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Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

21 Jul 1927

Page 12

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Raleigh Register

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Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1927

Page

12

New River District Towns Awarded For Best Coal Community Gardens

The New River district stands out for smokeless coal and well prepared mines. A garden and yard contest by the New River Company awards eight hundred dollars annually to the best employer yards and gardens, fostering community pride and beautification. Local towns boast strong baseball and big ball teams, composed of native talent, rivaling semi pro squads in quality.

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White Oak Smokeless Coal and Civic Pride

The Loop Creek Y M C A supports the New River district and Mount Hope, offering gymnasium facilities, a tennis court, indoor swimming pool, and community events. Workers take pride in White Oak smokeless coal, noted for careful mining and first aid training with strong safety records across the mines.

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