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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1962

Page

10

Bennington County Democrats vacant second Senate post

A bare quorum of the Bennington County Democratic Committee left the slate for the Vermont Senate seat vacant. George Van Santvoord of Bennington is the other candidate and the group prefers him as the sole ballot choice to maximize winning odds. The committee also cut the tied write-in state attorney race by designating Fienberg as choice and noting his withdrawal. A campaign dinner on Oct 23 at Mt Anthony Country Club will feature Hoff, with Harold Raynolds already committed.

Bennington County Democratic Committee Vermont Senate Alexander B. R. Drysdale Bennington George van Santvoord van Santvoord George M. Fienberg John A. Burgess Fien Philip H. Hoff Mt. Anthony Country Club Harold Ron) Raynolds U.S Democratic Putnam Hotel

Bloodmobile seeks 100 pint quota Wednesday

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Elks Barn from 11 45 a m to 5 30 p m Wednesday to fill a 100 pint quota with emphasis on O Negative and A Negative donors not yet donated in eight weeks Plastic containers replace glass bottles to reduce damage to blood cells Volunteers assembling the plastic containers include Mrs A J Dewey Jr and Mrs Walter Lapham Nurses assisting are listed along with technicians and physicians Medical staff will provide coverage and donor records will be typed by Mrs John Litster Transportation can be arranged by calling 2 9458 for those needing rides

Red Cross Elks Robert M. Parmelee Bennington County A. J. Dewey Jr Walter Lapham E. W. Williams C.T. Adams Julia Bushnell Carolyn Clark Richard Fabricius Jennie Gardinier Thomas Gibney W. Philip Giddings Charles Hayward John Lonergan Raymond Aja David Gil Rob Schultz Elizabeth Faris W. A. Flood W. S. Hall Julius Manes William Worthington John Litster

Foote Campaigns Here Tomorrow At GOP Rally Dinner

Lt. Gov. Ralph E. Foote seeks re election as top GOP speaker at a Bennington area rally dinner at Mt Anthony Country Club. George H. Amidon Howard E Armstrong and David V. Anderson also seek re election with Charles E Gibson running for attorney general. About 125 attendees planned. Foote's Bennington swing includes lunch at the 421 Restaurant and plant visits.

Ralph E. Foote Mt. Anthony Country Club George H. Amidon Howard E. Armstrong Auditor of Accounts David V. Anderson Charles E. Gibson

Hospital Notes Admissions and Births list Bennington area

Admissions include Mrs. Neie Coonradt Mrs. El la Connor Master Frederick Lantz Miss Linda Carpenter Tracy Purdy Master Daniel Burgess Nancy Murphy North Bennington and Mrs Isabelle Stewart Bennington Charles McKinney Schuyler Vander Veer Mrs Pauline Waitkus Bennington Births mention Mr Mrs Thomas McLean Cambridge NY a son on Sept 24 and Mr Mrs Fred Keppler North Bennington Road Bennington a daughter on Sept and Mr Mrs Fred Balfe North Bennington a daughter on Sept 24.

Neie Coonradt Ella Connor Frederick Lantz Linda Carpenter Tracy Purdy Daniel Burgess Bennington Nancy Murphy North Bennington Isabelle Stewart Charles McKinney Schuyler Vander Veer Pauline Waitekus Thomas McLean Cambridge, N.Y Fred Keppler R. D North Bennington Road Fred Balfe

Elks Schedule Meetings Dinners and Visitation

The Elks note a House Committee meeting tonight at 8 15. A heavyweight championship fight will be broadcast on radio tonight. Turkey sandwiches will be served. A steak dinner and dance is set for Saturday night. State President Clarence Heaney of Windsor visits Sunday at 4 p.m. A buffet lunch follows at 6 p.m.

House Committee Clarence Heaney Windsor

Squash Bearing Hemlock Yields Acorn Like Fruit

Vermont gardener Clarence E. Howard reports a rare volunteer squash vine growing amid a shrub and a hemlock at 134 Monument Ave. The vine produced two squashes resembling acorn squash and is believed to be an acorn squash. frost now leaves the fruit appearing to grow from the tree.

Vermont Clarence E. Howard Monument Ave Howard Hagerman

Bennington Community Notes and Club Updates

Bennington briefs cover Ladies of the Cooties activities Nancy Hall wins mystery prize and supper at Vermont Soldiers Home. Meetings include Bennington Elementary PTA first gathering with Thomas Butterfield speaker and College Community Chorus at Jennings Hall. Also reports on off campus UVM course at Dorset Elementary and New England Reading Association conference participants.

