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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1969

Page

12

Rights Advised in Bennington Court on Malt Beverage Case

In Bennington District Court Judge George M. Fienberg, filling in for ill Judge Morrissey, advised defendants of constitutional rights as Edward J. Chaput, 20, Bennington, pleaded guilty to possessing malt beverages on Sept. 7. Guardian Village Police Officer Donald Greenslet offered, but judge declined guardian appointment due to press scrutiny. Chaput paid a $25 fine.

Bennington District Court George M. Fienberg John P. Morrissey Fienberg Edward J. Chaput Bennington Donald Greenslet David S. Potter Chaput Flenberg Robert A. Ordway Waterbury Conn U.S. 7 Shaftsbury Joseph H. Allard Main St Main Street Donald A. Badger Manchester Center Manchester Norman G. Cook Manchester West Road Henry J. Brown North Hoosick John T. Carmody Jr Brown Bernard J. Robert North Adams Charles Adams Douglas A. Tanner Beech Court James C. Danforth North Pownal U.S Pownal Paul T. Sandock Donald W. McLain David B. Caplan Roland E. Cope Airport Road James W. Flaxington

Davis Delays Land Site Inspections

Gov Deane Davis postpones inspections of land developments by International Paper Co American Central Corp in Stratton Virginia Stratton site postponed until spring. Elbert Moulton has inspected Tamworth New Hampshire site and Forrest Orr commented on Michigan development.

American Central Stratton Elbert G. Moulton Davis Tamworth N.H Forrest Orr Interagency Committee On Natural Resources Michigan Moulton Orr

Bank stock split voted at Brattleboro meeting

Stockholders of Vermont Bank and Trust Co voted a two for one stock split effective Oct 1 1969. Shareholders of record on Oct 1 receive one additional share. certificates for new shares to be mailed Oct 10. President Fred Yeadon advised holders keep old certificates. Quarterly dividend to record holders Sept 2 paid Sept 15, new rate 60 cents, up 10 cents. plus court reports from Bennington and Manchester on multiple local cases.

Brattleboro Vermont Bank and Trust Co Stone Fence Inn Fred Yeadon

A Dozen Bears Reported So Far Mostly Small Ones

As of Sept 9 Vermont Fish and Game records show a dozen bears reported and tagged after hunts this season. Most are yearling specimens under 200 pounds with 250 pound and 200 pound weights noted for two, while the rest are unweighed, and food abundance has left bears widely scattered and less wary as the season begins.

Dorset Lowell Vermont Fish & Game Department

St Joseph College Begins Classes in Bennington

St Joseph College in Old Bennington opens regular classes with 108 upperclassmen 2 special students and 98 freshmen. Orientation and registration occurred last week, with resident students at Marian Hall and St Joseph Hall. Administrative officers include President Sister Julia Marte and academic dean Sister M Barbara.

St. Joseph College Old Bennington Barber’s Pond Pownal Marian Hall Catamount Lane St. Joseph Hall Grant Street Julia Marte M. Barbara

Private View of Contemporary Art and Other Readings

A college calendar lists a guest lecturer Andrew Hudson in Barn 1 on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. and Peter J. Caws speaking Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Commons Theater, with notes on faculty, new hires, and local obituary and memorial notices from Manchester Union Leader and regional towns.

Andrew Hudson Hudson Washington New York Commons Theater Peter J. Caws Caws Hunter College The Council For Philosophical Studies

Hospital Notes and Births Reported in Regional Items

Admissions list includes Joseph Fowler Manchester Bessie Farnum Shaftsbury Kyle Elizabeth Jones Hoosick Falls Beverly Ann Moffitt East Dorset Oscar Brace East Arlington Lila Caron Bennington Norman Willett Jr George Morin Mr and Mrs Patricia Racine and daughter Bennington Mrs Wendy Clark and daughter Wilmington Barbara Sweet East Arlington Orla Nichols South Dorset Births Mr and Mrs James Bump Chapel Road a daughter Sept 15 Mr and Mrs Earl Bump Manchester a daughter Sept 15 Other Births Thomas Edward Jr born Sept 15 Alexandria Louisiana to Staff Sgt and Mrs Thomas E Lukken Father serving in US Air Force

Joseph Fowler Manchester Bessie Farnum Shaftsbury Kyle Elizabeth Jones Hoosick Falls Beverly Ann Moffitt East Dorset Oscar Brace East Arlington Lila Caron Bennington Norman Willett Jr George Morin Patricia Racine Wendy Clark Wilmington Barbara Sweet Orla Nichols South Dorset James Bump Chapel Road Earl Bump Thomas Edward Jr Alexandria Thomas E. Lukken U.S. Air Force

Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and French double bill at two cinemas

At the Harte Theatre an 8 pm showing of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie stars Maggie Smith as a transformative teacher. The Williams Town Cinema offers a 7 pm double bill of A Man and a Woman with Anouk Aimee and Belle Du Jour with Catherine Deneuve, praised for lyric and sensual tone.

