Slab Fork finds method to stop slate pile fires
In a Raleigh area coal region report, Slab Fork Coal Company and Raleigh Coal and Coke Company discuss preventing slate piles from burning. A. J. Walker argues piles can be kept from ignition with proper piling and air control, while Shriver warns prevention isn’t guaranteed. Methods include layered packing, hillside sections, and consistent moisture control, with water deemed ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slab Fork Company
E. H. Shriver
Raleigh Coal and Coke Company
Shilver
A. J. Walker
Slab Fork Coal Company
way-Sophia
Walker
Shriver
Slab Fork
Beckley
Aspinall Tells Mooseheart History at Beckley Lodge
Dr. Richard Aspinall, general superintendent of Mooseheart, spoke at Beckley lodge about the creation of Mooseheart by the late James J. Davis over 40 years ago. He noted Mooseheart now cares for 800 children and described it as the world’s largest child city. The program included invocations, benediction, and musical selections by local clergy and the Parkersburg Moose Quartet.
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Mooseheart
Beckley Lodge
Richard Aspinall
Aspinall
James J. Davis
West Virginia University
Woodrow Bales
Ray W. Wilson
St. Mary’s Methodist Church
John Halpin
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Hilda Preston Crowned Pinecrest Queen in Sanatorium Contest
Miss Hilda Preston, a 5 foot 4 inch blue eyed brunette from Huntington, was named queen after a sanitarium wide runoff election. The Orange County Pine Log notes she was the overwhelming choice of patients with final contenders Louise Workman and Martha Lee Walker in the finals. Coronation planned November 15 in the institution auditorium with gifts from sponsors Pinecrest Book Store and WGWB radio.
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Hilda Preston
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Brownette
Huntington
Preston
Pine Log
Institution
Louise Workman
Martha Lee Walker
Pinecrest
WGWB
Sanitarium
Hilda
Wifes Warrant Jails Local Man
City police arrested four men last night with Julius Carter of East Beckley jailed on an assault warrant sworn by his wife before Magistrate J. H. McGhee. Sammy Britts of Beckley charged with speeding and Fletcher Burger of MacAlpin charged with driving while drunk posted bond and were to appear before Police Judge Anthony Sparacino tonight.
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Raleigh
Julius Carter
East Beckley
Carter
J. H. McGhee
Sammy Britts
Beckley
Fletcher Burger
Negro
MacAlpin
Anthony Sparacino
Inspector Notes Safety at Eccles
A Bureau of Mines report commends safety measures at the Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates No 5 mine at Eccles. The 2,350 ton daily operation employed 552 workers. recommendations include open air ventilation, centralized fireproof pumping, removal of haulage obstructions, electrical safeguards, and safer storage of blasting materials.
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Eccles
Bureau of Mines
L. A. Lewallen
Lewallen
Lewellan
Dead Horse Buried After Highway Collision Near Eccles
A dead horse was buried yesterday at Eccles after a highway collision. State Police report an unidentified driver struck the animal as it wandered onto the road, resulting in the animal's death.
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Eccles
Truck Auto Wreck Causes Minor Damages in Lanark
James Meadows 54 of Lanark collided with Lawrence Walker 34 of Spring Dale at Prince and Fayette Streets around 3:30 pm yesterday. Meadows drove a 1941 pickup, Walker a 1947 coupe. damages about 50 dollars. No injuries or arrests. At S Oakwood and Neville, R C Stewart 57 of Prosperity drove a 1949 pickup and Charles Cox 42 of Eccles drove a 1941 sedan. about 150 dollars damage reported. No injuries or arrests.
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James Meadows
Lanark
Lawrence W. Walker
Spring Dale
Meadows
Walker
Prince and
N. Fayette Streets
S. Oakwood Avenue
Neville Street
R. C. Stewart
Prosperity
Charles W. Cox
Eccles
Mabscott Youth Quarantined For Scarlet Fever
Norman Grimes, a three year old of Mabscott, will be quarantined today after being diagnosed with scarlet fever. The Raleigh County Health Department announced the case, noting the illness was reported on November 3 and that the child is the son of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Grimes.
