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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1973
Page
10
John C. Page warns rural readers about safe wood stove use amid fuel shortages. He covers stove safety, chimney checks, proper dampers, and the risks of overheated stovepipes and creosote. He stresses common sense in operating and maintaining wood heat for reliable, safer warmth.
Retailers report brisk chain saw sales as homeowners use wood stoves. Ray Foulds University of Vermont forester warns these tools are dangerous even in light models. He urges turning off the engine when changing position, carrying the saw with the bar backward, staying alert for hidden metal, avoiding large trees for newcomers, not using dull saws, and keeping a sharp chain.
University of Vermont expert Virginia Jodoin warns that power brownouts can damage motor driven appliances like dishwashers and refrigerators. She advises postponing use, keep doors closed, and avoid opening fridges during reductions. TVs show voltage drops. turn off to conserve power.
The Christmas tree story traces from Saint Boniface in the eighth century through German and American traditions. Luther devised candles on a tree, Hessian troops introduced trees in America during the Revolution, and by 1851 evergreens were sold in New York. Queen Victoria’s consort Albert popularized the custom in Britain, widening its reach to the United States. By mid-1800s it spread beyond Pennsylvania, and by 1856 the White House tree began a presidential tradition. Today three-fourths of American homes display a Yuletide pine.
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