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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1976
Page
6
In Woodford England dust men wear ties and tweeds and chimney sweeps dress accordingly, reflecting local attire norms. The snippet notes a chimney sweep's traditional presentation as part of the period detail.
Harvard physicist William Shurcliff releases a 178 page directory of people and organizations in 33 countries involved in solar heating of buildings. It includes agencies, universities, engineers, architects, and writers with addresses and project descriptions. Price is 7 dollars in the U S and 9 dollars overseas.
The Bennington town clerk recorded multiple property transfers from July 30 to August 6. Transactions include village and residential lots, a 4 apartment house at 127 West Main for 32000, a 263 Union St residence for 28000, and a 45,250 Rutter Road home. Other deals cover a Perceys Corners commercial lot for 4000, a Vail Road house and barn with no consideration, and several transfers among Bennington residents and nearby towns.
Dr. Thomas E. Macksey opens a dental office at 649 Main St Bennington after graduating from Arlington schools and the University of Vermont. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania and completed a two year Army tour as a general dentist at Ford Ord Monterey California.
The global auto market has blended distinctions between U S and European vehicles as mid size and small cars gain popularity worldwide. Ford plans a mini Fiesta resembling the Rabbit and a worldcar concept aims to be built and sold globally.
In Bonn Germany a Rent a Sheep venture led by Annette van Dorp uses 300 sheep to cut grass for schools factories and large homes. She plans to grow to 700 sheep while charging about a sheep per season with a five-sheep minimum.
A special meeting of stockholders at AVCO Corp headquarters in Greenwich Connecticut elected Denis B. Trelewicz a Ben-Mont Corp director to fill a vacancy. He was named president and chief operating officer at a following directors meeting, and Richard D. Fothergill was appointed plant manager. William Hartington was elected treasurer.
Globe Union Inc the Bennington battery maker has invested 1.2 million in environmental tech to ensure air and water quality. A six air changes per hour ventilation system, lead and iron water treatment, and a future lead reduction plan are part of the program. The firm employs over 200 with 2.2 million in annual payroll and supports local industry standards. The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce also releases its 1976 1977 membership directory and buyers guide to aid consumers in locating chamber member businesses.
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