Bituminous coal hits 400 million ton mark in 1940 output
Weekly production nears 402.1 million tons by Nov 23, exceeding 1938 totals and signaling a possible 1940 total around 450 million. National Coal Association cites defense needs and railway logistics as factors, with weekly output around 9.5 million tons and district variances noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Battle
Spe National Coal Association
National Coal Association
National Defense Commission
The
United States
Department of the Interior
No better drink to 1 or mixer than
A brief line noting preferences for a versatile beverage option as a preferred mixer or standalone drink in informal settings. No clear events, dates, or named entities present.
Youthful Narrows housewife touts World's Tonic relief
Mrs Pred Lafon of Narrows Virginia describes chronic constipation and related ailments including dizziness headaches and rheumatic-like kidney pains. She credits World's Tonic with dramatic relief and urges others to visit Goodykoontz East End Pharmacy in Bluefield and Goodykoontz Stores. The remedy is advertised as a double acting bowel cleanser and mild diuretic aid to the kidneys.
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Pred Lafon
Narrows
Goodykoonth East End
Princeton Ave
Bluefield
W. Va
Goodykoontz
Production totals for year to date rise to 26 million tons
Production for the calendar year to date totals 26,935,502 tons, up from 21,954,615 tons in the same period last year, reflecting a strong increase in output for the current period.
Coal company officials tour West Virginia mines
An inspection party from Koppers Coal, New England Coal and Coke, and Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates toured West Virginia last week. From November 20 to 22 they inspected 22 mines, modern machinery, and the Kopperston new mine, plus the company’s free medical nursing service and a $50,000 Greenbrier river recreation camp for miners and families. Notables included J. P. Williams Jr. and other company presidents and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppers Coal Company
New England Coal and Coke Company
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
West Virginia
Kopperston
W. Va
Greenbrier River
Hinton
J. P. Williams Jr
Koppers
Koppers Coal and
Thomas
H. B. Baird
P. M
R. Umberber
The
Coal Company
Angus MacArthur
Koppers Company
Halfdan Lee
E H. Bird
R. M. Folsom
Charles A. Coolidge
Paul C. Cabot
Edward Page
E. M. Parnsworth
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Appalachian Electric Power Co to Refinance
Appalachian Electric Power Co plans a major refinancing involving America Gas and Electric and Peakland Corporation. The SEC hearing is set for December 9 in Washington. Proceeds fund bond and preferred stock issues, capital contributions, and redemption of existing debt and preferred shares.
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Appalachian Electric Power CO
Bluefield
Appalachian Electric Power Company
America Gas and Electric Company
Peakland Corporation
Graham Claytor
Washington
Securities and Exchange Commission
Corporate Charter Changes Tied to Major Stock Redemption
The document discusses proposed amendments to Appalachian Electric Power company’s corporate charter to enable certain transactions. It also notes American Gas and Electric company may extend a one day loan of up to 20 million dollars to Appalachian Electric Power to facilitate the redemption or discharge of the referenced preferred stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genmi Corporons
Appalachian Electric Power Company
American Gas and Electricpany
Duck Hunt and Retirement Plan At Local Firms
G L Purr and J P Gills of Appalachian Electric Power hunted ducks at Bay Virginia last week. R A Supees resigned as superintendent of Light Coal company. The Etna Life Insurance company is preparing a pension plan for employees with retirement at age 60 and a dollar for dollar company match.
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G. L. Purr
J. P. Gills
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Bay
R. A. Supees
Light Coal Company
Etna Life Insurance Company
Mila Higginbotham Celebrates 76th Birthday in War Eagle
Mrs. Mila Higginbotham, long ill for two weeks, marked her 76th birthday on Sunday November 24 in War Eagle West Virginia. Friends called to wish her well and join the celebration as she eyes recovery.
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War Eagle
W. Va
Mila Higginbotham
Personal Notes From Local Social Roundup
Mrs. Rome Crofts was in Williamson Tuesday. Miss Margaret Cole spent Tuesday night with classmate June Ellis of Gilbert. Mrs. John Pelter and Patsy visited in Bluefield recently. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lampard of Bailey visited Mrs. Tomparel's parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Radford last Sunday. Ishmael Higgenbotham of Davy visited his grandmother Mrs Mila Higginbotham last Sunday.
