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Skill of Volunteer Workmen Startles Experts in Novel "House Raising Bee"
Upson Ponels Applied fn Record Time
As the result ofa real old-fashioned "Ilouse Raising Bee" in which 700 volunteer workmen from seven states took part, 19 preacher students and their families occupy comfortable homes today while attending Clear Creek Mountain Preachers Bible School near Pineville, Kentucky.
Southern Baptists from seven states rnc exlrrienced carpen!€r!,including experienced car, electriciar,'9, and_ plumbers worked side by side wittr pastors, students, faculty members, businesg men and mountaineers.
Lumber and giant-size lJpson Strong-Bilt Panels were hauled up Hollv and Bear Mountains over slnnbrv roads.
Utse'of Upson Strong-Bilt Panels in full wall sizes eliminated the task of taping or covering seams. Even in the hands of inexperienced wotkmen, panel application was accomplished quickly and smoothly. Immediate painting followed the installation and the houses were soon occupied.
Apologies to Art Ellk
Some time ago, Ellis Lumber Company of Burlington, Iowa was publicized as having been an IJpson Dealer for 2? vears. Art Ellis now writes to condct this figure to 37 years. "During this period," he said, "we haven't had what we can call a single justifiable complaint on IJpson Products. Upson Panels were installed on our office ceiling in 1920 and are still in good condition."
One Way fo Keep llolher-inJaw Happy!
An Upson dealer in Akron, Ohio reports that one of his customers wis recently faced with an age-old dilemma. His mother-in-law announced that she intended to move in with him g1d he had no room for her. He solved the problem rather neatly by letting his mother-in-law help build her own room in the attic with UpsonPanels. Moral: Mothers-in-law prefer lJpson Panels.
of Upson Ceiling Tiles Moking Big Hit Wilh Customers
"We underestimated the market." upson salesexecutives frankly admit when discuss- ' lng tne new Upson Ceiling Tiles. Jobbers and ine th dealers, clamoring for shipments, report customers enthwiastic, par- ticularly over the washable surface. Application is very simple.
New ond Growing [Ularket For Upson Ponels
Many dealers report increasing demand for Upson Panels for use in building television sets and displays. Construction usually must be hurried and of a movable type. The light weight and fine painting sur- face of lJpson Panels are making them reallv outstanding faiorites.
NOW-I[ey're Wadding Sholguns Wilh k!
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The new tiles are 12 inches square, mqde of 6 ply laminated board, with surface edges beautifully beveled. Pre-finished and waterproofed surface withstands repeated washings. Toughness of material used "'alipii".ti""
+Efifr> plaintof loosening lA-i/ and sagging so prevalent in ordinary tiled ceilings.
Slamping Feel Couse Ploster To Foll
Immediately after feet stamping patrons in a Union City, N. J. burlesque house demanded "Take It Of", 40 square feet of plaster fell on their heads.
-Amcrican Magazine
In Geneva, Nebraska, the local gun club load their own shells and find Easy Curve ideal for wadding. A special die tool is employed. Easy Curve is preferred because of the smooth edge which can be achieved.