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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1936

Page

3

Jobless Insurance Measure Sets Varying Employer Tax Rates

The special joint legislative committee proposes an unemployment insurance bill with merit ratings to adjust employer tax under the basic rate, allows voluntary coverage, and excludes specific work types. It sets initial rates from 0.9% in 1936 to 2.7% from 1938 onward, with separate accounts and annual classifications based on experience.

al Quinn Special Joint Legislative Committee United States

Dont Gamble With Your Stomach

An advertisement touts KRALLEN KAL BEN as a treatment for stomach troubles caused by excess acid. It claims immediate relief, strengthens digestion, and a 3 week course costs $1.00 with a money order option to Charleston West Virginia.

Gary Kallen Hox 1765 Charleston W. Va

Dr David’s Sanative Waah for Itch Promises Fast Relief

An advertised liquid claims to cure Acabies by destroying the 26 that burrow into the skin. It promises itching relief soon after application and offers a money back guarantee. Sold via Dr David’s or druggists for 600 postpaid with Owens & Minor, Dept. 63, Richmond, VA.

Dr. David

Pupils Honored With Party For Perfect Attendance

Monk School pupils earned a party Friday after a perfect attendance contest. Those present included Benjamin Taylor, Thomas French, Charles Fass, Robert French, Gatha Hammack, Delbert Melton, Virginia Vanmilton, Ellen Edens, Dora Alice Turner, Betty Edens, and Norma Sige.

Monk Schoal School Benjamin Taylor Thomas French Charles Fass Robert French Gatha Hammack Delbert Melton Virginia Vanmilton Ellen Edens Dora Alice Turner Betty Edens Norma Sige

Dougherty Family Names in Formal Notices

Bruce Dougherty Frances Dougherty Maysell Dougherty Pansy Lee Dougherty Elinor Ann Dougherty and Mr and Mrs C C Dougherty appear in a formal notice listing family members across generations. The document references a household or succession related to the Dougherty surname and includes multiple given names and initials.

Mon, Bruce Dougherty Frances Dougherty Maysell Dougherty Pansy Lee Dougherty Elinor Ann Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dougherty

Permits For Dwellings Issued by Hendricks

Hendricks Construction costing 14100 was approved yesterday by City Building Inspector George B Hendricks Mrs Dorothy Champe Loshhtefeld to build a dwelling costing 100 and a garage costing 250 in Staunton avenue J M Cohen is to spend 28M to build a dwelling Repairs to the dwelling of J I Cunningham are to cost 100 Gallaher and Sutherland will spend 100 for alterations to a store in Virginia street Additions to a dwelling in Washington street are to cost T A Bockley 800 John F E Lory is to have alterations and additions made to a planing mill at a cost of 59

George B. Hendricks Dorothy Champe Loshhtefeld Staunton Avenue J. M. Cohen J. 1 Cunningham Gallaher and Sutherland Virginia Street Washington Street T. A. Bockley John FE Lory

Trent Attends Sessions of National Council Supts

Superintendent W. W. Trent left yesterday for Chattanooga Tennessee to attend sessions of the National Council of State Superintendents of Schools. He will return to his office Saturday.

W. W. Trent Chattanooga Tenn National Council of State Superintendents of Schools

Steel Erected On South Side Bridge Span

Top steel was placed on the north end of the central span yesterday with two bottom chords on the south end. Floor beams extend to the second panel from the Sou river pier as the rest of the south end steel arrives. Col. C. P. Fortney, consulting engineer, reported progress.

South Side North River Sou River Col. C. P. Fortney

Fake Ticket Hearing Tonight At Local Justice Court

Preliminary hearing set for 7 20 tonight before Justice J A deGruyter for a group of young men and a woman charged with printing counterfeit tickets for the football game between West Virginia State College and Wilberforce University. Defendants include Momer Johnson Arthur Wall Elle Maron Edward McGhee Vida Mac McGhee Raymond Neal Isaac Robinson Philander Smith Chester Williams Donald Smith Clifford Van Hargis and Alvin Boyd.

J. A. deGruyter St. Justice of the Peace West Virginia State College Wilberforce University Momer Johnson Arthur Wall Elle Maron Edward McGhee Vida Mac McGhee Raymond Neal Isaac Robinson Philander Smith Chester Williams Donald Smith Clifford van Hargis Alvin Boyd

Tr. Robins Will Lecture At Medical Forum Tonight

An illustrated educational lecture on syphilis will be given at Bocleck by Dr. Hugh B Nobing, city health commissioner, at a Kanawha medical society auxiliary meeting. The public is invited, officials said.

Bocleck Hugh B. Nobing Kanawha Medical Society

Heart Disease Clinic Held at City Health Dept Today

A heart disease clinic is scheduled this morning at 9 39 o'clock at the city health department. Dr William C Stewart and Dr Spates Brandy Jr will lead the session with assistance from Junior League members.

William C. Stewart Spates Brandy, Jr

Guild Rally Tonight At South Charleston First Baptist

The Kanawha Valley Baptist Association World Wide Guild hosts its annual fall banquet and rally at South Charleston First Baptist Church tonight with Mrs Randall W Burgess, association president, presiding.

Kanawha Vale Baptist Association World Wide Guild South Charleston First Baptist Church Tanight Randall W. Burgess Association

Added Caution Urged Shoppers and Motorists

State safety officials urged extra precautions during the Christmas season as shoppers and pedestrians flood crowded downtown areas. Officials warned that the busy period and more 1937 models on display could raise traffic accidents unless drivers and walkers cooperate closely.

Salesman Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement

Harold Fore of Charleston pleaded guilty to embezzlement in Intermediate court. Judge S Collett Littepage said sentencing would be decided by January 11. Fore allegedly embezzled 672.28 dollars from Blossom Dairy while employed as a salesman.

Harold Fore Charleston S. Collett Fore Blossom Dairy Company

Kanawha Medical Society Elects Officers Tonight

Kanawha County Medical Society will elect officers at a meeting tonight at the Daniel Boone Hotel at 815 o'clock. Dr. Ray Kessel serves as the current president.

Kanawha County Medical Society Daniel Boone Hotel Ray Kessel

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Jon Kanawha Banking & Trust Company Federal Reserve System Capitol Street Kanawha Country Club and Eommerce Elizabeth Whitmore Wies Hubert Kelly Motor Graham Pierce Arrow Kely Alo JO Hubert Kelly Motor A DON CO Hubert Anderson Kelly Letran Ghar Estony Wa Auto Mechanics Uelder St. Joseph's St. Joseph Hendricks Trent Daniel Green Daniel Greens Siegel Shoe CO State Street Tr. Robins Medical Forum Guild Bow Shop Blas Kanawha Medical Indian River Hericiwe CO Thomas Bros. Department Store West Washington ST Star Brand Shoes W. 1 Douglas Shoes Mallory Oxfords
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