Construction Eases Up As Housing Weakens
The Dodge Index for May shows a slight pullback in construction activity after a strong 1966 run. May contracts totalled 5.13 billion dollars, up 5 percent from May 1965, with housing down eight percent from a year earlier while nonresidential building held firm and nonbuilding projects rose 31 percent.
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Home Insurance Needs Careful Review Under Inflation
New York reports urge homeowners to recheck fire and homeowners policies as construction costs rise. Inflationary pressures push dwelling values up about 10 percent over three years, suggesting insured values should match replacement costs. Review with your agent to ensure coverage is adequate and to plan updates every renewal.
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New York
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Bureau
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Insurance Rating Bureau
MSIRB
MSIRE
First Aid In Home First Aid In Home
NEW YORK UPI Three tips for DIY carpenters emphasize prevention from injuries. Dr John Henderson of Johnson & Johnson urges keeping a spring clothes pin to hold nails and a paper drinking straw to guide small nails, plus a ready first aid kit for cuts blisters scrapes. Seek medical aid if any doubt remains.
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New York
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Neighbor Night in Wilmington Grange Hall Event
The Mountain Towns Wilmington Victory Grange hosts Neighbor Night at the Grange Hall Wednesday at 8 p.m. Furnished by the Vermont Grange of Wordsboro, the program includes readings and local hospitality. About 30 locals attended a Summer Tea Party at the Wilming ton Congregational Church vestry with Mrs. Wayne Timmerman and Mrs. Henry Peck hosting, featuring readings from Salt of Vermont and garden decorations by Miss Bertha Johnson’s circle. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Willard BRIGHTON England police report five bronze lamp standards stolen from an aquarium's stone wall after two nights of theft. Michael and Teri-Lee, children of Kings Park, L.I., are visiting Wilmington with their parents Mr. and Mrs. John Willard Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Mario Mazelli.
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Harry Hershey
Ralph Howe Sr
Charles Severy
Brighton
England
UPD
Michael and
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Wilmington
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Local Summer School Staff and Auditions Noted
Peru Alice Dibble and Charles Martin are among assistants at Andover Summer School with ties to Harvard. John Hagen, son of local homeowners, counsels at Ogden Camp this season. Catherine Mann and Anna Dibble aid Manchester Readiness School. Roberta Baker and Susan Dibble auditioned in Saratoga Springs for elves in New York City Center's Ballet at the Performing Arts Center. About 90 girls auditioned. shorter contenders chosen. Fire Department hosts a paint the fire truck bee Thursday at 7 30 PM.
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Landgrove
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Harvard University
John Hagen
Ogden Camp
Manchester Readiness School
Catherine Mann
Anna Dibble
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Susan Dibble
Saratoga Springs
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New Performing Art Center
Tunbridge Tables Reopens in Groton Vermont Plant
Tunbridge Tables Inc announces production resume at a new larger plant in Groton Vermont. The expanded factory store offers many new household items and furniture. Free tours are available daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Tunbridge Tables, Inc
Groton
Vermont
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