Supreme Court bars foreman from serving as fireboss in WV mines
West Virginia Supreme Court ruled 3-2 that a foreman cannot double as a fireboss, reversing a 1949 Kanawha County ruling and upholding a two year old Mines Department directive. The decision requires separate qualified individuals for fireboss safety inspections and mine foreman duties, affecting about coal mines statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Fred L. Fox
Frank C. Haymond
Kanawha County
Leslie E. Given
State Mines Department
Arch J. Alexander
United Mine Workers
Alexander
Given
Deaths And Funerals Prompt Mingo County Notices
Prominent Mingo county businessman Thomas A Shewey dies after a lingering illness at 76 in Kermit. Other obituaries note John W Hall of Silver Spring and Rev. J B F Yoak Jr assisting at services. John Eldridge Wyrick to be buried Monte Vista cemetery. Mrs. Bessie Palmer to be buried Peters cemetery after Pine Grove Church of Christ service. Arthur H Hodges of McComas dies after week at Bluefield Sanitarium. services set at Vivian Presbyterian church with interment Woodlawn cemetery. Last rites for Muncy A Sexton of Worth, burial Woodlawn. Helen Horne dies. services at Mercer funeral chapel and Walnut Grove cemetery. Bartley Andrew Poe dies at 67 in Bluewell. funeral at Bluewell Methodist church with Wood etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Alexander Shewey
Mingo County
Coa
Kermit
Woodlawn
Bluefield
Shewey
John ‘Vy. Hall
John W. Hall
Ben S. Johnson
Johnson
Silver Spring
Steubenville
Ohio
Mr. Johnson
First Christian Church
Mr. Hall
John Felt
California
J. E. Wyrick
John Eldridge Wyrick
Hawkins Funeral Chapel
J. B. F. Yoak, Jr
Grace Methodist Church
H. H. Mauch
Monte Vista Cemetery
Bessie Palmer
Pine Grove Church of Christ
Bessie Ellen Palmer
S. J. Peters
Bluewell
Rufus Peer
D. B. Gillespie
Peters Cemetery
Mercer Funeral Home
Montcalm
Ice Cream Workers To Go To School In Morgantown
An ice cream short course for plantmen opens at West Virginia University and runs through Friday. Prof. Samuel J. Weese says the program helps manufacturers and employees improve techniques. Dr. W S Arbuckle of Maryland will speak Friday morning. others include Charles Lando of Ziegenfelder in Wheeling and Dr. T D Harman of Ohio State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgontown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Samuel J. Weese
W. S. Arbuckle
University of Maryland
Charles Lando
Ziegenfelder Ice Cream Company
Wheeling
T. D. Harman
Ohio State University
Service for Mrs Roxie Phillips 61 held in Marrowbone Ky
Mrs Roxie Phillips died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Clarence Potter in Oakwood Virginia. The service is at her sister Mrs Ortha Bishop in Marrowbone Kentucky and burial will be in Cole man cemetery Wolfpen Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Phillips
Clarence Potter
Oakwood
Ortha Bishop
Marrowbone
Coleman
Wolfpen
Funeral Rites Set for Mrs Gertrude Keiser at Crumpler Church
The Rev C B Dickenson pastor of Crumpler Methodist church will officiate at rites today at 1 p m in the church for Mrs Gertrude Keiser 75 who died Monday in a Welch hospital. The body will be taken from Bennett funeral home Northfork to the residence of her daughter Mrs R B Hedrick in Crumpler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncy A. Sexton
Worth
Welch Hospital
C. B. Dickenson
Crumpler Methodist Church
Gertrude Keiser
Woodlawn
Bennett Funeral Home
Northfork
R. B. Hedrick
Crumpler
Obituaries of Hess and Moore miners in Virginia area
Everett Hess 80 retired miner dies at Grundy home after illness two years. Survivors include widow Mattie Bell White and many children across Virginia and Florida. Service at Abbs Valley Church of God with burial in church cemetery. body to be moved from Pocahontas Union funeral home. Robert J. Moore 58 retired miner of Boissevain dies after two years illness at St Luke's hospital. survived by wife, two daughters, mother, four brothers and three sisters. Rites at Boissevain Baptist Church with burial in Woodlawn. body to be moved from Pocahontas Union funeral home. Steve Edward Horne three-month-old infant son of family noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Hess