Jean Brodie Maggie Smith Harte Theatre Anouk Aimee Catherine Deneuve Williamstown

Irving W Eastman 74 Addison County Senator Dies

Irving W Eastman 74 longtime Addison County senator died after a long illness in Houston Texas He previously served in public office and resided in Addison County He is survived by his wife and several relatives with services planned in Houston at St James Church officials said.

Irving W. Eastman Addison County Houston Texas B. Arthur Quinlan Dunfries Bennington Mabel (Purcell) Quinlan Voss Raymond C. Quinlan St. Francis de Sales Academy St. John’s Preparatory School Danvers Mass Georgetown University Quinlan Hewitt Robbins Co Patti Ambrose St. Louis Edward Quinlan Robert Alice Manchester-by-the-Sea St. James Church American Telephone Co New York State Ohio Eastman Senate Whiting House Appropriations Committee U.S. Navy Telephone Pioneers The American Legion Sons of the American Revolution Chi Psi Fraternity Simonds Lodge 59 Shoreham Cairo Temple of the Shrine Rutland Eldow Shrine Club Middlebury Whiting Community Church Vermont Historical Society St. Johnsbury Welcome and Carrie (Frost) Eastman St. Johnsbury Academy Middlebury College Christine Webster Atty Robert W. Eastman Burlington Irving, Eastman Jr Santa Clara Calif Whiting Community Rutherford H. Moore Whiting Church Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home Brandon

Boy Injured In Road Crash In Woodford

A four year old Woodford boy Dale E. Stroffoleno. was listed in fair condition at Putnam Memorial Hospital after running into an eastbound car on Vermont Route 9 in Woodford at 11 05 a m yesterday. The driver William H Conner 60 of Erie Pa swerved to miss the boy but he struck the left side of the car suffering severe facial and head cuts. The Bennington Rescue Squad rushed him to hospital.

Woodford Dale E. Stroffoleno Putnam Memorial Hospital William H. Conner Erie Conner Bennington

Booze Taxes Grow Higher Across July Sales

Liquor sales rose 5 percent in July, lifting state tax revenue 23 percent. Liquor Control Commissioner Roger J. Sheridan reported $2.5 million in July business, $122,000 above July 1968 and $654,000 more than June, totaling $857,000 in revenue. He linked gains to tax hikes of 50 cents per gallon on liquor and 5 cents on malt beverages, noting stronger overall sales and a summer brewery strike did not curb demand as consumers switched brands.

Liquor Control Roger J. Sheridan Sheridan

Governor Seeks Review of Salaries at Waterbury

Governor Deane Davis asked the Budget and Management Division to review pay scales and classifications for lower grade workers at Vermont State Mental Hospital in Waterbury after a two hour tour and luncheon with hospital officials. He noted a custodial staff shortage and the need to consider starting wages and possible increases if recommended.

Waterbury UPI Deane C. Davis Budget and Management Division Vermont State Mental Hospital Jonathan Leopold Ronald Crisman Elberg G. Moulton Davis Mental Health Board George Brooks Leopold

Well-Baby Clinic to End After Twenty Years

The Bennington County Nurses Association will close the Well-Baby Clinic after two decades of monthly service at Bennington Elementary School. The program aided immunizations and physicals for underserved children but declining attendance, rising coverage by health plans, and economic changes led to the decision. The group may pursue a related project, with plans to be announced later.

Bennington County Nurses Association Julius H. Manes Beth Humphreys Bennington John F. Lonergan

Williams Plans Unusual Steps At Tonight Caucus

Republican Town Chairman John H. Williams will start at 8 p.m. in the Bennington County Courthouse by reviewing the last 15 months as party chairman. He plans to name committee members who have shown interest and suggest dropping those who have not, and to propose new members from outside the current committee. Williams will outline his views on party organization and indicate he does not wish to serve as town chairman much longer.

John H. Williams Bennington County Williams New Town Committee

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