Neighborhood Patterns Upset by Slum Clearance
Washington study of 98 low income families five years after they were relocated for urban renewal finds uprooted residents suffer demoralization and lose social ties. Professor Daniel Thurst of the University of Maryland argues housing should be rebuilt near former homes to preserve community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Washington, D.C
Daniel Thurst
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Thurst
Old Southwest
Sprague Names New Legal Head In North Adams
John S. Lowry named general attorney of Sprague Electric Co. in North Adams Massachusetts. He has served as assistant general counsel since 1963 and previously practiced law. He is a Harvard and Michigan Law School graduate with licenses in Massachusetts and Michigan. He and wife Betty live in Dalton with four children. He also serves as assistant secretary and holds roles in Sprague subsidiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
John S. Lowry
Sprague Electric Co
Robert E. Kelley
Legal
Lowry
Harvard College
University of Michigan Law School
Massachusetts
Michigan
Betty
Burr Drive
Dalton
Williamstown
Real Estate Transfers in Bennington Week of Feb 9 16
Town Clerk Miss Mary Hodeck records transfers including James W Judge estate to Thomas H and Irene D Cronin on Dewey Street east Bennington. Ferdinand L Mayer and Katherine D Mayer to Richard L and June P Tetreault near Whipstock Road and Town Highway 132. Pearl W Gates estate to Edward J Jr and Francine J Whitman at Main and Morgan Streets. Edgar W Killian and Anita H Killian to Robert E Jr and Marian M Cummings on Crescent Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Mary Hodeck
James W. Judge
Thomas H
Irene D. Cronin
Dewey Street
Ferdinand L
Katherine D. Mayer
Richard L
June P. Tetreault
Whipstock Road
Pearl W. Gates
Edward J. Jr
Francine J. Whitman
Main
Morgan Streets
Edgar W
Anita H. Killian
Robert E. Jr
Marian M. Cummings
Crescent Boulevard
Color code your home for safety with bright paints
A UPI report details Acme Quality suggesting home safety color coding. Use bright red or yellow on top and bottom steps and any low beams or columns to warn of hazards. Paint light switches with reflective enamel and choose light wall colors to improve visibility. Mark safety gear in red or green and ensure paints used on doorknobs and window areas are safe for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Acme Quality
Color Your Rooms To Harmonize With Favorite Art
The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association advises planning a room around a favorite picture or wall hanging. Choose wall, woodwork, ceiling, upholstery, and drapery colors to echo the artwork for a cohesive look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
Pastors Study Conference Brings 400 Church Leaders
About 400 United Church of Christ pastors from 12 New England states travel to Springfield Massachusetts for the 32nd annual Pastors Study Conference at First Church of Christ Court Square. Speakers include Rev Dr Ben Mohr Herbster Rev Dr Gabriel J Fackre and Rev Dr J Archie Hargraves. The theme is New Signs of Hope in the Church with sessions starting February 20 at 10 30 a m. The Herbster fellowship dinner follows at 6 p m Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
United Church of Christ
New England
First Church of Christ, Court Square
Ben Mohr Herbster
New York City
Gabriel J. Fackre
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Lancaster
Penn
J. Archie Hargraves
Urban Training Center
Chicago
Illinois
Herbster
Frederick W. Alden
New Hampshire
World Prayer Service Draws 75 Women at St Peter’s Church
Seventy five women attended the World Day of Prayer service on February 10 at St Peter's Episcopal Church with Mrs William Castle chairing assisted by Mrs Robert Gibbs and Mrs Al van Lawrence. Other participants included Mrs Franklin P Jones and Mrs George Jenkins. Organist was Mrs Herbert Sanderson and ushers were Mrs Donald Jolivette and Mrs Edward Haug. An offering at the close supported overseas projects of Church Women United.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
William Castle
Robert Gibbs
Alvan Lawrence
Franklin P. Jones
George Jenkins
Carl Jolivette
John Kennedy
Roy Bergquist
Herbert Sanderson
Donald Jolivette
Edward Haug
Church Women United
Weekend Retreat For Bennington Area Men Planned
The seventh annual Weekend Retreat for men from the Bennington area will be held at Mother of Sorrows Retreat House in West Springfield Mass on March 3 4 and 5. Conducted by the Passionist Fathers the retreat offers rest relaxation and a spiritual checkup with private rooms a lounge a dining room and a quiet chapel cited as features of a rewarding weekend for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Area
Mother of Sorrows
West Springfield
Mass
Nington
Sacred Heart
Ted Sausville
St. Francis
Dick Pembroke
St. John the Baptist
John Laslo
Bob Roy
Mortgage Funds on Rise in 1967 Lending Outlook
Portland report from WWPA shows 189 lenders expect more financing for home building and buying in 1967 with looser terms for single family homes and improvements. Rates stay fairly high. downpayments not widened. loan-to-value around 75 percent, with piggyback loans up to 90 percent possible. Several banks prioritize established customers, while savings and loans in North Central states may take on new builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Western Wood Products Assn
WWPA
Wendell B. Barnes
U.S. Small Business Administration
North Central States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sprague Names
William D. Worthington
Arlington
Clark W. Kelly
Potentials, Inc
Manchester
Worthington
Main St
United Church Pastors
Congregational Christian
Evangelical and Reformed Churches
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Charles Thompson
Willow Road
Thompson
David Barton
Jason Bitensky
Earl Dupree
Francis Latif
Walter Paligo
Edma Riley
William Smith
H. Greenberg & Son, Inc
DIAL
A. J. Dewey & Sons
McKinley St. Bennington, Vt
FHA
John M. Moore
Hodgson
Vermont
FLINT
Kendallville, Indiana, U.S.A
Winslow
North
Bennington Road
Bennington, Vt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!