1937 Business Outlook Bright
Cleveland economist vice president Leonard P Ayres of Cleveland Trust Co surveys 1937 prospects. He sees better general business than 1936 with prices and cost of living rising modestly. Recovery well under way domestically and abroad, despite world unrest and potential labor issues. A managed economy may prevail for years regardless of election outcomes.
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Cleveland
Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland Trust Co
Ruth
Congress
Spirited Delinquent Real Estate Sale At Kanawha County
In Kanawha County a vigorous auction of delinquent properties over unpaid taxes concluded yesterday at the courthouse. Deputy Sheriff Mont Cavender credited real estate's rebound and noted higher sales to private buyers than to the state. He observed fewer delinquent properties than last year, with enthusiasm unseen in eight years.
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Kanawha
Mont Cavender
Cavender
Local Man Convicted of Wounding In Charleston
Walter Webb of Charleston was convicted in an intermediate court of maliciously wounding Golden Jones of Charleston. Judge S Collett Luthepage sentenced Webb to four years in the state penitentiary. Prosecutors said Webb stabbed Jones on West Washington Street after Jones allegedly threatened his life.
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Walter Webb
Charleston
Golden Jones
S. Collett Luthepage
Webb
Jones
West Washington Street
Health Department Reports Seasonal Disease Increase
The state health department yesterday reported seasonal increases in whooping cough and meningitis during the week ending December 5. There were 61 cases of whooping cough, up 75 from the prior week, and meningitis cases rose from three to 11, four in McDowell County.
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State Heart Department
McDowell County
Burnt Creek Sand Company Chartered in State
A state corporation charter was issued yesterday to Burnt Creek Sand Company, enabling it to operate within the state. Details indicate the firm will engage in sand production and related activities under the new corporate status.
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Burnt Creek Sand Company
Laurel Creek Company Authorized Capital in Fayette County
In Laurel Creek district Fayette county the company is authorized to issue five thousand dollars in capital stock. Incorporators are J. E. Lawton A. C. Prince of Lawton and Owen W. Cox of Laurel Creek.
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Laurel Creek
Fayette County
J. E. Lawton
A.C. Prince
Lawton
Owen W. Cox
Mae West Responds To Court Claim Of Marriage
Hollywood reports Mae West dismissed a New York court bid by vaudeville actor Frank Wallace to declare her his lawful wife. She said she pays him no mind and only reads about him in the papers. West quips that he seeks an endurance record and hopes he is fired.
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Hollywood
Mae West
Frank Wallace
New York
B and P Girls to Sponsor Dinner Meeting Thursday
The Business and Professional Girls club will hold a dinner meeting at 6 o'clock Thursday evening at the association building. Miss Ruth Ferguson will tell a Christmas story with Miss Margaret Fielder in charge of the program.
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Business and Professional Girls Club
Association
Ruth Ferguson
Margaret Fielder
Woman Injured When Car Overturned Near Frame
Mrs. Virgie Drake of Frame was brought to Charleston General Hospital yesterday afternoon with leg and head injuries after the automobile she was driving overturned. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Frame and authorities reported no further details at this time.
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Virgie Drake
Frame
Charleston General Hospital
Officers Nominated by District Committee at South Charleston
Van dalia Spring Hill and South Charleston committee members met at Kinsey lodge in South Charleston Monday night to nominate officers for the year ahead. Election is set for Monday night January 11 at the Judge.
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Boy Stout
Vandalia
Spring Hill
South Charleston
Kinsey Lodge
Three Troopers Reenlist In Public Safety Dept
The state department of public safety announced three reenlistments yesterday. Trooper T. S. Myers of Company B, Trooper Basil Wright from the criminal identification bureau, and Sergi. H. D. Ancel of Company C in Elkins were noted as reenlisting.
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Public Safety Department
State Department of Public Safety
T.S. Myers
Basil Wright
Criminal Identification Bureau
Sergi
H. D. Ancel
Elkins
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Col. Ayres
Christy Athewson
Hughie Jennings
Jia
Lardner
Beth
Rober Toegans
Health Department
Sand Company Chartered
John Ree
Burtone
Mae
B & P Girls
China Shop
George Washington Life Insurance Company
Bill Goshorn
James B. Madison and
Walter M. Given
Bethlehem
Herald Angels
Santa Claus
Philco
Woodrums
Virginia Aya
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