Time and appliances fail to free leisure time for Americans
A reader notes a Time magazine study finding Americans have about five hours of leisure daily, similar to the 1930s, with TV and chores taking the bulk. The letter cites a university sociologist debunking the idea that dishwashers and dryers save time, and scorns the belief that modern appliances reduce housework.
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U.S
Leisure Time
Time
Homemaking Notes Plans Announced for Human Relations Workshop
Marion Harris announces the fifth area Human Relations Workshop planned for November 3 to 5 at Kandahar Lodge in Peru. Sponsored by civic and educational groups, the event features Hiram Hunn and Larry Gardner, with a $35 cost covering meals lodging and training.
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Marion Harris County
Kandahar Lodge
Peru
GBA
BPW
Vermont Extension Service
United Church Council
Rotary
Industry
Helen Strobridge
Walthrude Pierce
A New Salesman With an Old Line
Vermont merchants are warned about phony directory listings sold by a Burlington based scheme. The fraud uses fake addresses and mail solicitations to secure cash from small businesses and may lead to FBI interest as a fugitive charge targets the Vermont Guide.
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Burlington
Vermont
Bennington
Better Business
Post Office Department
Postal Frauds Division
FTC
Nationwide Business Guide
P.O
Far Rockaway
N.Y
Boston
Los Angeles
National Directory
FBI
The Beverly area notes and social columns reflect long memories
Over twenty years since Paula Welden vanished, editors ponder sinkhole theories while Star performers and local clubs are featured. Jean Arthur rehearses a Broadway comedy opening Oct. 30. Pittsfield Eagles Band wins parade honors with guest Cambridge players. Maria von Trapp discusses name, family, and plans after a royal honorary award. Charlene Elwell joins Newcomers Club events at UVM as Dr Elwell teaches medicine in Burlington.
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Paula Welden
Bennington College
Barre-Montpelier Times- Argus
Cecil Davis
Trenton
Fla
Davis
Reuben Levin
Jean Arthur
Stephanie Blake
Metropolitan Papers
Illinois
Tompkins Square
Miss Arthur
Peter Pan
Pittsfield
Mass
Eagles
Irving (Ding) Daigneault
West Main Street
Cambridge, N.Y
George Fulginiti
Harry Hurley
Barnum & Baisley
Ary Cross
Von
von Trapp
Esteron
Trapps
U.S
Rupert
Rhode Island
Agathe
Maryland
Maria
New Guinea
Werner
Vermont
Hedwig
Austria
Johanna
Martina
Rosemary
Eleanor
Johannes
Yale Forestry School
Trapp
Robert Elwell
Patricia Gray
Bennington
Burlington Free Press
Newcomers Club
Women of
UVM
Elwell
Rochemont Gray
Pageant Street
South Burlington
John B. Elwell
Arlington
UVM College of Medicine
DeGoesbriand Hospital
Burlington
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Charles Blasberg
Main St
Maria Trapp
Baroness Maria von Trapp
Milton Esterow
The
New York Times
Stowe
Winston Luther
Safford St
Metropolitan Life
NEW_YORK
N. Y
Tees
Drysdale’s
Armory Lot
Sue Rueinacs
Bennington Banner
Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
UPI
Hollywood
Diane Varsi
American International
Diane
Nichols
Fascination
Atkins
Ldiamond Z
Jewelers
ST. Bennington
Peggy Maclay
Beauty Shop
Benn
Williamstown, Mass
Longhorn
By Pulaski
Belleman & Sons
North Bennington Road