Pittsfield's Newest Industry Opens with Landmark Gift
Samuel Rocca, 49, founder of Mark Manufacturing Company at 122 Columbus Ave, leads Pittsfield's new women wear plant employing 30, including 25 sewing machine operators and five staff. The firm, producing cotton dresses and nylon robe garments in 7500 square feet, receives six months free rent from White Star Building owner Edward Massery to boost local industry. Most workers previously came from Campus Girl, which relocated from Pittsfield to Atlanta two years ago. Production runs five days weekly from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Pittsfield
Samuel Rocca
South
Mark Manufacturing Company
Columbus Ave
Mark
Racca
Edward Massery
Massery
Golden
Rocca
Frances Kowalleyk
Pitts
Atlanta
Abrizal
Campua Girl
Tnec
Has To Be Tough Coatings Protect Farm Equipment
The protective coatings on farm equipment must withstand a range of hazards. Chemical coatings manufacturers design products to resist weathering, temperature shifts, fertilizers, weed and pest control chemicals, oils, greases, fuel, and abrasive dust and grain contact.
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National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
Replacement Rate To Create Demand For New Housing
NAHB study says about one home in three built in coming years must replace structures lost to demolition or disaster. Total new units for the 1960s decade seen around 16 million, but household formation nearer 1 million than 11 million. Higher demolition due to urban renewal highway work vacancies stricter codes and higher land costs drive demand.
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National Association of Home Builders
NAHB
New Home Handy Item Rivet Tool and Rack Kits Promised
The feature highlights practical home improvement products including Selfix adhesive mounted rag racks for cabinet doors and the POP RiveTool by United Shot Machinery Corp for fast, vibration resistant joints. It also describes the Syclone Drain Cleaner for clogged drains and Panelboard Tub Kit for tub surround walls, with prices and supplier details.
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Selfix
United Shot Machinery Corp
Underground Wiring Gains Ground Cutting Costs and Policy Push
A House & Home report details falling underground installation prices for electric and telephone lines. Major utilities including Bell System and Commonwealth Edison push buried service, with PG and E and Houston Lighting showing substantial cost drops. Random trenching and modern techniques cut setup time and cost, though regional prices vary widely from city to city.
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House & Home, Management
House & Home
Arizona Public Service Co
Southern California Edison Co
Pacific Gas & Hleetrie Co
California
PG & E
Houston Lighting
House & Home Funds
Bell ‘Telephone
Bell
Commonwealth Edison Co
Chicago
Comm Ed
National Electric Safety Code
Edison Electric Institute
Telephone
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Jems
Capas City
Nes
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White Star Confectionery Building
SEARS
Lipton’s
South Street
Syclone Drain Cleaner
Seymour Tool & Engineering Co
West Sth St
Seymour, Ind
Panelboard Mfg. Co
Pacific St
Newark
N.J
Dettinger
St. Louis
San Antonio
Memphis
Seattle
I;power Company
Childs & Bishop
Childs
North St. Gtr
Florida
L. R. Sweatland, Inc
South Street Dial
Pittsfield Supply
S&h
Dittsfield Supply CO Worth
Soikorth ST. Dial
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