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Farmington Woman Closes School In Solidarity With Miners
Mrs. Walter Looman of Farmington closes her classroom for a day to honor 78 miners trapped at Mountaineer Coal Co No 9 in Mannington. She plans German chocolate cake and pies for rescue workers, reflects on the danger and faith, while noting local ties to the missing men and their families.
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Farmington
W.va
Walter Looman
Mountaineer Coal Co
Mannington
No. 9
Looman
Mountaineer No. 9
Joseph Cotrel
Cotrel
Farrington High School
John Gould