FHA Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Faces Postwar Housing Problems
The 1944 milestone marks ten years of FHA efforts to improve housing standards and finance. Despite strong gains, postwar challenges loom as incomes, unemployment, and financing methods tighten. FHA's long term amortized loans and insured mortgages expanded home ownership for millions, with West Virginia aiding 19,000 insured loans and 9300 financed homes.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
All America
Community Sa and Loan Company
Bluefield
Mor‘gagee
Congress
West Virginia
J. A. Chambers
The
PHA
Qge
Westee
America
G I Bill Enrolls Veteran Student at West Virginia Business College
President Roosevelt signs the G I Bill of Rights enabling veterans to receive tuition books and monthly maintenance. E A Cain announces one student enrolled under the act. School closes June 30 for Independence Day. resumes July 5. chapel program features Rev J M Helm and Mr Ralph Smith with solos. spelling contest semi finals announced. finals list includes Massie Armstrong and many others from Bluefield Princeton Welch and nearby towns.
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Roosevelt
American Legion
G. I
West Virginia Business College
Wanda Cummins
J. M. Helm
Bland Street
Mr. Helm
Smith
Betty Thabet
Massie Armstrong
Bluefield
W. Va
Dorothy Smith
Princeton
Sylvia DeHart
Welch
June Looney
Williamson
Betty Lou Angove
Northfork
Kathleen Harris
Chattaray
Ruby Jo DeWees
Mullens
Mary Davis
Matoaka
Wanda Cummings
Baileysville
Charlotte McAllister
Billie Kate Riley
Tazewell
Helen Burton
Richlands
Elizabeth Gillespie
Ivanhoe
Islena Leeper
River
Evelyn Dickerson
Floyd Va
Elizabeth Grubb
Rural Retreat
Maggie Smythers
Woodlawn
Elsie Hughes
Pulaski
Tornado Fund Raised By VFW Responds To Clarksburg Disaster
VFW posts and auxiliaries at the state encampment in Clarksburg organized an emergency fund of 2000 dollars for tornado victims. Dozens were rushed to Clarksburg from twelve miles away as VFW members and auxiliaries aided in rescues. Pinnacle auxiliary from Bluefield helped at St Marys Hospital. candles lit hospitals in the blackout and Mrs Munsey described the tornado’s grim impact.
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Clarksburg
VFW
Pinnacle
Bluefield
St. Mary's Hospital
Munsey
J. R. Munsey
Pinnacle Post Vfw
Systematic Buying Success Of Angrist Men's Shop
Blue field's Angrist Men's Shop reports strong business this year due to stocking merchandise with consumer demand. Angrist pins success on exclusive Richman Brothers franchise for Mercer McDowell and Tazewell counties and access to all wool tropical suits at market prices. The store emphasizes quality and carries nationally advertised items including leather slippers and Freeman military shoes while pledging to obtain items meeting standards.
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Angrist
Bluefield
A. A. Angrist
Cleveland
Richman Brothers
Mercer
McDowell
Tazewell
Hollywood Rogue
Freeman
Jayson
Angristen
Consumer May Sell or Return Stoves To Dealer
The Office of Price Administration announced a new provision allowing consumers to sell or return new stoves to a dealer distributor or manufacturer starting yesterday. This aids customers who wish to return a stove they acquired and allows transfer to another manufacturer dealer or distributor.
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Office of Price Administration
License Numbers To Be Placed On Ration Folder
Hundreds of motorists in the area await guidance on placing license numbers on ration folders and gasoline coupons. West Virginia OPA ration executive Thomas J. Scherfield provided the answer last week, stating a plan for统一 numbering on both new auto mobile licenses and existing ration documents.
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Thomas J. Scherfield
West Virginia
OPA
Schofield
Road Commission
Pigmy Elephant Discovered in New York City
A small African elephant, brought to New York from the French Congo in 1905, is identified as a true pigmy species, a finding noted in the city. The report highlights a rare discovery amid welfare and license plate discussions, with motorists using dual numbers during ration period adjustments.
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New York City
New York
French Congo
Navy tenpin leagues thrive at station 117 in the West Indies
Sailors at Naval Air Station No. 117 in the British West Indies organize eight bowling leagues with 73 teams, all sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress. Millay of Evansville Ind. posted a 259 246 300 for an 8065 series, his fourth perfect game in sanctioned play, with NAS 117 secretary Purtell approving the high-score affidavit and a gold award en route.
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Naval Air Station No. 117
British West Indies
United States Navy
American Bowling Congress
Millay
Evansville
Ind
Sailor
Edward F. Purtell
NAS No. 117 Bowling Association
Small Loan Co. Is Courteous Institution
An advertisement describes the American Loan company as a courteous, high quality business offering quick loans. It portrays a friendly manager, clean offices, and a home like atmosphere where customers provide credit details, receive prepared papers, and obtain money fast with monthly payments and prompt receipts.
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Small Loan Co
Red Tape and Fast Help from American Loan Pany
The article argues that American Loan pany aims to ease financial problems quickly with minimal red tape. It notes customers pay reasonable costs for borrowing and compares this to paying reasonable profits to other businesses.
Postmaster Exam Notice for Bishop Virginia Vacancy
The U S civil service commission opens an examination to fill the Bishop Virginia postmaster post. Applications must be filed in Washington by June 14 announced by Mrs Arlene Altizer assistant postmaster Bishop. The annual death toll by bombing in the United States is about 12 000.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Bishop
Washington, D. C
Arlene Altizer
United States
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A. J. Martin
Coal & Dyke Building
Room
West Virginia Water Service Co
Bluefield Telephone CO
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Mercer Funeral Home
Legion G. I. Bill
Forest City
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Mercer Coal Co
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Kers
Appalachian Electric Power CO
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W. R. Currence
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Scott Blds
Tri City Traction Company
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Furnas
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Richman Bros. Clothes
Angrist Men’s Shop
Princeon Avenue
Elks Building
American Loan CO
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Max Turk
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Raleigh St
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D. E. Templeton
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Law and Commerce
Bluefield, W. VA
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Norfolk and Western
National War Fund
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