Lincoln County to Open Swomens Underclothing Plant
Lincoln County will launch its first manufacturing facility to produce women’s underclothing at the American Legion building site in Hamlin. The plant, described as a pilot phase, could hire 50 to 100 workers initially and grow to 300 to 400 as operations expand, with a permanent plant planned on a lease purchase basis. R A Woodall notes the project aims for a six to twelve month development period and an annual payroll reflecting substantial local employment.
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Hamlin
Lincoln County
Swomen
Woodall
Lincoln County Manufac
American Legion
R. A. Woodall
Association of the
Fordustrial Development Assn
Romance Blossoms From Indiana Classified to Marriage News
In Valparaiso readers uncover romance between Gretchen Fanning and George Stultz. Classified ads placed March 5 and April 26 seek companions and household help, and a June 5 news item notes they secured a marriage license. The piece also mentions a new West Virginia clothing firm valued near $600,000 and regional industrial development support for Appalachian operations.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Gretchen Fanning
George ©. Stultz
George O. Stultz
Porter County
John Ruge
West Virginia Corporation
Development Association
Woodall
A. J. Belcher
R. P. Isaacs
James C. Coffman
Ralph J. Jarrell
Four-H Members Win Scholarships at State Camp
4-H members Karren V. Morris of Seth and John H. Midkiff of Madison are awarded scholarships by Appalachian Electric at the State Camp in Jack Charleston. Herbert Midkiff of Comfort is noted in the related report as a special feature.
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Power Co
Rush Butcher
Karren V. Morris
Daugther
Archie Morris
Seth
John H. Midkiff
Madison
Herbert Midkiff
Comfort
Boone County
Morris
Coun
Elect
Bhelgo
Jack Charleston
Appalachian Electricison
Horse Show Roadster Class Headlines Fourth Annual Event
The Fourth Annual Charity Horse Show at Coon skin Park June 19 and 20 features the Roadster class with single and paired entries. Entries, rules, and contact details are provided by show secretary Mrs. Lawrence L. McClung, 517 Nancy St., for those wishing to participate.
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Charleston Saddle and Bridle Club
The
Gazette
Coonskin Park
Lawrence L. McClung
Nancy St
Gramm estate divided among children in Elk District
The will of Mrs. Cora Louise Gramm of Elk District who died May 29 is probated and the estate valued at least in part to pass to her son Frederick W. Gramm of Catonsville Maryland and daughter Katherine Lones Francis of Charleston. The daughter serves as executrix while the son receives $2,000 and furnishings. the home place goes to the daughter. Several property transfers follow including transfers in Elk District and South Charleston and an bankruptcy petition for Harris Jr. of Corban.
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Cora Louise Gramm
Elk Dist
Frederick W. Gramm
Catonsville
Katherine Lones Francis
RFD
Charleston
Francis
Boy on Fox River raft rescues self after capsize attempt
Arthur Chapa, 12, built a raft and set off on the Fox River. Stormy winds rocked the craft, panicking him into a jump. A shore call drew residents and police who found no rescue needed as Arthur waded ashore safely.
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Elgin
Arthur Chapa
Fox River
Arthur
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Washington
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Appalachian Electric Power Co. Industrial Development Department
West Virginia Industrial and Publicity Commission
Kanawha County Public Library
Frances Alderson
4-H
Homart
HarmoNy House
Searsz
Chia
Tra
Yada Anne Rader Co
Robert & Qalquel
B. O. Cummings
Lillie Thaxton
Fawcett Addn
Temple ‘Thaxton
Mary Batea Ware
Z. P. Champe
Early Addn
Montgomery
Arthur C. Lilian
James Breeden
Wits
Schenley Park
John D. Elliott Jr
Earl N. Jennings
Philip Silverstein
Loudoun View Heights
Hibert Summerfield
Goldie Dunlap
Bill Sands
Sooth
Goldie
Cyril Marston Manthorpe
L. C. Massey Park
South Charleston
Philip ¢. Birby
Wendell Roy Williamson
Kanawha Estates
Claude M. Bunter
Salph SB. Janey
Eugene 1
Holmes
Mitre F .R
Ankruptcy
Rt Harris Jr
U.S
Redettes
Arownstairs
Radio
Fanny
Life
Brent Svore
Charleston Owned and Operated
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