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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1927

Page

8

Taxation to be considered by West Virginia bus association

The West Virginia Motor Association plans its fourth annual convention at 10 o clock in the morning in the Hotel Kanawha assembly room to discuss bus line taxation. It argues that higher fees and taxes burden operators, noting license, fuel, and insurance costs plus federal taxes and public service burdens.

West Virginia Motoration Association Snsembly Hotel Kanawha Board of Public Works Public Service Commission of West Pure Service Commission

Bus fares in West Virginia far higher than neighboring states

An analysis shows that a 25 passenger bus paying 1514.87 annually for 250 miles daily faces much steeper rights fees in West Virginia than in Virginia Kentucky Ohio New York Pennsylvania New Jersey District of Columbia. The elevated costs reflect mountainous terrain and higher operating expenses, with WV fees 40 percent above Virginia and up to 126 times District of Columbia rates.

West Virginia Union Virginis Kentucky Obhio New York Pennsylvania District of Columbia

Elk District to Hear Local Band Benefit Concert

The Charleston Municipal band will debut its new teen section at Elk District High School auditorium next Friday. Business manager Lewis Nearman announced the event, under Mayor William Wert’s direction, with proceeds to fund the high school orchestra’s instrument purchases. The Elk District High School Orchestra has gained vocal prominence and performed at local events and home talent shows.

Charleston Municipal Band Lewis Nearman William W. ‘Wert Nation of Elk District Elk District High School

Stage test for car headlights in Charleston

Testing of headlights was under way on Broad Street between Washington and Lewis as part of drive sanely week sponsored by the Automobile Club with police approval. Arthur E. Prenkel conducted the tests for an electric company using a federal standards approved focusing screen. Tests were voluntary and will lead to a campaign against cars with only one headlight. brake tests were planned but the expert did not arrive.

Charleston Broad Street Washington and Lewis Streets Automobile Club Arthur E. Prenkel Federal Bureau of Standards

Ellyson Family Returns From Ohio Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph Ellyson and children Billabeth and Frank returned from Columbus where they visited Mrs Anna Davis. They witnessed the fatal fall of a large airplane with the pilot killed Saturday afternoon.

Ralph BR. Ellyson Billabeth Frank Ellyson Columbus, C Mr. Rilygon Anna Davis

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