James White
Grundy
Hess
Pocahontas Corporation
Bishop, Va
Mattie Bell White
Noah Shor
Rowe
John Dye
Horsepen
Isaac Hess
North Tazewell
E. J
Frazier Hess
Boissevain
James Sayers
Cedar Bluff
Everett Hess, Jr
Oakwood
Palestine Hess
Slusher Hardy
Bluefield
J. W. Welch
Jacksonville
Fla
Luther Hess
Bluefield- Tazewell Roang
Frazier Dillon
Elghn Hess
Newt Sawyer
Church of God
Abbs Valley
A. J. Cox
Robert J. Moore
St. Luke’s Hospital
Moore
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Booth and Bowen Company
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Mercer County
Abe Gilstrap
Gainesville
Baptist Church
Lester L. Schwimmer
Woodlawn
Boissevain Baptist Church
Pocahontas Union Funeral Home
Hospital Death Guilty Denied by Nurse at Barboursville Case
Mrs. Virginia Comstock Testified she did not kill Pauline Cook or administer any drug causing the death. The 63 year old Barboursville State hospital superintendent said she followed Dr. Reaser's orders, noting the amount advised was two to three dessert spoonfuls. Prosecution contends death resulted from an overdose of paraldehyde. The trial nears noon tomorrow as defense rests with all testimony completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Virginia Comstock
Pauline Cook
Miss Cook
Barboursville State Hospital
Common Pleas Court
Huntington State Hospital
Comstock
Ruth Cook Burkhemmer
Weston
Burkhemmer
Bartley Man Matt Stone Dies in Welch Hospital
Matt Stone of Bartley died Tuesday in a Welch hospital. His body lay at O J Douglas mortuary in Welch as funeral arrangements had not been made by late Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Stone
Bartley
Welch
O. J. Douglas Mortuary
Marines Beset by Chinese Forces Near Hagaru and Koto
The 30,000 Yanks are trapped along a frozen mountain road near Koto and Hagaru amid overwhelming Chinese numbers. Colonel Lewis Puller warns of heavy losses as bridges are blown and routes blocked, with airlifted relief uncertain. Units include Seventh, Third, and 17th Regimental Combat Teams plus ROK forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koto
Hagaru
Hamhung
First Marine
Lewis Puller
Stone
Seventh Division
U.S
Hyesanjin
Manchurian
Iwon
Siberian
St. Paul
ROK
Welch C of C launches member drive and extended holiday hours
Welch West Virginia December 5 the newly formed Welch chamber of commerce will run a full time operation and start a membership drive. Dues for the year begin January 1 and will be mailed to prospective members who should remit by December 15. George R Yepsen named full time secretary the first in over 15 years. Stores will stay open nightly 8 pm from December 13 to 16 and extend to 9 pm during Christmas week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
W. Va
Welch Chamber of Commerce
George R. Yepsen
Webster School Board Men Ordered Removed
The West Virginia Supreme Court ordered the removal of two Webster County school board members. The decision cites purchases from McCourt Motor Co where W L McCourt was president and board president Raleigh Gregory approved payments. Court found disregard of statute but no fraud or collusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Webster County School Board
Supreme Court
William T. Lovins
McCourt Motor Company
W. L. McCourt
Raleigh Gregory
McCourt
Gregory
McCourt Motors
City Manager Form Adopted in Rockbridge County Community
Buena Vista Virginia December 5 Rockbridge county community becomes the 1000th city nationwide to adopt the city manager form of government. The move follows discussions on rent controls and economic safeguards as the 82nd Congress prepares to decide on further actions amid rising migrant populations and defense center growth. DiSalle testified before the Senate Banking Unit stressing reliance on public restraint and the people to signal when price controls are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
82Nd Congress
DiSalle
Senate Banking Unit
Buena Vista
Rockbridge County
Symphony Invites Ministers Civic Leaders To Concert
