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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1962

Page

8

Families Plan Spring Vacations Across United States

Local readers note a flurry of travel as Manchester families depart for week long trips. The James Campbells visit Savannah Georgia to see Grandmother Tison before Jamey heads to college. Oakley Porters head to Island Falls Maine to visit relatives and scout the University of Maine. The Dillmann sisters travel to Boston Milton and Logan Airport for a family Europe trip with a final ski farewell in New Hampshire. George and Mary Heaslip sail Europe aboard the Queen Elizabeth with son Joe joining them later near Munich. Other stops include a regional superintendents’ conference in Conway New Hampshire, a Florida trip for Hawk and Leona Dufresne, and medical updates on Phil Kelleher and Jimmy Henry at Hanover New Hampshire hospitals.

James Campbells Southland Savannah Tison Jamey Oakley Porters Island Falls Maine Oakley Bill Burr and Burton University of Maine At Orono Dillmann Boston Milton Europe Logan Airport New Hampshire Tuckerman’s Ravine George Mary Heaslip Robert B. Vail Bennington-Rutland Conway N.H Hawk Leona Dufresne Florida Pompano Beach Alabama Kentucky Tennessee Phil Kelleher White River Barbara

Exhibitors Plan Awards at JC Home Show

Remco Heating and Insulation Co will award a $250 refrigerator at the Jaycees Home and Sportsmen's Show on April 26 27 and 23 at the Armory. Other exhibitors include Vermont Fish and Game Department Forestry Service and Boy Scouts plus Soil Conservation Service. Booths sold to Better TV Inc H M Tuttle Co Inc Griffin Inc of Arlington Acousticon of Albany and WBTN radio. Booth frontage available from Ted Bird Richard Nagel and Ted J Winslow. Proceeds fund the Jaycees Bi Centennial debt.

Remco Heating and Insulation Co Jaycees Vermont Fish and Game Department Forestry Service Boy Scouts Soil Conservation Service Better TV Inc H. M. Tuttle Co. Inc Griffin Inc Arlington Acousticon of Albany WBTN Ted Bird Richard Nagel Ted J. Winslow

Mass. land taking probe may open up grafting

A Massachusetts highway land takings probe by a congressional subcommittee uncovers alleged grafting and patronage in state appraisers negotiators and lawyers. Witnesses describe inflated valuations, harassment of homeowners, and possible bribes tied to contractor fees and consultant roles as calls grow for broader hearings and new investigations.

Congressional Subcommittee On Public Works Massachusetts Boston Common Massachusetts Public Works Department Subcommittee John A. Blatnik D-Minn William C. Cramer R-Fla Blatnik Perkins Bass Jim Wright D-Tex

New Gadgets For Homes Show Off Kitchen and Phone Timers

A plastic coated spatula resists sticky residues after dipping in syrup or oils and can be cleaned in warm water. A pen shaped telephone timing device from Phinney-Walker clocks calls from one to six minutes with a gold plated top for easy activation.

Enfle Corp Maple Shade N.J Phinney-Walker Seventh Ave New York N.Y

Radiator painting formula doubles as household tip

For paint calculations include radiators which need seven times as much paint as wall area. Multiply radiator height by width then multiply by seven. Divide by the square footage a gallon covers to find gallons needed for the radiator.

Peace Corps Tests In Five Vermont Centers Saturday

Peace Corps placement tests are scheduled for Saturday April 21 at five Vermont centers Brattleboro Rutland Montpelier Newport and Burlington tests start 830 am Applicants must be US citizens 18 or older and may apply with or without a questionnaire Space available testing offered to those without questionnaires Liberal arts graduates and those with farming backgrounds are sought for community development and agricultural projects Training for 30 new Peace Corps projects abroad starts this summer at colleges nationwide

Peace Corps Brattleboro Rutland Montpel Vermont Montpelier Newport Burlington Post Office Federal Building Elmwood Avenue Pearl Street Africa Asia Latin America United States

Scientists Warn On Using Insect Sprays In Home Gardens

Rochester experts urge care with garden chemicals from reputable dealers and strict label reading. They list highly toxic pesticides for trained operators and advise outdoors mixing, protective clothing, gloves and glasses, proper storage, and keeping children and pets away.

Department of Agriculture

Southern Baptist Radio Earns George Washington Honor Medal

The Southern Baptist Radio and Television Commission received the George Washington Honor Medal in Valley Forge for its radio production Master Control awarded by the Freedom Foundation.

Valley Forge, Pa Southern Baptist Radio and Television Commission George Washington The Freedom Foundation

Causes and correction for cloudy shellac on a wooden table

The cloudiness likely results from applying shellac over a damp surface from high humidity or rain. Try brushing denatured alcohol onto the spots to remove the cloudiness. If that fails, resand the area, wash with denatured alcohol, and reapply the shellac carefully in dry conditions.

Spring Spruceup Tiles Ice Outdoor Home Areas

Builders advise spring repairs using ceramic tile for resurfacing steps terraces patios walks and walls. Quarry tile is recommended for weather proofing a walk between house and garage.

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