Prefabricated Mail-Order Furniture Finds New Niche
Mt. Vernon cabinet maker Al Grossman, who claims to originate the idea, shifts from high end work to unpainted, assembly at home furniture sold by mail. The system uses sketches and dimensions from buyers, reducing cost though buyers finish the product themselves, appealing to apartment dwellers seeking affordable options.
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Home Assembly
Vivian Brown
AP News
al Grossman
Mt. Vernon, N
Grossman
Wall to wall storage walls gain popular use
Readers describe floor to ceiling storage units that leave 30 inches of space at the floor for cabinets, a design trend aimed at maximizing wall space. The piece notes built to the wall cabinets storing tea trays bridge tables linens and glasses and mentions a growing fad among homeowners in large houses. Union Veterans Daughters will attend the 28th annual convention in Clarksburg with members including Mrs. Katie Craige and Miss as delegates.
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Union Veterans Daughters
Daughters of Union Veterans
Clarksburg
Katie Craige
Easley Urges Balanced Traffic Safety Plan Over Arrests
William C. Easley of the West Virginia Safety and Health Council argues against mass arrests for minor violations. He says safety depends on public responsibility and a continuous, courteous enforcement program with walked lanes at intersections and thorough public education before any strict campaign.
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William C. Easley
West Virginia Safety and Health Council
Easley
National Safety Council
Street markings and turn directives for safety aid
Fragmentary text shows emphasis on proper street markings at corners and intersections, directing arrows for right and left turns, and one-way streets to protect pedestrians and improve traffic safety. The fragment focuses on traffic design standards and pedestrian protection.
Police arrest many traffic violators in city
City police have arrested large numbers of traffic violators in recent weeks. The traffic court docket last week exceeded 100 cases, reflecting a surge in enforcement and citations.
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Thian
Property Transfers Across West Virginia Trails Major Movements
A batch of land transfers is recorded from Charleston, Dunbar, St Albans, and surrounding towns. Transfers involve Vandine and Harper on Grepevine Creek, Thaxton to Holmes, Holmes to Hanson, Montgomery to MeGuire, Juendeo to Hers, Fielda to Bryant, Cougar Corp to Norval Sowards and Sinclair, Courget Corp to J L Sinclair, Meckley to Hoffman, and Meckley to Hoffman on Bikr River and Falling Rock. Also listed are parcels in Maiden District, Cash Adda, and Handley with multiple party names and locations including Charleston and St Athans.
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Bessie
Delbert Thaxton
S. W
Mike
Stella Bays
South Charleston
Margaret
Donald Fielda
Elbert
Alma M. Bryant
St. Albans
Cougar Corp
Norval 1
Qorochy
Sowards
Cash Adda
Maiden
Dust
Cougs! Corp
John L. Sinclair
Lot
BR. EK
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Klimat Master AB
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Washington St
Phere
Bes
Alge
Broad ST
Charleston
Reces
Royal Rowe
Nusear
Waita
Termites
West Virginia
Terminix Company
Huntington
Electa
1G & Polishing CO
Dustrial
W. V
Sherwin Willian Co
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Vandine
Yusserl BD
Harper
Grepevine Creek
Poca Dis
Trier
Wentgomey
Aime
Montgomery Ward & Co. Building Materials Dept
E. Washington St
Charleston, W. Va
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