Work to start on pavilion at Norshaft Lions park
The Norshaft Lions Memorial Park project in North Bennington moves ahead with a $29,600 pavilion and storage building contract awarded to Gerald E. Morrissey Inc. of Bennington. The Lions, co chaired by Thomas Bluto and Lucien M. Hanks, fund the local share while the village of North Bennington sponsors the project. Phase III completes park plans funded by state and federal sources, with future phases including a tennis court and multi use play area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dwyer
Norshaft Lions
Thomas Bluto
Lucien M. Hanks
Civic Club
North Bennington
Shaftsbury
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Puddin’ Hill
Houghton Street
Bluto
Morrissey
Lions
Allen Associates
Little League Field
Norshaft Park
George B. Welling
Cole Hall
Lake Paran
Longest private automobile in the world joins Rich collection
Cambridge resident Bob Rich owns the Linn Haven Highway Pullman, a 36 foot long private car built in 1925 for Harry Linn of Morris New York. Valued at 40000 dollars then and bought by Rich last fall for 1500 dollars, the giant vehicle is reportedly the largest privately licensed car. Rich operates Rich Electric Co and Cambridge Hardware and regularly drives the automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin
Cambridge
N.Y
Bob Rich
Linn Haven
Rich Electric Co
Cambridge Hardware
Rich
Century-Old Linn Haven: A One-Off Mobile Duplex Car
Rich plans to tour local fairs with the Linn Haven a 7.5 ton private car built in 1925 blending a house firetruck and motor yacht into a highway travel vehicle. Its cab dining room kitchen bathroom sleeping quarters and sun deck showcase Honduras mahogany leather and plate glass while a six cylinder engine yields about 10 mpg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Haven
Lynn
Linn
Rich
Bob Rich
Altamont
Washington County
Penelope awaits return of Odysseus in tiny Atlantic trek
- Allan Chadburn, 29, sailed from Nauset Harbor in a 12 foot Dream across 3,000 miles to Porto de Leixoes Portugal to set a world record for the smallest craft. - Chadburn’s wife Natalie Chadburn, 28, refuses to accept his possible death, recalling the years of preparation and the Coast Guard approved vessel. - The craft had a 120 day supply, a shortwave radio, and Chadburn underwent a four hour health exam with Dr. Robert DeForest before departure. - An insurance policy of $25,000 was issued after evaluating The Dream, with Chadburn rated a class 5 risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Talbot
Somerset
Mass
UPI
Natalie Chadburn
Allan Chadburn
Atlantic
Massachusetts
Porto de Leixoes
Portugal
Dream Chadburn
New Bedford
Nauset Harbor
East Orleans
Natalie
Allan
Somerset High School
Chadburn
Coast Guard
Robert DeForest
Barrington
Patch
Genessee
Rochester
Michigan
Lake Erie
Bobby Leach
Australia
New Zealand
Niagara Falls Daredevils Inspire Tourist Inquiries Across Gorge
A look at Niagara Falls lore recounts Blondin like feats and modern tightrope stunts by Henri Rechatin and companions. The piece surveys historic accidents and daring acts at the falls, noting notable figures such as Sam Patch and Bobby Leach, and ends with upcoming school board meetings in Arlington and Pownal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Ont
Niagara
Henri Rechatin
Jean Francois Gravelet
Blondin
Harry Colcord
Weston Cabaret Delights With Tense Nazi Era Scenes
Weston Playhouse opens Cabaret to near full house with Sally Bowles sung by Jane Milne and Jeff Newbery as Clifford Bradshaw. Audiences cheer lively numbers while tense scenes of swastikas and anti semitic threats loom. Kit Kat Girls, musical direction by Paul Jensen, and a costume note on Bunny styled outfits heighten the period mood. The revue runs through Aug 1 with nightly shows and Saturday matinees, reservations at 824 5288.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Weston Playhouse
Sally Bowles
Jane Milne
Berlin
Clifford Bradshaw
Jeff Newbery
Eric Castle
Karen Meister
Barbara Sarasain
Ernst Ludwig
Samuel Kerr Lockhart
Franken Schneider
Katherine Clarke
Paul Jensen
Kit-Kat Girls
Audrey Buller
Cindy Bunce
Rene Moe
Dorthy Stanley
Hugh Hefner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norshaft
Lions’ Park
Dorset
E. Rupert Church Fair
United Church of
East Rupert
Adsit
Manchester
Ethan Allen Community College
Wilcox B. Adsit
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Lilly Albertsson
Roland Beers
George Breen
Ashton Crosby
Robert E. Deeley
Charles R. Eichel
R. Henry Field
Jerome Hevey
Huldah Lashar
Clint Lewis
Marshall Peck
William Peltz
Stuart Scott
Frederic Taylor
Ruth Fuller White
David Wilson
Timothy Stevenson
Fdr
Eisenhower
Truman
Penelope
Odysseus
Buffalo
Francis Abbott
Ebenezer Kelly
Europe
Far East
Terrapin
Horseshoe Falls
Fort Niagara
Chippawa Creek
Goat Island
Island
Sam Patch
Arlington
Pownal
John Faraci
Bennington
Southern Vermont College
Bennington Banner
Manchester Center
Mr. Cross
Germany
Aoi
England
Ireland
On Food
Madkour
Main ST
Almast
North Bennington Road
Bennington, Vermont
N. Bennington
Hoosick
N. Hoosick
Hoosick Falls
North St
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