Ceremony Honors Advancement of North Bennington Scouts
North Bennington Boy Scout Troop 28 held a court of honor in the Congregational Church social rooms to recognize advancement. David Barton Jr. earned first class along with Peter Stoothoff, Alan McWaters, and Bruce Knapp, while Gary Matteson, Bruce McWaters, and David Wickenden advanced to second class. Lions Club representatives noted growth from 21 to 52 scouts. Leaders urged continued progress toward Star and Life ranks as scouts received den chief and patrol leader recognitions and welcomed new members before a friendship circle and refreshments.
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North Bennington
Congregational Church
David Barton Jr
Peter Stoothoff
Alan McWaters
Bruce Knapp
Gary Matteson
Bruce McWaters
David Wickenden
Bernard Leamy
Norshaft Lions Club
Leamy
Bob McWaters
Harold Shepard
Pete Stoothoff
ASPUL
David Barton
James Wickenden
Jeff Crane
Den
Mark Dwyer
Terry Toomey
Mark Brundage
Jeff Loomis
Tom Hyland
Steve Peckham
Steve Corcoran
Jon Kenyon
Shepard
John Paddock
Shaftsbury
Peter Perkins
Eric Michere
1980s homes to feature moving walls and ceiling beds
In Chicago a design director predicts future homes will use sliding walls to reconfigure living spaces by 1980. Furniture may hang from ceilings, beds recessed in floors, and lighting integrated into walls with mood controls. Portable ceiling suspended chairs and hidden storage will expand utility in compact spaces.
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Chicago
Wallack
Homes on Wheels Driving Up Mobile Home Sales
NEW YORK reports Divco-Wayne Corp projects 175,000 mobile homes sold in 1964, up from 150,000 in 1963, with homes offering up to 1,400 square feet, better interiors, and park growth. Relocation costs run 45 to 55 cents per mile, aiding mobility. Also notes tallest trees in Arcata redwood grove, per Park Service and National Geographic.
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New York
UPD
Divco-Wayne Corp
Divco
United States
Divco-Wayne
Diveo
Arcata
Calif
National Park Service
National Geographic
No Insurance Against Friendly Fire Damage
New York reports warn homeowners that friendly fires in fireplaces furnaces or grills may not be covered by standard fire insurance. The Insurance Information Institute notes exclusions for smoke damage and furnace boiler failures but suggests extended coverage or homeowners packages, while alkaline policy differences vary by insurer. The piece also notes ground covers as low maintenance landscaping for shaded areas per the American Association of Nurserymen.
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New York
UPD
Insurance Information Institute
Institute
UPI
American Association of Nurserymen
Sand silt content test for concrete quality
The neighbor is correct that too much silt in sand harms concrete. A simple test can determine silt levels and help you assess current and future sand batches for suitability.
Semi-Open Dining Rooms Gain Popularity in Homes
A growing trend turns open dining areas into distinct semi open dining rooms while preserving the airy look. Home improvement guidance suggests contrasting wall coverings and floors, use of room dividers, false beams, and plant borders to achieve separation.
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American Home Improvement Institute
Real Estate Transfers in Bennington County This Week
Bennington Town Clerk Mary Hodeck reports transfers recorded November 9 to 12. Notable deeds include Stephen L. and Constance I. Vince transferring property on Mechanic Street to Seventh Day Adventists of New England Inc. and Amy E. Jordan selling land on Shoddy Mill Road to John D. and Elizabeth D. Berkley.
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Bennington
Mary Hodeck
Stephen L
Constance I
Vince
North Bennington
Mechanic Street
Conference of
Seventh Day Adventists of New England, Inc
Portland
Maine
Harold E
Emily M. Babcock
Patchogue
N.Y
George Street
Vermont
Peter H
Mary Ann Schaad
Abbreviation Ad Confession Highlights Real Estate Ads
UPI reports a NAERB discussion on over abbreviating classified ads. A tongue in cheek example translates a string like ATTR CON BUNG 2 br lr frm dn r 2 car gar att f p 19000 Lo dn FHA Mort, revealing unsafe or misleading phrasing about a property and financing.
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Washington
UPI
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Harold
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ALA
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Barre
Rhode Island
Association
New Hampshire
Manchester
Order of Elks
U.S. Marine Corps
Pacific
Homes On Wheels
Doviue
Main Street
Gerald E. Morrissey
General Contractors
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Johnson Oil CO
Colonial Garden Apartments
West Main Street
Norman H. Greenberg
William E. Dailey Construction Co
Lincoln Construction Co
Lowell, Mass
Buckler
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Madkour
Pratt ST
Roofing & Sheet Metal CO
Hagan
Erving
Bennington, Windham, Rutland and
Windsor Counties
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