Marble House Added to The Breakers for Public Viewing
Newport officials announce Marble House and its original furnishings have been acquired by the Preservation Society of Newport County. Harold Vanderbilt and the Frederick H. Prince Trust support the gift, with Marble House open to visitors next season alongside The Breakers and The Elms.
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Newport
R. I
Marble House
Bellevue Avenue
Atlantic Ocean
Preservation Society of
Newport County
George Henry Warren
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Newport and
Lantana
Fla
Vanderbilt
Frederick H. Prince
Louis XIV
Versailles
Duke of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
New York
Preservation Society
Chateau d’Asnieres
Paris
the Elms
Edward J. Berwind
Philadelphia
Breakers
Laszlo Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Hunter House
Paint Makers Optimistic About Prospects for 1964
E. Colin Baldwin of Sherwin-Williams reports 1963 paint sales near 2 billion dollars, up about 5 percent from 1962. He expects 1964 to be stronger due to a robust economy, rising construction, and growth in public, private non residential, and residential building. Industry shifts toward mill applied finishes and prefab components demand innovative, efficient production to maintain price and quality gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Colin Baldwin
Sherwin-Williams Co
Baldwin
Finishing a Birch Dining Bureau With Lacquer
The present finish should be tested and likely removed with varnish remover before applying a new layer. Lacquer must not be applied over an existing finish due to blistering risk. Practice lacquer on scrap wood first. professional results help, or seek tips from your friend if it was a DIY job.
Coloring concrete mixtures using specialized coloring materials
The text explains two methods: coloring added to sand, water and aggregate during mixing, and coloring applied to the wet surface before smoothing with a trowel or float. It notes both approaches are used to achieve color in concrete.
Vermont Sets Up Passenger Tramway Board In Montpelier
The Vermont Passenger Tramway Board held its first meeting in Montpelier to strengthen safety rules for public tramways. The board includes two industry members two public representatives and Commissioner Louis Lavin as chair. Vermont aims to maintain its ski central status with more inspections licenses and certificates as lifts are upgraded and new chairlifts and tows are tested.
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Montpelier
Vermont Passenger Tramway Board
Department of Industrial Relations
Passenger Tramway Board
Vermont
Louis Lavin
Gov. Hoff
Lavin
James E. Malloy
St. Albans
United Bay Corp
Swanton
Cold Hollow
Bakersfield
Paul Ostrowsky
State
Insurance Industry
Williams & Bugbee Wins National Truck Service Award
Williams & Bugbee Inc. of 945 East Main St Bennington received a national service award from International Harvester Motor Truck Division. Joseph F Latif accepted on behalf of the firm for improved service facilities, modern equipment, trained staff and sound management. The plaque, presented by Sheldon Fleet in Albany NY, marks the third time the dealer has earned the honor. The firm has represented International trucks for 25 years. Officers include Francis J Latif and William C Sennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams & Bugbee Inc
East Main St
Bennington
Joseph F. Latif
International Harvester Company
Sheldon Fleet
Albany
N.Y
Fleet
Williams & Bugbee
Latif
Francis J. Latif
William C. Sennett
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Bennington Banner
Vaia
Andy Lang
Toledo
UPID
Owens-Illinois Glass Co
UPS
Lippincott & Margulies
By Bob Schulz
B.C
Johnny Hart
Blondie
Byckie Young
Kevin
Mama
Mrs. Bumstead
Frog
Steve Canyon
Kitten
AIR Force
R.O.T.C
Maumee
Heart of
Juliet Jones
Denny
Upstate
Milton Caniff
Grunter
Miss Boyd
Poteert
By Stan Drake
Gerald E. Morrissey
General Contractors
Beech ST
Cae
Pratt ST
Roofing & Sheet Metal CO
DEPOT
Blue Flame
A. J. Dewey & Son
Mckinley St
Bennington, Vt
State Tramway Board
Williams
Bugbee
Hunt
Frost
North Street
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