End to Lengthy West Virginia Mine Strike Ends
The 16 month dispute at Elk River Coal and Lumber Company’s Widen mine in Clay County, West Virginia, ends as UMW halts its organizing drive. Leaders Blizzard and Douglas announce the settlement after talks with picket leaders. The strike, beginning September 20, 1952, saw dynamited bridges and power lines, arrests, and a fatal shooting amid clashes between pickets and a company convoy.
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UMW
West Virginia
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Clay County
Widen
Elk River Coal and Lumber Company
United Mine Workers
William Blizeard
UMW District 17
Darrell Douglas
Ydale
Elderly woman suffocates in New Castle fire
Mrs Elizabeth Phelps aged 86 died after smoke was seen coming from a roof of her son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs James J Kelly Jr, home in New Castle. Neighbors reported smoke and firefighters said she died en route to hospital as the blaze caused heavy damage.
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New Castle
Elizabeth Phelps
Jamas J. Kelly Jr
Area Head Of Fruit Co Dies In Ripley Residence
Area head of the Ohio Fruit Products Co. of North East dies at his Ripley home. He was about 65 and had been in ill health six years. Survived by wife Catherine Meyers Rahal and son Fred L. Rahal. Funeral held at Marks Funeral Home Worth East with C. C. Luce officiating. Burial in North East Cemetery.
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Briesyusepn Bavian Pt Phuc
Ohio Fruit Products Co
North East
R. D
Ripley
JLL
Rehale
Sunshine Packing Co
Catherine Meyers Rahal
Fred L. Runal
ROD. 1
Sunshine Acking Co
Marks Funeral Home
Worth East
C.C. Luce
Jehovah Witnesses
North East Cemetery
Probate will of Erie furniture dealer unfolds
County court yesterday probated the will of Arthur Epp 84 Erie furniture dealer who died December 1 leaving 75000 in personal property and 8750 in real estate to be divided between his wife Nellie and daughter Mildred Mildred Epp Hall was named executrix of the estate Notes include a steel rolling fact about thinning steel spreading in the die section where rolled
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ERT — County Court
Yesterdny
Arthur Epp
Epp Furniture Co
Erie
Nellie Epp
Dughter
Mildred Epp Hali
Epp
Elderly Man Charged With Drunken Driving in Salisbury
In Salisbury Maryland a 62 year old Wicomico County man was fined 3175 after pleading reckless and drunken driving. William B Trader Jr. appeared in court after a December 13 collision in which his pickup struck other vehicles. Trial Magistrate Milton K Lar more suspended a 60 day term after examining a medicine bottle Trader offered, warning not to drive while medicated.
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Associated Press
Salisbury
Wicomico County
William B. Trader Jis
Milton K. Larmore
Final Rites Held for W. J. Armstrong Jr
The funeral service for Willian John Armstrong Jr. a former Corry resident, was held Thursday December 24 at the John L. Agett Funeral Home at Dry Run, Pa. Rev. Elwood Lair of Warriors Mark, PA, officiated with Rev. Paul Watts, pastor of the Methodist Church at Doylesburg, PA assisting. Burial followed in Upper Path Valley Cemetery with James McCartney Post No. 233 American Legion bearing color guard duties.
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Willian John Armstrong Jr
Corry
John L. Agett Feeral
Dry Run
Elwood Lb. Eair
Warriors
Inwheel of a Car After Drinking Any of That
A terse report notes the dangers of driving post drink, warning that any alcohol intake impairs reaction and control. Authorities urge zero tolerance and emphasize planned rides or designated drivers to prevent accidents.
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Bast
George W. Cornel
Zers
Ron
Ine
Head of Fruit Co
Erie Furniture
Betts
Columbus
Colliers Radio & TV
North Center St
Handyman Station
Powerglia
Fisher
Chevrolet
Bel Air
Thomas Motors of Corry, Inc
Clinton Street Corry, Pa
W. J. Armstrong JR
OPER
N. Center ST
Harry Hall
YES
Hunt
California
U. S. Choice & Good Tender Club Steaks
Northport
Monroe
Brantea
Little Bride
Miller's
Adolph
Baker's
Kingan
A & H Baking Soda
al & Produce
New
Florida
Dic
Lic
Jemima
Don
Seabrook Farms
Maureen
Roseland Choc
Clark
Henry
Ois
Wing -Willi Star Stores
Quality Cash Store
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