Portland cement industry growth and uses in the United States
The Portland cement industry in the United States shows plant investments surpassing 376 million dollars and an annual capacity of 269 million barrels. Texas ranks eighth in cement production with other leading states including Pennsylvania, California, New York, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, and Michigan. Cement packs in sacks weighing 94 pounds with 1 cubic foot per barrel. large-scale production requires substantial inputs, and cement is used extensively in concrete highways, structural concrete, farm buildings, bridges, dams, and irrigation projects. The Portland Cement Association leads extensive science and education work to improve the product and its applications.
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American Society
Life 166
United States
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Portland Cement Association
National Organization
Shelley Music Plan Seeks Youth Instruction Program
Paramount among the ideals at the Shelley service is a goal for perfecting its music program. Mira Carolyn Charlis will tutor youths in voice ensembles and choir singing to assist talented youths lacking funds. The program is coed for youths ages 8 to 20 and seeks broad participation. For details call Fannin 0139 or visit 624 North Alamo Street.
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Wouths
Mira
Carolyn Charlis
North Alamo Street
Fannin
Election Slated but No Candidates in Alamosa
Alamosa residents remain satisfied with city government as the filing date for municipal candidates passed with no petitions. Mayor Everell Cole and eight aldermen, the city clerk, and city treasurer will keep office for two more years, saving taxpayers an estimated 1700 by avoiding an election and Firelgn costs.
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Alamosa
Gala
INS
Magor Everell
Cole
Demand for probe into New England schooners
April 6 report from New Bradford notes relatives of missing packet schooners Winnepesakee and John RH petitioning Congress for an investigation. They accuse these “suicide ships” of evading inspectors by operating under 760 tons net and employing unlicensed pilots. Claim vessels dump ballast and strip braces to reduce weight, drawing passengers with low fares.
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Mies
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New England
Forts
Cape Verde Islands
Winnepesaikee
Jom RH
Manta
Cape Verde
Aimilar
Sacket Shine
Washingtoniana papers bound for state library by DAR
Thirty four letters and documents by George Washington from the Revolutionary War era were bound and presented to the Virginia state library by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Washingtoniana
George Washington
St Virginia State Library
Daughters of the American Revolution
Schneider Printing Firm Remains A San Antonio Landmark
Twenty years in San Antonio mark Schneider Printing Company as a major local shop. Founded April 1, 1815 by Charles J. Schnentder at South Presa and Market, it expanded from three presses to larger facilities, endured a 1921 flood, and moved in 1926 to 209 West Market Street. Now one of the city’s largest printing houses with color work and free estimates offered.
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San Antonio
Behneider Printing Company
Weel Market
Charles J. Schentder
South Presa
Market
Schnelder
Schneider Printing Coupany
Charles J. Schneider
Schneider Printing Company
West Market Street
Cones Photo
New Innovations in Refrigerators
New Westinghouse refrigerators shown by Graham and Coline Electric Co. reflect demand for speed, power, efficiency. The Streamline line features a revolving shelf that swings around like a dial, enabling instant access and freeing corner space on the lower shelf for bottles.
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Graham and Coline Electric Company
Commerce Street
Westingheise
Fower
Travelers Hotel Coffee Shop Highlights At Broadway
The Travelers hotel coffee shop at Broadway features a Colman glass coffee maker and container. It serves perfectly blended steel cut coffees and excellent meals. Sunday dinners are in demand and the quiet atmosphere draws customer approval. The shop has adopted a slogan and music to enhance the experience.
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Travelers Hotel
Broadway
Colman
Travelers Coffee Shop
Good
Streamline debuts Eject-o-Cube tray feature
A product description outlines the Streamline with an Eject-o-Cube tray that pops cubes free when two levers are pressed. The design promises dry, large, solid cubes that do not require water or melting to loosen, signaling a new convenience for users.
Sanitary Mattress Plant Described as Modern Facility
Sanitary Mattress Company at 222 Fredericksburg Road presents a modern plant for mattress manufacture. Owner Paul Gentile notes thorough sterilization of all materials, time-saving equipment, and varied designs. The firm sells wholesale mattress supplies, converts cotton to interspring types, and also makes studio couches day beds pillows and comforts. The plant invites inspections.
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Sanitary Mattrese Company
Fredericksburg Road
Bai Antonia
Paul Gentile
Sanitary Mattress
Sanitary Mattress Company
Sanitary Mattress Factory
Affable Strangers Turn Into Robbers
Denver reports a robbery where Charles Harmon of New Albany Indiana says two friendly strangers led him through the city from a bus stop then attacked him with a knife and took 42 dollars. The incident occurred as he traveled home from Salmon River Idaho.
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Denver
Charles Harmon
New Albans
Ind
Salmon River
Idaho
Hin
Terrell Wells Pool Opens With Modern Play Equipment
Terrell Wells pool debuts with new swing ing pool features and modern play equipment. Water temperature described as pleasant. Local visitors welcome to enjoy the upgraded recreation site.
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Clever Detectives Trace Car Wrecker
Seattle police traced a car wrecker after the car of Don Felerson was struck. Officers found a license number reversed on the rear using a mirror, revealing Willard Robbins, 90, as the suspect. The imprint was photographed and reversed for evidence.
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Wish
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Don Felerson
Willard Robbins
Their Own Scheme Puts Em in Trouble in Magi
The villagers of Magi in Fukushima prefecture grew weary after a series of thefts. They voted at the temple to identify the thief with Cinta Oyama and his wife Mo-Woko receiving the most votes and being named the criminals. The couple had proposed the ballot.
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Magi
Fukushima
Cinta Oyama
Mo- Woko
Bothered by Bats A Guest Flees Portland Hotel
A Portland hotel guest woke to a noseful of bat odor from insects and decided never to sleep with the window open again. Police report unclear details but the incident ends with the guest choosing a different lodging.
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Portland
Apel
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