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14--Bennington Banner, Monday, July 6, 1970 State Police Probe 2 Shaftsbury Fires SHAFTSBURY Two Fres of suspicious origin, breaking out at roughly the same time, destroyed two empty houses here Saturday night, despite the concerted efforts of the Shaftsbury, North Bennington and Bennington Rural fire departments. Shaftsbury Fire Chief John H. Wood immediately called on the state fire marshal to investigate the blazes which totally destroyed the two unoccupied houses, one on Maple Hill and the other on the East Road. One of the demolished homes was the old dement Greene farm on Maple Hill, which is now owned by a New Jersey couple, while the East Road property belonged to Alfred Wade, a Shaftsbury lister. According to Chief Wood, State Rjlice are now investigating the fires.

He suspected the fires were of "suspicious origin," he explained today, because both places were vacant, there were no live electrical connections to the homes, and it was too late after the afternoon thundershowers to attribute the blazes to lightning. He said that he first received an alarm at 11 which had been called in by a person at the Carriage Inn Motel on U.S. 7. The caller reported only that there was a fire somewhere east of the motel's property. Wood recalled that he sent one fire truck up Trumbull Hill Road and another up the East Road.

It was the latter which discovered one of the fires. When the other blaze was found, he called for mutual aid from Bennington Rural and North Bennington because "we couldn't handle them both." Tankers from each of the other departments helped supply water, but their efforts were fruitless to save the buildings which were already engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived. BATHHOUSE DEDICATION--The bathhouse at Lake Paran, completed last summer, was official!) dedicated Sunday as the "Betty Woodlock Memorial Bathhouse." Funds for most of the'facility were bequeathed to Paran by Miss Woodlock's mother, Mrs. Bessie Woodlock. Taking part in the dedication and presentation of a plaque were, from left.

Gale Harrington, Paran manager this year; Bob Nolan, former manager; and Snnford Biixbaum. Parnn president. Following the dedication about 250 people attended a smorgasbord which netted a substantial sum to apply on the Paran mortgage. Bennington Briefs Mark Harrison, 18, of Hoosick Falls, who was struck by a pitched ball in an American Legion game, was released from Albany Medical Center today and returned to his home in Hoosick Falls for further recuperation. The 15th reunion of the Bennington High School class of 1955 has been cancel ed.

The office of Dr. J.H. Manes will be closed this week. Office hours again Monday, July 13. ADV.

Any MAUHS graduate who did not receive his 1970 Trigger mug at Senior Party may pick one up at Shultz Jewelers this week. ADV. Think cash value when evaluating your life insurance. An agent's duty is to sell protection; his obligation to emphasize high cash value resulting in low net cost. The SheaAgencylnc.

ADV. Peggy Maclay's Beauty Shop will be dosed July 7 through July The office of Dr. Richard Guerrero will be closed July 6 through July 20. ADV. Easy washing machine, wringer, $35, 3 Rugs, $20, $30 and $40.

Maple bedroom suite, 3 pieces $85. Tel. 442-5582. ADV Jeffords, Cities League Feud Over Crime Funds for Vermont New Test Welfare Plan Continued from Page 1 before and after school programs. "Our day-care center here does one job," the Bennington OEO official says, "but what about the children of working mothers who are in school? Perhaps the group here can work with the new YMCA and develop good before and after school programs." The local administrative group which can promote such expansion in Bennington, and throughout the area, is the Bennington County Early Child Development Corporation, which has been in operation since September.

This county-wide organization will act as a core group, aiding existing child care facilities like those in Bennington and in Manchester, starting new centers, and expanding to such programs as before and after school care. The development corporation, the first of its kind in Vermont, is now seeking recognition the state 4-C (Community Coordinated Child Care) group. Among Holland's many other duties, he serves as state 4-C chairman and the governor's representative to the federal 4-C regional committee. The state 4-C group is the administrative body which will oversee and administer all early child care programs originating from the federal and state governments. The 4-C steering committee was the first in the nation to be recognized by Washington.

Holland, who with his family, will be moving shortly from Bennington to Montpelier, is enthusiastic about the i a a possibilities in the state. Most of them have expanded under his own supervision. He started with a dream of a day-care center in Bennington, to be created without federal or state help, and today oversees a state program which promis.es to expand almost daily. What disappoints the grey- haired and likable OEO official is that all existing child care programs (including those proposed under FAP) are for children of working mothers only. "We should also be including kids of the unemployable mothers," Holland explains, defining child care as something "far more than babysitting." Holland sees child care as one of best hopes for the future nf this nation.

