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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
7
Asbestex from Eagle Insulating Co. offers a liquid bonding treatment that reforms old asbestos siding shingles to a bright, durable finish in white or four colors. It resists water and dirt, avoids fading, and requires minimal maintenance. Expert application ensures the new surface becomes part of the shingle.
The article notes growing demand for sound insulation in homes and apartments as television becomes common. Builders explore methods such as insulating boards between double stud walls and staggered stud walls to reduce sound transmission through walls.
The article argues young men earning $50 or more weekly should carry at least $10,000 in life insurance, rising to $25,000 as income grows. It frames premiums as compulsory savings and promotes insurance as a living benefit, not just a death gamble, citing D. E. Templeton of Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co.
Experts promote automated and wax based maintenance for hardwood floors. Cheyney of Bailey Lumber notes electric devices can handle cleaning and polishing, while machines aid sanding and refinishing as needed. Daily dust sweeping and periodic waxing keep floors looking mirror smooth without heavy scrubbing.
Concealed heaters with finned piping and a smooth front provide balanced room warmth. Air warms through a floor arched intake and top grille, delivering convected and radiant heat while minimizing ceiling heat loss. Convectors fit under windows and resist transport wear while enhancing decor.
The article promotes better use of electric fans for indoor drying heating air clearing and floor waxing. It highlights a new ten inch fan design with adjustable angles and a fingertip switch. It also offers avocado prep and a chop plate centerpiece idea for salads with fruit varieties and dressings.
Associated Hospitals promote Blue Cross programs that pre pay hospital bills through local, nonprofit plans. Plans are run by volunteer trustees with strong local oversight and coordinated with national Blue Cross activities. Over 32 million enrolled nationwide, with family costs at a few cents per day and rapid enrollment growth.
An easy method of renewing the surface of a workbench is to cut a piece of quarter inch Mason ite Tempered Prestwood to the size of the top. Mark the edge boldly in inches and feet for quick general measurements of materials. Cut through it holes for bench stops or lugs as may be in the bench top. Apply the top with glue or hold it in place with nails, clamps or screws.
A rubber mallet can be made by slipping a rubber crutch onto the face of a steel claw hammer, creating a makeshift striking tool. The device uses the hammer head in place of the mallet head, offering a soft blunt impact for light tapping tasks.
A U S chrome plated furniture maker notes growing use of metal chairs and tables by South American and Far East firms for offices and reception areas. The trend signals foreign firms adopting American merchandising strategies.
Amana home freezers offer space efficient models Model 50 and Model 110. The 50 fits apartments, holds up to 180 pounds, has easy access features and a five year food spoilage protection policy. The 110 is a fully steel constructed cabinet with full opening lid and counter balanced hinges. It includes a five year seal and a one year cabinet warranty with four extra years for the refrigeration system.
Homeowners seek permanent bathroom finishes to avoid frequent repainting. Factories offer pre decorated Masonite hardboard panels with baked on finishes in various colors that can be installed with simple directions. Initial costs are low and long term decorating costs are saved.
A quarter inch Masonite underlayment provides a smooth, moisture resistant base, bridging uneven subflooring to reduce wear on linoleum asphalt tile and carpet installations. This underlayment replaces sanding methods to ensure a durable floor surface.
An 800 third summer laying shelter built by a New Jersey poultryman uses asbestos cement boards for lower walls. The 4 by 8 foot sheets are placed horizontally with one foot underground and three feet above. The rest of the wall is covered with wire. The asbestos board is ratproof fireproof and resistant to decay.
The Bluefield Book Shop at 507 Commerce Street offers Roosevelt In Retrospect by John Gunther praised as an impartial portrait of FDR. Also featured are Report On Israel by Shaw and Capa, Comes the Comrades, I Chose Freedom author Kravchenko’s Paris trial account, Scottsboro Boy, The Art of Successful Selling by Bettger with Dale Carnegie’s praise, and The Embroidered City by Lewis Gellan. Readers are urged to browse by department for easy access to new and notable titles.
Asbestos cement siding and roofing shingles resist weather and wear. They will outlast the buildings they cover without curling or warping.
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