Chain Store Founder Penney Noted For Memory And Thrift
James Cash Penney, founder of the 1700 store chain, is famed for memory and simplicity. At 84 he travels 50,000 miles yearly, still fitting shoes, and runs the firm with an autonomous associate model. In 1958 he attended 62 store openings and spoke at 104 major addresses across 23 states.
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James Cash Penney
J. C. Penney
Kemmerer
Wyo
Penney
New York
Baghdad
Mr. Penney
Mountain State planners to lead urban renewal in Benwood McMechen
Authorities in Benwood and McMechen plan to hire city planners this week to guide an urban renewal program underway in the two border municipalities along Wheel. The move aims to shape redevelopment and coordinated growth for the twin towns.
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Benwood
McMechen
Wheeling
Alma Page Wins Florence Hall Award in Northeast Region
Mrs Alma Page home demonstration agent in Wood County won the Florence Hall award for the Northeastern Region of the National Home Demonstration Agents Association. The honor recognizes outstanding accomplishments across its four regions.
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Alma Page
Wood County
Florence Hall
National Home Demonstration Agents’ Assn
Jacques Cartier Explores St Lawrence River in 1534
French navigator Jacques Cartier sails the St Lawrence River during 1534, expanding early North American exploration and claiming discovery for France. His voyage marks a key phase in transatlantic navigation and colonial ambitions.
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Jacques Cartier
St. Lawrence River
State Tax Figures Show 2.67 Percent Rise in 1959 Sales
West Virginia Consumers' Sales and Use Tax reports nine month totals at 23,249,359.97 versus 22,643,826.58 a year earlier, a gain of 605,533.39 or 2.67 percent. Monthly gains occur except March, with September 2.735 million and third quarter up 1.23 percent. The tax funds retail and service businesses at two percent.
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Donald C. Carman
State
Consumers
West Virginia
State American Legion Posts Urged To Mark Education Week
State Commander Bonn Brown of The American Legion urges all posts in West Virginia to observe American Education Week November 8 to 14. Posts should support educational programs and youth activities, promote citizenship training, and adopt the new high school seniors study of democracy versus communism.
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American Legion
Elkins
Bonn Brown
Tommy E. Jones
Brown
United States
Commander Brown
America
Department of West Virginia
Charleston
West Virginia Education Association
Quarrier St
Sears ends raw fur buying service after 34 years
Sears Roebuck and Co announces discontinuation of its raw fur buying service amid reduced fur shipments and weak market prices. West Virginia trapping seasons saw 31,853 furbearers harvested, with mail order pelts likely matching in-state dealer sales. Game Chief C. O. Handley notes farm youths used mail orders for fur sales. he laments the closure but cites falling trapping pressure and low pelts prices.
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West Virginia
C. O. Handley
Sears
Handley
October School Payroll Total for Raleigh County Board
The October payroll for the Raleigh County Board of Education totaled 436077.97 with a net of 326842.31 after deductions. Budget Director G. G. Greene reported the figure, noting a higher total due to janitors being paid for a week in August.
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Raleigh
Winterize Garden Tools Before Storing
Dry scrub tools, rinse and oil metal parts to prevent rust. Oil mower blades, cover power mowers, and hang tools with blades pointing in. Store in a remote corner on racks or hooks in garage or shed, using plastic sheets or old shower curtains for protection.
Advertising key to retail survival despite poor guidance
A Kiwanis Magazine summary of a Dun and Bradstreet report states 95 percent of business mortalities stem from non advertisers. Retailers, often lacking guidance, face high complexity and risk unless they advertise to satisfy demand and move volume. Advertising and promotion are vital for survival.
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Joe Ressa
Dun
Brad Street
Kiwanis Magazine
Addressing Mental Health Aging in West Virginia
More than 20 percent of state mental hospital patients are 65 or older with many recent admissions. Some could move to nursing homes or other facilities, including state institutions at Sweet Springs or Denmar, foster homes, or home care via home-makers services. A White House Conference on Aging in 1961 will fund state activities with 202000 dollars, aiming to spur practical aging solutions and keep minds active beyond age 70.
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Sweet Springs
Denmar
West Virginia
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