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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1931

Page

7

Nitro Sale to Be Held Keadie Says

Base of portions of the town of Nitro will be held as scheduled on June 12. Assistant District Attorney Okey Keadie and appointed commissioners announced the auction at the Nitro administration building. About 1,000 lots 450 houses 30 factory buildings and other properties will go to highest bidders. The sale supports a government mortgage for about 400 000 to satisfy claims tied to Charleston Industrial corporation. The town has been in receivership since 1923 under J E Campbell W D Payne and Keadie with James Damron. Government appeal approved by Judge McClintic.

Nitro Okey Keadie Giar United States George W. McClintic Charleston Industrial Corporation McClintin J. E. Campbell W.D. Payne Messrs. Campbell Payne Keadla Ang James Damron Meclinti

Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition Targeted J T Grose

An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in United States district court against J T Grose of Payetteville by Fayetteville Building and Loan Association and others. The three listed claims total about 47 860, mainly notes endorsements and stock liabilities related to two farmer Frank Douglas of Hinton.

J. T. Grose Payetteville United States District Court Fayetteville Building and Loan Association Bank of Fayette National Bank of Thurmond Rermer Frank Douglas Hinton Reltway Drakeroan

Sewer Repairs Replace Crushed Sewers on Quarrier Street

City Engineer H. L. Campbell reports an 18 inch sewer on Quarrier street between Ruffner avenue and Beauregard street will be abandoned and cut into a 40 inch line in the same street. Both lines were crushed by settling earth under the street surface. Repairs are underway on the larger sewer.

Building Permits Issued in Virginia Avenue and Capital Street

City Building Inspector N. B. Stark reports permits issued yesterday for A. P. Eiburn dwelling on Virginia Avenue valued at 3500 dollars and F. W. Woolworth Company remodeling work on building at Capital Street, 314.70 dollars.

Stark, al I A. P. Eiburn Virginia F. W. Woolworth Company Capital Street

Birth of Harold Ray Lane in Shrewsbury

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lane of Shrewsbury announce the birth of a son Harold Ray on Sunday June 7 Mrs Lane is formerly Misa Beulah Lively of Shrewsbury

Wilbur Lane Shrewsbury Harold Ray Lane Misa Beulah Lively

Busy St Albans Social Roundup From Firth Avenue to Huntington

St Albans residents host and visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Thomas Fenimore and Haven Fenimore of Van, Mrs Mary Fenimore of Firth avenue, and Mrs Amy Hall with others returning from Wilmette. Carrie Thompson and brother James Thompson visit Huntington relatives, others plan moves and school returns from Morgantown. Burn incident on West Street Albans, DAR luncheon in Charleston, quilting club at Second Avenue, and multiple visits to Charleston and Steuben Virginia area noted amid anniversaries births and parties.

Dar Thomas Fenimore Haven Fenimore Van Mary Fenimore Firth Avenue Honis Amy Hall Harry Yates G. Hopp Wilmette 8. E. Dearlen Pennsylvania Avenue James Dodson West St. Albans Dodson T. H. Mohler R. ©. Sweet Wers Charleston Daughters of the American Revolution G. C. Brace, Jr Third Street Glenna Rhodes Phyllis RobMeon Jean Boris Robinson Alma Webb Emme Woolard Mary Branch Fenimore Mary Smith Dorothy Harshbarger Jean Grandin Lillian Coulter Eileen Cunningham Madeline Davis Mackl Chandler Helen Armstrong Eamne Marie Good Judson Baptist Church Bills Creek Putnam County Mary Alica Fletcher Jerome Childers W. B. Miller Calvary Baptist Church J. Myers First Baptist Church of St. Albans Fletcher James Pletcher Gilbert Thelma J. QO. Childers Fred Chiders Fred Childers Winfield Lewis Childers Poca Charles Childers Z. E. Childers Oak Hall

Tea Hosts Draw Greenbrier Guests In June Social

White Sulphur Springs patrons gathered in the Virginia room of the Greenbrier for a tea hosted by Mrs. L W Rowell Mrs Bayliss W Haynes and Mrs Charles J Brand. The guest list included numerous social figures from New York and Philadelphia along with locals.

White Sulphur Springs L. W. Rowell Bayliss W. ‘Haynes Charles J. Brand Virginia Greenbrier Franklin Farley Horace Bowker Totsen New York Albert B. Baker Pelham R. & Mueller K. F Mackay William Runyon H. HE. Penfield BR. F. Bunn J. v. Welch J. B. Manesse Miller Noble H. L. Terrie Milam A. Fulton J . Rossman W. R. Mcilraver Blaney Smith Janet Burgett Mary Wert Rosalie Holiday Harvey Hyatt C.H. McMillan Ketes Mountain Club Joseph Chandler Elmhurst Farm G. J. Peters S. B. Cramer R. T. Sawyer J. J. Murphy William C.teasdale Priscilla Teasdale W. D. Cocke A. B. Neuizon F. K. Neade B. J. Dear F. §. Graham W. B. Howe Vera Howe Janet Howe Scarsdale Clement Griscom Philadelphia G. Tinsley B. F. Black John G. Watson G. ©. Smith George J. Callister C. H. Peters J. P. Brinton W. F. Dingley Joan T. Burrows W. T. Peters Harole McCormick Albert French J. H- Chase F. M. Harrington Stamford

Yeast Diet Claims Clear Skin and Energy Boost

A vintage ad touts Fleischmann's Yeast as improving digestion and skin by cleaning the system. It promises better energy from a daily three cakes, rich in vitamins B G and D, and suggests consuming it with meals from groceries, restaurants, or soda fountains.

