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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1932

Page

2

November Fire Losses Rise in West Virginia Totals

November fire report by C. G. Stahlmann shows West Virginia losses at 2222 080 dollars, up 22 520 or eight per cent from the prior year. Buildings damaged 129 295 dollars, insure d value 544 350, 428 250 on buildings. Forty eight of 88 fires were total losses, construction mostly wood. Investigations in eleven counties with three arsons in Monroe. Dwellings formed the major damaged property. Leather footwear production in Germany noted as 65 600 000 pairs in 1821.

C. G. Stahlmann Marshal Stahlmann Mr. Stahlmanin Braxton Brooke Calhoun Clay Grant Daddrige Fayette Gilmer Hampshire Handack Hardy Marton Marshall Mineral Pendleton Pleasants Putnam Ritthle Traylor Tyler Upshur Wirt Wetzel Stahlmann Monongalis Harrison and Kanawha Cabell Mercer Monroe County

Reassessment aims to fix Kanawha tax inequality

The document argues for broad reassessment across the state to correct tax inequities seen in Kanawha County. It estimates current real estate value at about 86 million with 2.1 million revenue, compares proposed valuations to 200 million with 2.8 million revenue, and outlines the impact on personal property including intangibles, store and farm stocks, and automobiles. It notes potential rate adjustments for utilities and municipal levies and outlines steps for equalization, combining higher valuations with lower rates to fund city governance.

Webb Kanawha State Board of Public Works Charleston South Charleston

Christmas events and games in Nitro area churches

Nitra News reports a Methodist Christmas program Friday night and special services at Holy Trinity Church today. Sunday school and a Baptist church Christmas tree event offer candy and fruit. Local league games highlight Mainte pundte Team's climb and Operators' two wins. Names of Nitro residents spending Christmas away are listed, along with a Nitro Welfare milk project fundraiser and alumni basketball game proceeds. Also noted are The Citadel student home for holidays, post office and stores holiday closures, and a Turkey contest winner at Royal Billiard parlor.

Holy Trinity Cathelic Church Mainte Vance Bruce Reppert B. F. Gilum Virginia Burner Buckhanmon Lucy McKuleht Charleston Margaret Kretgar Pauline Richardson Huntington Margaret Florence Huffman Alderson Kathryn Davis Carrie Mae Addison Morgantown Mr. and Paul T. Bricker Bobby Harrison Cook Dorman Moore John Grose Chrrceston Citadel C. Grose Twenty-fivey Street O. J. Lyons Nitro Vis Nitro Post Office Peyton Wilson Royal Billiard Parlor Josephine Paden Nineteenth Street

Studebaker Unveils New 1933 Line of Commander and President Cars

Studebaker announces a complete new line for 1933 featuring two Commander Eight models with up to 190 horsepower, the 138 inch wheelbase President Eight, the 15 inch President with 110 horsepower, and the 85 horsepower Bracebaker Six. Prices range from about 1995 to 1660 for wheelbase models, with the new six and Commander offerings highlighting power brakes, automatic heat and choke control, improved lubrication, and advanced aerodynamics. The cars promise greater performance, smoother operation, and longer intervals between servicing, with emphasis on safety, comfort, and refinement across all models.

Studebaker Yma War Erro Studbaker Engin Achlev Fort Slone Brudebsters Rew Studetakers Modon Satiety Cohout Ears Oprakes McGarnekes A Tovich StudsyDaker Manuufacturer Uburetien Studebakers President Conianter Stude- Baker

Christmas Services Vary Across City Churches

Programs and cantatas fill Christmas morning at Sixth Street Methodist Episcopal Baptist Temple and South Side churches. Notable events include a 7 30 pm cantata at Sixth Street, a 11 am sermon at Baptist Temple marking Tremper’s tenth anniversary, and a 7 30 pm Christmas play at First M E South with Epworth League members.

Sixth Street Church Sixth Street Methodist Episcopal Church Baptist ‘Temple Baptist Temple Heaven Clarence W. Kemper Temple Tremper Fred C. Blue Temple Building Committee Temipin MLE South Dorothy Glare Wilson Epworth League Plvst M. I Washington and Dickinson Streets Raat Bank Methodist Episcopal Church East Bank Sacred Heart Church

Hoover In Scenic Outing With Notables on River Trip

President Hoover and Mrs Hoover led a party along the Flovite passage toward St Catherine's Tshing with stops at two Brobntile. Justice Stone and Mrs Stone Senator Austin and Mrs Austin and writer Mark Sullivan joined as the group traveled by river. The president disembarked from the Sequoia near 2 30 PM and returned before sundown.

St. Catherine's Tshing Hoover Justice Stone Sibreme Court Stone Austin Vermont Mark Sullivan Sequoia Soulnware

Radio Entertainment Event at Geoffers Club

A radio entertainment night was hosted by the Geoffers club with performers including Roberts, Batvie Fatnter, WH, and others. Refreshments were provided for attendees such as Marguerite Putmey, Carney, James Carney, and Norman Smith. Beatrice Wiley and Gernostesi were also noted among attendees.

Trade Roberts Batvie Fatnter Geoffers Club Warn Fayhe Rust Hermit Marguerite Putmey Carney James Carney Norman Smith Beatrice Wiley Gernostesi

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