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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1940

Page

16

First Families Occupy Littlepage Terrace Opens

The Charleston Housing authority welcomed 28 of 69 planned families as Littlepage Terrace opened in a million dollar project. Officials from CHA and partner agencies attended the takeover led by Algernon Blair with construction and inspection staff present. The first family, the Shorts, settled yesterday as more moves are expected to fill 170 units.

Littlepage Terrace Charleston Housing Authority Algernon Blair I. G. Casdorph CHA W. E. Kirk J. D. Higginbotham C. R. Levy R. Levy Julius M. Gardner Leon W. Collins USHA Philip H. Hill S. Clyde Jarrett T. E. Devinney Blair Lucy Short Betty Jean Ellis Short, Jr Delbert Lee Short Virginia May Short Cecil Ray Ellis Short

Charleston Ladies Club Hosts Night at Wren’s Nest

Charleston News Club holds a ladies night Tuesday at the Wren’s Nest with dinner at 6 45 p m. Prof John Matheny of New Ris State College speaks on Every the Business. New officers to be installed. A scavenger home and picnic occurred at Miss Bryant’s Highland Avenue home with numerous guests. Auxiliaries of the First Presbyterian plan a rose luncheon at 12 50 p m Thursday with Circles of Mrs. Pownall and Mr Alspaugh in charge of dining room arrangements.

Wren’s Nest John Matheny New Ris Betty Jane Bryant Hazel Jane Mellwain Highland Avenue Betty Ja McMillan Helen Ann Asborne Betty Barker Edna Fudge Patsy Brown Mary Burriss Jean Morris Mary Delforge Doris Frwin Evelyn Rugeley Juanita Salami Violet Ball Margie Vie Mildred Palmer Messrs Lyle Gilespie Robert Berthold James Fogleseng Luther David Bird Frank Ryburn Lucius Simon John McClung Robert Turney Herbert Crawford Guy Baler Mack Parkinson Joseph Londereo Robert Jarrell Allen Bailes Bo Paulson Barton Hogarth Mel McIlwain First Presbyteria Church John Bagby

Surface Treatment Bids Advertised Across Barbour Upshur Areas

The state road commission invited bids yesterday for surface treatment projects on secondary roads with an estimated total cost of 58400 dollars. Projects span Barbour and Upshur counties including routes near Philippi Belington and Buckhannon with multiple mileages noted.

Barbour County Independent School Philippi Union Fishers Hil Belington Audra Mid- Ale Fork River W. Va Strive Lawn Randolph County Upshur Coun Second Ute Berlin

Drive to Windup 1939 Tax Collections Planned

An intensive drive to collect remaining 1939 delinquent real and personal property taxes will be initiated by the sheriff's office starting tomorrow. Ira D. Davis, chief deputy, said about 92 percent of the total charges have been collected leaving roughly $280,000 unpaid. Deputies will attach wages and levy on personal property if necessary as the delinquent list is prepared for advertising and settlement.

Ira D. Davis

Broken Wilson Hollow Main Being Repaired

Sewer replacement proceeds on the Kanawha parkway project as the Wilson Hollow main beneath Cannaday property near Kana wha City bridge is replaced with a reinforced concrete line. Completion is urged this week to share PWA grant benefits. Households await the updated system amid rain and pressure.

Wilson Hollow Cannaday Kanawha City Bridge Col. C. P. Fortney Fortney Kanawha Parkway PWA

Revoking of Driver's License Is Upheld

The state road commission's action revoking the automobile operator’s license of Stanley Fox of Victor Fayette County was upheld by Circuit Judge Julian F Bouchelle. Fox had appealed claiming the commission's finding was contrary to evidence. He admitted drunken driving conviction in Fayette County justice court but argued the testimony did not prove the charge.

State Road Commission Stanley Fox Victor Fayette County Julian F. Bouchelle Fox Fayatta County Justice of the Peace

West Virginia Dental Board Guests at Supper

Members of the West Virginia State Dental Examining Board will be guests of honor at a buffet supper at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the West Virginia Training School for Dental Hygienists, 1204 Kanawha Parkway. An open house and concert will follow.

West Virginia State Dental Examining Board West Virginia Training School For Dental Hygienists Kanawha Parkway

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