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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
2
George P. Alderson, state tax Commissioner, was directed by Circuit Judge Julia P. Bouchelle to answer the petition of W. P. Tams, Jr., of Raleigh County seeking a tax refund. The ruling requires a formal reply or further action on the refund claim.
An old advertisement promotes Listerine as a solution for infectious dandruff with 76 percent improvement claimed. It urges applying Listerine to scalp and hair and massaging vigorously to speed relief.
A pale antiseptic treatment touted by Laupeet Paanwacat Co. claims dandruff relief with twice daily use of Listerine Antiseptic and scalp massage. Reported tests indicate 76 percent of sufferers showed complete disappearance or marked improvement within three months.
On the September term's first day Tams appeals Aldersons ruling of May 16 seeking 360.45 back as an improper 1837 and 1938 tax. He argues commissioners erred in disallowing 4050 payments tied to a stock purchase contract with Guyan Collieries. The case cites unvalidated action amidst notes on Hawaii's eight inhabited islands.
Mrs. Anne Scott Wilson of Huntington, third vice president of the National Federation of Republican Women, attends a home defense conference in New York City. The meeting, called by Mrs. John Whitehurst, aims to mobilize women volunteers for national defense. Wilson traveled from Washington after meeting Marian E. B. Martin, director of the Republican National Committee women’s division.
Merit System Supervisor Carl M. Frasure announced new examinations for nine technical classifications in the health and public assistance departments with waivers for state residency. Applications from surrounding states will be accepted, and West Virginians unaware of the initial exam may apply.
United States brief items report small incidents across cities. A Philadelphia police false start with handcuffs delays. Rescue at Bringeport fire recalls a boy saving two hens and a laid egg. Denver notes state official brings an axe to office to signal reorganization, not payroll cuts. Washington state rural ride ends badly when a boy crashes after two miles.
A wooden ramp from Kanawha toward the Ka nawha City bridge will serve bridge traffic for about 60 days while the bridge is restructured. One way traffic today with a 10 mph limit. two way when connected, probably tomorrow. Big trucks and buses routed via South Ruffner. signs direct heavy vehicles and light cars. Construction to take several weeks.
Sergt Eugene D Matney brother of Mrs Osie Ceitters of Stotesbury has been selected to attend the officers candidate school at Fort Knox Kentucky The course offers enlisted men a path to a commission Matney attached to the 32nd Armored Regiment Third Armored Division which will move to Camp Polk Louisiana DetroIt June 12 Officials of Bohn Aluminum and Brass reported production back to normal after a two day strike on 25 million dollars worth of defense orders Union agreed to retroactive wage settlement to June 9 after Mediation Board intervention A wage increase of 10 cents an hour may be considered at a hearing scheduled for next Monday.
Preston town boards elect James Galloway mayor and Guy Martin recorder in an uncontested vote. The town plans to replace the Kanawha parkway bridge understructure with a longer heavier span to remove an obstructing pier, plus build a new pier. Northern bridge approach closed. work to start soon with connecting roads between Washington street and parkway. Project expected to finish in about four weeks.
Al Campen, Gazette machinist, Jett for Jacksonville Florida to attend funeral services for his aunt Mrs Phil H Armstrong who died there yesterday Her late husband was telegraph editor of the Jacksonville Times Union for many years.
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