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Deaths and Funerals Heavy Support Voiced tor Divorce casing 12 CV's Oldest Resident, 1 Mrs. Reynolds, 104, Dies adultery and juvenile delinquency i -u'l broken and unhappy marriages th.it i.n.M eliminated with incompatibility gioumi- John Williams, an attorney ai .1 -chairman of the Family Law Committve of ilir--Vermont Bar Association, also told the-committee he has had several instances whe he has advised a divorce client to wait until a more lenient judge could try the case Keith King, executive director of the I Aid which assists in legal cases, related one which a husband and wife had been sepanU'd for 18 years, and were now living with common" law spouse and had 11 illegitimate children two different communities. They couldn't get a divorce even if they- wanted one, Mng saia, oecause oi of recrimination" in Veunonw whereby the person seeking the divotce must be free from all fault. The chairman of the Family Law Coinmitti'e of the Bar Association, Bruce Webber," explained a case when two college students i drunk, were married by a justice of the pt ice. had sexual intercourse that night and country and our rights to lite, liberty and the pursuit of happiness The college president told the committee members that from his personal experience and many years of marriage, "a person does not get a divorce with a light heart, but with considerable deliberation and regret, for it means breaking up a family.

This comes about after many years of unhappiness and not from eating crackers in bed." inslow added the state's divorce laws are discriminatory to the males, and any women could avoid a divorce indefinitely if she desired to. "The fact is that in every divorce both parties are at fault, yet under our present laws you require that it be pinned on someone." added. But a sharp clash occurred between Winslow, who has stated he might seek a state or congressional office as a Democrat, and Salmon who as House minority leader is considered by many to be the front runner for a Democratic nomination for governor. The exchange went in this fashion Salmon Don't you think the sanctity accorded to the marriage vows should have a real meaning?" Winslow "Why at age 22, as I was, should anybody say he would love a person for the rest of his life? This is ridiculous. It happens, but not always.

And if it doesn't there should be a divorce." Salmon "Some say the family is the cornerstone of our existence." Salmon is a Roman Catholic. Winslow "I don't think the will of the churches should be imposed on those who don't believe in church beliefs. You've got to protect the individual rights." Salmon "Your statement that if a woman Free Press Capitol Bureau MONTPELIER A bill that would liberalize Ye.mont divorce laws received almost unanimous endorsement Tuesday at a public hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee. Under the bill, which passed the Senate during the last session and now rests in the hands of committee Chairman Rep. Thomas Salmon.

D-Rockinghani. the grounds for divorce would be expanded to include "incompatibility." and several time limits would be reduced. Presently, Yernionters can receive divorces on grounds of adultery, imprisonment of a spouse for more than three years, intolerable severity, desertion for three consecutive years, lack of pecuniary or physical ability to provide sustenance, incurable insanity, or separation for three consecutive years. The bill would lower the time limits for separation, desertion and imprisonment to one year or more and would eliminate the provision of waiting from one to two years before remarrying. The only witness to appear against the bill was Harley Walter Kidder of Barre.

who was ruled out of older by Salmon after speaking for several minutes. The most heated testimony came from Dr. Eugene Winslow. president of Windham College, who had his own divorce case turned against him by the Vermont Supreme Court several years ago Winslow said many lawyers had called that case a "landmark decision." but he prefers to think of it as a "blackmark decision." to the state. "The court said in essence that just because a marriage is not happy, there is no reason to dissolve that marriage." Winslow said.

"But this is not in keeping with our thinking in this doesn't want to grant a divorce there won't be one is utterly absurd. Winslow "I'm sitting here before you as a case in point. Salmon "Should the system be condemned for it?" Winslow "Yes, why shouldn't it?" A short time later Rep. Martin Delliveneri, R-Rutland, asked Winslow, "Are you aware of what impact this, a divorce, would have on your five children?" "Of course I have," Winslow replied at which the Rutland lawmaker began a brief lecture on broken homes and juvenile delinquency. Sen.

