Mine Foreman Applicants Gain By Change in State Test Plan
West Virginia Mines chief examiner Aden Ps psychological method improves pass rates for mine foreman tests. Previously 17.8 percent passed the two day exam. after informal discussions and nerve soothing measures the average rose to 53 percent. Examinations rotate among Charleston Morgantown and Welch and may be retaken after three months. certificate allows acting as mine foreman assistant or fire boss.
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Charleston Gazette
West
Virginia Department of Mines
Aden
Charleston
Morgantown
Welch
James P. Aden
Beft
Tory Farley
Howard W. Fowler
Grover F. Wenger
Lorender. Russell
Seibert FE. Warren
Am W. Bailey
Alva FE. Reed
K. Ltarmonth
West Virginia
Department of i
Focus on Miner Safety as State Tests Updated
State officials describe a new simplified supervisory exam system for miners. Candidates with five years’ experience may apply, passing thresholds are set at 80 for most topics and 70 for first aid and related areas. Over 14,000 exams have been given in 12 years under the program, first enacted in 1989 and recently modernized.
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Aden
Arch J. Alexander
Perience
Wan
West Virginia Bus Line Seeks Fare Increase Hearing
The West Virginia Transportation Co. seeks a fare rise of three tenths of a cent per mile, about 12 percent, to 25 cents per mile. The Baltimore and Ohio subsidiary notes a first quarter 1947 loss of 338,717.66 versus last year 16,059.86 income, citing higher salaries fuel materials and maintenance costs and lower passenger revenues.
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West Virginia Transportation Co
Public Service Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Eagles Chub to Install New Officers Wednesday
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will install officers for the 1947-48 fiscal year at 8 30 p m in the lodge hall. The event takes place in the Chamber of Commerce Building with William J Krantz named the new junior officer.
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Eagles Chub
Charleston Ludge
Order of Eagles
Chamber of Commerce
William J. Krantz
Dunbar and 138 WV towns hold Tuesday elections
West Virginia voters in 139 municipalities select new officials on Tuesday. In Dunbar, Democrat Robert H. Scott challenges Mayor D. L. Salisbury, with a slate including A. C. Dickerson and council candidates Arch MacQueen, Raymond E. Wilson, and Charles J. Deane. Salisbury's running mates include C. F. Stewart and Ira N. Walker. Scott, a 17 year Dunbar math department head and former editor, is widowed with daughter Mary Lucile and a Davis and Elkins College and WVU alumnus. Other towns listed include Alderson Barboursville Athens and more, with various officers in the slate.
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Henry Douglas
N. W. Thornton
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Davis and Elkins College
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Ripley
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Sutton, Thurmond
Union
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White Sulphurings
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Winfield
Cancer Campaign Quota Expected to Be Reached
Arthur B. Koontz state campaign director says West Virginia will meet the 100000 goal in the American Cancer Society drive, with Kanawha County likely to exceed its 15000 quota. Mrs. A G McClure praises volunteers and notes strong effort in small towns.
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Arthur B. Koontz
West Virginia
Americaty Cancer Society
West, Virginia
Kanawha
A. G. McClure
Kanawha County
Local Ad Seeks Distributors for New Mouse Trap Line
Classified notice offers distributor opportunities across territories. No experience required. Earn 750 to 1500 monthly as sole boss. Publicity promises sensational new electric mouse trap. Inglewood address listed with waiting merchants nationwide.
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Inglewood
Grevillea
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