Palm Beach suits boost cleaners as 1936 trends rise
An industry forecast asserts Palm Beach style dominates summer wear in 1936 boosting cleaning demand. J B Woolridge of New National Dry Cleaning cites a 42 percent anticipated rise in summer suit cleaning nationwide, with Palm Beach and seersucker garments driving volumes as retailers and manufacturers promote specialized care and wool washing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
J. B. Woolridge
National Dry Cleaning Works
Bluefield Avenue
Woolridge
Marketing Research Department
Men’s Wear
Fairchild
Passarelli, Inc
New York
Vogue
Harpers
Passarelli
America
Goodall Company
Goodall
Henry Zetoach
Palm Beaches
NEW National Cleaners & Dyers, Inc
J. B. Wooldridge
Mgr
Platnick Brothers progress on Pulaski furnace demolition
Platnick Brothers of Bluefield are tearing down the Pulaski Iron Furnace plant in Pulaski Virginia. David Platnick heads the operation guiding flights between Bluefield and Pulaski and overseeing a large scrap and building supply business with yards in Bluefield West Virginia and Bluefield Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platnick Brothers
Pulaski
Platnick
Bluefield
W. Va
Nature Renewing Color Each Year in Civic Painting Appeal
A persuasive column urges homeowners to repaint and maintain their houses to improve neighborhood tone. It promotes free condition inspections by Z Peters, offering a no cost assessment of paint needs and a method to protect wood and surfaces. Phone listed as 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Peters
Overmyer Addresses Rotary on Overcoming Handicaps
The Rev. J. B. Overmyer of the First Presbyterian Church spoke to the Bluefield Kiwanis on the value of facing obstacles. He cited Moses, Paul, Booker T. Washington, Helen Keller and others, urging that difficulties forge strength and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Overmyer
Fist Presbyterian Church
Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Mayor Appeals for National Safe Driver Motorcade Support
Mayor W. W. Light urged backing for a national safe driver motorcade campaign. He spoke yesterday about mobilizing public support and safety measures to reduce traffic incidents and promote responsible driving nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. T. Safety Foundation
District of Columbia
American Auwmobile Association
New York
Light
Bluefield
United States
Campaign For Safety
Foundation
Mayor Light
W. W. Light
Prtichard Moves On To Texas As Gas Plant Chief
Carl W. Haner arrives in Bluefield to assume the post of manager of the Bluefield Gas and Power Company succeeding John H. Pritchard, who leaves for Port Arthur Texas to manage the People’s Gas Company. The three utilities are affiliated under Stone and Webster. Pritchard, from Princes Anne Virginia, and a VP at Virginia Tech, joined Bluefield in 1933 after work in Lynchburg. Haner previously led the Kiwanis club in Statesville and headed the chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Haner
National Utilities Company
Statesville
N. C
Bluefield
Bluefield Gas and Power Company
Mr. Haner
John H Pritchard
Port Arthur
Texas
People’s Gas Company
Bluefiell
Stone and Webster Engineering Company
Pritchard
Princess Anne
Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Lynchburg
Gas and Stret
Rotary
Bluefield Country Club
Haner
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Bailey Lumber Installs New 38 Inch Sander At Bluefield Shop
Bailey Lumber Company installed a 38 inch sanding machine in its Bluefield shop operated by two independent motors with a connected blower system that directs dust to a top building collector. O V Hefner and company installed it. The drums are aluminum and adjustable for any cut, under operator control, improving millwork quality for homes and trim. Bailey operates six plants in West Virginia and Virginia with increased shop force. D N Matthews of Bluefield is shop foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baley Lumber Company
Balley Lumber Company
Bailey Lumber Company
Bluefield
Mullens
Matoaka and
War
West Virginia
Wytheville
Grundy
Virginia
D. N. Matthews
Bailey Lumber
Father of Local Woman Dies in Matoaka Monday
Joseph McKinney father of Mrs Beulah Kirby of this city died at his son Joseph P McKinney’s Matoaka home at 2 30 pm after a two month illness from cancer of the lung He was born and raised in the county and was a farmer Funeral services will be held at the Matoaka M E Church Wednesday at 2 pm with S M Roberts and Rev J M Moore of Spanishburg in charge Surviving children are John P Dennis Dewey Mrs Laura Deskins and Mrs Kirby Soft water best for stout ales hard water for light beer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McKinney
Beulah Kirby
Joseph P. McKinney
Matoaka
Mr. McKinney
Matoaka M. KE
M. Roberts
J. M. Moore
West Virginia Business College Grads In Demand
West Virginia Business College reports rising demand for bookkeepers secretaries and clerks as enrollment holds around 250. Advanced students urged to accelerate training while July 17 spelling contest eliminations proceed at Clarkshoro. numerous local graduates have accepted positions with companies such as Koppers Stores Inc Appalachian Electric Power Co and Montgomery Ward & Co across Bluefield Pocahontas and nearby towns.
