Nemours Plant Workers Sign Up for Hospital Association
Nemours E I duPont de Nemours plant workers near Nemours have signed up virtually 100 percent for Associated Hospitals Incorporated membership. W A MecCue, secretary of the hospital association, credited C W Brooks, plant superintendent, for facilitating the drive. The signups reflect officials’ view of the service value to employees and their families and aim to keep workers on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. I. duPont de Nemours
Nemours
Associated
Anuus
W. A. Mec-Cue
Mercer
McDowell Counties
C. W. Brooks
Esentatives
Small loan companies aid working men in cash needs
A 1944 notice from the American Loan Company explains small loan firms offer quick cash on signature and security, helping workers without real estate or endorsed loans. It cites statistics that many lack required security, arguing small loans serve the poor man’s urgent needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Loan Company
Turk
United States
Voluntary Hospital Plans Expand National Coverage
The text describes hospital service plans run by the American Hospital Association, noting five million bills paid totaling $250 million since inception. It explains a national shift to voluntary financing of hospital care with employer involvement, subscriber growth, and the goal of making adequate care available to all workers and dependents. It emphasizes cooperation among employers employees hospitals and physicians to fund and extend coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Hospital Association
Subon Sa
First Orange Trees Planted in Florida United States
The article recalls the origin of orange cultivation in the United States noting that the first orange trees were planted in Florida. It highlights Florida as the birthplace of commercial orange growing in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Florida
More Comfort Teeth Restorers Denture Aid
Pleasant way to overcome loose plate discomfort with FASTEETH powder. It sprinkles on upper and lower plates to hold them firmer, without gummy taste or feeling. Alkaline and non acid, it resists souring and helps curb denture odor. Get FASTEETH today at any drug store.
Cain Announces Summer Term At Local College
Emmett Cain reports strong enrollment growth for the summer term with new married women joining government work programs. He notes high school students stepping into service roles and praises the college for preparing students in business studies with attentive instructors and no favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Business College
Emmett Cain
Cain
Domestic coal users urged to conserve as 10 percent shortage looms
William F. Hahman of the Washington Solid Fuels Administration warned that a 10 percent reduction in domestic coal supplies threatens households and industry. He urged equitable distribution to dealers and consumers, noted expected shortages of at least 1 million tons, and urged Bluefield customers to place orders now to avoid backlogs while stressing fair sharing for war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Hahman
Washington, D. C
Solid Pue
Hahman
Washington Solid Fuels
Appalachian
West Virginia
Solid Puel Administration
Citizens Coal and Supply
Bluefield
A E P Co Assists In Food Preservation This Summer
Appalachian Electric Power Co through its Home Service department offers a series of canning clinics and home econoists across seven counties in Virginia and West Virginia. Dates run from June 9 to June 24 at multiple towns with demonstrations, equipment, and guidance to prevent canning failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Gardens
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Home Service
Virginia
West Virginia
Appalachian
Bluefield
Haysi Hwde. and Furniture Co
Haysi
Bradley's Drug
Athens
W. Va
Clintwood Hwde
Purniture Co
Clintwood
Matoaka
White’s
Herndon
J. A. Bailey's
Baileysville
Piggly Wiggly
Oceana
Wyoming Supply Co
Pineville
J. A. Greever Co
Tazewell
N. Tazewell Supply Co
N. Tazewell
Appalachain
E Economist
Princeton, W. Co
Oil and Water Emulsion Paint Slashes Through Myths
A. W. Nixon explains a new oil-resin-water emulsion wall finish named Speed-Easy. The paste uses water as a thinner, dries in about 30 minutes, and cannot be washed for 14 to 30 days while the film oxidizes. Two coats are rarely needed. suitable on plaster, less so on wallboard or tile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Nixon
Nixon Paint and Paper Co
du Pont
Hiding power of one coat paint for wallpapers tested
Paint tests show 99 percent of wallpapers on walls and ceilings respond well to a new water based oil finish. Gold silver and bronze patterns may show through the film and some aniline dyes may run, so test a hidden area first.
Why Small Loam Firms Needed
A compact item notes public interest in small loam firms and their role in supporting the American economy. It mentions consumer credit and the belief that the average wage earner can afford an automobile under a system favoring credit access.
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Company
Canadian Women Knit Gifts Stored in English Warehouses
England's warehouses hold knitted garments sent by Canadian women for troops. The gifts, part of wartime support, are organized and stored to aid service members overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Hospitals, Incorporated
Association
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Leslie’s Club
Greyhound
Federal and
Scott Streets
Citizens Coal
Dial
A . Une
Bland St
Standard Insurance Service
Ray Evans
Goodykoontz
A. J. Martin
Coal & Coke Building
Room
West Virginia Water Service Co
Bluefield Telephone CO
Mercer Funeral Home
Citizens Coal and Supply Company
Washington
Forest City
Bailey
Optometrist
Dia
Coke
Welch
Nat'l
Bank
Miss Helen Hale
Lena Moseley
Mercer Coal Co
Diai
Easley-Wilson
Scott
Bland
Tri-City Traction Company
Law and Commerce
Franklin
Furnas
Princeton Ave
Max Turk
American Loan Company of
Richman Bros. Clothes
al Wool
Angrist Men's Shop
Princeton Avenue
American Loan CO
Woolworths
Mor
Raleigh St
W.ma
D. &. Templeton
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Coo
Oe Law and Commerce Bidg
Uefield, W. VA
Jimmy
Norfolk and Western
National War Fund
H. C. Crews Mill Work CO
Bluefield Ave
West Vegdwa
Bluefield, W.va
Appalachian Electric
Royal Steam Laundry
America
Land of
Platnick Bros
W. Va.Va
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