Di Franza Designs Attracts Attention In Yankee Feature
In Yankee magazine the Di Franza sisters and husband Steve are highlighted for hooked rug and wall hanging designs. Happy Di Franza, daughter of Ed H. Gorton, gained early prizes, and the pair offer classes in rugmaking at their North Reading home and through Andover Adult Evening School. Their catalog lists numerous exclusive designs and custom commissions, including the Siamese Cats motif.
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Yankee Magazine
Steve
di Franzas
Elizabeth
Happy
Alice
Topsfield
Mass
Smith College
Museum School
Boston
Boston Museum School of Art
Elm S&t
North Reading
Andover
Oil paintings by Franklin Howard exhibit at McCullough Mansion
The McCullough Park Foundation reminds residents the Franklin Howard oil painting exhibit stays at McCullough Mansion in North Bennington through Thursday September 16. Hours are Tuesday to Friday and Sunday 10 to 5. A Willow Park picnic on Tuesday September 14 at 6 p.m. marks the first All Church Night of the Second Congregational Church for 1971 72. Attendees should bring their own picnic supper. hot dogs rolls and coffee provided. Church boards meet at the church after the picnic.
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Concepts Unlimited
New York
Norman Rockwell
Stockbridge
Mass
Arlington
Dick Barclay
Look
Red Lion Inn
Rockwell
McCullough Park Foundation
Franklin Howard
Shaftsbury
McCullough
North Bennington
Willow Park
Second Congregational Church
School Lunch Menu and Local Note at Dante's Restaurant
A compiled list shows weekly school lunch menus with entrees sides and milk across multiple days. A handwritten note on Beacon Hill criticizes a large tip and praises McDonalds, paired with a New Hampshire education news item noting Norma McShane's master’s degree and UNH summer enrollment reaching about 2,500 students.
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Boston
UPI
Dante’s
Beacon Hill
McDonalds
Durham
N.H
John
Norma) McShane
Pleasant St
Bennington
University of New Hampshire
Arlington Garden Club expresses thanks for Bean Auction ’71
The Arlington Garden Club expresses appreciation to those who made Bean Auction ’71 successful. Thanks are given to David Allen for his visit Bus Mars for conducting the auction, Bennington Banner for coverage, and all members friends volunteers and Scout Masters and Scouts who served refreshments and supported the event.
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David Allen
Bus Mars
Bennington Banner
Foney Meiry
Stain Removal Guidance for Homemakers
Several questions on stains reveal the need for quick action and pre-treatment before laundering. Identify stain type and fabric, then apply first aid like cool water dilution or powder absorbents, followed by washes for washable fabrics, using peroxygen or chlorine bleach as appropriate, and fat solvents for grease stains. The extension service offers a free publication as a reference.
Waiting for a Doctor Turns Into Family Feast
A mother recalls August doctor visits, waiting rooms, and rising bills as she plans back-to-school checkups. Amid the chaos she bakes a Parisian style broiled marinated steak, detailing herb butter preparation and a possible bearnaise accompaniment.
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Catherine of Aragon
Henry
Mt Anthony Chapter installs officers in fall meeting
At the Mt Anthony Chapter 1 Order Eastern Star first fall meeting Mrs Ethel V Waite was installed associate matron. Mrs Claire Williams installing matron and Mrs Lula Greenslet installing marshal. Visitors included Mrs Marjorie Porter and Oakley Porter. District meeting in Manchester Sept 22 with supper at 615 and meeting at 730 and dues for 1971-72 due Sept 1.
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Mt. Anthony
Order Eastern Star
Ethel V. Waite
Claire Williams
Lula Greenslet
Marjorie Porter
Brother Oakley Porter
Manchester
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Albany Academy
Williams College
Albany
Washington Senators
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Kurn Hattin Homes
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Westminster
Remington Woodhull
Newport
Thomas Building
West Springfield
Junior League of Springfield
League
Community Trust Fund
Zoological and Trailside Museum Association
Forest Park
Northern Educational Service
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New Orleans
Sweeter
Big Golden Park
Court of Honor
Connecticut Valley
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Sue Glover
Brattleboro
Atlantic City
Convention Hall
Miss Glover
Darrell Sawyer
Bennington Briefs
Mt. Anthony and Bennington Elementary
Frankfurt
UNH
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The
Arlington Garden Club
Homemaker’s Notes
Marion S. Harris County Extension
Main St
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press Internations
New York Times News Service
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen Inc
Lahy
Café de la Plage
Manchester Village
ADA
Dentists United
New England
Barnabas
Nan Bullen
Sports Illustrated
Times
OES
Marjorie Humphrey
Chertsey
England
Mynah
Cyril
Roberts
IN Meyer
North Adams, Mass
John Meyer
Orkney
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