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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
2
The West Virginia Department of Mines reports that mechanization modestly reduces coal mining jobs, with Monongalia and Logan counties showing declines from 1937 to the first nine months of 1939. Production booms began later this year, while mechanized output has surged to 2790 percent of total output.
Stockholm dispatch to Dagens Nyheter cites Viipuri reporting huge Russian forces on the Karelian isthmus front under Meelblom. Finnish artillery and machine guns allegedly mow down advancing units, with massed troops and tanks moving through woods.
The Southern West Virginia Auto club announced at its Ruffner hotel meeting that membership rose by about 600 since December 1, 1938. Roger Creel presided as president while directors and officers outlined plans for the coming year.
The passage notes Jay’s rise to chief justice, his 1790 appointment by President Washington, and his 1795 resignation to become New York governor. He cited the Supreme Court’s lack of energy weight and dignity as essential to supporting the national government when he resigned.
The Fairchance Party seeks sponsors from Montgomery Charleston and surrounding areas to support sponsoring children and provide general supplies. Local and regional businesses including Kroger B C Hooper Merchants National Bank Mont gomery National Bank Levin Woolworth Kresge J J Newberry and Bass jewelry contribute. 11 Posts Cooperating 40 and 8 legion posts from St Divans Cabin Creek Montgomery Madison Logan Bellie Keyser Dunbar South Charleston and Charleston two groups will back the event at Camp Fairchance on December 23 with public attendance encouraged.
The Elkview Farm Women's Club holds its annual Christmas turkey dinner today at Mrs. L. D. Reynolds's home. Activity plans will be made.
The report notes strategic plans by the Red Army to cut Finland in two with 35 miles advanced from the frontier toward Kuolajarvi. It cites 5,000,000 tons tied to nickel resources at the Petsamo area and mentions a Russian sinking of two Finnish refugee boats near Varangerfjord. It also highlights how Arctic night conditions limited Russian air activity aiding Finnish defense.
Russia aims to widen its war’s reach in the Balkans by pressing Turkey to host a strategic base as part of plans to form a front against Germany. The report warns of a colossal danger for Turkey amid sparse Finnish front news and notes Britain and France pledged on April 13 to support Romania if its independence is threatened by Soviet aggression.
Mrs Rose Bohnert Mrs Edna Tendl and Miss Ann Emich were elected to the Pilot club board yesterday during a lunch meeting at the Daniel Boone hotel. The club adopted a constitution and by laws and outlined plans to aid a needy family.
A special communication of Tiskelwah Chapter No 445 Order of Eastern Star will be held Thursday Dec 7 1930 at Casto Wilson Mortuary to attend the funeral of Mrs Mary Rawson P W M Mrs Olive M Zimmer W M Miss Margaret Lewis Secy
Miss Alice Williams of 601 Brooks St. recounts severe constipation and bilious spells, claiming World's Tonic relieved her condition. She credits improved sleep, reduced headaches, and restored energy after using the herbal remedy from Cohen's Drug Store in Charleston, urging others to learn more today.
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