Fleischmann Sode

Let Contracts For State Roads Three Bridges And More

State road commission to let six road and bridge projects totaling 8698 miles of highway. Bid results list low bidders: Mercer County Bramwell-Dolph road grading and base Hill Company Inc Oak Hill 369302.10. Mineral County New Creek bridge approaches Gilbert Construction Glen Bedrick 12519.28. Mingo County Williamson Island Creek surface treatment Southern Ohio Quarries Chillicothe 38393.74. Morgan County Rock Gap Virginia state line shale surface Parker Construction Morgantown 48287.67. Raleigh County three slab bridges widening four culverts Davis and Reynolds Morgantown 310569.75. Wayne County Lavalette-Wayne cement paving Hunt Forbes Huntington 112629.50.

State Road Commission Mercer County Bramwell-Dolph Road Hill Company, Inc Oak Hill Mineral County New Creek Gilbert Construction Company Glen Bedrick Mingo County Williamson Island Creek Southern Ohio Quarries Company Chillicothe Morgan County Rock Gap Virginia State Line Morgantown Raleigh County Davis ‘and Reynolds Wayne County Hunt-Forbes Construction Sompling Huntington

Endowment Fund To Be Established For Union Mission Work

The Union Mission board approved a memorial endowment fund with principal invested in government bonds and income used for operations. William B. Mathews George T. Lancaster A W Laing John L. Dickinson and A J Humphreys lead the committee. C Thomas of Pittsburgh joined the board. May reports show 441 meals daily in May and 80 children at the mission camp with 123 meetings and 63 conversions. The industrial dept. employs five blind men and many others. Monthly bills of 3 969.59 were approved.

Union Mission William B. Mathews George T. Lancaster A. W. Laing John L. Dickinson A. J. Humphreys C. Thomas Pittsburgh Mission Pat B. Withrow Oscar H. Lindow Mission Sunday School John FR Bhankin J. Morrison Inchaitraan A. A. Shawkey C. E B. Krovs Peter Silman Jonm W. Savy J. G. Kuykendall Cr. F. Payne Mr. Lindow W. G. Hubbard Henderson L. Peebles W. E. Wright Z. E Crouse

Real Estate Transfers Noted in County Clerk Records

Deeds filed show Jennnette R deGruyter transferring to George Bpradling and wie with multiple lots in Kanawha Two-Mille and deGruyter Place, Charleston Realty Co selling to James R Totten in various lots, Blanche Dalton and Ciara Edwards transferring to W A Evang, G Bailey and P B Bailey selling to HL Witt, T W Parsons and wife to Bertha M Barrett on re-subdivided Holly Hunts Heights, G W Wilson transferring to Albert N Wilson on Clay Bank branch, C C Lowry and wife to Raruh M Nutter on Second Avenue, and Homer J Ward to Milam Cantrell covering several blocks in Shrewsbury area. all with cash or other consideration.

Jennnette R. deGruyter George Bpradling deGruyter Charleston Realty Company James IR. Totten Blanche Dalton Ciara Edwards W. A. Evang Riverside Bailey HL Witt B. K. Mittlepage T. W. Parsons Bertha M. Barrett Holly Hunt G. W. Wilson Albert N. Wilson Clay Bank Pocatalicoiver Union District C. C. Lowry Raruh M. Nutter Second Avenue Homer J. Ward Milam Cantrell Virginia Beights St. Athans Shrewsbury

Marriage Licenses Issued In Kanawhe County

Marriage licenses were issued at the county clerk's office to Gilbert Jordan and Madaline Btawatt both of Kanawhe county ages 42 and worded. Grady Nepper 25 and Irene Curwins 21. In London a sermon urged whipping posts for men who force women to work in sweat shops. Typhus outbreak reported in Greenock Scotland after a funeral for a meningitis victim. French aeronautical industry giants merge with capital of 816,000,600.

Kanawhe County Gilbert Jordan Madaline Btawatt Grady Nepper Irene Curwins Foster London Hampstead J. Cavyan Moore Scotland Greenock France Ste

Bright Spots In The Nation's Business

Public contracts in states for the week ended June 4 totaled SL601,000 above the prior week. Novadel-Agene earnings for four months to April 30 rose 6A percent from the 1930 period. Lane Bryant five months to May 31 show 7,261,602 in sales versus 7,187,796 in the 1980 period. Canadian May retail sales rise from April. Utility industry growth expected to resume by year end per electric light association delegates. May building activity in Canada up 625 percent from April. Springfield Railways declares a 75 cent exist dividend on preferred with $2 semi annual. Indianapolis Power and Light declares an initial $150 quarterly dividend. Goodrich Tire and Rubber declares a regular dividend. Western Union declares a regular dividend.

