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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1962
Page
8
Chicago interior designer Manny Shein suggests a surprising piece can elevate a room with understated beauty. He recommends placing a unique item where it shines, such as a spindle-back settee in a hallway, a half-moon desk in a bay window, a miniature chest near a blank wall, or a tall slim what-not to display cherished china between windows.
Hoosick Falls Central School District to auction the former Petersburg school at 11 a.m. on Saturday with a 10 percent deposit and board right to reject bids. Ridge Riders Saddle Club of White Creek to host a benefit gymkhana Saturday at 7 30 p m nine events with proceeds for Gary and Ronnie Bouplon. George Scott Sr. attends the American Legion Convention in New York City.
WARREN Mich AP A six room brick house will rise for blind Mr and Mrs Henry J Petrilli and their three children. The Lions Club and volunteers will complete the home on a lot four blocks from the Petrillis coffee shop with free labor from contractors and union members. The Petrillis and their children David Carol and Henrietta are blind from a retinal disease. John L Becher coordinated plans and supervision with other volunteers.
Los Angeles based AP report notes two 3,200 pound lunar landing vehicles to be flight tested at Edwards Air Force Base next year. The crafts stand 25 feet high on four legs and will practice moon landings and takeoffs as part of Project Apollo with power systems to reconcile Earth and Moon gravity and controlled descent. Edwards AFB lies about 60 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
New York reports showcase Colorwhirl wheel panels by Colorwhirl Inc of Cartersville Ga to brighten bicycle wheels and aid nighttime visibility. Bobbi-Tops leg bands from Jewels by Stanlee Bristol Conn signal relationship status with medallion designs. Super-Skates in Los Angeles offer a no-strap roller skate. Batting shirts by M J Doughty Baton Rouge pad the chest without hindering swing. Oak Rubber Co Ravenna Ohio launches a sun resistant beach ball. Swim Aid West Hartford Conn sells a learn to swim kit with pump buoy board nose clips and instructions.
Hollywood review notes Cinerama's first feature in the format, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, explores Bavaria and the Rhine with stunning visuals and action sequences. Plot centers on Wilhelm Grimm’s push to publish fairy tales, with a diverse international cast and a mix of stilted drama and charming fairy tales.
Hollywood AP reports Danny Thomas, described as the loaded Lebanese, staging a lively noon show at Desilu Cahuenga Studios. He chats with Joey Bishop and Andy Griffith, discusses cutting eight minutes from the first show, and huddles with Sheldon Leonard about the Thomas operation including The Real McCoys.
Noveck Shultz Inc at 411 Main St begins interior renovation and a new storefront. Bennet and Ryan Construction Co crews install fieldstone base for two display windows and white colonial clapboard exterior with window boxes. Offices and storage move to the second floor to enlarge selling space, with completion expected in September.
This week’s transfers list multiple Bennington area properties with buyers including Arthur J. Richard and Corrine J. Richard James J. and Ann M. Moore to Clover E. and Martha D. Sweet Randolph Lorom and Christine M. Lorom to Dr John G. Irons Jr and George E. Hadwen Asahel and Marie E. Salmon to James S. and Betty L. Palmer Breard H. Hawks to David J. and Maria A. Alexander Mary Bruso to David J. and Marie A. Alexander Elsa Volckmann and Ruth Simpson transfer Weeks Street property to Ralph
President Kennedy, after addressing 600 Peace Corps trainees, resumed handshakes as a youth praised his work. Sir Cedric Hardwicke leaves Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after nine weeks of respiratory illness. Dwight D. Eisenhower and wife visit Britain for a 12 day trip with Eisenhower calling London a homecoming.
AP reports on James Drury the lead in NBC Western The Virginian. The 28 year old actor shows confidence and a prickly temper, resisting personal questions while promoting the high stake series and its Wednesday night competition with Wagon Train.
New York architect Daniel Chait urges opening windows during severe storms to let wind pass through and reduce damage. He cites sand foundations, float boats, and pilings as safety methods for beachfront homes, noting the hurricane season and dangers of water smashing against structures.
CHICAGO UPI The 1962 hurricane season begins Aug 15 and a battery check for transistor radios could save a life Willis L Wood of Admiral Corporation said many kept in touch with weather during storms and warned new batteries may be needed if signals are weak Coastal residents face risk as storms travel from the South Atlantic inland Civil defense officials credit radios with reducing casualties in 1960 1961
A house shape can be visually altered by color. Painting the roof darker than the walls makes it appear lower and squarer, while painting the roof lighter can make the structure seem taller and cooler by reflecting sunlight. Upper-story shutters or trim in roof color reinforce the effect.
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