Robert West, R-Rutland, who sponsored the bill, told the committee intolerable severity is the most common form of divorce grounds in the state, but there is hypocrisy in the application of the statutes. "If the divorce is not contested, it is fairly easy," West said, "but if it is contested, there is considerable difficulty because of the degree to which the Superior Court judge wants to wink at the specifics." Under intolerable severity, the individual must prove that mental or physical injury occurred, according to a recent Vermont Supreme Court decision. Citing the hypocrisy of the laws. West added, "If the requirements for intolerable severity were strictly followed, divorces would not be granted in the courts. What actually happens is they are granted for incompatibility." Atty.

Robert M. Rosenberg of Burlington told the committee members liberalizing the divorce laws would not increase the frequency of divorce, and would protect the children from intolerable marriages. "Kids do not receive the protection they should have if you prohibit the divorce." Rosenberg added, and explained that fights. Mrs. Louise Maria Reynolds, 104.

believed to be the oldest resident of Burlington, died Tuesday at Converse Home, where she had made her home since 1945 She was born June 24. 1864. just nine and half months before the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Just a few days before her birth, the Union Army under Gen. Grant laid siege to the town of Petersburg.

one of the major actions of the Civil War. Officials at Converse Home said Mis. Reynolds had been active until just a few hours before her death. She had read the newspaper Monday morning, sitting up in her room. She suffered a stroke that afternoon, and died the next day.

They said she loved to reminisce and visit with her friends at the home, and her favorite reading materials were the Free Press, Sports Illustrated magazine and the weekly bulletin from the Congregational Church. to their respective dormitory roonih at college. Although they had sexual relation-; s-etai times later, Webber said, they no, intention of getting married, were not Iimu i together had not thought themselves nurni did their parents know they were mat Webber indicated to the committee this kmJ of marriage could be terminated 'uh. incompatability grounds. But Rep.

Frank Bunting. R-Biami on back. "Don't you think this would be c.e.i new college fad?" "On the contrary." Webber said. Robert LeTourneau, Founder Of Earth-moving Firm, Dies them together would be to belittle won't deny their lack of maturity, marriage laws are archaic." Vermonters Warned Of Nigerian Fraud State High Court Rules On Post-sale Liability in Northampton, after a long illness. He was a retired Civil Service employe.

He was born in Newburyport, Feb. 5, 1890, the son of Frank and Augusta R. Plumer. Mr. Plumer was a veteran of World War I.

member of the Congregational Church in Essex Junction, Ethan Allen Masonic Lodge Essex Junction; Mt. Sinai Shrine in Montpelier; American Legion in Burlington, and Elks Club 345. of Rutland. He leaves one son, Lawrence H. Plumer Jr.

of Rutland; one sister, Mrs. Eleanor Plumer Noyes of Newburyport. two granddaughters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Tossing Funeral Home.

39 Washington Rutland. Burial will be in the family lot in the Essex Junction Cemetery at 2 p.m Thursday. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers friends who wish may send contributions to the Vermont Heart LEON A JOHNSON BERKSHIRE CENTER -Leon A. Johnson, 78, died early Tuesday morning at a St.

Albans hospital following a brief illness. He was a resident of Berkshire Center for 75 years and was a dairy farmer until his retirement a few years ago. He was born in Dunham. March 9, 1891. the son of the late Cortes H.

and Clara (Crowe) Johnson. He leaves two sons, Vincent B. Johnson of Bolton. and Richard L. Johnson of Unionville, three daughters, Mrs.

Boyd (Clara) Morgan of Marlboro, Mrs. Norma Prive of Richford and Mrs. Louis (Lois) Turini of Clinton. a stepdaughter, Mrs. Joyce June of Pompton Lakes.

N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Irena Gates of Leominster, 21 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The body will remain at the Spears Funeral Home. 14 Orchard Enosburg Falls, where friends may call Wednesday 2- 4 and 7- 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m.

Thursday at the Second Congregational Church, Berkshire Center. Interment will follow in the family lot in Berkshire Cemetery. Funerals Held 1 ST. ALBANS LAMOTHE. Spec.

4 George, funeral held at 10 a Tuesday in Holy Angels Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Walter F. Charland celebrant; bearers, all members of 104th Transportation Ft.

