Johnson joins Warlicks Splendid Service Department
G T Johnson becomes supervisor of installation for Warlick Furniture kitchen appliances in Mercer County. He began plumbing in 1902 with M G Whitlow and later ran his own business before wartime engineering work at Hercules Powder. Warlick touts four specialists and home economist Mrs Parker to train customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Johnson
Warlick Furniture
Johnston
M. G. Whitlow
Ellis Opera House
Diety, Bodell and Hefner
Hercules Powder Company
Mercer County
Warlick
Hubert Baldwin
Warlick Deecleard
Sanitary Ware Standards Set by National Bureau of Standards
The Commodity Standards Division of the National Bureau of Standards announced a commercial standard for formed metal porcelain enameled sanitary ware. The CS144-47 standard covers bathtubs lavatories kitchen sinks laundry trays and other enamel coated iron or steel fixtures. It sets minimum thickness enamel quality limits and tests for rigidity and warpage and allows labels of compliance to enforce sales contracts. Copies cost ten cents from the Government Printing Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Standards Division
National Bureau of Standards
Bluefield Supply Company
Metal
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Rish Delivers Giant International TD 24 Tractor to Bland Road Project
Rish Equipment delivering the 180 horsepower diesel crawler to Pendleton Construction for a three mile Virginia Route 606 road job near Bland. The eight and a half by seven foot tractor weighs 38 000 pounds, moves 38 tons of earth, and uses hydraulic steering to reduce manual labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rish Equipment Company of
Bluefield
Bland County
Rish Equipment Company
America
Pendleton Construction Corporation
South Gap
White Gate
Charleston
Clarksburg
Richmond
Roanoke
Cincinnati
H. D. Anderson
Rish Equipment
Pointers On Insulating Farm Buildings
Agricultural experts stress the urgency of better shelter for dairy herds hogs and farm animals to keep them healthy and productive. Insulation and ventilation improve conditions, with structural insulating board highlighted in a booklet now available free from the Insulation Board Institute. New convector radiators on steam or hot water systems save floor space and offer design flexibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insulation Board Institute
West Washington St
Chicago 2
Real Estate Boom Foreseen in Bluefield Area
Paul Beresford of Beresford Realty Co says Bluefield and vicinity will see a record summer in realty due to widespread building activity. Major projects nearing completion include Municipal Parking building and Norfolk and Western Railway office building with new offices by Citizens Coal and Supply. Residential building also rises as interest in realty increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Paul Beresford
Beresford Realty Co
Coal and Coke
West Virginia
Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railway
Citizens Coal and Supply Company
Earl Yeager
Lincoln
Asphalt Tile Dress Up Hoor for Warm Home Floors
Armstrong asphalt tile offers a low cost luxury look with hand laid installation and a wide range of plain and marbleized colors. Carter Floor Landing and Tile provides patterns and prices at 1205 West Bluefield Avenue rear. Colors include slate gray marble antique green marble clay brown marble cordovan marble cinnabar marble sea green travertine burgundy marble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Carter Floor Landing
West Bluefield Avenue
Super speed X ray movies shown to physicists
Physicists demonstrate ultra fast X ray movies that capture images faster than a blink. The demonstrations reveal images taken at incredible frame rates and point to new possibilities for observing rapid processes.
Refuse Containers Can Be Attractive
The article suggests painting back yard items including garbage cans to improve appearance. It notes green paint enhances utilitarian objects and recommends replacing worn containers with galvanized steel cans. For painted cans, wipe with vinegar and water first. weathered cans may not need this treatment.
Time saving pails and speed measurement noted
Several pails save time and are handy for cleaning tasks with sets of two. Galvanized steel pails of various sizes are returning after shortages and are available from hardware retailers. True airplane speed can be measured by high frequency sound waves using Mach number as the ratio to sound velocity.
Home Owners Question Box Practical Lawn and Home Tips
The column answers common home care questions. It covers lawn watering frequency to six inches deep, mowing lawn at 1.5 to 2 inches, paint blister causes from moisture, fire resistant roof costs versus standard shingles, and oven rising center from leavening and heat.
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Service Department
Yorkson
Bluefield Supply Co
Ling
Bowling League
Law & Commerce Bidg
Standard Insurance Service
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Falls City
J. G. Hunt Distributing Company
Bluefield Ave
Rish
Bland
Hollybrook
UTT
Refrigeration Co., Inc
Bluefield Avenue
DIAL
P.O. Box
Bluefield, W. VA
Forest City
Baldwin & Ratliff
So. College Ave
Angrist
Eagle Insulating Co., Inc
W. Va
Austin’s
College Avenue
Bluefield, VA
Carter
Mercer Coal CO
Franklin
Princeton Ave
Home Office Supply Company
Commerce Street
Welch
Beckley
Furmnitore Store
West Virginia Water Service Co
Rae Sf Plenamins
Bland and
South Streets
West Virginia Business College
Bland St
Platnick
Coal and Coke Building
Tri-City Traction Company
Appalachian
Etsy
Bluefield Telephone Co
Home Owners
Ballo
Gallion Electric Service
Universal Electric
Thornhill Tinning & Plumbing Company
A. J. Martin
Optometrist
Nat'l Bank Bldg
Jimmy
Norfolk & Western
RADIO
Radio Phonograph
Bluefield Hardware CO
Tire & Tread Company
Raleigh St
Bluefield, W Va
Jefferson Standard
D. E Templeton
H. G. Crews
Crawford
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