February building contracts rise across US activity
New York reports February building contracts totaling 3.20 billion, up 10 percent from a year earlier as residential gains lead with 17 percent, while nonresidential and manufacturing sectors show broad strength. Public building declines reflect timing of APW funds, with overall February total at 2.5 billion, up 13 percent for the month.
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New York
United States
F. Wl Dodge Co
McGraw-Hill, Inc
George A. Christie
Dodge
Lenox Beauty Salon Opens In Early American Style
New hairdresser Robert Tolvo-Hair Design opens on Walker Street in Lenox inside the old telephone office. The shop uses Early American decor with antique furnishings while modern hair-dryers, shampoo bowls, and chairs remain. Head stylist Tolvo formerly of Rami Coiffures. staff includes Rozaski, Benson, Contenta. Tolvo serves on the Massachusetts Hair Fashion Committee.
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Robert Tolve
Lenox
Mary Rovwazki
Ann-Marie Benson
Jean Comenta
Tolve
Robert Tolvo
Hair Design
Telephone Company
Walker Street
Brewster
Boston
Robert Tolva
Rami Coiffures
Mary Rozaski
Jean Contenta
Tolvo
The
Massachusetts Hair Fashion Committee
Storage space along carport walls for sports gear
Homeowners faced with storage shortages can add air light storage units along carport walls. Units include work bench, tack room, gun cases, fishing rod racks, and camping gear cupboards. Framed in two by fours, cedar siding matches house, doors may be sliding to stay car-friendly.
Laundry Tub Still Has Many Uses
The laundry tub serves multiple everyday tasks from dishwashing to soaking clothing and cleaning garden supplies. The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Information Bureau notes two compartment models offer maximum utility and advises consulting a plumbing contractor for proper layout and equipment choices.
Lutherans Set Record For Funds
Laymen of the Lutheran Church in America raised 6.9 million dollars for 151 congregations in 37 states including Alaska and Hawaii to build church facilities. The Lutheran Laymen's Movement for Stewardship directed by John I. Van Iderstine reported that since 1953 the service has raised over 36 million for 709 building programs.
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New York
Lutheran Church In America
Alaska
Hawaii
Lutheran Laymen’s Movement For Stewardship
John I. van Iderstine
LLM
van Idersline
van Iderstine
T He
Spring Ideal Time To Check Furnace
The best time to call a heating contractor is before summer when the heating season ends so the technician has time for personalized attention. Upgrades to improve efficiency are best pursued now, including converting gravity hot water or steam to modern hydronic forced circulation for steady, precise heat and better response.
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National
Better Heating - Cooling Council
New concept of gas energy saves on capital outlay
During the American Gas Association conference in Columbus Ohio Robert M McIntyre of Southern Counties Gas Co described a new energy merchandising model. A separate company builds owns operates and maintains plant energy facilities on or near customer sites and bills only for energy used. The Uni-Plant concept eliminates upfront capital for energy equipment while offering central heating and cooling. Savings are substantial with metered energy use and a single bill. Instances include Douglas Space Systems Center and a 60 ton cooling 48 unit townhouse project in Southern California with more projects in negotiation across high rise residences industrial plants and shopping centers.
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American Gas Association
Columbus Plaza
Columbus
Ohio
Robert M. McIntyre
Southern Counties Gas Co
Los Angeles
Uni- Plant Corp
Pacific Lighting Corp
California
McIntyre
Uni-Plant
Douglas Space Systems Center
Room To Grow In Homes With Attic Space Advise
Allied Chemical Barrett division advises that homes with an attic offer extra living space when needed without new basic construction. This approach can be economical by expanding living areas as requirements grow.
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Allied Chemical
Barrett
Walton Humidifier Promises Efficient All Metal Design
Walton markets its all metal humidifier as a better way to humidify, avoiding wet surfaces and unreliable air. Its patented Centrifugal Atomizer is claimed to work under varying water conditions, backed by 27 years of research and no plastic parts or mineral-clogged fillers.
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Walton
Waltons
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