Weekend attractions around Bennington Vermont offer varied activities
Bennington area sites include the Bennington Museum with glass collections and 9 to 6 hours, the Bennington Battle Monument with a 306 foot tower and 9 to 6 access, and a covered bridge tour linking routes 7 67A to Walloomsac and Battenkill bridges. Additional options include Mount Equinox Sky Line, Bromley and Mount Snow chair lifts, hiking Long Trail access, fishing with licenses, golf at Mt Anthony Equinox Taconic, horseback rides, Cushman Stone House, Old First Church, Old Bennington Wood crafts shop, Bennington Potters, and more with varied hours and modest admission.
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Bennington College
Silk Road
Walloomsac River
Vermont 9
Glastonbury Mountain
North Adams
Mass
Canada
Kelly Stand
U.S. 7
Arlington
Mt. Equinox
Bromley Mt
N E Contracts Decline in April Survey
New England April contract values totalled 179.884 million dollars, a 2 percent drop from April 1961 per F W Dodge. Non residential contracts rose 16 percent, residential fell 7 percent, heavy engineering dropped 23 percent. Bridges and sewerage contracts rose despite overall declines.
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Boston
New England
F. W. Dodge Corporation
James W. Robertson
Dodge
Oneida Market to Open by July Fourth in Vermont
The Oneida Market on East Main Street may open by July 4 with shelves, freezers, and wiring hookups completed. Walter Moore of Oneida Markets Inc. says the first Vermont store will be run by Calvin C. Domke as resident manager, and the Bennnington location is among planned openings in the state and New York.
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Oneida
East Main Street
Walter Moore
Oneida Markets Corporation
Vermont
Bennington Oneida
Oneida Markets Inc
New York State
Calvin C. Domke
Painting tips from pros for siding work
When painting siding apply paint in several spots and brush it out. Follow the grain and work from a dry area to the newly painted surface. Use both sides of each brushful and end with a light lifting motion to avoid heavy brush edges.
Weekend Theater schedule for Bennington Manchester and North Hoosick
Weekend showings list at Harte Theater Bennington U S 7 Manchester and Hathaway drive in Rte 67 North Hoosick feature Elvis Presley Gregory Peck Laurence Harvey Kirk Douglas Spartacus Moon Pilot and more nightly starts include 2 6 30 8 35 p m dusk and 8 p m with double bills and satellite airings
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North Hoosick
Tom Tryon
Morgan the Pirate
Steve Reeves
van Heflin
Tab Hunter
Paul Newman
Geraldine Page
Color Tips for Bathroom Enamel Based on Complexion
Use red family colors for wall enamel as they flatter complexions and reflect flattering light. Avoid greens and yellow greens that wash you out and dampen mood.
Ironed monograms misaligned on folded towel design
Letters on shirts or linens appear prominent when the monogram is applied on the wrong side of a large folded bath towel. The note warns about placement affecting visibility and overall presentation.
Powder Puff in Heels Keeps Feet Fresh All Day
A simple home tip suggests dipping a thin talcum puff into powder and placing it in the heel of each shoe to absorb moisture and leave feet feeling cooler and fresher throughout the day.
TV and Radio Weekly Schedule Highlights
A dense listing of programs across channels with numerous time slots. Notable items include Mets vs Chicago exhibitions, Indianapolis events, news blocks, sports shows, and classic features like The Tall Man and Gunsmoke, spanning morning to late evening.
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Mr Wizard
Mr Deeds
Indianapolis
Mets
Chicago
Bulwinkle
Pete Williams
Vermont Construction Contracts Dip 3 Cents in April
Dodge Inc reports Vermont April construction contracts at 37 percent below April 1961. Total April contracts reach 5.561 million with non residential 426 thousand down 82 percent, residential 1.135 million down 14 percent, and heavy engineering 4 million down 21 percent. Four month total 18.366 million, up eight percent from 1961 with non residential 3.208 million up 2 percent, residential 3.053 million down 8 percent, heavy engineering 12.105 million up 15 percent.
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Dodge
Remodeling Shopping Around Essential Says Magazine
Changing Times urges careful bidding for remodeling jobs citing a University of Chicago study. Bids ranged from 6500 to 10600 across 40 contractors, with potential savings far larger than many purchases. The piece stresses detailed written contracts and withheld final payment until work is acceptable and bills are paid.
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Washington
Changing Times
Kiplinger
Allen F. Jung
University of Chicago
Bennington Catholic High seeks back copies of magazines
Bennington Catholic High School library staff thank donors who contributed back copies of Newsweek and U S News World Report. Missing issues include several Newsweek dates in 1961 1962 and USNWR issues in 1961 1962. Donations can be arranged by contacting the school.
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Bennington Catholic High School
U. S. News & World Report
Newsweek
Destroyer Sumner Grounded Off France in High Wind
The Navy destroyer Sumner of the U.S. 6th Fleet ran aground during a strong windstorm Thursday night near Nice, France. No injuries reported and crew safety being assessed.
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Nice
France
Sumner
U.S. 6Th Fleet
New steam room unit and wax cloth tape measure
United Press International reports a compact steam generator hidden in a ceiling above baths turning tubs into steam rooms with sliding glass doors. A flexible wax cloth tape measure prevents curling and marks inches as yards, converting measurements.
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United Press International
Thermasol, Ltd
E. 12
New York
N.Y
David Traum Co., Inc
E. 26
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Bennington Museum
Putnam Square
America
Bennington Battle Monument
Monument Avenue
Old Bennington
Battenkill River
Sunderland
West
Mount Equinox
Manchester
Bromley
Vt. 11
Manchester Center
Mount Snow
Vermont 100
Bennington
Summit
Deer Park
Bennington Battlefield
Lake Paran
North
Emerald Lake State Park
Molly Stark
Ethan Allen
GBA
Battenkill
Furnace Brook
Ladd Brook
Pownal
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Equinox Links
Taconic
Williamstown
Wilson
U.S
Timber Trail Ranch
Cushman Stone
Vermont 67A
OLD First Church
Old Bennington Wood
N.E
Green Mountain
Mountain Gas Service
Miles Lumber CO
Main St
Oneida Market
Elks
Elks New Barn
Joseph Waite
Ken Lonergan
Joe Waite
South
Shaftsbury
Wm. E. Daily, Inc
Harte Theater
Main
Cape Fear
Gregory Peck
Robert Mitchum
Bennington Drive-In
Elvis Presley
Arthur O’connell
Craig Hill
Elaine Edwards
Laurence Harvey
Spartacus
Kirk Douglas
Jean Simmons
Hathaway’s
Rte
WRGB
Cah
Industry
P.M
Phil Silvers
Walt Disney
du Pont
Captain Blood
Rangers of Fortune
M ’S
Fuiday Funn
Miami
Beach Comber
Beaver
Guvence Welk
Sgt. York
Fure
Christophers
Sacred Heart
Emile Zola
Adial Stevenson
Merrick
Hollywood
Lawman
WBTN
Cleveland
Red Sox
WTEN
Yankees
Baltimore
Raton Pass
Perry Mason
the Defenders
Will
Travel
Insight
Camera
Dennis the Menace
Ed Sullivan
Jack Benny
WGY
Monitor
Moniitor
BCHS
Gerald E. Morrissey
General Contractors
Beech ST
Pratt ST
Norge Quality Dealer
Willow R. Bennington
Park Street
Birch Kitchen
Ed & Sons Builders
Ed Frechette
Tel
Leon
Knotty Pine Motel
Bennington, Yt
Buster Crabbe
Martinoli Construction Corp
White Oaks Rd
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