The Bluefield symphony orchestra invites ministers and civic leaders to Friday night’s concert at Ramsey auditorium with an 8 15 p m curtain, aiming for a full house and a varied program. Conductor William Caruth and president Isadore Cohen hope the event showcases the ensemble’s capabilities for the city and surrounding area. Final rehearsal is set for Thursday at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Symphony Orchestra
Ramsey Auditorium
Isadore Cohen
Ulne Dautlitiu
William Caruth
Symphony
Cohen
Caruth
Ramsey
Bluefield Symphony
Educator Urges Radical Changes for Women’s Colleges
Dr. Harold Taylor of Sarah Lawrence called for sweeping reforms in women’s higher education. He urged dropping the standard men’s college curriculum, increasing engaging courses, and rejecting domestic science or marriage training as education. He spoke at a Southern association meeting in Richmond amid broader college discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Sarah Lawrence College
Harold Taylor
Bronxville
N. Y
Taylor
College For Women
Southern Association of Colleges For Women
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Three More Deer Kills Reported In McDowell
McDowell County records show three additional deer killed on opening day raising the total to eight with several more reported in neighboring Wyoming county. Hunters listed include Richard D. Blankenship of Hemp Hill Glenn L. Christian of Roderfield and George Wright of Bradshaw, each with five point or three point bucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
W. Va
McDowell County
Wyoming County
Richard D. Blankenship
Hemphill
Browns Creek
Glenn L. Christian
Roderfield
Wilmore
George Wright
Bradshaw
McDowell
Coal Exports Outlook Good For Area Mines
The American coal industry anticipates a long period of sizeable exportation to Great Britain and Europe. Estes of the National Coal Association says Europe plans commitments and exports will rise, with dollars likely supplied by the ECA for winter needs. The trade expects a return to a five day week as export orders increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
F. F. Estes
National Coal Association
Coal Exporters Association
Rcent Coal Exporters
New York
Great Britain
Canada
South America
Japan
Estes
England
United States
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA
McDowell Funeral Directors Gather in Welch Area
McDowell county funeral directors attend a Southern West Virginia Funeral Directors association meeting tomorrow night at 6 30 at the Virginian hotel in Princeton. J P Fanning of Kaeger is president and attendees include Fanning Funeral Home O J Douglas Mortuary and Bennett Funeral Home representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
W. Va
McDowell County
Southern West Virginia Funeral Directors Association
Virginian Hotel
Princeton
J. P. Fanning
Kaeger
Fanning Funeral Home
O. J. Douglas Mortuary
Bennett Funeral Home
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Supreme Court
Kanawha Circuit
Julian F. Bouchelle
Bouchelle
William Blizzard
United Mine Workers District 17
Department of Mines
J. W. Sullivan
West Virginia Coal Association
Fox and Haymond
T. A. Shewey
Arthur H. Hodges
Arthur Haven Hodges
McComas
Hodges
Radford
James O
Fannie Johnson Hodges
Mollie Agnes Dangerfield
William Robert
U. S. Navy
Green Coves Springs
Glenna Shannon
Jimmy
David
C. H. Patterson
Westminster Presbyterian Church of
Vivian Presbyterian Church
Muncy
A. Sexton
Helen Horne
Witten Street
Mercer Funeral Chapel
Walnut Grove
Bertie Ruth
Mandy Ellen
Helen Marie
Imogene Horne
Elkins
Ella Mae Horne
Skygusty
Mattie Fouse Stamper
Bartley Poe
Bartley Andrew Poe
Carolina Avenue
Mr. Poe
Mercer Couunty
Frank Millsap
Troy Poe
Roy Poe
Lowell Poe
Clarence Shrader
C. W. Surface
Ethel Poe
Sandlick
Belle
Ted
Fed
Law and
Federal
Thompson Burgess
YES
Leon
Pyongyang
Red Capital
Nea-Acme
Walter Lea
Massachusetts Bonding & Ins. Co
W Va
Harvard
Emmanuel College
Cambridge
Webster School Board
Karl H. Frye
Roanoke Street
Bluefield, W. VA
Warren
Nina
Dorothy
Earl Warren
Sacramento
Hsiu-Chuan
China
Lie
India
Korea
Gladwyn Jebb
Riverdale
Bronx
Pearson
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Vishinsky
Vladimir Outrata
Czechoslovaka
Nasrallah Entezam
Iran
Peiping
MacArthur
Lriends
Pure
Orn
Biome Gre
Ss, Inc
Britain
U. S
Pocahontas Field
Yaa Mos Ls
Orangeburg
Superior Sterling Co
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