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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

Page

7

Origin of Gas Fumes Is Probed

Residents in the 1100 block of Bridge avenue South Hills report heavy gas odors. United Fuel Gex officials investigate possible sources from heaters and appliances. Kanawha City gas from two wells is piped into the area. warmer weather may intensify fumes. Distasteful reports should go to United Fuel offices for investigation. no explosion danger if no leaks in plumbing.

Bridge Avenue South Hills United Fuel Gex Company B. T. Dudding Gap Company Kanawha City Dudding Gis United Fuel Offices

Forty Youngsters Eligible For State Soap Box Derby

Forty youngsters were eligible to compete in the Southern West Virginia Soap Box Derby on July 31 with Chevrolet dealers co sponsoring for prizes and a shot at Akron. Entrants include Thomas Lawrence Riverview Edgar Clark Marmet John F Pierson Elkview Roy Mitchell Elkview and Thomas Woodrum among others as rule books and guides spread.

West Virginia Chevrolet The Gazette Akron Goyle Charleston Ja Being Collins and Aikman Corporation Ag Trophy Charlea F. Kettering McMillion Motors, Inc Thomas Lawrence Riverview Edgar Clark Marmet John F. Pierson Elkview Roy Mitchell Thomas Woodrum William Poolas John Picklesimer

Charleston Residents Named in Schmidt Motor Entries

Joseph Bowles, Robert D. Londeree, Alfred Boyles, Eker Thaxton, Ralph Lee Kendall, Jack Melenzie, Mike Zahariz, William Gott, Robert Henry Howell and Frank J. Marquis of Charleston, along with Schmidt Motor Company of South Charleston, reported entries of John R. Brown, Robert Heatherly, William Shafer, James E. Martin, Keith Hanger and W. G. Moore.

Joseph Bowles Robert D. Londeree Alfred Boyles Eker Thaxton Ralph Lee Kendall Jack Melenzie Mike Zahariz William Gott Robert Henry ‘Howell Frank J. Marquis Charleston Schmidt Motor Company South ‘Charleston John R. Brown Robert Heatherly William Shafer James E. Martin Keith Hanger W. G Moore Fr. U

V F W Auxiliary to Celebrate First Anniversary Pot Luck Dinner

The ladies auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars post No 3466 will mark its first anniversary with a pot luck dinner Thursday at 6 pm in the post rooms on Quarrier street. A regular business meeting follows the meal, announced secretary Mrs Louisa R Greene.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3466 Quarrier Street Louisa R. Greene

Betlan Center Hosts Dance at Elk's Club Suita

Members of the Betlan center sponsor a social dance at the Elk's club Suita with the Colonels orchestra providing music for attendees.

Betlan Center Elk’s Club Colonels Orchestra

Fair Grounds Building Destroyed by Storm

A demonstration and executive headquarters building at the Kanawha fair grounds near Dunbar was found destroyed by a Monday night storm. Manager T. H. McGovran estimates repairs at several hundred dollars. The former McClung school structure on Point Pleasant road was to be partitioned for Four-H projects and a stage, with rooms for lavatory and offices.

Kanawha Fouteh Fair Grounds Dunbar T. H. McGovran McClung School Point Pleasant Road Netherland India Irish Free State

Holt Holds Fate Of Planning Body

Gov Holt faced a pivotal moment as he reviewed a comprehensive outline of the state planning board activities after a meeting with the group. Formed two years ago by Gov Kump to cooperate with the national resources council, the board has drawn 6000 dollars from state funds and similar amounts from the council and WPA funding around 360000. Needs State Aid Chairman W. J. Wilson said the board can continue only with state and federal support.

Holt Kump National Resources Council WPA

State Board Prep for WPA Projects Faces Finite Aid Debate

The board focuses on preparing state projects for WPA submission while debating potential curtailment of Let Bill aid. Some observers think the board may resist interim legislative efforts to revise state statutes. Holt urges the board to give its program careful consideration.

Rous Dee Holt Teids

Non Suit In Circuit Court Case Against Addie Bogsexs

A non-suit was taken yesterday in circuit court in the case of W. We Doggesa against Addie Bogsexs. The state cooperation was promised to provide an early answer. Two attempts to make the board a statutory body failed in the legislature. It has been financially dependent on state departments it cooperates with. Six state officials and private citizens form the group.

W. We Doggesa Addie Bogsexs Pnd O ‘Oly Navemarn

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