Insulation from cattle hair eyed for fuel savings
A Washington study shows cattle hair insulates best reducing heat transfer. Housline insulation, cleaned and stitched between building paper and waterproofing, could save 236 pounds of coal per 100 square feet annually. Two-layer use could save 148 pounds per 100 square feet.
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Old Mother Nature
United States Bureau of Standards
Washington
Johns Manville, Inc
New York
Charles P. Steinmetz
Jordan Line Eight advertised as new car line in Athens
Jordan introduces the Jordan Line Eight amid strong demand with five thousand orders and sixty five cars in production Rumors say the public favors Jordan Light, while dealers halt sending specifications Leading distributors have blanket orders for the next ninety days Beta Theta Trophy to be awarded to the inter class basketball champion engraved yearly and retained if won three consecutive times Girls Athletic Association endorses weekly hikes and announces letters for fulfilling requirements Stewards of the Methodist church meet after conference with several named members honored with a D D degree Silver tea planned by Mrs Sage for the opposing parsonage fund group
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Jordan
Jordan Light
Reta Theta
Charlotte Berryman
Beta Theta Sorority
Girls’ Athletic Association
Parsonage beautified by Missionary Society efforts
A Hallowe en tea will be held from 3 to 5 30 pm to honor the Reverend and his wife who praise the Methodist Missionary Society for improving the parsonage during the past year. The event will host guests and offer tea.
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Methodist Missionary Society
Literary Societies Revive at College Activities
The American and Philomathean literary societies resume strong programs with sixteen students in state oratorical and debating contests. Thursday evenings host meetings, while Tuesday convocation featured L. R. McGraw of Mullens, Slab Fork district, delivering a masterful address on time value.
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American
Philomathean
L. McGraw
Mullens
Slab Fork
McGraw
Concord
Pretty Wedding in Athens Unites Fred Gautier and Elizabeth Bryant
On last Monday evening at Mr. Joseph Gautier’s home Fred Gautier and Miss Elizabeth Bryant were married by Rev. A B Moore. The Athens community wishes the couple happiness. Miss Nan and Miss Avis Owen of Bluefield visited Mrs Ro It Sa last weekend and Rev Mr Barbery, brother of T. Barbery, officiated in Athens Friday.
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Joseph Gautier
Fred Gautier
Elizabeth Bryant
A. B. Moore
Athens
Nan
Avis Owen
Bluefi Id
Mra Ro
Stave
Mr. Barbery
T. & Barbery
Mr Barbery
Local notices from Athens and surrounding towns
Mrs Lessie Barker returned home after two months with her sister Mrs Moss French in Beckley. Hartley Saunders of Princeton visited Athens on Tuesday. Fred Cooper also visited Princeton Tuesday. Harrison Oxley has been in good health. Mrs C H Archer president of the home economics club traveled to Princeton to meet with the home central committee. Miss Charles Anthony head of the English department spoke at a Princeton D A R meeting Thursday evening.
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Superior
Lessie Barker
Moss French
Beckley
Hartley Saunders
Princeton
Athens
Fred Cooper
Harrison Oxley
C. H. Archer
Home Economics Club
Home Central Committee
Charles Anthony
Alabaster Lamps in Tut’s Day Revealed by Carter
London reports Howard Carter, co discoverer of Tutankhamen’s tomb, says ancient Egyptians made alabaster lamps 3 275 years ago that rival modern electric pieces. Findings show lamps with translucent alabaster, a three foot tall lamp with a central cup, depicting Tutankhamun and his queen when lit.
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London
Howard Carter
Tutankhamen's Tomb
Mercer Fire Costs Cut in Mercer County Report
State Fire Marshal findings show Mercer County September fire losses totaled 4435, down 74 percent from a year earlier. Nine fires occurred with full loss in three cases and partial loss in six, insuring 25200 dollars. Five structures including dwellings and a hotel were damaged. four fires had unknown origins, one linked to arson, one to smoker carelessness, two to electric wires. For three months ending September 30, county losses from eighteen fires reached 32785 dollars, down 13 percent from 1924.
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Mercer County
Clever Hull Double Vessel Hide Joint in Lamp
A description notes a vessel with a hidden exterior armor or casing fitted inside the lamp so cleverly that the joints between the two vessels are invisible, creating a seamless appearance. It emphasizes the ingenuity of the concealment technique and the precision of the fit.
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Scott
Athens and Concord College
Stewards
Methodist Church
Methodist Parsonage
R. R. Sage
Wmvnid
Oakhurst Avenue
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House OF Lewis
Lewis
Harry Kammer
Tut
Mercer
Princeton Ave
Berrer Mearcuanviss
Lass Mowry
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