Devens, Spec 5 Alvin Hammond, Spec. 4 Kenneth Whitcomb. Spec. 4 Denis Woods, Spec. 4 Larry Brooks, Spec.

4 Feltus Himel and Pfc. George Price; volley fired by firing squad from 104th under direction of Lt. Robert Bishop; flag presented to Mrs. Lamothe by Airman l.C. Craig Lamothe; Taps sounded by Louis Basso of 18th Army Band of Ft.

Devens; VFW Auxiliary 778 of Swanton attended; interment in family lot. Mt. Calvary Cemetery, the Rev. Pierre LaVallee reading committal pravers. HIGHGATE GREENIA.

Edith funeral held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Louis Church, the Rev. Jean Paul LaPlante celebrant; bearers, Richard Codding. Donald Ste.

Marie, Wayne Lapan, Mark and Harold Greenia and Lucien Menard: delegations. Ladies of St. Anne; interment in family lot. St. Louis Cemetery, Father LaPlante reading committal prayers.

BRISTOL THORNTON. Mrs. Grace funeral services held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 4 South the Rev. Johnathan Bursey officiating; interment in Greenwood Cemetery; bearers, John, James and Bernard Brown and Robert Booska Mrs.

Thornton also leaves a grandmother, Mrs. Permelia Mc-Kinnon. ICard of Thanks you would like to thank someone who has been helpful to you in time of sickness or sorrow, your message can appear here Details and charges at Free Press Advertising Department. MONTPELIER The mere transfer of property from one owner to another does not always excuse the original landlord from his duty to a tenant, the state Supreme Court held Tuesday. The case was brought by Jeanine L.

Smith of Brattleboro, who rented an apartment from William and Emily Speno, who sold it to Harry and Doris L. Monmaney just prior to an accident when Mrs. Smith fell on the stairs. The renters had discussed the need for handrails with the Spenos. but the project was never completed, because Speno failed to provide the materials.

Mrs. Smith testified she slipped on the icy stairs, and slid to the bottom because of the lack of a railing. The trial court granted the Speno motion for a directed verdict, and a jury returned a verdict in favor of the Monmaneys. The high court reversed the Speno decision, noting that the structural defect in the common entrance way was aggravated by the accumulation of ice and snow, and that Speno. after the accident, placed ashes and salt on the stairs.

Ordinarily, held the high court, transfer of title to property protects the seller from liability, but in this case, there was evidence to show the Spenos continued in possession and control of the property. "And consistent with established concepts. the facts presented were sufficient to charge the defendants Speno with foresight of harm to the plaintiff under conditions of ice and snow if reasonable safeguards were not provided." The High Court let the Monmaney decision stand. Two justices. P.

L. Shangraw. and F. Ray Keyser, agreed with the Monmaney decision, but argued the Speno judgment should not be reversed. "The icy conditions were not created by the Spenos.

and if the practical aspects of such a case are to be considered, it may be a real dilemma in that a vendor of property would be uncertain when his liabilities in connection with ownership of property cease." In other action, the court affirmed the decision of Washington County Court in directing a verdict in favor of the defendant Caledonia Sand and Gravel in an injury suit brought by Herman Burleson of Barre, involved in an auto accident in Newbury. "Any proof that the defendant had removed the (missing) highway guardrail, or the additional fact that the defendant was responsible for the cable protruding in the highway. was based purely on speculation." The court also; Affirmed the property line set by the Addison County Court of Chancery in the case brought by Mildred M. Rambeau of Ferrisburg, against Marvin Barrows. Remanded for further proceedings and denied a motion of Paul Roberts of Riverdale.

to dismiss a complaint brought by A. Robert Russell Jr. of Burlington against George Roberts Albany, N.Y., Paul Roberts and Clifford and Carrie Playful of Burlington. The plaintiff brought a tort action against the senior Roberts because of an alleged assault in March 1967. Russell next brought a bill in chancery claiming the assignment of a mortgage and note from the senior Roberts to Paul Roberts was made to prevent the plaintiff from recovering any judgment he might obtain in the assault action.