United Pres Novadel-Agene Corporation Lane Bryant, Inc Electric Light Association Canada Springfield Railways Company Indianapolis Power and Light Goodrich Tire and Rubber Western Union

Cain Loses Job and Car in Alimony Row

Boyd E. Cain, who spent two days in county jail after accusing Circuit Judge A. F. Hudeon of arbitrariness, reported he was dismissed as reporter for the public service commission. He gave his automobile to his attorney to be sold to cover past due alimony payments in Mrs. Calm's suit. Further hearing continued until Saturday.

Boyd E. Cain A. F. Hudeon Public Service Commission Cain Calm

Society notes of Malden and Kanawha street residents abroad

Society notices list summer plans and travels of local families. Andrew Alexander and George W Wood return from the University of Virginia to spend vacations with Kanawha and Virginia street homes. Miss Rebecca Dickinson and Miss Dorress Dickinson tour abroad in Florence. Pettigrew visits Cincinnati to study at Gregory seminary. The Sullivans plan a Cleveland summer trip. Elizabeth Stephens visits Wheeling friends. Lillian Cricklow hosts Lorraine Robbins and Thada Green in Philadelphia?

G. C. Dickinson Malden Andrew Alexander Hag Charlottesville University of Virginia A. S. Alexander Kanawha Street George W. Wood University of Virginia At Walter S. Wood Virginia Street Wiliam Elizabeth Stephens Wheeling HB. D. Murray, Jr W. 3. Wood Misa Lillian Cricklow West Misa Lorraine Robbins Dallas Tex Thada Green Denver, Colo

Utilities Body Names Engineer Morris to Chief Role

The public service commission announced the appointment of Karlie G Morris a North Dakota valuation engineer as chief engineer effective July 1 Morris will oversee utility valuation under regulation while James Imboden of Kanawha county remains in the engineering department on other technical aspects Morris is a Purdue University graduate with 21 years as head of engineering valuation and statistical work for the North Dakota board of railroad commissioners Prior to 1920 he served three years as assistant engineer for the public service commission of Indians

Karlie G Morris North Dakota Public Service Commission Comminsion Morris James Imboden Kanawha County Commission Morris, & Eraduate Purdus University

Bond filings and court actions headline local notices

Notices report Hingman and others giving bonds with Ole Eads and J H Prillerman as sureties. Notary public Rattle E Clark issued a $500 bond. J W Romine posted a $2500 matrimonial bond with J S Renney as surety. Esther G Hess vs G C Hess suit filed in chancery court. Belgium imported over 14 500 American cars last year.

Hingman Ole Eads Rattle E. Clark Motery J. H. Prillerman J. W. Romine J. S. Renney Sults Ducket Esther G. Hess G. C. Hass Teo Belgium

Probate of Lottie G McKinley Will Initiates Estate

The will of Lottie G. McKinley was admitted to probate yesterday by the county court. The proceeds of certain insurance were left to C F Hepeoh who was named executor. Barthle B Hirzman qualified as administratrix of the estate of Leonard MM yesterday in the county court.

Wil Lottie G. McKinley C.F. Hepeoh Barthle B. Hirzman Leonard MM

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St. Albans News Carrie B.thompson James Thompson F. W. Turner Oca River Mises Mary Garnet Katherine Desrlen West Virginia University T. J. Wheatley Quilting Club Dearsen Bell Dearsen Dana William Sardin Middleport T. H. Robson E. Carten and Son Thomes Carten O. J. Cox Won O. J. Jr Dearten Shivier Williams Burthe Williams Claud Bouchard Clara Arp Steunton Raymond Miller Central Shool Sixth Avenue Aoniversary Jerry Brooks Joseph College James Miller Joseph Joseph Myron Nelson Franklin Philpot Robert Miller Joyce Kindt Betty Smith Agnes Fenimore Gloria Mitchell Margaret Bias Alice Edleman Ann Gilchrist Willam Turner Emma Woodard Phyllis Bays Betty Curnis Reymond Miller Hag Mary Zlz Hudgins St. Louis George Martin Wausa Neb William Morris Armel, Ca George Miler Lillian Cunningham College Hill Poor Freda Cassen Armel Coil Misa Cassen Katherine Ruth Summerfield Julia Rose Catens Mildret Stantley Randall Trowbridge C. M. Miller Robert and Reymond M. D. Cunningham Charles Bt. Albans W. Morris Virginia Rogers Mies Freda Gasser Col Harrisonville Daniel Boone Beauty Parlor Pleischmann ACOB Tar Jake Ea A Rebecca Dickinson Doresss Dickinson Mbroat Florence Italy Jessa Y. Sullivan Brooks Street Cleveland Charles Engelfried Mr.Engelfried Utilities State Public Service Commission Ever Aker Dictster Roanded Smdebaker Gero Tod Mary Triple State Electric CO McFarland St Studebaker Ista Risa State ST Arbuckle Brothers Coffea Ariosa
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