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F H. A. Cain
West Virginia Business College
Cain
Clarkshoro
Business Colleges
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
John Wallace
Pocahontas
Island Creek Coal Co
Holden
W. Va
Opal Carter
Appalachia
WHIS
Bluefield
Imogene Matthews
Woodlawn
Appalachian, Electric Power Co
Ruth Wilkinson
Narrows
Koppers Stores, Inc
Powelton
James Warden
Carsmen Wholesale
Baltimore
Elizabeth Mansfield
Bluefield Grocery Co
Justina Cattaruva
Appalachian Electric Power
Ray O Graham to Attend AAG Convention in Cincinnati
Ray O Graham manager of Monte Vista Park Cemetery association and sole WV member of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents will attend the AACS golden jubilee in Cincinnati August 23 to 27. He notes lively programs with speakers round tables and extensive exhibits.
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Monte Vista Park
West Virginia
Ray
Graham
Association of American Cemetery Superintendents
Cincinnati
United States
Canada
Monte Vista
Netherland Plaza
Spring Grove Cemetery
Cincinnati Convention Committee
AACS
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Electric Company
THE
Chicago House Furnishing Company
RED Star Cabs
Roanoke ST
South Brand Street
Nunnally
Bluefield Floral
Peery Bldg
Bluefield, W. VA
A. Z. Peters
NORGE
Lowman Music Co
Steel Operations
Aagge As
Fiat
Gilley Gillie
Gilly Glin
Associated Press
F. W. Dodge
Department of Agriculture
American Iron and Steel Institute
Journal of Commerce
Carm
Overmyer
Rotary Club
Helen Keller
Jesse James
Me. Overmyer
Henley
Hedgar Guest
J. B. Galbraith
R.R. Stuart
Bluefeld
Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce
J. G. Waters
Savanna
Harry Adams
Kingsort
Tenn
Ocal Club
Henry Bernard
Welch Club
C. P. Cunningham
Richmond
C. Shepherd
Clyde
Mercer Funeral Home
Montcalm
Bluefield Gas
Bland St
JH. Pritchard
Statesville, N. C
Forest City Paint
Bailey Lumber Co
Eureka Hardware CO
Bluefield Ave
Georgia Lumber Company
Kathryn Mills
Claude Breeding
Cleveland
Daniel Borrer
Sterling Grocery Co
Princeton
Guinlene Mitchell
Tazewell
A. BK
P. Co
Grandy
Sara B. Turner
Pearlsburg
Irene Harris
Richlands
Mattie Williams Hospital
Eugene Breeding
Bastian
Joyce Jewelry Co
Paul Wheeler
Pre Ol Company
Denny Gillespie
Johnson City
Ralph Thompson
Sanitary Company
Washington, D. C
Virgie
Virgie Taylor, Tanneraville, Va., Koppers Stores, Inc
Weeksbury
William Caldwell
Beards Fork
Lillian Nuckolls
Galax
Atty
Jack Matthews
Ruth Meade
Naugatuck
Charleston
Myrtle Witt Stokes
Wate. Supply Co
Y. Va
Ray O. Graham
AAG
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Community Savings and Loan Company
Bluefield Real Estate
Elks Ride
Bland
Raleigh
Jimmy
Princeton Ave
Oppo. N.&w
James Rantis
Royal Cafe
Federal St
Oppo
West Va
Goodykoontz Drug Stores
Goody’s Drug Store
East End Pharmacy
Fairview Pharmacy
Bland & South Std
Gévantane
Associated Hospitals, Inc
Bland Street
Citizens
Insurance Brokers
Northfork-Clark
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