Reversed a Windsor County Chancery Court decision which found for the defendant, Alexander L. Evarts of Little Averill Pond in Essex County, against Edward S. Brown. The high court thus compels specific performance on the part of Evarts in a land sale. MONTPELIER The Development Department Tuesday warned Vermont manufacturers against selling to firms purportedly based in the Republic of Nigeria and along the west coast of Africa.

The department's Economic Development Division, working with state firms to increase imports received, relayed the warning from the U.S. Department of Commerce that "bunko" operations have ordered goods from unidentified New England firms with orders falsely guaranteeing payment. "Banks and commercial houses listed are for the most part nonexistent or are bogus drafts," a spokesman said. "The fraudulent operators behind these orders are not representatives of the Nigerian business community and have successfully obtained goods from numerous New England firms without actually paying for them," Economic Development Director Gene Clack said Tuesday. The information didn't specify Suit for Malpractice Filed Against Doctor A $25,000 malpractice suit has been filed in Chittenden County Court by Winifred Baillargeon of Burlington against Dr.

C. Irving Meeker of Shelburne. The Burlington woman charges that from January through May 1966 she was under the care of the doctor whom she states failed to heed her complaints of physical discomfort and pain. She claims he failed to adequately diagnose her condition, failed to prescribe proper medicine and treatment, failed to observe, attend, supervise and oversee her medical and hospital care and treatment, as a result of which she underwent surgery which would not have been necessary but for these failures. which New England firms were victimized, but said no state companies have been involved.

He said the false payment guarantees have emanated from Nigeria and not the rebeling state of Biafra. Armies of the two areas have been fighting, with resulting mass starvation in Biafra, for about two years. The Development Department also reports requests for samples or purchases from a Nigerian firm should be channeled to its offices for a check into the validity of the African company. Development Department industrial consultant Francis Files said the fraud has "saturated the Massachusetts area" and is heading north. He said all types of products are being purchased falsely, including several thousands of dollars worth of balloons from an unnamed east coast firm.

Files said the American embassy in Nigeria has stocked directories for purchasers using the fraud technique. "They have their own printing presses and make up any documents that will work," he added. We SCRAP METAL Iron Copper Batterie? Lake Burl. 864-0326 AUCTIONS REAL "ESTATE FORREST LOWELL 388-2338 or 388-7182 Middlebury TOP PRICES for COPPER-BRASS ALUMINUM-LEAD BATTERIES BURLINGTON WASTE METAL CO. 255-257 Winooiki Ave.

PHONE 862-5335 Mrs. Reynolds which she had attended until five years ago. Mrs. Reynolds was bora in Richmond, the daughter of Albert and Anna Walston. She was the widow of George Hunting Reynolds, to whom she was married when she was 21.

She had outlived a son. his wife and a granddaughter. She leaves a niece, Mrs. Thomas Dahl of Wilmington, and a nephew, Ernest B. Walston of Wayland.

Mass. A memorial service will be held at the Converse Home, 272 Church Thursday at 2 p.m. Peoria, 111. which manufactured heavy-grading equipment. During World War II his company provided 70 per cent of all this kind of equipment used by the armed forces.

These machines leveled jungles and drastically changed road-building techniques. In 1953 he sold his company to the Westinghouse Air Brake Co. for more than $30 million. He retired in 1967 and was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. He leaves his wife, daughter, four sons, brothers, two sisters grandchildren and a grandson.

one two 19 great REGINALD ST. LAWRENCE ESSEX CENTER Reginald Joseph St. Lawrence, 58, died unexpectedly at his home Monday. He was a salesman for Champlain Container and was born in Littleton, N.H., April 12. 1911, the son of Joseph A.

and Florence (Abbott) St. Lawrence. He attended the Essex Center Methodist Church. He leaves his wife Madelene (Dickson); four daughters. Mrs.

Albert (Elizabeth) Belliveau of Littleton. Mrs. Arthur (Nancy) Maynes of Colchester, Mrs. Richard (Susan) Clairmont of Essex and Mrs. Wayne (Judith) Sweet of Essex; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Mrs.