"We are spending so much money to deal with adults whose lives have already been ruined," he says, "so, wouldn't it be better to put our money to attempts to avoid this ruin?" "The cost of day care is high," he admits, adding, "the cost of neglect is even higher." Agreeing with the critics that the welfare situation is "a mess," Holland sees child care as a first step in "stopping Uie welfare family cycle." "Wp as a state and a nation have a clear choice," he concludes, "to produce still another generation of social cripples -or, to do what is necessary to build productive youth and adults." MONTPELIER--The Vermont league of Cities and Towns has again renewed its efforts to gain federal anti-crime funds for local communities. And it has accused Vermont Attorney General James M. Jeffords of supporting a move to scratch federal money from local projects. Robert Stewart, executive director of the league, last week issued a statement protesting recent testimony by Deputy Attorney General Fred Parker before a U.S. Senate judiciary subcommittee.

Stewart said the position of the attorney general's office was to destroy Gov. Deane C. Davis's "creative localism." Vermont is scheduled to get $500,000 this year from federal Loses Teeth LOUGHBOROUGH, England (UPI) --Police said a thief who raided an antique shop left his dentures behind. "He must have dropped them in his fright or excitement," a police spokesman said. Patriotism, Politicking In Brattleboro BRATTLEBORO (UPI) The Fourth of July, traditionally a day iur patiiuUsni ciiiu pou- ticking, attracted some of both in Vermont Saturday.

Most of the statewide office seekers spoke at what was billed as "a real old fashioned fourth" in Brattleboro. Former Gov. Philip H. Hoff, now a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, said he is optimistic that the country will stand united when "peace comes in Indochina, in the Middle East, and in our hearts and minds here at home." But Hoff questioned why a war is necessary to convince people what is clearly in the national interest.

"Whey do we have to sustain so much death and destruction before we become unselfish, generous and cooperative," he said. Hoff was one of several political speakers at the Brattleboro festivities, while Gov. Deane C. Davis participated in a celebration in Bristol, and Sen. Winston Prouty, laid the traditional wreath at the grave.

site of President Calvin Coolidge in Plymouth Notch. In Readsboro Fireman Okay After Fall BRATTLEBORO Halifax fireman Thomas Rafuse was released Sunday morning following a night of observation at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Rafuse had fallen from the Halifax fire truck during the firefighters' muster at the Readsboro Fourth of July celebration on Saturday and had hit his head on the pavement. John Birch assistant chief of the Readsboro Fire Department, said all fire companies which participated in the muster have agreed to help pay Refuse's hospital bill. Couple Hurt In Car Crash At White Creek unncrrw; p.AJ.T^S, -Lane Peters, 19, of the Ash Grove Road, Cambridge, and Miss Pamela Fitzpatrick, 19, of the Bronx, N.Y., are patients at Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge, where they were taken by the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad Sunday night following a two-car collision on Lincoln Hill Road at White Creek.

Miss Fitzpatrick has a fractured collarbone and cuts. Peters has bruises and cuts of the right knee. Two small sports cars were reported involved, but details of the accident were not available from the state police at Salem. The Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad was called for another accident at 12:20 ajn. Fourth of July when a car operated by Terrence J.

Baldwin, 18, of Box 345, Hoosick Falls, was demolished. Baldwin escaped injury and the services of the rescue squad were not needed. The car broke off a power pole and a gasoline sign in front of Bob's Garage on Route 22, on the River Road. anti-crime funds; and under the law 75 per cent of this amount is earmarked for use by the towns. Stewart's complaint focused on the fact that Jeffords sent Parker to Washington on June 24 to ask that the law be changed so that the distribution of the money between the states and local governments would be left to the discretion of federal officials.

Under the present system the funds are allocated from the federal government to the states, which then distribute it to the towns. The national League of Cities and Towns has been lobbying to get more of the federal money allocated directiy to the towns without going through the state. In a rebuttal issued Friday, Jeffords praised Stewart's efforts on behalf of the towns, but said the state Leauge was being misled by the national League of Cities and Towns, which initiated the move to secure direct anti- crime funding for the towns. Jeffords claimed that, if the national town league is successful, Vermont will be the i tn the expected $500,000 this year. He alleged that the national town organization wants unrestricted block grants from the federal government, and this would work to the advantage of a number of large cities, which would get the bulk of the funds.

