Raleigh County Poultry School Set Jan 18
Raleigh County farmers plan a January 18 poultry class led by Ted R Hash from West Virginia University. Sessions cover diseases and parasites, feeding methods, poultry outlook, and the Chicken of Tomorrow project linked to Alabama Polytech Leghorns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Poultry School
Raleigh County
H. B. Thomas
Ted R. Hash
West Virginia University
Associated Press
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Alabama
Polytech
Foreman to Testify in Stotesbury Mine Probe
Clyde D. Lawson, foreman at the Stotesbury mine of Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates, faces a four man board in Charleston to answer charges he failed to test for gas after the December 6 blast that killed one man. Miners injured say air was bad and Lawson did not test. Board to announce findings soon after the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde D. Lawson
Stotesbury
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Arch J. Alexander
Charleston
Beckley
Lawson
Alexander
Rosa Turner Weds Edward Kuhn In Whitesville Home
Rosa Turner of Sylvester married Edward Galeen Kuhn of Charleston at 8 p m in Rev. Irving D Wheeler s Branham Addition residence. Kuhn served four and a half years in the U S Army during World War II. They will reside in Sylvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Sylvester
Rosa Turner
Edward Galeen
Kuhn
Charleston
Irving D. Wheeler
Branham
Whitesville
Eunice Man Takes District 17 Post
Eunice resident Howard Short has accepted a Welfare Department position with United Mine Workers District 17 in Charleston. A longtime UMW member, Short worked for Princes Dorothy Coal Co. many years and served as Eunice local secretary for several years. He has attended UMW conventions since 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Eunice
Howard Short
Welfare Department
United Mine Workers, District 17
Charleston
United Mine Workers
Short
Princes Dorothy Coal Co
Norwegian Team Plans 1950 Attempt on Nanga Parbat Peak
The Associated Press reports Oslo University philosopher Dr. Arne Naess will lead a Norwegian expedition to Nanga Parbat in 1950 with W. Aubert. They aim to study ascent challenges and avalanche risks on the 8120 meter peak, following the 1936 Nanda Devi record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
OSLG
Himalaya
Nanda Devi
Arne Naess
Oslo University
Naess
W. Aubert
Churches to Get Help Locating Ministers
U S Presbyterians create a department of ministerial relations led by Rev. Ward F Boyd to match pastors with parishes. By mid 1949 eight regional conferences will exchange information on pastors and church needs to improve parish fitting.
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Philadelphia
U. S
Synod and Presbytery
Motorist John Jones Faces Hearing For Wrong Side Driving
Pem berton resident John Franklin Jones was arrested by State Police on a charge of driving on the wrong side of the road and will have a preliminary hearing before Magistrate J P Meadows at 10 a m Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin Jones
Pemberton
J. P. Meadows
Jones
Christmas party honors Mabscott resident at Raleigh County court
Joe Minter, a familiar figure near the Raleigh County courthouse, received gifts from staff including a white coal sweater and shaving set. Separately, about 30 people gathered at Maple Fork Creek for a baptism after a morning church service led by Rev. Henry Smith, with multiple conversions including Sparrel Davis and Jane Davis. A North Carolina church and local families are noted for holiday gifts and community events amid cold weather.
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Joe Minter
Raleigh County Court House
Navy
Court House
Joe
State Department of Rehabilitation For
Board of Education
Sheriff's Office
Ronson
Frances Smith
Farm Office
Mabscott
Maple Fork Creek
Henry Smith
Davis
Jane
Smith
Russell Catlett
Mitchell Bailey
Amigo Smokeless Coal takes 115 acre lease in Slab Fork
Amigo Smokeless Coal Company leases 115 acres from McCreery Coal Company for 20 years in Slab Fork District. Annual rent is 750.75 dollars with 0.15 dollar royalty per ton mined. Lease effective August 6 this year and ends August 6, 1968. Four additional deeds recorded include transfers in Sophia Mab Scott Beckley and Marsh Fork districts.
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Amigo Smokeless Coal Company
Slab Fork
McCreery Coal Company
Amigo Company
Kyle Delp
Ralph Davis
Mills Farm
Sophia
K. Bonham
Highland Addition
Mab Scott
E. P. Ewart
Harry Anderson
Ewart
Beckley
J George Pettry
Ray R. Pettry
Marsh Fork
Mt Tabor Church Plans Watch Service Tonight
Mt Tabor Baptist Church announces watch services start at 9 PM with a prayer meeting led by Rev. B C Jennings. A refreshment period precedes singing and ten minutes before midnight the congregation will pause for a prayer that continues into 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
B C. Jennings
Soil Building Reports Due In Raleigh County 1948
Raleigh County Agricultural Conservation Program records show soil building materials allotments must be spread by today. Kelly Farmer, chairman, notes lime and phosphate usage reports must reach the county office. Delays in travel and foreign minister actions may affect 1949 allotments and related materials.
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Raleigh County
Kelly Farmer
Raleigh
Farmer
Carlo Sforza
U. S
Italy
James C
Dunn
Mario Vannini-Parenti
Tuscany
United States
Italian Masters Exhibit Soon at Wildenstein Gallery
Florence reports 120 works by two leading 19th century artists will travel to New York for a show at the Wildenstein Gallery. The collection features Cremona Segantini Boldini Michelli and Fattori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Associated Press
Florence
Wildenstein Gallery
New York
Cremona
Segantini
Boldini
Michelli
Fattori
Lutherans to Aid 1250 War Orphans
Geneva report states 250 children who lost their families in the war will be placed in the United States through the National Lutheran Council. Dr Clarence Krumbholz outlined plans to Tuck and said sick and handicapped children will be admitted with foster care or institutional care based on need. all are under IRO care in Germany.
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Alabama
Auburn
Polytech
New York
Minnesota
California
Florida
D. F. King
Polytech’s
United States
Associated Press
Geneva
Bar
National Lutheran Council
Clarence Krumbholz
Council
William Hallam Tuck
International Refugees Organization
Krumbholz
Counciluaranteed
Man Accused of Forging Check and Grand Larceny Charge
Fayetteville authorities hold Harry Pritt on 1500 bond for forging a check on Ruby Ann Pritt’s account totaling 600 dollars. Willie Shepherd faces a grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing 308 dollars. A separate note mentions an 1817 cigar sign in England.
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Register
Fayetteville
Harry Pritt Iis
Ruby Ann Pritt
J Grand Jury
Willie Shepherd
Miner on Legal Merry-Go-Round Pays Twice for Porch Repairs
Manuel Vela of Sprague faces a tangle over porch repair payments after being sued by Quality Lumber and Supply Co. A May 21 1945 judgment and later added costs push his bill from 53.89 to 82.51 with interest and fees. United Mine Workers assist through district lawyer T C Townsend. Manuel believes he never received proper summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Vela
Sprague
Tme
Quality Lumber and Supply Company
Vela
New River Company
Slanaford
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
T.C. Townsend
Charleston
Manuel
C. A. Richardson
J. E. Short
Quality Lumber Company
Richardson
Short
G.O. Mills
Mills
Ned Ragand
Nishee
Larkin S. Philpott
District 29
Australia creates fourth uranium reserve in South Australia
A South Australian government prospector reports uranium found in the Peake and Denison ranges. Ministers decline comment while reports say samples are encouraging. A 2,600 square mile area surrounding the discovery is set aside for exclusive government prospecting. This marks the fourth reserve of its kind in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Associated Presadelaide
Peake
Denison
South Australia
South ‘Australia
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