmund Macfarlane Patricia McGann Martin Oakland Patricia Alcombright Robert Mullen Anthony Gattuso Carol Farrington Sharon Haley Linda Patterson Lorraine Lillie and Lt Col Murray. Sixty six seniors will register September 15 with faculty and staff greeting new arrivals led by Sisters Mary Christine Mary Barbara M Annunciata Julia Marie Miriam Regina and new faculty including Sister Mary Raymond Anita Gauthier and Mrs Annette Burgess and Mr Robert Sheils.

St. Joseph College Old Bennington Thomas Bluto North Bennington Robert Picc Eucci Edmund Macfarlane Rutland Patricia McGann West Rutland Martin Oakland Arlington Patricia Alcombright Robert Mullen Anthony Gattuso North Adams Mass Carol Farrington Sharon Haley Bennington Linda Patterson Lorraine Lillie Pownal Mary Christine Mary Barbara M. Annunciata Julia Marie Miriam Regina Mary Raymond Anita Gauthier Col. Murray Annette Burgess Robert Sheils

Brandon Training School annual meeting set for Sunday

The Brandon Training School Association will hold its annual meeting Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Administration Building lounge with election of officers and reports on the auction and summer programs. Gold Star Mothers meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the VFW rooms. A distinctive silver grey cat with black stripes is missing in the South St or Union St area. Reward. Call Dr. Toolan 29328 ADV. Wanted nurses aide apply Warner Nursing Home ADV.

The Brandon Training School Association VFW South St Union St Toolan Warner Nursing Home

Bishop's Fund Exceeds Goals In Burlington Diocese

The 127 parishes and missions of the Diocese of Burlington surpassed their Bishop's Fund goal in 1965, raising 20,388.75 dollars. Churches in the district include St. Margaret Mary Arlington Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Bennington Our Lady of Lourdes North Pownal St. Jerome East Dorset Holy Trinity Danby St. John North Bennington St. Joachim Readsboro and St. John Bosco Stamford. Diocesan director Msgr. Edward J. Gelineau announced a new high total of 276,932.81 dollars for the seventh year in a row.

Burlington Bennington Diocese of St. Margaret Mary Arlington Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Our Lady of Lourdes North Pownal St. Jerome East Dorset Holy Trinity Danby St. John North Bennington St. Joachim Readsboro St. John Bosco

Negroes Enroll Peacefully in Boston Schools

In Boston, Negro children enrolled calmly at six white schools as the Massachusetts education commissioner urged a pause on broader desegregation. at one site, entry was briefly barred but later allowed. About 300 Negro students were registered across five schools, with mixed reactions and ongoing debates over balancing enrollment and overcrowding.

Boston UPI Massachusetts Owen B. Kiernan

Hoffa Dealt Setback in Mediation Board Ruling

A national mediation board ruling directs an election among about 35,000 Rea Express employees to choose representation between the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and the Teamsters. With roughly 30,000 already clerks, the ballot outcome could end Teamsters bargaining rights in eight cities. Hoffa fought the clerks demand, citing a 1937 no raiding pact, but the board rejected his appeal.

Washington Teamsters Hoffa Mediation Board

School Boards Praise Allan Heaths Service

Testimonial letters from Bennington Graded and Mt Anthony unions praise retired superintendent Allan J Heath as he steps down after 21 years of leadership. Boards regret his departure while noting his role in education growth and plans for a new union high school now under construction. A separate Pow nal Center rally day at 11 a.m. marks the church service with special music and local helpers.

Allan J. Heath Heath Bennington Allan Allan Heath Mt. Anthony Union School Pownal Pownal Center Jennifer Jeffrey Rounds Patty Cheryl Andrews Howard van Horn

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