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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1975
Page
7
Readers ask about tacky shellac and peeling porch and deck enamel. The expert warns shellac ages poorly and recommends removing tackiness with alcohol and using durable latex enamel on moist concrete, plus careful prep including etching and proper paint choice.
The price gap and improving design boost appeal of mobile homes. A 1,400-owner Owens-Corning study shows 53 percent moved from conventional homes, average home price 37,000 for site-built versus 10,420 for mobiles. Down payments average 1,694, with 80 percent likely to buy again and 72 percent satisfied. Modern mobiles now exceed 1,000 square feet, feature stylish exteriors, better insulation and heating, and often resemble site-built houses in permanent installations.
The Air Pollution Control Association opens its 68th annual meeting in Boston with a five day technical program and a four day equipment exhibition. Keynotes feature U S Representative Joseph L Fisher Robert W Fri and Dr Vaun A Newill addressing energy choices environmental regulation and health effects. APCA expects about 4000 international attendees as 300 papers and panels cover air quality solutions abatement policy and new technology. The exhibition includes 140 companies across 225 booths showcasing emission control gear and services.
Richard D. Jolivette of Bennington was chosen as district governor for 1975-76 by Rotary International delegates in Montreal. He leads District 787 with about 40 clubs, is president of Jolivette Electric Supply and U S Fibre Northeast Supply, and has been a Rotarian since 1961.
Bennington town clerk records show multiple transfers between June 6 and 13. Transactions include Gerald Cornell and Marguerite Cornell selling to Stephen Reed at 517 Beech St for 27000, and other deeds involving Marchbank Dykeman, Beh Post, Sinclair Holden, and Donlon Sinclair across Bennington Bergenfield East Elmhurst North Bennington Jefferson Avenue Washington Avenue with prices ranging from 10000 to 30000.
Frances Carman of Bennington will attend the AAUW biennial convention in Seattle June 15 to 19 representing Vermont and local AAUW. A former librarian and past Vermont Library Association president, she is incoming first vice president for the state division and will serve as row teller during business sessions. Other delegates include Jo Anne Crisman Kay Webb Estelle Deane Lyn Whalen and Rose Bartlett.
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