Florence St. Lawrence of Littleton; one sister. Mrs. Marion Clark of Rochester, N.H.; one brother, Gordon of Littleton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.

in the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Chapel, 9 Pleasant Essex Junction. Burial will be in the family lot in Mountain View Cemetery, Essex Center. Friends may call today at the funeral home 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Corbin and Palmer in charge of arrangements. THOMAS J.

DEVLNE WATERBURY Thomas Joseph Devine, 67, died Tuesday morning at a Berlin hospital. He was born June 5, 1901, in Taunton, the son of the late William F. and Katherine (Toohey) Devine. He married Grace Thayer, whom he leaves. He was employed by the Cooley-Wright Manufacturing Co.

here for 29 years until 1948 when he was employed by the Lane Manufacturing Co. in Montpelier for 12 years. He was employed at the Vermont State Hospital until his retirement. He also leaves two sons, Robert and Raymond, both of Waterbury, one daughter, Mrs. Lyle (Dorothy) Peterson of Burlington, two brothers, Frank Devine of Barre and William Devine of Bristol, also five grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The funeral mass will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Andrews Catholic Church. Calling hours will be Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Perkins-Parker Funeral Chapel.

Special prayers will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Perkins-Parker Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. L.

HALEY PLUMER RUTLAND L. Haley Plumer 79, 140 Bellevue formerly of 13 East Essex Junction, died Tuesday morning at the Veterans Hospital LONGVIEW, Tex. Robert Gilmore LeTourneau, 80, died Sunday at his home here. He was an internationally known manufacturer of earth-moving equipment and a crusading evangelist. He was born in Richford.

Nov. 30. 1888. He took correspondence courses in engineering and geometry and started work as an iron molder at the age of 14. During World War I he studied the electric machinery trade in the Navy and was an expert welder.

He opened a plant after the war and nine years later he started R. G. LeTourneau Inc. in DOUGLAS A. MAYVILLE MIAMI, Fla.

Douglas A. Mayville, 55, formerly of Milton. died here June 1 after a short illness. He was born in Milton, the son of Henry and Olive (LaDeaui Mayville. He was a resident of Miami for 25 years.

He leaves one son, Lawrence of Columbus. Ohio; two sisters. Mrs. Richard Baker of Hartford. and Mrs.

Ethel Stoke of Newark, N.J., and two brothers. William Mayville of Bronxville, N.Y. and Howard Mayville of Newport, R.I. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Boucher Funeral Home.

So N. Winooski Burlington, and burial will follow in the West Milton Cemetery. Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. LEIGHTON H.

BETTS FAIR HAVEN Leighton H. Betts, 78, died Sunday at a Rutland hospital following a long illness. He was born in New Haven, Oct. 27, 1891, the son of the late Rufus and Emma (Palmer) Betts. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion of Fair Haven.

Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Phillip Betts of Fair Haven; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Walter Hanmer of Middlebury; several nieces and nephews. GORDON S. COLTON ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

-Gordon S. Colton, 62, for many years operator of an automobile sales and service agency in Woodstock, died here Saturday. He was born in Thetford, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hial Colton and attended school there.

In 1927 he married Gladys S. Young of Ely, who died in 1933. He later married Evelyn Coxon of Barre, whom he leaves. He was employed by the Drown Chevrolet Co. in Barre, and the Davis Chevrolet Co.

in Windsor, prior to opening his own business in Woodstock. He and his wife retired to Florida about 10 years ago. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Patricia) Jacquith. and four grandchildren of St.

Petersburg; a sister, Mrs. Barbara Lackey of Clearwater; a brother. Winston Colton of East Thetford, Vt. if DIAPERS aott Sanitary Delivered twice each week VT. DIAPER SERVICE 862-7676 the Utilities Plan To Share Nuclear Power ifiiaire 1 in Lyn donville LYNDONVILLE APi The Grades Inn.

a large sprawling resting spot in do-wniowt. Lyndonville, was b.irned to tin ground Tuesday. i Fire authorities s.ud the flames were Wuvm-i 4 Hi- a.m. by one of the looiner Seven people were in the- building when the tire iiom out All made it out satelv. Dr.

