Million Dollar Salesmen Profile Reveals Traits and Math
The Journal of Home-Building reports 86 salesmen who sold a million dollars in 1963. The typical man was around 40, married with two children, owned a home, and held two cars. Most work over 40 hours weekly, favor salary plus commission, and value independence and security. Education varies. reading, cards, music, and sports are common interests.
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The
Journal of Homebuilding
National Association of Home Builders
Washington
Journal
NAHB
Washington, D. C
Walter Gerson & Associates
Trade Association
Don’t Hide Floors Too Beautiful Maple Hardwood Floors
Interior decorator Doro Clarke urges maple flooring industry to highlight warmth and livability of genuine Northern hard maple floors. Clarke says their use can set room color schemes and should not be passed up by new homes planners.
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Dorothy Clarke
Miss Clark
Color and Danger Color codes mark hazards on equipment
The National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association notes that colored paints are used widely on farms and in industry to designate danger zones. A body color contrast or two tone stripes mark cutting edges, gear openings and guards, with yellow and black or orange and black stripes common.
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National
Own Comfort Determines Settings For Home Thermostats
Many homeowners set a single temperature and judge heating efficiency by comfort. Factors such as clothing, activity level, humidity, and outside temperature affect the desired setting. The right setting is personal and should be flexible, akin to a car speedometer. A contractor can recommend controls for maximum comfort.
Tiny Towne Relocates To Larger South Street Store
Tiny Towne moves from East Street to 60 South Street in Butler Building after outgrowing its original shop. Frances Dastoli expands from dresses for young girls to a broader line catering to ages 1 to 14, including infant wear and sportswear, with a redesigned two story space and new dressing room.
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Cibriza
Frances Dastoli
Diatra Dastoli
Miss Dastoli
East Street
Butler
South Street
Frances Castoli
Children’s
Tiny Towne
Tax Reduction May Boost Improvements
New York report says an $800 million monthly federal tax cut will significantly raise home improvement spending. Arthur Pearson of Flexalum predicts each tax dollar funds 4.3 dollars of improvement via five year loans, with homeowners gaining about $480 million monthly in pocket increases. He notes most funds will go to boosting appearance and outdoor recreation, highlighting aluminum siding and patio covers as fast rising items.
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New York
N. Y
Arthur Pearson
Flexalum
Bridgeport Brass Co
Pearson
Six-Point Plan Provides Total Comfort in Home
A six part total comfort concept from American Furnace Co outlines a year round climate system. It starts with a forced air furnace and ducts to heat and circulate air. Humidifiers filters and AFCO electronic filters improve air quality. Adding an evaporator coil and outdoor unit converts the system to whole house air conditioning and dehumidification.
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American Furnace Co
St. Louis
Dichner Receives Alsco Sales Citation at Tyler Street
Martin Dichner owner of American Shade and Blind Co. at 300 Tyler St. received a plaque from Alsco Aluminum Siding Co. representatives for an outstanding sales record. He is one of six dealers nationwide honored. Marvin Margolis, eastern division general manager, presented the award at the Tyler Street store noting a decade of strong sales and service.
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Martin Dichner
American Shade & Blind Co
Tyler St
Alsco Aluminum Siding Co
Dichner
Marvin Margolis
Tyler Street
Alsco
Protect Your Windshield with Safety Glass Options
If your windshield is cracked or damaged your road vision is impaired and accident risk rises. Replace it now with Pitts burgh Cuplate Safety Plate Glass or Safet8 Heat-Absorbing Safety Plate Glass to fit all makes and models. Latus offers a free estimate.
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Pittsburgh
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W. J. Lynch
W. J. Lynch Paint Center
South St
Patrick C. Torra Lowden
Kolman's
Berkshire Wallpaper & Paint
North St. S&h
Haddad
Tiny
Formica
LDS & Bishop
North Street
Knapp Oil Corp
Lockheed
Mobil
Mobilieat
Knapp
Reymond F. Blosser
Union Commarce Bank of Cleveland
Danny Kaye
Cbs-Tv
Barkshire Cushiontons
Fairfax Cyahiontone
Arnolds Stuer Cro Brats
Wou
East St
Pittsfield
Ae Nineny
Dial
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
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