"The national league is out to protect Detroit and New York City, not Vermont and its communities," Jeffords said. Jeffords' position is shared by the Vermont Crime Commission, but the latter group has been accused by the League of Cities and dominated." Stewart repeated this charge in a statement issued July 6. He said local leaders fear that Jeffords plans to use the anti-crime money Hospital Notes Baldwin was given a summons by Trooper G.K. Milne of Center Brunswick for operating an unregistered vehicle and no insurance. The area was without lights and power for about 12 hours while emergency crews of the Niagara-Mohawk Power Co.

made repairs to restore service. Funeral ENGVOLD TOLLISEN The funeral of Engvold Tollisen, a resident of Bennington and Shaftsbury for many years, was held at Mahar Son Funeral Home Saturday afternoon with the Rev. A.J. MacDonald, pastor of the Shaftabury First United Methodist Church, officiating. Bearers were five grandsons, Arthur A.

Peterson, Timothy Dragon, Jon Dragon, Michael Dragon, William Tollisen, and a son, F.lmer Tollisen. Burial was in the family lot in Rosewood Cemetery, White Creek, with the Rev. Mr. MacDonald offering the committal prayers. Relatives and friends attended from Garden City, Newburgh, Johnsonville, Goshe, White Creek, N.Y., and the surrounding area.

Mr. Tollisen died Thursday morning after a long illness. FRIDAY, JULY 3,1970 Admissions Mrs. Margaret Gaudet, Master William dark, Arthur Phillips, Bennington; Harold Stevens, Hoosick Falls. Discharges Jeffrey Peterson, Scott Peterson, Shaftsbury; Arlene Berry, John Gervais, Mrs.

Eleanor Mattison and daughter, Mrs. Fjmily Caron, Bennington; Rhoda Mason, Pownal; Mrs. Erma Kasavicha and daughter, Eagle Bridge, N.Y.; Rosamond Gilbert, North Adams, Helen Dooley, Hoosick Falls; Angela Day, West Arlington; Mrs. Margaret Rumrrill and son, Dorset. SATURDAY, JULY 4,1970 Admissions Carol LaCroix, Bennington.

Discharges Dorothy McGurn, Mrs. Nancy Williams and son, Mrs. Luella Root and daughter, Mrs. Debora Kinney, Bennington; Linda Mentiply, Hoosick Falls; Mrs. Deborah Dragon and son, North Bennington.

SUNDAY, JULY 5,1970 Admissions Frank Robinson, Miss Mary Spencer, Mrs. Sharyll Bushee, Bennington; Mrs. Allen, North Hoosick N.Y. Discharges Mrs. Linda M.

Billert and son, Berlin, N.Y. Births Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Berry of Arlington, a son on July 4. Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Rutley of Sunset Trailer Park, Bennington, a daughter July 5. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Moffit of Manchester Depot a daughter July 5.

to "further build up unneeded state bureaucracies," which would "control local departments through discretionary grants made by his crime commission." Stewart's most recent statement claiir.3 that so far only $52,664 of the federal funds have gone to the 246 municipalities in the state. "Some local government officials are convinced that excessive 'red tape' in the application precedure required by the Crime Commission is making funds prohibitive to local police departments. Some feel that the Crime Commission has done this intentionally so that the lack of participation will be justification for spending the money at the state level," Stewart's statement of July 6 continues. In an accompanying tally sheet of crime commission funding, Stewart notes that $191,333 is allocated for a statewide communications system, which has also come under fire because of alleged improper handling of bids. Fresh Air Hosts Sought for joey Does anyone have a place for Joey? He has come to the Bennington area for the past six years with the Fresh Air program.

He's white, 11 years old and loves (lie country where there is room for an nctive boy to run and play. Joey had been re-invited by his host, but due to unforeseen circumstances the host cannot take him as planned. He'll be a disappointed little boy if he can't get out of the city. It's not easy to nlarp an 11-year-old for a first time. Do you have a room for Joey? The following have recently added their names as host families: Dr.

and Mrs. Peter Molloy, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Blake and Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Gardiner. The children arrive on July 21 for two weeks. Anyone interested in the program may call Mrs. William McCoy at 442-4371 or Mrs. Eugene Prandini at 4422232.

Anyone planning on inviting a child should have his request in by July 12 at the latest. Obituaries ATHANASIOS PALANGAS Athanasios Palangas, 73, tatter known as Thomas Palangas and a Bennington resident for more than 38 years, died at Putnam Memorial Hospital Friday afternoon after a long illness. He was born in Pithlon, Greece on April 15,1897, a son of George and Hadoula (Adamo) Palangas. His schooling had been received In Greece. A chef for most of his life, he had been employed by the Paradise Restaurant for more than 30 years.

He had visited Greece for two years and returned to Bennington in November 1969. He was a chef at Peter's Ice Cream Shop for a brief time after returning here. Many in the area used to call him "Mr. Truman" as he bore a striking resemblance to the former president. Mr.