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Rome Crofts
Willamson
Margaret Cole
June Ellis
Gilbert
John Pelter
Patsy
Bluefield
Cecil Lampard
Bailey
Tomparel
Henry Radford
Ishmael Higgenbotham
Davy
Mila Higginbotham
Funeral Rites Held in Grassy Spur for Two Kings County Figures
In Bishop Virginia on November 30 funeral services were held at Grassy Spur cemetery for Franklin Delano Myers five day old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Myers of Elbert. Rev Wysor of Berwind conducted the services for the infant. Also at Grassy Spur church funeral rites were conducted for Guy Edwards who died at his home in Squire West Virginia from a heart ailment. Rev G T Jordan and Rev Mr Wysor of Berwind led the service. Edwards is survived by his wife two sons Gilmer of Bishop Este of Squire one daughter Bill Goad of Squire and several grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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Bishop
Grassy Spur Cemetery
Franklin Delano Myers
Robert Myers
Elbert
Wysor
Berwind
New Baby Born to Mr and Mrs King November 22
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. R. King on November 22, weighing 9 pounds. Mother and baby are progressing well.
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A. R. King
Bible Study Class Opened by Local Society
The Society of Christian Service held its first Bible study class Friday night at Mrs. Gene Martin’s home. A series of sessions will be held in members’ homes with Mrs. T. H. Crockett teaching. Everyone is urged to attend.
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Society of Christian Service
Gene Martin
T. H. Crockett
Birthday party honors Betty Orren with bingo prizes
Mrs J L Orren hosted a Wednesday night birthday gathering for her daughter Bettys eleventh birthday. Bingo provided main entertainment with Danny Marrs winning the top prize. Attendees included Pansy Burnett Phyllis Ann Nancy Edwards Joy Asbury Lorraine Honaker Buddy Shut Georgia Peters Clarence Bowman Marie Bowman Louise Orren Jimmie Orren Buddy Byrd Donny Marrs Louise Daugherty and Josephine Walk. Betty enjoyed multiple gifts.
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J. L. Orren
Betty
Bingo
Danny Marrs
Pansy Burnett
Phyllis Ann
Nancy Edwards
Joy Asburry
Lorraine Honaker
Buddy Shut
Georgia Peters
Clarence
Marie Bowman
Louise
Jimmie Orren
Buddy Byrd
Donny Marrs
Louise Daugherty
Josephine Walk
Local figures receive medical care and travel notes
Pansy Ann Burnett is receiving treatment at Bluefield sanitarium. T. G. Kiser visited his brother, E. A. Kiser. Carrie Virginia has been ill at home for three months. Mrs. John Childress has gone to Baltimore for unspecified reasons.
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Pansy Ann Burnett
Bluefield Sanitarium
T. G. Kiser
E. A. Kiser
Carrie Virginia
John Childress
Baltimore
Local Fragments Tell of Visits and Moves Across Towns
Members of the ladies auxiliary honored Mrs. Garland Akers with a farewell shower on Thursday November 28 as she prepares to move to Radford Virginia. Mrs. Akers friends regret her departure.
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Robert Lowman
Eckman
J. P. Agee
Garland Akers
Akers
Radford
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William C. Snyder
Pocahontas
Pocag Production
Cor
Youthful Narrows
Koppers Coal
Securties and Exchange Commission
American Gas and Electric Company
Bonbright & Company, Incorporated
Appalachian Electric Power Company First Mortgage
Bankers Trust Company
Santa Claus
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
Helen Coles
Bishop, Va
Tommy Chilress
Dave Smith
Gate City
Howard Bledse
Marvin Hall
Amonate
James Hollandsworth
J. R. McCutcheon
G. T. Jordan
Richlands
Jim Crockett
Pearisburg
W. T. Kirk
H. L. Bowling
Mary Wheeler
Clinch Valley Clinic
Alice Mae Ball
NVA
Tlulgiuist
Ram Elbi
EVING
Taguines
Bill
Princeton Avenue
Christmas Saving Club
Santa
First National Bank
Flat Top National Bank
the Commercial Bank
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