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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1967
Page
10
Rutland area directors weighed the Springfield high school fire disaster and, while cautious, said a similar event at Mt Anthony High remains a remote possibility. They discussed safeguards and contingency plans without asserting certainty against such a catastrophe.
Neil L. Rappaport of Bennington has been named deputy director of the Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council replacing John P. Riddle who resigned to teach at Bennington Elementary School. Rappaport, Williams College 1965, has worked on the county poverty survey for the council and previously was purchasing agent at Sprague Electric in North Adams. He and his wife reside on Hicks Avenue Bennington. The council office will remain at the Congregational Church North Bennington for now.
A Bennington youth pled guilty in District Court to driving 70 mph on a county street. He received a 30 day suspended jail sentence and a $50 fine.
The Bennington Branch of the American Association of University Women showcased paper dresses for women and paper clothes for children at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Vincent Pizzano in Pownal. Guest speaker Robert Johnson of Union Carbide described the high potential and cost trends in paper fabrics while noting environmental concerns and ongoing research.
The YMCA starts a new season of dances for boys and girls in grades 7 and 8 tomorrow evening in the Y gym. The Soda Surf program runs 7 to 9 30 p m each Friday with dancing games and special events. Loomis Dana executive director leads. Mrs Armand Parnaude chaperones the first night. A council of young people will plan activities.
Dow Jones Industrial average stood at 930.88 up 0.40, 30 Industrials. Rail index at 262.81 up 0.44, 20 Railroads. Utilities at 132.00 up 0.16, 15 Utilities. Composite average 332.95 up 0.32. Volume 5,210,000. Albany report from Bache & Co.
Obituary notices for Annabell Chase Stevenson of Cambridge and Maurice Lawlor of Bellows Falls include birth, death dates, survivors, and burial details. Additional local notes cover Moose Lodge events with a roast beef supper, dancing, degree team enrollment, and upcoming lodge meeting Sept. 20.
Mt Anthony School board debated disputed Fuller bills during high school renovation. A $12 630 charge for brick change drew scrutiny while painting, lawn care and ventilation issues prompted committee negotiations. Board awarded lawn care bid to Gordon Ware and noted overall moving costs of about $15 000 with savings from district staff effort.
Bennington clubs announce a Sept 19 food basket award to Mary Ann Hansen of Fairlawn Park. Lions Club meets Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at Mt Anthony Country Club with Bernard Bellemare chairing, Hayden Stone guest speaker Joseph Decker to discuss investments. Coffee House advisory committee meets Sunday at 7 30 p.m. at St Peter's Episcopal Church to discuss current and future coffee house issues. Johannes Juhre and wife from Newburgh NY visiting Lyons District relatives for sister in law’s birthday. Elks chicken barbecue postponed from Sept 23 to Sept 30 with reservations urged. Unfurnished four room apartment for rent with utilities. Phone 442 2351.
Admissions list includes Bernice Robertson Luella McClean Shafts bury Grace Morey Elizabeth Dawson and Bennington Discharges include Roger Bristol Judith Ann Harrison Patricia LeBlanc Mrs Patricia Rivers and daughter Bennington Mrs Rosalie Percey and daughter Manchester Births record a son Sept 21 to Mr and Mrs Richard Keough Arlington a daughter Sept 21 to Mr and Mrs John Tyler Resch Shaftsbury a daughter Sept 21 to Mr and Mrs Hugh Galvin 208 Depot St
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