Coal miners plan derailed by vacation irony in Waynesburg
In a memoir style reminiscence Bill Archer recalls two friends leaving a truck stop shift to apply for Consol Mine work in Waynesburg Pennsylvania. A broken fuel gauge a two gallon can and miners vacation timing shaped a life turning moment that steered him away from coal and toward college and trucking.
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Local News Editors Named at Cluefield Daily Telegraph
The Cluefield Telegraph announces staff structure listing News Editor and State Editor along with Senior Writer and multiple department editors including Executive, Managing, and Sports editors. A biblical quote closes the note.
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Bill Archer
Daily Telegraph
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Bottonline
Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens Extends Caregiver Support
In the two weeks after President Reagan's death and his family's public account of his Alzheimer's battle, the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens highlights caregiver support. Under Dana Collins, AASC offers Information and Assistance, educational programs, and access to Alzheimer’s groups through Adult Daycare Director Jane Tickle. Call 276 964 4915 or 1 800 656 2272, visit www aasc org, or stop by College Ridge Road in Wardell Industrial Park near SVCC.
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SVCC
Tazewell band boosters thank Advanced Auto for car wash support
The Tazewell High School Band Boosters express gratitude to Advanced Auto for supplying all materials and free water for a June 19 2004 fundraiser car wash. Community members, even in rainy weather, supported the event, helping the fundraiser succeed and set a community standard for support.
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Those Born Before 1945 Remember a Different World
Jim Davidson reflects on a 1945 cutover in history and the era before modern conveniences. He recalls figures like Paul Revere and Thomas Edison, notes gas at 11 cents a gallon, and contrasts past values with present society while urging continued national stewardship.
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Henry Ford
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Thomas Jefferson
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Bob Hope
John Wayne
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Gracie Allen
Clark Gable
Gene Autry
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
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Outer Space
Riviera Theater
Japan
United States of America
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