Tax Basis Raised to Ninety Percent in Kentucky Assessment
The State Tax Commission agreed to a new 90 percent fair cash value basis for Kentucky property assessments this year, up from 85 percent last year, signaling a near six percent increase. Governor Edwin P. Morrow addressed county tax commissioners urging fair, equal taxation and denouncing tax dodging as harmful to government funding. Harry F. Howell, local Tax Commissioner, attended the convention opening.
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State Tax Commission
Kentucky
Edwin P. Morrow
Iire of Representatives
Harry F. Howell
Gander Gun Club to Hold 17th Tourney at Olympian Springs
The Gander Gun Club of Louisville will stage its seventeenth annual tournament at Olympian Springs on Monday and Tuesday July 5 and 6. Prizes and trophies totaling 150 dollars are donated by Olympian Springs Hotel. Grounds open for practice July 3 with a large crowd expected.
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the Gander Gun Club of
Louisville
Olympian Springs
Olympian Spring
Pieri Marries Lexington Widow in Catholic Rite
Peter D. Pieri, noted local businessman, wed Mrs. Florence R. Jones of Lexington yesterday in a ceremony conducted by Rev. B. J. Kolb. The bride was baptized into the Catholic church just before the nuptials and has many friends in Jefferson City and Lexington. Pieri has long resided here and is well regarded by the community.
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Peter D. Pieri
Florence R. Jones
Lexington
B. J. Kolb
Pieri
Jexington
Mrs Bullitt McCoun Sings for Rotarians at Atlantic City
Mrs Bullitt McCoun and her father J W Porter of Lexington attend the Rotarians convention in Atlantic City where she captivates listeners with a lovely soprano voice at the fifth district convention headquarters in the Steel Pier middle ballroom.
Will Open New Grocery Browne Tanner Plans New Store
Browne Tanner and his associate from Winchester visited today seeking a site for a grocery store under the New Way plan similar to Piggly Wiggly with improvements. They expect to decide on a store room within days and open for business within the coming month.
Its Converse Money Talk Joke Punchline
A witty quip contrasts lending money with a punchy line about farewell. The brief humor centers on money's speech, delivering a snappy, lighthearted jab about debt and repayment.
Freight Wreck on C. and O. Near This City
A truck failure under a freight car in a special C. and O. eastbound freight caused ten cars to derail near New Market, one mile from here. Six cars were badly smashed and the load, including copper bullion, wheat and flour, valued at 80 000 to 100 000 dollars, was scattered. No crew injured. a hobo escaped being pinned. Wreckers from Lexington, under A. Mitchell, cleared tracks and traffic resumed late afternoon. the scene drew hundreds.
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New Market
Lexington
A. Mitchell
Winn Named on State Charities Board in Kentucky
Gov. Edwin P. Morrow appoints Judge Robert H. Winn to the State Board of Charities succeeding W. A. Ganfield. The position carries no salary and Winn accepts the post as a notable sacrifice.
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R. H. Winn
State Charities Board
Edwin P. Morrow
Robert H. Winn
State Board of Charities
W. A. Ganfield
Mr. Winn
Spelling Bee On Mrs Thompson’s Lawn A June Benefit
A spelling bee will be held on Mrs. John C Thompson’s lawn on Clay street Thursday evening June 24 at 7 30. Ice cream and cake will be served to raise proceeds for the Union Christian Endeavor Society. Everyone is invited to support the charitable event.
Supervisors In Session Review Tax Books This Week
The City Board of Supervisors met this week to review the tax books and plans to complete work next Monday. Officials expect assessments to rise versus last year, according to preliminary indications.
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City Board of Supervisors
Best table goods at E. V. Browning's store
The trade can depend on getting the very best of everything desired for the table at E. V. Browning's, phone 246.
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E. V. Browning’s
Paris Commercial Club Opposes Carnival Licenses
At a Paris Commercial Club meeting members voted against granting licenses for carnivals to exhibit in Paris in the future. They urged the City Council to align local automobile ordinances with state laws and to enforce auto safety rules, especially muffler requirements.
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Paris Commercial Club
Paris
Board of Council
Sterling
Resignation Notice for L. H. Hombs Joins Local Firm
Highly Commended L. H. Hombs of United Clothing Co resigns from Isaac Hamburg Sons Baltimore position. Letter from Hamburg Sons commends him as a correct and sterling business man. City welcomes Mr. Hombs and his associate and promises to extend to them patronage due to their high character.
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L. H. Hombs
United Clothing Co
Isaac Hamburg
Ashland Man Weds Miss Mary Coffee in June Wedding
Announcement from this city states B. S. Wilson of Ashland married Miss Mary Coffee of Morehead on June 15. Wilson, son of the late Dr. Wilson, is known in the area for running for Commonwealth's Attorney in the last election and losing to incumbent W. C. Hamilton.
