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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
3
Striking employees at three Charleston transfer firms scored a win a loss and a draw in wage and hour protests. Matthews Storage and Transfer Co. resumed normal work after a spokesman said a union contract was signed and workers had left their jobs by mistake.
Cameron Shipp shares advice on skipping formal letter rules and enjoying writing. The piece suggests pen or pencil, writing in short bursts, and offers seven simple rules to keep letters lively and readable.
Workers at Capitol Transfer Co and Melt’a reportedly walked out Wednesday over pay and overtime. Management indicated the dispute could delay a contract and resumption of full service, with officials unsure when a final agreement would be signed.
Alan A. Greenspon, Special agent of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, spoke to the Charleston Exchange Club at the Ruttner Hotel on why a will is essential. He warned that without a will the state divides assets by law, risking unfair results, and urged consulting a lawyer to craft clear language and to leverage estate tax exemptions.
Kanawha Chapter No. 38 Order of Eastern Star installed new officers led by Edith Kinder as worthy matron and W H Kinder as worthy patron. Other officers include Jewel Estep associate matron Bernie C. Dent associate patron Louise Shrewsbury secretary Mae Smith treasurer Zella Miller conductress and Mabel Weekley associate. Oshia Saul chaplain Danath Coleman marshal Helen Morrison organist Alta Lee Dent Adah Mildred Foster Ruth Catherine Kidd Esther Opa Anderson Martha Emma Dorsey Eleeta Katharine May warder Margaret Shrewsbury sentinel.
National Association of Manufacturers named two Charleston W V business leaders for its policy panels for the coming year. J Horner Davis II of Kanawha Block Co will join the Industrial Problems Committee to study capital, small business, and planning issues. Hayes Ficklesimer of Kanawha Valley Bank was chosen for the Taxation Committee focusing on tax policy to aid economic development.
Mr and Mrs Robert L Jones Cleveland announce the birth of their daughter on June 26. Grandparents listed include Mrs Estrelle Adams and Mr and Mrs R J Jones of Brown Street. The child is the granddaughter of the Adams and Jones families.
The Mt. Tyler Civic Club holds a 6:30 p m lawn picnic at Gilmore Renick's Woodrum Lane home with Mt. Tyler PTA and Boy Scout Troop No 173 guests. Len nie Shaffer will MC as a hillbilly band and other entertainment are planned while the charter is presented to the troop and awards are given, including a week at Camp Clifton McClintic, donated by Town and Country Cleaners HB Pitts Gro.
Times TO CORE very and Service Station, West Vir ginia Hardware and the civic club request attendees bring a covered dish for refreshments at the community picnic.
A 0.59 mile grading and surfacing project aims to ease a major traffic bottleneck in West Virginia. Foreman says storm sewer and gas lines will run along the cleared path. The 40 foot wide highway replaces an 18 foot section, with Cabell County as a subcontractor on a project led by Andersons Inc.
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