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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1963
Page
7
Millions of Americans will camp on weekends and vacations this summer using canvas tents as homes. To prevent mildew, do not roll up a tent when wet and follow proper maintenance routines for maximum service.
A new Thriftee Bundle Coin op Dry Cleaning Laundry by Launderwell Inc plans a late opening in Bennington Flats Shopping Center on North Bennington Road. The facility offers 16 single loads a double load two giant washers 40 pound dryers and two dry cleaning machines with temperature controls plus a hair dryer and soda machine.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. McLaughlin sell about 85 acres to Donald A. Hemenway Sr. of Old Bennington. Broker Herbert Douglas announced the sale. Property fronts on US 7 and Squaw Hill Road at the northern end of Bennington.
The Tax Foundation reports that in fiscal 1962 about 84 percent of the 94 billion dollars in taxes collected by New York came from business. The nonprofit notes the bulk of tax revenue is raised from corporate and business sources.
The Vermont Restaurant at 105 North St undergoes a $2,500 remodel with the south wall clad in white fireproof asbestos and the interior painted green. An advertising sign will be added on the southwest facade, with Earl Gerity and Son as contractors. Owner Raymond J. Pinsonneault says the project helps the town’s overall face lifting.
A pentagon shaped, five sided playhouse designed for children to assemble with plastic cord in an evening. Panels can be 4x4 or 4x6 hardwood with Peg-Board for ventilation and peekholes, folding like piano hinges, and forming shapes from fort to fence.
Lauzon's Machine and Engineering shop at 107 Fillmore St adds a new engineering front wing and rear wing, enlarging floor space by 3360 sq ft. The upgrades create an engineering department, a tool and die section, and extend the wrought iron division, enabling production of precision parts and custom machines for regional plants.
Bennington town clerk Mary Hodeck lists weekly recorded transfers. Properties on West Main Street and Union Street in Bennington, Clark's Woods, Pageant Street, and roads leading to Vermont Container Corp. change hands to buyers including Paul W Clark, Doris S Miller, Norman H Greenberg, Earl James, and others from Bennington, Lebanon New Hampshire, Manchester Vt, Troy N Y and Old Brookville N Y.
Peggy and James Maclay invite friends to inspect four remodeled rooms at 407 Main St during an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday. The shop moved after 16 years, with new turquoise reception area, pink vanity room, four sinks, and redecoration by the owners.
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