Power Tool Popularity Surges Since 1946 Home Units
The article traces the rise of do it yourself culture and power tools since Black and Decker introduced the first home drill in 1946. It notes high ownership by homeowners, significant female buyers, and declines in tool prices with improved quality. It covers drills, jig saws, finishing sanders, and circular saws with historical price comparisons and current models.
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Black and Decker
The
Power Tool Institute
United States
Black & Decker
Program On Living Presented By WSCS
WSCS hosted a meeting exploring meaning in life with a piano prelude by Mary Rinehart. Nan Moore read a poem. devotions by John Krawsczyn used Peale sermons and Bible verses. Officers’ training report and library suggestion. May Fellowship Day recap. workshop announced for May 21 in Athens.
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Mary Rinehart
Nan Moore
John Krawsczyn
Norman Vincent Peale
James
Moore
Heath Church
James Criswell
Athens
Lemna Lighter
Jack Bechtle
William Allman
John Kincaid
James Brewington
Zella Pullin
Bloodmobile to Visit on Monday in Nelsonville
Prospective blood donors in Nelsonville plan a Red Cross bloodmobile visit at First Christian Church Fort Street from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A 125 pint quota is set with appointments preferred by Friday evening. walk-ins accepted. Call Mrs. Bruce Rogers or Mrs. John Kline for appointments or to contribute to the Central Ohio Blood Bank serving Mount St. Mary Hospital.
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Nelsonville
Red Cross
First Christian Church
Fort Street
Bruce Rogers
Central Ohio Blood Bank
Mount St. Mary Hospital
John Kline
Oceanography Summer Course Open to OU Students
A five and a half week oceanography course from June 26 to August 2 at Block Island Rhode Island is offered to Ohio University students. The program covers physical oceanography marine geology marine biology and related topics with nine quarter hours of credit. Tuition is 285 with scholarships available.
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Block Island
R.I
Ohio University
Central States Universities, Inc
Atlantic
New Ultra-Cleer Water Conditioner Promises Soft Water
Water problems like hard water iron sulphur and acidity affect hair skin cups and plumbing. Culligan promotes the Ultra-Cleer unit to fix hardness and other issues with buy rent or monthly soft water service options. Dealers offer more information on turning bad water into good.
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Culligan Water Institute
U.S
Canadian
Using Existing Space to Cut Remodeling Costs
Homeowners can avoid higher taxes by improving existing space rather than adding new areas. Replacing old windows and doors with wood units featuring insulating glass enhances comfort and appearance without raising the tax base.
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Rita F. Chapman
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Bloodmobile
Charles Randall Jr
Physics
Richardson
Tri-County
Gallipolis
Kirsch
ALPAR
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Logan Federal
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S.E. Ohio
Athens Credit Bureau
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Patie Cevers
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