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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1940

Page

10

FHA Planning Approval Aids West Virginia Subdivisions

West Virginia Real Estate commission lauds FHA for new subdivision planning and loan approval role. FHA land planning division, led by Charles H. Diggs, highlights 200 percent activity rise in 1939 and emphasizes community development over mere lot sales. State consultants operate from Atlanta with free developer support. FHA stamps of approval protect buyers and owners.

FHA West Virginia West Virginia Real Estate Commission Bavelin Charles H. Diggs FEA State Commission Neighbohhood Atlanta

State Realty Licenses Granted in May by WV Commission

The West Virginia Real Estate commission licensed 13 realtors and salesmen in May. Recipients include Nelie R. Dodson of Charleston, Cleopas R. Hess of Parkersburg with Atlas Realty, Edward Umberger of Bluefield with Quillan Blair, Willan C. Taylor of Parkersburg with Everett Abels, Kehales in Apeney of Harper, A Teter of Bridgeport, Best Estate Exchange of Beckley, William F. E. Towel with Chelfont and Son, Charles A. F. Randolph and Denna van F. Randolph of Last Creek, T. E. Hundley of Huntington, Howard V. Stout of Chirk suburs, H. R. Hitchcock of Chesapeake, and Henry Taylor of Charleston with Starkey Beatty.

Cleopas R. Hess Parkersburg Atlas Realty Company Edward Umberger Bluefield Quillan- Blair Company Willan C Taylos Everett Abels

Real Estate Committee Hears Clark Nomination

A West Virginia Real Estate association subcommittee headed by George W. Thomas urged that B C Clark of Huntington be considered for chair of the West Virginia Real Estate Commission. The panel named Mans Watts, whose term expires April 30, as a successor if appointed. Other members include J B Campbell Huntington J Mead Parkersburg and F Guy Ash Wheeling.

West Virginia Apet George Ki. Thomas Gay B.C. Clark Huntingtin Virginia Mans Watts Thomas Chirkes W Campbell Puntington J. Mead Parkersbiurg Guy Ash In City Gin Molt Thes Clark Wether Clark Hades Bo Real Esisie Huntington State Commission

Complex Property Transfers Reported Across Several Districts

A list of recent property transfers shows multiple deeds filed in various districts including Bet stun Montrant drive and South Park adelition. Transfers involve buyers such as Jo seph Beshun TA Nitra Loewrnetuin Realty and Sam Weld with parcels ranging from single lots to blocks and acres.

Industrial Dunbar Charles Nable Wire Ring's Hollow Lens Treek Luda Distrarch Annie Laewteri Belva Lacy Dottersen Ruth B. Peyton Alt Marlon B. Walker

Virginia and West Virginia Tourism Session Set

A local tourism meeting was announced featuring the Virginia and West Virginia commerce committees. Officials from the West Virginia chamber and regional groups will preside, with focus on regional development and industry collaboration.

Virginia and West Virgil Shamibers Nail Spaniser Chaianan

Catholic High School Building Progress Report

The Virginia and Bird sister project by Ruby Construction is nearing completion with 60 percent of concrete work, walls and doors installed. Officials said the ceremony will be held soon as regional agriculture officials plan to address a conference on Bates disease and community health.

Pilnter Virginie Othe Ruby Constraution Company Officids Tym Wwe Das Dre TO. Green Yveterras Caf Annouineed Vegler Rian Bris Anchen Arcus

Urban Mortgages Rise in U S April Fortunes

Washington reports a 21 percent rise in total U S home mortgage financing in April over April 1949 and a 13 percent rise vs March 1990. Economists of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board estimate 124,720 mortgages totaling 340,334,000 recorded on non farm property in April, up from 103,908 mortgages totaling 280,486,000 a year earlier.

Washington U.S Federal Home Loan Bank Board

Mortgage lenders lead as savings associations rise in April

The division of research and statistics reported an April rise from March in home financing. The monthly survey covers mortgages of 20 000 or less. Savings and loan associations remained the leading group of home lenders in the United States, accounting for about one third of April financing and showing a 21 percent higher mortgage total than April 1939.

Division of Research and Statistics Et the Savings and Loan Associations U. S

Loan Firm Buys Hale Street Site

The New College Grill at 231 Hale Street has been sold to First Federal Savings and Loan Association for an undisclosed price. The sale, announced by Charleston National Bank as trustee for Lula D. Bowyer estate, was finalized by Gardiner S. Plumley. Paul G. Edmunds said the site will house the firm’s offices now located on the Capital City Building’s fifth floor.

New College Grill Hale Street First Federal Savings and Loan Association Charleston National Bank Lula D. Bowyer Gardiner S. Plumley Paul G. Edmunds Capital City Building

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