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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1963
Page
7
The article discusses how builders push buyers to pay for house plans if they switch contractors, with plans costing 300 to 600 dollars. It stresses quoting per square foot first, then detailed costs, and advises buyers to get complete material specifications from architects or builders. It also highlights experimenting with wall finishes and construction details to add value and save time.
The Montgomery Ward mail order store will relocate from North Street to the former Putnam Hotel dining room. Gerald E. Morrissey Construction Co. will renovate the space with repainting, new flooring and lighting, targeting completion by June 1. The store will feature a showroom and sales area at the front with office and storage at the rear.
Two common techniques use darker ceiling paint or a downed color band along the side walls to visually reduce a high ceiling. The band width is chosen to suit aesthetics and space.
The Coast Guard granted an extension until January 1 1965 for unprotected kapok and fibrous glass lifesaving devices in good condition. Replacements were previously required by July 1 1963. Extensions apply to buoyant vests and cushions without plastic-covered pads upon verbal boarding inquiries.
Vermont horticulturist Harrison L. Flint warns homeowners about ads claiming high growth or miracle plants. Look for outlandish language and new names, verify with local nurserymen, and consult the Vermont Extension Service guide Woody Ornamental Plants for Vermont for reliable plant identifications.
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