Ladies of the Cooties Green Mountain Lillian Bourassa Nancy Hall Vermont Bennington Elementary Parent Teacher Association Thomas Butterfield University of Vermont Dorset Malcolm Severance College of Arts and Sciences UVM New England Reading Association New Ocean House Swampscott Mass Madge Boardman Bennington Reading John H. Furbay General Motors Corp Francis Keppel Harvard University Jean Lee Latham Miami, Fla Jeannette Veatch Pennsylvania State University B. H. van Roekel Michigan State University Donald Durrell Boston University Boardman

Stravinsky Returns to Russia After 48 Years

Igor Stravinsky arrives in Moscow to perform and connect with Russian audiences after 48 years away. The 80 year old composer, born in Russia and later a California American, plans concerts in Moscow and Leningrad near his birthplace. He may meet Premier Khrushchev as Soviet authorities ease access to his works.

Igor Stravinsky Russia Moscow Igor Feodorovich Stravinsky Leningrad Xenia Stravinsky St. Petersburg Igor Rimsky-Korsakov Rimsky Diaghilev Oranienbaum

Obituary: Lionel J. Noah 1884 77 Wartime Navy Official

A high mass will be offered for Lionel J. Noah 77 of Ormond Beach Fla a former president of the old American Woolen Co and ex Gimbel Brothers executive. He served 1942 45 in the Navy as head of the Office of Procurement and Materiel earning meritorious service and a Truman era distinguished service certificate. He was born Oct 28 1884 in New York City and survived by his widow Avanelle Crockett a son Lionel J. Jr. and four grandchildren. He wintered in Florida and owned a Stamford Conn estate.

Florida Stamford, Conn Avanelle Crockett Lionel J. Jr New Canaan, Conn

Baptisms Gain Share Among Soviet Babies

Moscow reports that more than half of babies born in the Soviet Union are baptized, according to Literaturnaja Gazeta. The finding reflects ongoing religious practices amid state atheism.

Moscow Soviet Union Literaturnaja Gaseta

Funeral services for Normand K. Dewey infant son

Prayer services were held Saturday at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home for Normand K. Dewey three month old son of Norman K. and Kathleen Lane Dewey of Bradford Place. Committal rites followed at White Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Joseph F. Wiseman officiating.

Normand K. Dewey Norman K Kathleen Lane Dewey Bradford Place Hanson- Walbridge Funeral Home White Chapel Cemetery Joseph F. Wiseman

New Englanders E MacDonald and others head overseas in 1960s service

New Englanders including E MacDonald of Mexico Maine Maj Benson a World War II hero and Dis tinguished Flying Cross recipient retires after 21 years service. Eldred Cape Cod antiques expert travels abroad while son Robert attends Middlebury College and daughter Karen studies at Northfield School for Girls. Altieri a Wilbur Cross High School alumnus leaves for France after Army enlistment in 1960. Sgt Baney a Korean War veteran transfers to Germany and paratrooper Crapolicchio heads to Germany from Ft Campbell. MacDonald graduated Mexico Maine High School in 1952 and since August 1961 served as an instructor at Ft Dix before overseas duty.

E. MacDonald Mexico Maine Maj. Benson Air Force Pearl Harbor Europe Eldred Cape Cod Eldreds Robert Middlebury College Karen Northfield School For Girls Ft. Dix N.J

Hospital Awards Morrisey Contract to Expand Maternity NICU

Putnam Memorial Hospital awarded Gerald E. Morrissey Inc. a 29306 dollar contract to add three private labor rooms and related facilities in the obstetrics area. Bids from Sutton and Gordon Inc. and Morse and Butler Inc. came in higher. Work includes a roof extension over the kitchen, new furniture, and a solarium area conversion with completion in 90 days.

Morrisey Gerald E. Morrissey Stout Board of Corporators Ellerbe and Co St. Paul, Minn

House Approves Call-Up Authority for 150000 Reserves

The House voted 242 to 13 to authorize President Kennedy to muster up to 150000 Ready Reserves if needed amid Cold War tensions. Supporters cited Cuba Berlin Laos South Vietnam and China as rationale, while opponents urged more decisive policy rather than rash force. The Senate previously passed the measure unanimously.

Washington House Kennedy Khrushchev Bruce Alger R-Tex Cuba Senate Carl Vinson D-Ga House Armed Services Committee Berlin Laos South Vietnam China Congress

Taconic District Scouts Gear Up for Camporee

More than 150 Boy Scouts and leaders from the Taconic District of Green Mountain Council Inc. will gather Sept 28 30 at the South End Tract in Mt. Tabor Green Mountain National Forest for a district fall camporee. Registration Friday at 4 p.m. and a Be Prepared hike to Griffith Lake follow Forest Service program details.