Palangas was a member of Bennington Lodge of Elks 567. He had enjoyed all types of sports, especially baseball. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Panagiori Katsanas of Dreno, Greece; three brothers, Nicholas Palangas of Manchester, N.H.; Ariziri Palangas of Pithion, Greece and Thomas Palangas, also of Pithion; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held this afternoon in St.

George Greek Orthodox Church, Hanover Street, Manchester, N.H., at 1:30. Burial was in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Bennington Rescue Squad through the funeral home offices. Theodore N. Goddard Dies, Prominent in Old Bennington Theodore N.

Goddard Theodore N. Goddard, 68, of 23 Robinson but for many years a prominent resident of Old Bennington, died Saturday at the A a Medical Center. He was a retired certified public accountant. He was born in Lancaster, on May 18, 1902, son of Dwight and Frances (Nieberg) Goddard. He had received his education at Ann Arbor, and was graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.S.

degree in 1924. He received his M.B.A. degree from Harvard in 1929. He and the former Margaret Ballard were married Sept. 7, 1927 in Pittsburgh, and came to Bennington ir.

1934 from New Rochelle, N.Y. Mr. Goddard was a member of the First Congregational Church in Old Bennington, where he had served as deacon, trustee and treasurer. He was a former trustee of the Bennington Museum and had retained his interest in historical collections. He had also been an officer for Old Bennington village.

"Ted" Goddard was one of the long-time members of the Green Mountain Club and had served as president, clerk, treasurer and trustee. He had participated In their activities for many years. His interests had been diversified. He had been a railroad buff and had taken enjoyment in various rides on many of the roads in this and other areas. He had been chairman of the Bennington County chapter, American Red Cross, and had served in many other capacities contributing to the betterment of the community.

During World War II he had been chairman of the Rationing Board. He was a former member of the Bennington Club. Besides his wife, he Is survived by a son, Theodore Nelson Goddard of Springfield, two daughters, Mrs. JohnS. (Marion) McGuinness, U.S.

Air Force Base at Hahan, Germany and Mrs. Richard J. (Carol) DeChard of Chappaqua, N.Y.; a brother, Dorrance Goddard of Worcester, one granddaughter and a niece. Funeral services were held this afternoon in the Old First Church with the Rev. Dr.

Arvel M. Steece, pastor, officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Bennington Rescue Squad, or to Kurn Hattin Homes through the office of Hanson- Walbridge Funeral Home. At the Movies "The Kremlin Utter," a well- acted thriller starring Richard Boone and Orson Wells. At the Harte Theatre.

Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. "Anne of a Thousand Days," starring Richard Burton as bearded King Henry VHI who kept changing wives. At the Williamstown Cinema. Monday and Tuesday at 8 pjn. "They Shoot Horses Don't They," starring Jane Fonda.

The theme is dance marathons and death; it's frightening. At the Manchester Cinema Theatre. Monday through Wednesday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. "A Boy Named Charlie Brown," starring good old Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Snoopy and the whole gang, together with "The Royal Hunt of the Sun," which also has a rating. At the Bennington Drive- Ih.

Monday and Tuesday at dusk. "The Cheyenne Social Club," an old-fashioned Western with old fashioned stars like James Stewart and Henry Fonda, together with "The Bridge At Remagen" with Ben Gazzara. At Hathaway's Drive-In in Hoosick Kails. Monday and Tuesday at dusk. Mrs.

SIDNEY CLAYTON POWNAL Mrs. Sidney Clayton, 72, the former Alice Genevieve Dunn, a native of Pownal, died Saturday morning at Putnam Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for several days. For many months she had been in frail health. Born in the family home on Lincoln Street, Pownal Village, June 5, 1898, she was the only daughter of the late George H. and Bessie (Bates) Dunn, and the descendant of two of Pownal's foremost families.

Her great, great grandfather, Noel Barber, Pownal's famous architect and builder, designed and engineered the construction of the Pownal Methodist Church, the Oak Hill School, the covered bridges and many other landmarks in the Pownal Valley. Mrs. Clayton attended Oak Hill School in Pownal, graduated from Williamstown, High School and from North Adams Normal School in 1918. Affectionately known as "Allie" by her numerous friends in the Pownals, she was an accomplished pianist, and much In demand at church affairs and social events in the Pownals during her youth. A life member of the Pownal United Methodist Church, she was a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service of that church, also the Wesleyan Class, a past matron and 50-year member of Mountain Chapter 137, Order Eastern Star, of Wiihamstown, Mass.