Clinton Cook's I Condition Is Fair The condition of hi Clinto-i Cook, vice president oi academic affairs at the I "mversity -of Vermont who suffered a enm- heart attack early Monday, remains fair. His physician. Dr. iirh iid Bouchard, said, Dr Cook ha-had a very serious heart att-ick He is under intense to iM.ok and has responded Ids i on htioi remains fair." Dr. Cook is in the eoi.nur.v care unit in the Man Unit.

Medical entci Hospital Vermont WIPING RAGS Washed and Sterilized-by Bale or Box SHREDDED for Packing Burlington Paper Stock Co. Ill ArchibaldSt 862 9641 Burlington Well Drilling Complete Water System Installed, and Serviced. "Th Old Reliable Company'- U. A. IgC HIGHGATE VT.

Pnon Swanton 868-7725 Well drilling Complete Water Systems Installed Serviced All work Materials cany written guarantee H. A. Manosh Corp. Morrisville, Vt. 4 Office 888-4002 -jjU Home with papers.

Some fresh an outstanding herd "ort cows I i 'i AUGUSTA. Maine APi Twelve major New England electric utilities announced a plan Tuesday to share the power output of the Maine Yankee and Vermont Yankee nuclear generators with all New England utilities. The companies said this would make the power sources available to municipal and cooperative systems. William H. Dunham, president of Central Maine Power Co.

and the Maine Yankee Atomic Power said the plan was filed with the Securities Exchange Commission in the expectation it would end litigation which is holding up financing of the Maine and Vermont atomic plants. Some municipals and co-ops are suing for a right to share in this power output. Under the amended application, Dunham said, the 12 companies which own the Maine Yankee and Vermont Yankee companies on pro rata shares will assure availability of power to non-owners in "fair and reasonable" proportions. Parochial, Public School Boards To Meet School Board representatives attended. The Rev.

Raymond Adams, chairman of the Burlington Catholic Diocesan School Board of Vermont, was among those at the meeting. The groups discussed such matters as a plan for central purchasing of supplies by combined school systems, expansion of the shared time program for religious education and growing needs for space in the public schools. To date, Burlington, which has the largest parochial school system in Vermont, has escaped closedowns of Catholic elementary and secondary schools. Leaders of Burlington public and parochial schools have agreed to meet regularly to discuss mutual problems. At the request of Burlington School Board Chairman Kichard Wadharns, a committee representing the parochial schools is to be appointed to hold sessions with the School Board The two groups met recently at the Champlain School.

Era Id Medlar was present as chairman of Burlington's parochial school coordinating council. All but one member of the school board, and 30 pastors, religious and Wednesday, June 4, 1969 at HICKS COMMISSION SALE MORRISVILLE, VERMONT Mdse. at 1 0 A.M. Cattle at 2 P.M. Consigned by Dr.

C. A. Jordan, Morgan Center, Vt. 35 Outstanding JERSEY COWS Special School Tax Approved in Rutland All registered with papers. Complete history and, records of each cow will be available at Sale.

To be examined by vet before sale. Reason for selling Dr. Jordan is reducing his. Vital Statistics DEATHS BETTS. Leighton Fair Haven, June 1, age 78.

COLTON, Gordon S. St. Petersburg. May 31. age 62 DEVLNE, Joseph Waterbury.

June 3, age 67 JOHNSON, Leon A. Berkshire Center. June 3. age 78 LETOURNEAU. Robert Longview, Tex June 1.

age 80. MAYVILLE, Douglas A Miami. June 1, age 55. PLUMER, L. Haley Rutland.

June 3, age 79. ST. LAWRENCE. Reginald J. -Essex Center.

June 2, age 58. BIRTHS VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURGESS, Richard and Virginia (Walker), 3223 Elmreed Drive, Columbus, Ohio, a daughter. May 25; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C.

