Lincoln-Mercury Adds Two Experienced Sales Executives
Bluefield Lincoln-Mercury announces the addition of Carl J. Hammed of Bluefield and Je D. Averill of Princeton to its sales staff. Hammed comes from the Prince ton division with a background in used and new car sales and sports affiliations. Averill has ten years in auto sales and athletic distinction at Graham High School and Bluefield College.
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Lincoln-Mercury
Bluefield
Lincoln-Mercury Ee
Cherry St
Stadium Drive
W. Va
Don Crute
Carl J. Hammed
Je D. Averill
Princeton
Automobile Ag
Hammed
A S
Lincoln- Mercury
Dorothy Hayden
Kay
Stevens Clinic
Welch
Jeff Jr
Graham High School
Jan Gay
Twin City
Averill
Andy Williams Inn
Klein Motors St Sales
Virginia Swayne Hart
Lebanon
Ave
Jerry
Ane
Greenrier Military Academy
Lewisburg
John
Mercer
Bluefield College
Adequate Electrical Wiring for New Homes
Home planning should include wiring that meets future needs as power usage has risen dramatically since 1910. Experts urge a 240 volt three wire circuit of at least 100 amperes and warn against DIY wiring due to safety concerns and inspector headaches.
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House Beautiful Magazine
Wartime Barracks Transformed Into A Stylish Residence
House Beautiful profiles two imaginative men who converted drab wartime army barracks into a stylish home. They plastered walls to resemble masonry, used brick paneling indoors, planted terraces, and repurposed discarded materials into marble tabletops and a repurposed chest. The project emphasized thrift and creativity with gardening and furnishings.
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Ean Army
House Beautiful Magazine
Erol
Local Teacher and Brother Earn Cotton Bales Output
In Bamberg South Carolina a school teacher and her brother run a nearby farm. They produced 55 bales of cotton on 40 acres this year, beating the local area average yield of around one half bale per acre.
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Bamberg
S. C.P
Se Brother
C. F. Free
Denm
Hotpoints New Line Of Air Conditioners Arrives
Bluefield Supply Co a Hotpoint distributor in parts of West Virginia and Kentucky announces the 1956 Hotpoint room air conditioners. The Sill o ette models range from 0.4 ton to 1 ton with interchangeable louvers offering 16 color combos plus front replacements for decor changes. A 2 HP window unit cools up to 1000 sq ft. Units feature small 20 inch depth, hidden pushbutton controls, two speed fan, automatic thermostat and electrostatic filters. Dealers report full stock now in Bluefield area.
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Bluefield Supply Co
Hotpoint
West Virginia
Kentucky
J. W
Bruce
Crouch
Bluefield
Home Improvement Year Stimulus To Business
C I Cheyney of Bailey Lumber Company says the year designated for home improvement will boost local business in 1956. He notes national promotion will raise interest, spur demand for goods and services, and create more local jobs as homes age and modernization rises. Financing plans and catalogs are available through Bailey Lumber locations across several states.
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C. I. Cheyney
Bailey Lumber Company
National Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Washington
Eisenhower
Cole
Cartal
Wil Stoutet
Living Room Remodeling for All Seasons
House Beautiful reports on an experimental climate control room designed to handle both hot humid summers and cold winters. The space uses open shading, light breezes, and heat reflection for summer, and weather stripping double glazing plus night drapes for winter. The editors call it close to the ideal solution for tropical summers and arctic winters.
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Cole Thininies
House Beautiful Magazine
House Beautiful
United States
Reulbach Wins Nine Games for Chicago in 1908 NL
Ed Reulbach of Chicago topped nine wins in a single season for the club, defeating Brooklyn nine times in the National League during 1908.
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Edward M. Reulbach
Chicago
Brooklyn
Simpler Tile Trim Trend Reduces Use in Homes
In modern design fewer tile trim pieces are used on baths and kitchens, opting for the same size and color as the field tile. Black curved trim is falling out of favor because dust shows up clearly, making maintenance a concern.
First Federal Aids In Campaign For Home Improvement
Surveys show decay and dilapidation of many homes with four in ten needing repairs. Operation Home Improvement aims to educate homeowners in 1956 with government support and financing help from First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bluefield. Local loans, quick appraisals, and refinancing options within 50 miles of Bluefield are available through the association. Office hours and location are listed.
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E. S. Parker
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Bluefield
Parker
Bland and
Ramsey Streets
Living Space Tops Nine Of Ten Families Desires
Nine of ten families say living space is their top want. Builders meet this by clever design and shared areas such as living dining and kitchen zones. Ceramic tile unifies floors and counters creating a single large feel with many color and size options.
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Mit
Prized Pearls Real Composition Revealed
The world’s most prized genuine arts are formed from tiny, seemingly worthless components. Each pearl grows around a particle such as tapeworm egg shells a seaweed fragment or a grain of sand.
Fireman Hot Water System Promises Year-Round Comfort
Promotional copy touts a heat system offering constant hot water for automatic washers and even house temperatures with easy control. Claims superior comfort and economy regardless of price.
10 Day Free Trial Offered an Electric Clothes Dryer
The Modern Electric Living Dealers offer Bluefield area housewives a ten day no cost trial of an electric clothes dryer. They provide delivery and temporary hookup, promising quicker washing and ready to iron clothes amid bad weather.
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Bluefield Area
Bluefield
Builders Make New Room Appeal
Tile Council of America studies show home builders now emphasize the living room with sales appeal. Modern homes include living room furniture in the package, decorative tile fireplaces, built ins, entry halls, and varied quarry tile floors, highlighting practical and decorative focus in moderate priced homes.
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Tile Council of America Inc
Thes Tile Council
Old Grout Lines Present A Problem
When renovating an older home the grout between tiles resists cleaning. A mild scouring powder with a damp cloth can restore grout, but rinse well and avoid steel wool to prevent rust stains.
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Clyde D. Averill
ABC
Speedwriting School
West ‘Virginia Business College
Bluefield, VA
State Line
College Avenue
Tazewell, VA
English, W. VA
Chicago House Furnishing Co
George Smith
Columbus, Ohio
THE
Flat Top National Bank
Carter Motors, Inc
Bland Street
Bland St. Ph
Platnick Brothers
Great Lakes Steel
Ali
Lincoln
Mercury
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Cheyney
Penis
Blueteldens
Matoaka
War and Gilbert
Wytheville and
Grundy
Viri and
Low Gap
North Caro
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Bland & Ramsey
RAIL
Pullmak
Tours & Cruises
CAR Rentals
Travel & Baggage Insurance
Bluefield Automobile
Commerce Street
H. GC. Crews Mill Work CO
Bluefield Ave
Dial
Bluefield, W. Vo
Crawford
Bluefield Gas CO
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Dudley
Glenn Dudley
Mgr
the Daily Telegraph
the Sunset News
Daily Telegraph
Nyt al Mae
Goodykoontz
South Streets
National Parts, Inc
Bluefield Avenue
W.va
West Virginia Water Service Go
Pocahontas Welding Supply Co
Clark Stores
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Chemical Company
Bluefield, W. Va
Johnson Waxes
Lowman Music, Inc
Bland ST
Admiral Refrigerators
Bluefield Hardware Co
Bluefield, W.va
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