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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1948
Page
2
The Mercer Funeral home on Bland Street emphasizes a quiet dignified chapel atmosphere with tasteful furnishings and attentive service for all faiths. Staff invite public visits to tour departments, discuss casket displays, costs, and pre arrangement options, promising smooth efficient services and readiness for emergencies.
Bluefield residents enjoy the best water quality in the state. The West Virginia Water Service company operates 24 hours daily, using mountain spring raw water, Ada station filtration, and chlorination to ensure purity. Daily bacteriological testing confirms safety, while ample storage and fire hydrants support low fire insurance rates and reliable service.
Cabinet showers may be installed in a space as small as 32 inches square according to the Plumbing and Heating Industries bureau. The compact units can fit where clothes closets would not, and they are shipped knocked down for easy erection in cramped quarters.
Bluefield district manager D E Templeton and Mrs Templeton attend the Jefferson Standard regional meeting in Atlantic City with trip expenses paid by the company in recognition of his record. He is the first in West Virginia to qualify his wife for the all expense trip, and ranks sixth nationwide among double qualifiers.
City records show boiler installations rising from 508 in 1941 to 1,948 in 1946 and 1,935 in 1947. Boilers were 19 percent of heating installs in 1941 and 41 percent in 1947, signaling a nationwide swing to radiant heating.
Step by step guide from the Appalachian Electric Power Co instructs making pleated lamp shades from an old wire frame manila paper and a paper punch. Directions cover folding trimming punching mounting and finishing for inexpensive custom shades with decorating tips and care to keep them clean for brighter light.
Eagle Insulating Co presents the Eagle-Pitcher combination storm window with tuk-away feature for easy storage. Made of durable aluminum with satin finish, it insulates and weather seals to cut drafts, reduce cold panes, and save fuel. Special inside clips enable quick panel changes, converting from storm window to screen in seconds.
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau notes rising demand for compact units with high fuel efficiency and strict automatic control. Radiant heating remains popular via boiler-burner systems, offering flexible installation with radiators baseboards panels or convectors.
Angrist Men's Shop at 234 Princeton Avenue promotes Father’s Day gifts from shirts and ties to sport coats and tropical suits. The feature emphasizes a wide, fashionable selection, affordable prices, and a modern shopping experience for head to toe outfits.
J G Hunt distributes Pat Ribbon Falls City beer and 1884 ale from 346 Bluefield avenue. The piece touts these brands for their quality and flavor, urging readers to keep bottles on hand to refresh after work and enhance social gatherings.
Next Sunday is your day Dad Family members will show you with gifts and love. Surprise them with a dinner at Jimmy's restaurant 635 Princeton avenue Bluefield oldest and very popular dining spot. George Manis maintains prompt courteous service and a friendly atmosphere. The chef guides a wide menu including renowned seafood famed from coast to coast attracting Bluefielders and tourists with delicious dishes.
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau says special fans are designed for ventilating kitchens.
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