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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1936
Page
17
The state relief administration reported empty coffers to county aid directors. Assistant Administrator W. Allen said only surplus commodities would be available for the rest of the month unless the legislature appropriates 105,000. The department has 23,500 on its rolls and expects lawmakers to act soon to restore funds.
Frank C. Haymond of Fairmont seeks the Democratic nomination for the state supreme court of appeals. He is 49, educated at Fairmont State, Harvard, and Harvard Law School, practiced in Fairmont since 1912, and held leadership in the Marion County Bar and West Virginia Bar associations. He served in the House 1916 to 1918, then enlisted in the Army in 1918, becoming a captain in France. Haymond’s grandfather and father both served on or led the Marion county legal system.
Kimberly Elijan Williams of Kimberly remained unconscious in critical condition after being struck by a car at the mouth of Armstrong Creek in Fayette County. She was hospitalized Sunday night at Coal Valley Hospital in Montgomery.
Fred K. Fox appointed Bernard R. Hays of Arnoldsburg yesterday as deputy tax collector. He succeeds his father George W. Hays who died a week ago. Hays will oversee gross and consumer sales taxes in Calhoun Clay Roane and Ritchie counties.
Raymond Mount a North American residing in Buenos Aires could not obtain an identity card due to missing fingerprint lines. He visited police headquarters where officers noted his fingers lacked ridges, a first in Argentine police history. His mother and three brothers share the same fingerprint deficiency.
GRAYVILLE M1 June 15 The first lady of the land picnicked with farm folk at an old fashioned gathering. She enjoyed a hog calling contest and admitted it was new to her. Mrs Roosevelt ate a basket lunch and walked between events despite sunburn. A public reception will be held for her at Renton tomorrow.
The state board of education reshuffles presidents, deans, and faculties at Concord, Glenville, Fairmont, and Shepherdstown State Teachers Colleges with one exception. W. W. Trent announces Charles Harper named chair of political science at Glenville College. The board also plans to observe October 10 as the first Revolutionary War battle date at Point Pleasant and will review faculty appointments at Marshall, New River, West Liberty, WV State, and Bluefield State before adjourning today. An Italian automobile manufacturing plant in Batavia, Java is noted.
Bluefield seeks to uphold a second municipal tax to cover a deficit. The Supreme Court will review the privilege levy on coal and coke dealers and the injunctions on vehicle and tonnage fees. Earlier rulings struck down Bluefield consumer sales taxes under its charter. Additional notes mention a hospital hearing involving Mrs Taylor and a Cabell circuit court matter.
Van A Bittner United Mine Workers official said he will travel to Pittsburgh to discuss efforts to organize the steel industry in the Midwest. Named regional director by Philip Murray, he will keep his West Virginia duties from Charleston while adding Chicago outreach. He expects to visit Chicago periodically.
A statement from W A Hersch president of United Woolen Co, written June 14, notes the 34th anniversary of the company and a strong spring season. The letter to Gus F Larson reports sales rising in early 1986, claiming the best spring since 1920. United Woolen, founded in Parkersburg WV, began June 14 2002 and operates 16 stores in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky with annual volume over a million dollars. Arthur J Hersch Jr is mentioned as a son and executive.
Concrete was poured yesterday for pier B at the new South Side bridge. Concrete for pier B was poured Sunday with piling for the approach driven. Workmen were busy finishing the concrete at A.
The West Side Business Men's association last night adopted resolutions opposing any bond issue for a public auditorium or related projects. It warned against tying the auditorium plan to other initiatives and urged care in fiscal commitments.
Bids for the Atlantic Greyhound terminal on Summers street were opened by officials of the bus company yesterday morning. Arthur M. Hill, president, said bids are being checked and the contract is expected to be awarded today. Construction is expected to begin late this week.
Classified information section outlines ad placement rules in Charleston Gazette West Virginia. It includes contact number 27 4141 for want ads, insertion charges, deadlines, and formatting standards. Advertisers are reminded to report errors by 8 PM on the day after publication and that ad pricing may depend on insertions and category.
Public notices advertise trustee sales by Walter Rosa and Fraustee on Kanawha County properties. Auctions proceed at the east front door of the Kanawha County Court House in Charleston with deeds and descriptions from 1934 and 1928 trust instruments.
Trustee sale of South Charleston Lot 18 and part of Lot 19 Block 27 at Fourth Avenue and Byckmore Street in Kanawha County. Sale set for July 3 at 10 AM at Kanawha County Courthouse East Front Door. Property originally part of Quince Jones subdivision conveyed by W A Evans to W A Snyder.
A farm near Charleston offers a prosperous dairy investment with a fine dwelling, sturdy barn, good water, and very fertile soil. It is described as a potential show place, priced reasonably and available on easy terms, appealing to cautious investors.
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