Taconic Green Mountain Council Inc BSA South End Tract Mt. Tabor Green Mountain National Forest Sidney Davis Forest Service Griffith Lake East Dorset Frank Balfe North Bennington F. ‘‘Nundy Bongartz Manchester Philip McKenna Bennington

OES Notes Schedule Official Inspection and District Events

OES Notes Naomi Chapter 17 North Adams invites Mt Anthony Chapter for an official inspection Thursday October 4 at 5 p.m dinner at 6 30 and 8 p.m. The Mt Anthony Chapter will entertain district deputies Wednesday October 3 supper 6 30 and session 8. Eastern Star District Meeting at Masonic Temple Bennington September 29 afternoon 2 banquet 6 and evening 8. All officers asked to attend. Rehearsal for this meeting tonight.

Naomi North Adams Mass Mt. Anthony The Eastern Star Masonic Temple Bennington

Osteopaths To Convene At Mt Snow In West Dover

WEST DOVER Vermont association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons will hold its annual convention at Snow Mountain Inn West Dover on Sept 26 and 27. Dr C H Vaughan president announced. Wednesday features talks by Dr William Bergen on Office Neurological Examinations and Dr Thomas Miller on Modern Endoscopy. Dr Eugene Puffer discusses Office Gynecology with Austrian surgery training. Dr Charles Sauter of the American Osteopathic Association speaks. Dr G F Noel covers ENT. Thursday covers cranial injuries neg GI series and ambulant surgery. Banquet and final business meeting follow.

West Dover Vermont Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Snow Mountain Inn C. H. Vaughan Burlington William Bergen Kennebunk Maine Thomas Miller The Osteopathic Hospital of Eugene Puffer Puffer Austria Charles Sauter American Osteopathic Association Sauter G. F. Noel Dover- Foxcroft Lester H. Lovell Brattleboro Mason B. Barney Manchester Center

Bennington Alumni Join Iowa State Marching Band

Second Benningtonian Ty Trainor son of Edward O Trainor and a first year engineering student at Iowa State University has qualified for the University Marching Band. Gordon Killen son of Carroll G Killen and a third year engineering student is also a member. Both studied in the Bennington High School Band under Paul J Williams.

Ty Trainor Edward O. Trainor Gage St Iowa State University Bennington High School Bennington Gordon Killen Carroll G. Killen Iowa State Trainor Killen Bennington High Paul J. Williams

Knights of Columbus Schedule October Activities

The K of C holds a regular meeting at 7 30 tonight with a Rosary and a Oct radio recording for daily Rosaries during October. A three Sunday Communion breakfast begins Oct 21 with tickets through council officers. Oct 21 avoids overlap with Oct 14 Holy Name Society event. Cribbage starts Oct 1. Frank Hoyt chairs. winner earns the Gus O Hare memorial trophy.

K of C WBTN Ecumenical Council Rome Holy Name Society Frank Hoyt Gus O'Hare

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Foote Tracy E. Kenyon Jr Shaftsbury Bernard Tatro Allen Angney Arlington Clifford B. Harwood Daulton Mann Jr Peru Leroy Lawrence Stamford Kenyon 421 North Harte Theatre Theatre Elvis Presley Galahad Gig Young Lola Albright Joan Blackman Charles Bronson Alcatraz Elks Notes Vermont State Cosmetologists Association Albert Bosbach Boston N.H.C.A Georgianna John Robert Powers School of Charm Bennington Club Main Street Association Mount Anthony Country Club Bennington Briefs Joseph Grohe William H. Stuchel Jr Lyons District Cyclone Stuchels Grohe College Community Chorus Jennings Hall First Methodist Church Helen Lillie Alice White Florence Burke Cecilia Taylor Crescent Boulevard Donald Hemenway Sr Old Bennington American Cancer Society Northfield James G. Woodruff Randolph Gifford Memorial Hospital Henry Pratt Rutland Ben Edmonds St. Albans George Amidon Montpelier E. N. Harmon Vermont Cancer Crusade Robert Russ George Street K of C Hall Bennington Little League Board of Robert Frost Frost Kennedys White House Benny Goodman Goodman Benny Lionel J. Noah New Englanders Putnam Memorial Hospital Robert D. Stout Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals James Nelson Commission Rep Gerald R. Ford R-Mich OES Mt. Snow U.S. NO Benningtonian Iowa K of Bennington Garage Corp
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