High Pressure Gas Distribution Across New England
An overview of high pressure gas distribution methods and historic uses. The Western United Gas & Electric system near Joliet and Aurora illustrates coupling plants, supplying small towns, expanding suburban coverage, and boosting low pressure mains. Greenwich system in Connecticut aims for full high pressure service from Stamford, with 6 inch mains and governors to five pound district pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Stewart
Phoenixville
Pennsylvania
L. H. Shelton
New England Association of Gas Engineers
Mr. Shelton
Western United Gas & Electric Company
Aurora
Ilinois
Greenwich
Connecticut
Greenwich Gas Company
United States
Joliet
Harvard
Illinois
Elgin
United
la Grange
McHenry
Elvin
le Granse
Massachusetts
Boston
Springfield
High pressure gas distribution gains favor for homes
A study of a district shows mercury sealed governors with vents, pipes lasting about twenty years in some areas and indefinitely in others with no corrosive tendencies. Stamford Gas & Electric provides high pressure storage to ensure continuous supply as over two thousand customers are to be connected this summer. Gas will be turned on soon in the first section, supporting the view that high pressure distribution is safe economical and desirable amid expanding house heating business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Gas & Electric Company
Gas Service Journal
Otley News Personal Notices and Visits
M P Van Hemert and family drove to Millerton Iowa to visit Lane Muilenberg home last Sunday. Gerrit Van Dyke learned of his mother Mrs R Van Dyke's passing before arrival. M Aalbers learned of his aged mother death at Eddyville. Mrs Gerrit Waardhuizen has been ill recently. Mr and Mrs Floyd Frazer take a short vacation with relatives in Otley. Mr and Mrs C Huisman host daughters Martha Kelderman and Nellie Kelderman visiting from Chicago by auto. Mrs Sebe Poortinga was brought home from Pella after a health matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. van Hemert
Millerton
Iowa
Lane Muilenberg
Gerrit van Dyke
R. van Dyke
M. Aalbers
Eddyville
Gerrit Waardhuizen
Floyd Frazer
Otley
C. Huisman
Martha Kelderman
Nellie Kelderman
Chicago
Sebe Poortinga
Pella
Frazer Family Picnic At Otley Attracts Thirty Four
Staying with her mother Mrs H Ver Huel since hospital discharge, she remains feeble. Last Sunday the Frazer clan gathered at their Otley home for a family picnic. All children and grandchildren except one attended. Thirty four in total enjoyed a lawn dinner.
Twenty Years Ago in the Chronicle 1907 Highlights
Obituary for L. H. Van Spanckeren aged 87 who died August 19. August 20 wedding of F Porter and Cornelia Soetens. J S Jelsma seeks rheumatic relief in Colfax. Pella attendees at Campbell Bros circus in Monroe. Rock Island to run state fair special trains, round trip $1.88. Prof George Sadler, former local college figure, visiting. H Van Oostrum leaving near Dur ham for Oklahoma to buy a farm and move after harvest. Lyman Smith at Chronicle office loses finger tip on press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. van Spanckeren
Durham
Pella
Oklahoma
Lyman Smith
Chronicle
City Council Proceedings in Pella August 23 1927
The City of Pella Iowa council met with all members present. Resolutions were passed to levy tax for water works bonds due as they mature. A petition to extend water mains on University and Carson streets was ordered filed. Coal bills totaled 425.33 and warrants were issued. Warrants for 1000 funding bonds due September 1 and for semi annual interest on 1918 bonds were ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Towa
University and
Carson Streets
Repairs and grading issues referred for investigation
The matter of repairs to an office building and heating plant was referred to the building and grounds committee for investigation. In Scholte Height, street grading requires property owners to pay half the cost. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scholte
Fair Tickets On Sale For Southern Iowa Fair
Coupon booklets for the Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition in Oskaloosa Iowa September 3 to 8 are now available. A $3.00 booklet is offered for $2.00 and includes four 50 cent tickets and four 25 cent tickets valid at the main gate for admission. Tickets may be used by any number of people and all in one day if desired. A sensible plan is to buy the coupon book for $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Rinder Van Dyk Dies After Illness at 1011 Liberty
Mrs Rinder Van Dyk of 1011 Liberty Street died Monday afternoon August 22 1927 after a long illness with anemia. She aged 53 years 7 months and 28 days. Survived by husband one son one daughter and stepchildren. Funeral services held Wednesday at home at 1 80 and at First Christian Reformed Church at two Interment Graceland Cemetery.
How to remove rust stains from an enamel sink
Use a solution of oxalic acid to bleach the rust stains. Repeat application until the stain fades then rinse thoroughly to finish.
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New England
Stone & Webster, Inc
Long Island Sound
New York City
New Haven
New York
Stamford
New York State Line
Rivola Theatre
Corrine Griffith
the Lady IN Ermine
John Gilbert
Lillian Gish
LA Boheme
Eddie Cantor
the Strand
Madge Bellamy
Geo. O’hara
Tom Tyler
Neal Ray
Otley News
City Council
Des Moines
I!aere Women
Ieee New
Locust Street
Strand Theatre
Dodge Brothers
America
A. B. van Houweling Auto Co
Pella, Iowa
Dance Brothers.inc
van Dyk
Where Enney
High Ave
Dad
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