Americans Seek Homes with Individuality in New Trends
A survey shows rising intention to buy homes with unique designs. Builders favor multi story plans near cities while buyers seek older houses in established neighborhoods for value and existing services. Wood remains preferred in construction and future decor moves toward larger kitchens and theater rooms with modular, space saving furniture.
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University of Michigan Surge Research Center
Homemakers’ Institute
United States
John Bruce
Bruce
Construction Research Bureau
Housing and Home Finance Agency
West Coast Lumbermen’s Association
American Home Improvement Institute
Berkshire Music Center to Emphasize Chamber Music
Boston Symphony Orchestra leader Erich Leinsdorf announced Berkshire Music Center will stress chamber music this summer. The center, begun in 1940 by Serge Koussevinsky, will hold 16 auditions across the United States and Canada over 10 weeks. Winners join Berkshire for advanced study as professionals.
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Boston
Erich Leinsdorf
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Berkshire Music Center
Leinsdorf
Music Center
Serge Koussevitsky
Metropolitan Opera
Berkshire Center
Opera Department
United States
Canada
Berkshire Center For Advanced Study
Three Candidate Sites Named for New Bennington Post Office
Postal officials consider at least three possible locations for a new Bennington post office and mail terminal. Sites include West Main Street on church property, North Street near Caron's Quality Paint Store, and East Main Street near Bennington High School. Trustees weigh parking restrictions and traffic measures to serve buses and vans. No site chosen. authorities undecided.
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Bennington
Bennington Village
James B. Gibney
North Street
Caron’s
Quality Paint
East Main Street
Bennington High School
Gibney
Advice on repainting asbestos shingles and hardwood floor sealing
A reader asks about painting asbestos shingles and avoiding peeling. Guidance suggests using solvent-thinned resin or exterior latex paint, with primer if using oil or alkyd, and removing surface powder. for floors, penetrating sealers require proper penetration time, dry mopping, possible buffing, and complete removal of old finish before sealing.
Frankie Jr Strikes Out On His Own
Frank Sinatra Jr. makes his dramatic debut on the MGM lot in a Sam Benedict television show. The 19-year-old defers to his father as a guide yet seeks his own path in show business, drawing curiosity from studio workers during the visit.
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Frankie Jr
Frank
Sam Benedict
Sinatra
Sinatra Sr
Can One Live As Cheaply as Two
Lydia Nicholas, 34, says she discovered her husband Dale, 32, had been living in the attic after tying her up during a September incident. Police found bread and cans of food in the attic as evidence.
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Monterey Park
Calif
Lydia Nicholas
Nicholas
Real Estate Transfers in Bennington Weekly Listings
Bennington Town Clerk Miss Mary Hodeck reports transfers during the past week. On Feb 13 Clarence E Howard and Lucia B Howard transferred property south of Town Highway 113 in Bennington to Joyce H Alexiev. On Feb 14 Orwin G Coonz and Mary E Coonz transferred property east of Jefferson Avenue in Bennington to Margaret D Ostro.
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Bennington
Mary Hodeck
Clarence E
Lucia B. Howard
Joyce H. Alexiev
Orwin G
Mary E. Coonz
Jefferson Avenue
Margaret D. Ostro
Shoe Store Opens On The Flats In Bennington
Monu ment Shoes Inc announces tentative March 1 opening at Bennington Flats shopping center between the S and H redemption center and a coin laundry. Lloyd and Vincent Duprat of North Adams own the store. Warren Duprat runs The Bootery in North Adams. They will stock International Shoe Co City Club men’s, Queen Quality women’s, and Weather Bird children’s footwear. The 1 920 square foot shop features vinyl asbestos tiles, fiberglass ceiling grids, fluorescent lighting, gas heat, and air conditioning. Alpha Construction crews finish interior. The duo plans to hire two or three Bennington area salesgirls.
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Monument Shoes Inc
Bennington Flats
S and H
Lloyd and Vincent Duprat
North Adams
Mass
Warren
Lloyd Duprat
International Shoe Co
City Club
Queen Quality
Weather Bird
Alpha Construction Co
Duprat
Bennington
Phoenix library proclaims amnesty month in public appeal
The Phoenix public library announces a library amnesty month to clear overdue fines and encourage patrons to return books. Officials say the program offers waivers and no penalties for late items if customers visit during the designated period, aiming to boost returns and participation.
Wall Colors And Upholstery Create Bold Room Effects
Experts advise pairing bright warm upholstery with complementary wall colors to balance vivid tones. Olive greens or browns tone down oranges, while white walls can highlight strong hues like red or blue. Winter markets favor olive greens, browns, and bright fabrics for Mediterranean styles, with pinks purples and teals appearing in upholstery and drapery.
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Chicago
New York
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A. J. Dewey & Sons
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Pennington
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W. T. Grant Co
Hagerman
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St. Francis de Sales Church
Thomson Mfg. Co
Hollywood
MGM Commissary
Frank Sinatra Jr
Mirro
W.T. Grant Co
Phoenix, Ariz
Phoenix Public Library
K.W
Jolivette
Willow
DIAL
Gerald E. Morrissey
General Contractors
Beech ST
Esso
J.H. Winslow
Plumbing and Heating Supply CO
Main St
Pratt ST
Roofing & Sheet Metal CO
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