City Streets Improve Beckley Agenda 18 Streets Named
Beckley officials disclose a 1950 street program expanding repairs. Minter reports 52 of 70 surveyed streets have received work this year, including Reservoir Road and Laurel Terrace, with blacktop and surface treatment planned on 18 more by year end. Acme Construction to top Northwestern Avenue and Heber Street. G F Whitney leads the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Sunday Register
Beckley
W. Va
Suny
A. K. Minor
Minter
Reservoir Road
Campbell
Quarry
Pike
Fulton
Ellison Avenue
Virginia
Beckles Avenue
Burgess
Granville Avenue
Lee
Frenigdin Avenue
Tolbert
Farle
Laurel Terrace
Rustell
Stanley
Infield
Lincoln
Marp
Westmoreland
Wikined
Scott Avenue
King
Fachs
Springdale Avenue
Queen
Ann
Crescent
Clark
Kes Singer
Stansbury
Marshall Avenue
Maple Avenue
Riley
Grove
Hemlock
Johnson
Ball
Paint
Bishop
G. F. Whitney
Hargrove
Greenbrier Court
Wickham Avenue
Croft
Quesemferry
Pine
Garden Terrace
Cramer
Bellevue Lane
Center
Meadows
Combs
Lilly
Hill Park Drive
Stume Court
Beverly Street
Northwestern Avenue
Heber Street
William Laren
City Recorder
Construction and Care of Floors Highlights Home Value
Article stresses that floors are as vital as roof and walls, detailing durable hardwoods like oak and maple, subfloor bracing, and finishing steps. It advises 16 inch joist spacing, diagonal subfloors for rigidity, and proper leveling, sealing, and waxing routines to extend floor life.
Causes Of Rusty Water From Hot Faucets In Homes
The text lists causes of rusty water from hot-water taps including rust and dirt from the street main, rusting pipes or supply tank, and sediment when water is heated. It recommends a drain cock at the bottom of the supply tank and keeping the pipe line above the bottom to allow sediment to settle and be drained, plus periodic flushing of the heater and tank.
Oak flooring care booklet offered for prospective builders
A pocket-size booklet outlines oak floor selection installation and care. It is published for home builders and can be obtained at no charge by writing a postcard or letter to the Oak Flooring Information Senate at 221 N La Salle St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
N. la Salle St
Chicago
Watch for Piano Finish Adds Depth to Furniture
The gleaming new piano finish on furniture deepens wood tones and resists water rings and stains, promoting a nearly impervious surface.
Engineers to Complete VA Hospital in Two Weeks
The six million dollar Veterans Administration Hospital, a six story building, should be completed within two weeks according to resident engineer R. B. Salisbury as work progresses. The project involves the U S Corps of Engineers overseeing the installation of lights, rocks, and additional painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration Hospital
R. B. Salisbury
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Salisbury
George F. Swanson
Carl L. Kramer
Ity
A. K. Minter
Beckley Street
Veterans Administration
Swanson
Corps of Engineers
Jington VA
Eleven Beckley area residents buy Stanaford lots total $20000
Eleven Beckley area residents purchased sample tracts in Stanaford from Fayette Land Co totaling about 20000 with deeds filed in Raleigh County Clerk's office. Buyers include James Plumley Lor etta Plumley Charles DeBerry Ada DeBerry Marion Lee Goodman Virgie Mac Goodman SO U N L. Gaylor and Satie L. Gaylor Elmer Days and Mary Pelle Gel Bennett Virgie Bennett Harry Wright Ollie Wright Glenn Spencer Gracie Spencer Willie Wright Alice Weight Beezalue Hannah Jr Irene Hannah James R. Duvall Glennie Duvall others listed in the article with approx. prices per tract. Additional land transfers noted earlier in the week in Crab Orchard Heights and other additions with prices around 1500 to 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckeley
Stanaford
Fayette Land Company
Raleigh County
James Plumley
Loretta Plumley
Charles DeBerry
Ada DeBerry
Marion Lee Goodman
Virgie i Mac Goodman
Soun L. Gaylor
Satie L. Gaylor
J Elmer R. Days
Mary Pelle
Davis
Man—— ‘Gel Bennett
Virgie Bennett
Harry Wright
Ollie Wright
Glenn
Spencer
Gracie Spencer
Willie P. Wright
Alice M
Beezalue Hannah, Jr
Irene Hannah
James R. Duvall
Glennie Duvall
Samuel P. Mynhier
Gordon L. Cote
Crab Orchard Heights
Crab Orchard
Pown
Samuel PL Myniuer
Gordon L. Cole
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Rusty Walter Amy
Raleigh Glass and Mirror, Inc
House of Glass
Fette, Mer
Cy Ave
Beckley Ice Cream Plant
United States Steel Comporation Subsidiary
Master Homes
LaFayette Realty Co., Inc
Pinecrest Gate
Fayetteville
Sisson ST
Pineville
Wyoming Lumber & Supply Co
Anthony Briguglio
Luigi Briguglio
Jl, Brown
Jasper Beasley
Eleanor H. Bishop
W. C. Bishop
Emma Wond Hepler
Paul A. Mepler
Ewart Heights
Laid and Huilding Company
John Ed Painter
Mineral Springs
Frederick W. Jackson
Alex Alexander Pemberton, Jr
Lilly Land Company
Robert B. McBride
Homeseekers Land and Building
Abb Gillenwater
A. C. Harvey
Bowling
City of Beckley
Trap Hill
Eremil D. Hedson
John &. Gorman
Hillcrest Park
Southern West Virginia Land Company
J. P. Stover
Park Heights
Herbert TL. Harper
Thomas Smith
George A. Watkins
Kathleen J. Davis
Glen
Anthony J. Sparadino
Floyd M. Sayre
Raleigh Court
Clinton E. Martin
Andy Bodo
Judge McGinnis
James A. Reed
Clarence B. Steele
Tank Branch
iTown District
Marguerite Operchuck
Dan Operchuck
Claudio T. Yon
Hollywood
Verna K. Witten Moorer
Abbie Moorer
Herman Venables
Central
Mary McGinnis Bailey
O. H. Berry
Lattachea
John E. Cooper
Glen H. Ramage
Knob Hill
Veterans Admin
Homes For
Geor Ted
Sdetef
Wmg Om Ape
Wang An A
Underwood
Shady Spring
Us-Mankin Lumber CO
N. Kanawha St
Hanna
Beckley Hardware
Hanna Matt
Pipe & Fittings
Prather Bros
Oak Hill
Hanna Chino
Heber St
Foot of Main
Uncle Harys Highboy
Duco
Harry
Grandma
Hannah
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