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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1967
Page
12
Bennington Water Board approved an agreement Monday to install a water main serving an apartment complex on Monument Road. The line will run in a right of way bordered by private properties, finalizing terms with Charles E. Dewey III who plans the new installation.
The UCS board discussed a $15,000 annual fund drive amid a looming $12,000 budget cut and a hoped for partial hospitalization center. Debates over a six inch water main along Monument Road centered on a 30 foot right of way and cost recovery from neighboring property owners. Dewey proposed revisions to the agreement to ensure access and future taps while avoiding guarantees of reimbursements.
Three additions to the state police force are Cpl. William Luczynski and Tprs. Robert J. Collins and Ken Herring. Luczynski, 41, veteran of 10 years, transferred from Fairlee last month. Collins, 29, a Colonie, N.Y. police alum, assigned May. Herring, 22, assigned in August after Norwich training. All plan to reside in North Bennington with spouses.
The Bennington Water Board at a special meeting voted to buy a one half ton Chevrolet pickup and a three quarter ton International truck to replace two aging Water Department vehicles. Four local dealers bid, with Williams and Bugbee the low for the International at 1795.00 and Hogan Chevrolet the low for the Chevrolet at 1666.55. Delivery promised in four to six weeks.
Marine Lance Cpl. David N. Webster reports for duty with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 at Cherry Point. Charles E. Disque aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt on its 19th Polaris patrol. AB James A. Gulley in basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Selective Service Board to close Thursday for move to new Federal Building. Police probe poisoning of two purebred German shepherds in Pownal. Mrs. Salvatore Tornabene moved from Turf Lounge home after dog deaths. Mrs. George Rogers transferred to Crescent Manor Nursing Home. Dr. Stewart G. Jones to attend urology meeting in Portsmouth. Bennington Lions Club auction set for Oct. 7 at Johnson Oil parking lot. Sgt. Roger Andrews returns to U.S. with family to Georgia soon. Knights of Columbus Rosary for Michael J. Hogan Sr. Vermont State Police Auxiliary riot control lesson at Old Bennington. Cpl. Gary O'Dell returns from leave as Marine instructor. Correction on Hornblower & Weeks ad timing. Classified: four-room apartment for rent and country home wanted for self and pets.
Area obituaries report Francis Leo Keith of Pittsford and Bennington, and Louis A. Bishop of Woodford, with deaths linked to prolonged illness and frail health. Survivors include multiple sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. services set in Pittsford and Manchester areas, with details on funeral homes and burial sites. Also noted are Blanche Gougeon of Manchester and Adna B. White of Londonderry, with funeral plans and burial locations mentioned. Additional notices cover Marvin E. Berard of Readsboro, Walter E. Johnson of Searsburg, and related service details including church rites and cemeteries.
Vermont Governor Philip Hoff told a Senate subcommittee the New England Regional Commission is an invaluable agency that will help solve the region's problems. The remarks came as he cited case history involving child welfare and neglect, and followed a fluid report on local family matters and a deceased youth named Raymond Stanley buried in Hinsdillville Cemetery. He noted a family had recently moved to a North Street apartment and the late 22 year old had worked various jobs as a dishwasher in Bennington.
Hospital notes record admissions for Esther Fleming Mildred White Be Beulah Griffin in Bennington and Shaftsbury discharges include Beverly Galvin Marjorie Mort Jean Jones North Bennington and Robert Rupprecht Searsburg Births note a Griffis couple Arlington welcoming a son Sept 25 and Costantino couple Arlington area a son Governor Hoff voices need for interstate cooperation in pollution control and policy across states emphasizing multi state agency roles and coordinated efforts across borders.
The Bennington Taxpayers Protective Association Board met last evening with reports from all officers. The major item was the booklet's progress, now about 50 percent complete with categorized personal property listings. A print deadline is tentatively set for Oct 15, 1967, and membership interest continues to rise as findings will be announced at the next official meeting.
Edward Leo Morrissey of Arlington died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington aged 83. A Requiem Mass was held at St. Margaret Marys with Rev. Gerald T. Buckley celebrant and committal prayers by Father Buckley. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. A Green Mountain Club Taconic Mountain Club hike from Hotel Putnam Sunday at 10 a.m. will visit Danville Hollow and the Herbert Wheaton Congdon shelter, replacing Deer View. bring lunch.
Dow Jones Bache Albany report shows the Noon 1967 stock averages with the Dow at 944.98 up 1.90, the bond index at 130.98 up .04, and the combined index around 334.38 up .11, reflecting a mixed market.
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