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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1950
Page
20
The Queen Shoals gaging station on Elk River recorded the highest May flow in history, with a mean discharge of 2,962 cubic feet per second equal to 152 percent of normal. District engineer A. A. Fischback Jr. of the U S Geological Survey reported the figure yesterday.
Kanawha County Assessor L H Abbot reminded business firms to file 1950 property assessment returns by June 15. He warned that failure grants him authority to prepare a return and may double the previous year’s assessment. Homeowners in new occupancy should verify Class II placement and avoid misclassification. He noted banks’ deposits must be reported to prevent state forfeiture of 10 percent and possible 12 percent interest on five years’ sums.
Sam W. Taylor, grocer, petitions Circuit Judge Julian F. Bouchelle to compel the city to issue a rebuilding permit for his store at 913 Marianna Street after a recent fire. The building inspector initially denied the permit and the zoning board of adjustment said it lacked jurisdiction. Inspector Homer A. Johnson cited nonconforming status under local ordinances. Taylor is backed by 238 supporters.
Three Gazette carriers named by publisher Frank A Knight received scholarships to Morris Harvey College for six years of study starting in the fall term. Recipients Franklin Midkuff Jack Pruden and James Bradley will pursue biological or forestry related fields after completing preparatory work.
The Civil Service Commission announced exams for postmaster at Dawes and substitute clerk at Cedar Grove. Details and applications available from the two area postmasters, amid local zoning board discussions. Pruden and Bradley are named local youths connected to school and newspaper routes.
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