She was married to Mr. Clayton in Pownal on Oct. 6,1923, in the Pownal Methodist Church, the Rev. Philip Coettell officiating. Mrs.

Clayton taught school in Athol and Williamstown, and in Yonkers, N.Y., where she and Mr. Clayton had resided at 475 Bronx River Road for 38 years; the couple spent their summers at the family home on Lincoln Street, where they had been living for the past year. Mrs. Clayton's only son, Robert S. Clayton, died in his youth.

She leaves her husband and several cousins. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in (he Pownal United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Hubbard, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home in Bennington today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Order Eastern Star 137 will meet at the funeral home at 8 tonight. of Middlebury College. He was employed some 28 years by New England Power most of this time at the Harriman Station in Readsboro as assistant plant superintendent. He resigned this position eight years ago to work in electronics at United Aircraft in Windsor Locks, Conn.

Besides his wife, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Patricia Gottardi of Charlemont, two sons; Bruce E. of Bryantville, and Eugene L. of Springfield, 10 grandchildren, one niece and one brother, Harold L. Akley of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.

He was the son of the late Eugene and Florence Barnes Akley of Vernon. Funeral arrangements are by the Covey Si Allen Funeral Home in Wilmington. The funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Church in Readsboro with the Rev. Myra T.

Borden of West Brattleboro, formerly of Readsboro, officiating. Burial will be in the village cemetery in Whitingham. The family has requested flowers to be ommitted and donations be made instead to the Heart Fund in memory of Mr. Akley. Mrs.

FRANCES P. KEYES NEWBURY Frances Parkinson Keyes, 84, internationally known author and widow of a New Hampshire governor and U.S. senator, died Friday in New Orleans after a long illness. She had maintained a summer home in Newbury. The body will be returned to Newbury for burial at a time still not decided.

She was born in University, on July 1,1885, the only child of John Henry Wheeler, who at one time served as chairman of the Department of Greek studies at the University of Virginia. She was the widow of Henry Wylder Keyes, former governor of New Hampshire, who died in 1938. Mrs. Keyes wrote more than 50 books, novels and travel publications, including the best seller "Dinner at Antoine's." Her most recent book, published in 1968, was "The Heritage." She was associate editor of Good Housekeeping magazine from 1923 to 1935 and editor of the National Historical Magazine from 1937 to 1939. Survivors are three sons, Henry W.

Jr. of Newton Center, John P. Keyes ofVerwyn, and Francis Keyes of Simsbury, Conn. WALTER MAGER HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. Walter Mager, 77, of 54 Ball who died Friday at Mary McClellan Hospital, Cambridge, after a long illness, was born in New York City on April 14, 1893 and received his education in New York schools.

He had been a member of the machinists' union Local 432 in New York for 55 years. He had been employed as an automobile mechanic by the City of New York. He retired 16 years ago and had resided in Hoosick Falls for 12 years. Survivors include his wife, the former Ruth Doell; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence LeBlanc of Hoosick Falls; one sister, Mrs.

Lucy Wallach of Bronx, N.Y.; five grandchildren and 13 great granucluidren. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mahar Funeral Home, Hoosick Falls, with the Rev. Joel B. Miller, rector of St.

Mark's Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Hoosick Falls. Calling hours at the funeral home are this afternoon and evening. Mrs. BENJAMIN TEAL TROY, N.Y.

Private funeral services were held Friday morning for Mrs. Benjamin Teal, 32. the former Milh'cent Roberts, of 514 Grand Troy, who died Tuesday at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Teal was born in Bennington Sept.

27, 1937 and was a graduate of Troy High School. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Thomas D. O'Brien of North Bennington and Robert A. Teal of Troy, her mother, Mrs. Catherine Roberts, and two brothers, William and Theodore Roberts, all of Troy.

Two aunts, Mrs. Rena Riley and Mrs. Margaret Roberts, and an uncle, Edward Ahearn, are left in Bennington. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery. EUGENE B.

AKLEY READSBORO--Eugene B. Akley of 5 Debbie Lane, Hazardville, formerly ul Readsboro, died unpextedly July 3 at 8:15 p.m. of a heart attack. He died at the home of his son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

David Allen of Jacksonville. His wife, Mrs. Edna Mayhue Akley, was with Win when he died. Born in Vernon, Feb. 3, 1913, Mr.

Altlcy attended Brattleboro High School and was a graduate Rains Kill 20 TOKYO (UPI) --Record rains up to 14 inches have killed 20 persons and caused damage estimated at $10 million in an area in and around Tokyo, the national police said today. Police said the rains and the resulting landslides destroyed 324 homes. protected THEVBMONTBANK MEMBLH I.