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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
4
A 1920s style housing guidance piece compares paying $40 monthly toward building a home with renting. It argues equity builds as payments accumulate, while rent provides only housing. It endorses using rent money toward a home loan with a 10–20 percent down, aiding design, financing, and timely construction through Bailey Lumber.
J Hudson Huffard of the Chicago Fur nishings show at the American Furniture Mart notes the semi annual event hosts over 850 manufacturers and 10 000 furniture merchants from across the nation. He highlights Swedish Modern and other evolving styles as guiding the summer show with new colors and colonial influences shaping the season in Chicago.
Bluefield Virginia officials Mayor W C Snyder and Mayor Carl Creasy welcome newcomers as the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce touts the citys climate, schools, churches, hospitals, and business climate. New residents listed include Mr and Mrs G J Misthy at 308 South Mercer Street from Mr and Mrs C W Norfleet, and Mrs Bird at Greenspan apartment from unspecified donors. New housekeepers include Mr and Mrs T Steiner at 440 North Street and Mr and Mrs F H Prench at 1912 Albemarne Street.
Truck owners and drivers are offered a single roof terminal east of Bluefield on US 19 and 21. The facility emphasizes economical service and minimized lost time with expert staff and multiple essential services for truck fleet operations.
Delegates from two state departments convene in Huntington on June 5 to discuss local defense matters and interagency coordination at the annual Legion gathering.
George L Duncan Sr president of Merchants National Bank and key figure in the oil industry died after a two year illness from a heart condition. He was a longtime leader in banking and regional business circles in Clarksburg West Virginia.
D. E. Templeton of Bluefield district manager for Jefferson Standard Life led all company agents in May with 27 cases totaling 105 000 dollars and 106 000 dollars written The agency bulletin praises his hard work noting he did a year’s work in one month He will be accompanied by his wife for a trip leaving New York on the night of June.
A sequence of bizarre mishaps in 1938 is recounted, highlighting improbable rescues and narrow escapes. The article showcases several near misses and oddball accidents, then promotes personal accident coverage offered by the Citizens Underwriters Agency in Peery Building, City.
City building inspector George B. Hendricky reports April permits total $388,448 as activity increases. The previous total was $240,000, reflecting a notable rise in construction approvals for the month.
The Georgia Lumber Co advertises superior building materials guaranteed for quality. It promises installation by expert workers and a total service at the lowest possible cost to customers seeking durable homes.
Aubrey Williams national administrator for the national youth administration spoke at the annual commencement exercises in Fairmont West Virginia. He addressed graduates at Fairmont State Teachers College during the June event.
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