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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
9
Contractor lace 19g3 A.B. owner and manager of Charleston Construction company with offices at Spring Street The firm specializes in concrete and asphalt work including blacktop driveways Its staff of mechanics and workmen is efficient and built to meet any needs in its line.
Elite Laundry promotes the Sanitone dry cleaning method as a breakthrough that combines water with solvents to remove both water soluble and solvent soluble soils. George Weil and Inga Santtoning highlight better finishing, shape retention, and elimination of wool shine, claiming Sanitone preserves fabric appearance by restoring finishing materials and preventing nap flattening.
Peerless Cement Products at the south end of the C and O and Patrick Street bridges expands to meet rising demand for cinder blocks. Elias Fellabaum, plant manager, cites light weight, strength, fire resistance, durability, and ease of plastering as key benefits driving adoption in affordable and premium homes. The firm also makes joists, sills, lintels and trim and is a member of the National Cinder Products Association which enforces industry standards.
A photograph and caption describe the Safety Re Tread company factory at 411 Virginia Street West. The re capping plant follows strict methods by experienced workers with sharp emphasis on high quality materials, tire inspections, and traction, offering motorists the option to use other tires during recapping. The McCreary ring and tire line are noted, with McCreary Tire and Rubber cited among Pennsylvania independents known for quality.
The Sonotone audicle wearable aid, developed for air and bone conduction, uses vacuum tube crystal microphone principles to widen frequency range and reduce distortion. Harry Aniles of Sonotone Charleston notes its compact 4 inch form, lightweight design, and ability to deliver clear speech and music across positions.
Cornwell and Barkus push McCreary tires at a Washington street service station. Four tire types praised for durability safety and comfort include silent service for modern cars super service for all around use virgin rubber and long staple cord and super traction for mud and snow with silent treading designed for varied conditions.
Betty Rexroad of Charleston was elected state president of the World-Wide Guild at the three day convention. Edith Kimble Romney Katheryn Dietrich Sistersville Jannette Board Charleston Dorothy Ellis Huntington lead officers include vice president recording secretary and corresponding secretary. Evelyn Faigley Charleston named state guild director to succeed Marie Ball Charleston who plans missionary training in Chicago. Cuba backs a firm to extract magnesium common salt and other chemical products from sea water.
The page hosts greetings to new Charleston residents and promises helpful services. It notes that any advertiser represented here or others may supply available services to newcomers for a happy and profitable stay.
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