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B. S. Wilson
Ashland
Mary Coffee
Morehead
Wilson
W. C. Hamilton
Spelling Battle Benefit at Mrs Thompson’s Lawn
A spelling contest invites participants to Mrs. John C Thompson’s lawn on Clay Street Thursday at 7 30 pm. Ice cream and cake will be served with proceeds for Union Christian Endeavor Society. Everyone is welcome.
Salvation Army Campaign Rescheduled In Montgomery County
Rain caused a cancellation last Monday. a committee will meet next Saturday to give those who have not yet donated a chance to help raise the county quota.
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Salvation Army
Montgomery
Fined For Violating City Traffic Laws
W. S. Stewart was arrested yesterday by Officer Rufus Stockdale and brought before Judge Turner in Police Court today on a charge of violating city traffic laws. He was fined $11.50.
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Stewart
Rufus Stockdale
Turner
Will of R. E. Punch Probated in County Court
The will of Richard E. Punch was probated Tuesday in County Court. The document was staged for early probate due to large business interests. He left $5,000 to his mother Mrs. Joanna Punch and divided the rest equally between his widow and daughter Rose, with Attorney Roy G. Kern named as Executor.
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Richard E. Punch
Joanna Punch
Rose
Roy G. Kern
Miss Bomar Weds Edward Gilmour in Spartansburg
Miss Elizabeth Bomar daughter of Dr. T. E. Bomar former Mt. Sterling Baptist pastor married last Wednesday in Spartansburg South Carolina to Edward Gilmour of Greenwich Connecticut.
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Elizabeth Bomar
Mt. Sterling Baptist Church
T. E. Bomar
Spartansburg
S. C
Edward Gilmour
Greenwich
Conn
Eastin Honored on State Undertakers Board
At the Louisville state meeting of Undertakers Geo. C. Eastin of Eastin Harris was elected to the Board of Directors, reflecting recognition for his firm’s leadership in the trade.
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Louisville
Geo. C. Eastin
Eastin & Harris
Bonus Given Employes At Mt Sterling National Bank
At a Mt Sterling National Bank board meeting on Wednesday morning, directors awarded each clerk a $250 bonus for loyal service. The note ends with a proverb about the love of money and enemies.
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Mt. Sterling National Bank
Richard E Punch To Be Buried Friday
Funeral services for Richard E. Punch who died of a stroke in Lexington will be held at St. Patrick's church Friday at ten morning and burial will follow in St. Thomas cemetery. Priests include Rev. William T. Punch and Rev. Geo O'Brien among others with Master of Ceremonies Rev. Walter Freiberg. Pallbearers listed for Lexington and Mr Sterling locations include J H Traynor Henry Sheehy John Sheehy J J O'Brien R J Treacy Chas Stewart Thomas Dehore Henry Horine John Nunan John J McCord Carroll Chenault Joseph M Conroy Roy Kerns and John Keller.
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Richard E. Punch
Lexington
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Thomas Cemetery
Elm Street
William T. Punch
Geo. O’brien
Winchester
John O'Dwyer
Frankfort
Walter Freiberg
Father Colbe
J. H. Traynor
Henry Sheehy
John Sheehy
J. J. O’brien
R. J. Treacy
Chas. I. Stewart
Thomas Dehore
Henry Horine
Opens Electric Shop in Mt Sterling
The Interstate Electric Sales Co. opens a branch in this city leasing the Bank and Locust corner space formerly used by R L Keadle. Paul Bohlke, an expert electrician, leads the shop with his family moving to Mt Sterling to make their home and handle electric fixtures and appliances.
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The
Interstate Electric Sales Co
Bank and Locust
R. L. Keadle
Paul Bohlke
Mr. Bohlke
Mt. Sterling
Fate of a Case Hangs on Funny Short Circuit Court Line
A playful exchange frames a legal tale where a case dies on a pun about a short circuit court. The banter hints at quirky justice and fate shaping outcomes in a seemingly ordinary legal setting.
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Gander Club
the Advocate
Peter Pieri
Mrs. Bullitt McCoun
Ers
John C. Thompson
Clay Street
Union Christian Endeavor Society
Mr. Sterling
Bun” Wilson
Will of
R. E. Punch
Miss Bomar
Geo. Eastin
W. W. Ginn
Locust and
Bank Streets
John E. Freeland
Nash - Hudson - Essex - Automobiles
United States
Goodyear
Silvertown
Parker
EXIDE
Ragan-Gay Motor Co
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