Advisory Committee Approves Three Farms for Vet Training
Three farms in Raleigh County win approval for veteran on the farm training program. Raymond F. Cooper, 24, leases 100 acres at Mt Hope with rent and half the produce waived. Baren V. Bragg, married with three children, owns 51 acres near Abraham with a future house planned. Kessler D. Atkins, Abraham, operates 138 acres with livestock and crops including potatoes and corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Board of Education
Veterans Farm Training Program
Abraham
Mt. Hope
Raymond F. Cooper
A. A. Lovkley
Baren V. Brage
Kessler D. Atkins
William J. Connotey
Trade and Industrial School
Board of Education
Connely
Alter Farms
Veterans
Department of Education
Charleston
Veterans Administration
Kessler D
Adkins
Mr. Hope
Baren V. Bragg
Beecher L. Bragg
Emory Loudermilk
Richard F. Plumley
Abrahan
Royal L. Carper
Grandview
Edward R. Meadows
Ghent
Orvis Nelly
Crow
Thunmond
Procter
Jesse J. Stover
Cherry Creek
Paul
James C. Radford
New
Wayne A. Tony
Harper
Everett. Underwood
Coal Ridge
Fred Vines
Odd
Connie Wyatt
Glen Daniel
Strip Mining Rights Leased to Multiple Firms in Districts
Strip mining rights in Trap Hill and Slab Fork districts were leased to nine coal companies under terms including royalties of 10 cents per ton for coal and 15 cents for coke, with minimum annual tonnage. Additional leases cover Beckley seam tracts in Slab Fork with varied rates and shared royalties to Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates. Other tracts include exclusive strip rights, hundreds of acres, and a Raleigh Smokeless Fuel sales arrangement, plus advisory committee oversight and on farm training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trap Hill
Slab Fork
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Caroline Peyton Davis
Charleston National Bank
George N. Davis
C. I. Mead Coal Company
Fuller Company
Pugh
Purch
Lego
Lillybrook Coal Company
Raleigh Smokeless Fuel Company
H. B. Thomas
Leon Silbedberger
Franklin Lilly
AAA
Minor Scott
J. J. Shrewsberry
George Armstrong
City Erlitor
Raleigh Realster
Frank Gans
Beckley National Bank
Newman Fitzsimmons
Fret Delp
Shady Spring
Trap Hil
Oscar C. Hutchison
Raleigh County
Piney Coking Cowl Land Company
Leek: Fire Creek Coal Company
Beckeley
Dewey May Talk at Lillys Gathering on Flat Top
Governor Thomas E. Dewey may address the Lillys reunion on Flat Top New York if he accepts Mercer county line invitations. A large crowd is expected at the annual gathering with notable figures such as Harold Stassen Robert Taft Dwight Green and other leaders possibly present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Lilly Mountain
Raleigh
Mercer County
Harold
Minnesota
Pal
Robert A. Taft
Dwight Green
Ijisuf
Death Railway May Be Rebuilt With Private Funds
The Siamese government seeks private capital to rebuild and operate the Death Railway linking Bangkok and Moulmein in Burma. About 75 000 Europeans Asians and Americans died there during World War II while a Japanese built line used forced labor. The plan envisions private contractors restoring the tracks bridges and embankments to spur regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bangkok
Siam
Moulmein
Burma
Kanichanaburi
Southeast Asia
Lhn
Fen
Malaya
Indies
Raleigh County Mines Inspected by U S Bureau of Mines
Mine inspectors reported safety measures at Mostcoal and Whitby mines in Raleigh County. Mostcoal No 1 captive shaft shows proper devices and procedures though haulage space was blocked and one rigging lacked equipment. Smoking banned due to fire risk. 182 workers produce 1000 tons daily. Whitby mine, 620 tons daily, needs proper lagging timers gas tests low shift blasting and eye hazard controls. 240 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mostcoal
Whitby
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Yun-eung
Y. Beseise
Sinspectar
John A. Noon
Beckley College Adopts Machine Aided Speech Courses
Beckley College adds a Webster-Chicago QO wire recorder to the public speaking department enabling students to hear themselves as others hear them. Lectures stories and entire books can be recorded for classroom use and important radio programs can be captured for later study. Public speaking classes will improve by reviewing delivery previously recorded on discs. Forest Hill resident James Lane is jailed in Raleigh County on a drunk driving charge after a stop on Johnstown Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley College
Forest Hill
MTAN
James Lane
Monroe County
Raleigh County
Johnstown
Turkmenia Desert Study Draws International Scientists
Moscow reports Turkmenia the southern Soviet republic facing Iran and Afghanistan will host many expeditions this season. Researchers will map flora fauna and ancient life, with the Kara-Kum desert covering most of the 485000 square kilometers. The Institute of Botany plans 53 expeditions to the republic. An early American blast furnace named Lucey is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Turkmenia
Ty Tse
Associated Press
Moscow
Soviet Republic
Iran
Afghtan
Haly
Kara- Karta
Institute of Botany and Plant Cultivation
Republic
County Seeks School Bus Drivers for Fall Start
Raleigh County seeks dispatchers and drivers to cover multiple routes for the September school start. J. W. Evans notes openings in Clearfork Coal City Peltus Grandview Beckley Slab Fork and Sophia with tests in August and a potential raise before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
S, Lime
J. W. Evans
Clearfork
Coal City
Peltus
Grandview
Beckley
Slab Fork
Mine Inspection Praises Dorothy Shamrock No 2 Safety Upgrades
The Shamrock No 2 mine operated by Truax-Tract Coal Co in Dorothy Raleigh County with 314 workers and produceing 2000 tons daily received commendation from U S Bureau of Mines inspector Harold M Hook after a May visit. Ventilation improved with a new fan. roof tests and borehole checks urged. safety devices urged for incline and hoist. extra engineer on duty when men ride. moveable car coupling and overload protection for four locomotives recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock
Truax-Tract
Pal Dorothy
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Raleigh County
Harold M. Hook
Hook
Swiss Grand Prix of Lugano is Dropped
The Grand Prix of Lugano schedule for August 22 is canceled due to financial difficulties. Organizers announced the event will not take place this year in Lugano Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lugano
Switzerland
Prometecs
Three Men Sentenced In Local Court This Term
Jimmie McMillion received concurrent one to five year terms on three bad check charges after pleading guilty before Judge W A Riffe. His brother Lewis McMillion drew one to ten years for grand larceny earlier this term. Okey Vandall pleaded guilty to assault and battery and drew six months in the county jail plus a $100 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie McMlillion
W. A. Riffe
McMillion
Lewis McMillion
Okey Vandall
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Johnny Wyrostek
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Prince St
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Roy T. Elkin
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Calloway
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