Walker. Pierson Shelburne. HANCE, Larry and Constance iMashtearet, 28 King a son, June 3. PROVOST, Albert and Patricia (McGrathi, 156 West Allen St Winooski, a daughter. June 3.

ROY, Mrac and Margaret (Goff). 115 Buell St a son, June 3. THIBAULT, Andre and Gisele (Deslauriersl, 21 Home a son, June 3. MUHLENBERG HOSPITAL Plainfield, N.J. VASSEUR, Mr.

and Mrs. Donald, of Scotch Plains, N.Y., a daughter, May 30. Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Beauchemin, Winooski, Vt.

I wish to thank all those who participated in making the reception for me such a pleasant occasion. Special thanks are extended to the P.T.A. Committee and the South Burlington Musicians. Gifts, flowers and cards were greatly appreciated. Wilma M.

Chates. Taylor, Not Ghio, Opposed to Plan MONTPELIER Tuesday Free Press incorrectly stated Alfred Ghio, president of the Vermont Sheriffs Association, was the only opponent of a Crime Control Commission plan. President of Vermont Chiefs of Police Association Tom Taylor, who was sitting next to Ghio, was the only dissenter. There are 14 voting members in the association, rather than 24. farm operation.

ALSO Consigned from Quechee, Vermont 20 JERSEY COWS. A few Gray's Auction Calendar Thursday Jun at the Dwight Smith Farm, locotod in Randolph Vt. Selling 48 Head Choice Jersey and all Farm Machinery including bulk tank, gutter cleaner, 2 tractors 12:30 p.m. Saturday June 7 at the former Southworth's Garage in Norwich, Vt. Selling a Bear frame and body straightener, air compressors, lifts, jacks, 12:30 p.m.

Monday June 9 and every Monday at the East Thetford Commission Sales in East Thetford, Vt. Merchandise in the afternoon. Livestock in the evening. Thursday-June 12 at the Robert Pasho Farm located in Lower Waterford, Vt. 40 Head Holsteins and Jerseys and all Farm Machinery.

10:00 a.m. Saturday June 14 at the Haskel Carlson place in South Ryegate, Vt. Furniture, Antiques and Farm Machinery. 12:30 p.m. itlHn: C.

W.Orey 4 ITherfere, Vt. RUTLAND Rutland taxpayers Tuesday approved a 68-cent tax increase for school purposes in addition to the $3.80 ceiling allowed by the city charter. The issue passed by a scant 35 votes. The final count was 1,532 yes and 1.497 no, according to City Clerk Jack Barrett. Voters also lent their approval to the convening of a constitutional convention this fall, the tallv being 1.537 yes and 1.371 no.

The citizens turned down by a four to one majority the exemption of four fraternal clubs from property tax exemption. They were the Eagles, the Elks, the Italian Aid Society and the Odd Fellows. Had the school tax increase been rejected it would have been necessary to drop interscholastic athletics, hot lunch programs, kindergartens and extra teachers. School officials had announced the 68-cent special tax is the minimum amount needed for maintenance of a normal school program. St.

Johnsbury Approves $750,000 Water Bond ST. JOHNSBURY St. Johnsbury voters approved the proposal to bond the town for $750,000 to pay the local share of water system improvement costs, 807-682. The project, costing $1,422,000, will double the town's water storage capacity, make water service available to a larger new area in town, double pressure at most fire hydrants, and double pumping capacity at the filter plant. Town officials believe the bonds will sell pt about 5Va per cent.

and some springing. ALSO Consigned 26 HOLSTEIN FALL HEIFERS Bred to July to September. tt: ALSO Herd of 38 cows, 1 bull, all HOLSTEIN. Bought from Victor Duranleau of Washington, Vt. Mostly fall cows.

Starting ir July. This is farmer's ALSO A 1,110 lb. Saddle Mare, with saddle bridle Two Registered Holstein Service Bulls with papers 1 Two Year old with a very good record behind him TERMSi Cash Auctioneers) Willis Arthur Hicks, Morrisville, Vt Crick McCracken, St. Albans, Vt OOV: THI FLORIST Burlington 864-9861 EMSI.II THE FLORIST Montpelier 223-2001.