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Norman Grimes
Mabscott
Raleigh County Health Department
Grimes
Woodrow Grimes
Mrs McKinney Rites Incomplete In Ghent Funeral Today
Mrs T S McKinney 71 of Ghent died after a long illness at home. Born Feb 5 1879 in True Summers County she was daughter of Charles V and Ida Lilly Ashworth. She married T S McKinney in 1896 and lived in Ghent since. Survived by husband three sons four daughters two lists of relatives plus 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Active pallbearers named.
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T. S. McKinney
Ghent
True
Summers County
Charles V
Ida Lilly Ashworth
Methodist Church
Lillybelle McKinney
U. S. Army
R. A. Ashworth
Moundsville
D. D. Ashworth
Beckley
John Ashworth
Topeka
Kansas
L. L. Ashworth
Welch
Joe Ashworth
Charlotte McKinney
Amigo
Lula Quinzel
Fredericksburg
Winton Kennedy
Ed Ingale
Gilmer Sweeney
Emil Meadows
Londy Sweeney
Negro Pre-Natal Clinic Scheduled Wednesday
A Negro pre-natal clinic is set for November 8 at the Raleigh County Health Department. Dr. A D Belton will be the clinician for the 2 to 4 pm Wednesday clinic.
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Raleigh County Health Department
A. D. Belton
Winding Gulf Soldier Jailed on AWOL Count
George Church, a Winding Gulf soldier about five days AWOL from Allison Air Base at Fairbanks Alaska, was jailed in Raleigh County Jail awaiting transport to base. Also jailed were Eugene Mahone of Sophia for driving while drunk and Betty West of Lochelly for being drunk and trespassing, arrested on Summers Street.
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Gulf
Raleigh County
Alaska
George Church
Allison Air Base
Fairbanks
Eugene Malone
Sophia
Mahone
S. Oakwood Street
Betty West
Lochelly
Summers Street
Pannell Waives On Malicious Wounding Charge
Alberta Pannell of East Gulf waived on a malicious wounding charge after a warrant by Frances Richardson claimed an assault with a stick. The case was sent to the grand jury. Jack Vines of Odd faced an assault warrant and was found guilty, paying $5 and costs for allegedly attacking Howard Findley of Beckley.
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Alberta Pannell
East Gulf
T. N. Thurman
Frances Richardson
Miss Pannel
Thurman
Jack Vines
Odd
Vines
Howard Findley
Beckley
Boss Tweed Harry Anderson Attacks Raleigh County School Board
A Raleigh County political fight erupts as Harry Anderson attacks Senator Eugene L. Scott and pushes a partisan slate for the nonpartisan Raleigh County School Board. The piece urges voters to back nonpartisan candidates and warns against machine politics affecting public schools.
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Eugene L. Scott
Register
Eugene Scott
Raleigh County
Harry Anderson
Anderson
Boss Tweed
Democratic Party
Richmond
Trap Hill
Slab Fork
Partisan Board
Raleigh County School Board Political Freedom Rally
Citizens in Raleigh County demand independence from political domination by a ruthless political machine. The call to keep school governance free from partisan influence resonates with local residents and activists seeking transparent leadership.
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Raleigh County
Beckley DAV Meets Tonight
The Beckley chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will meet at 7 30 p m today in the Memorial Building to plan its Nov 11 Forget Me Not sale. Luke P Ross is chairman of the sale committee. Proceeds will aid disabled veterans and their families and benefit Veterans Administration hospital patients. Jayceeettes assist under Mrs Henry Houchins with the Beckley Hotel serving as drive headquarters.
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Beckley
The
Disabled American Veterans
Memorial Building
Richard Cooper
Luke P. Ross
Veterans Administration Hospital
Jayceeettes
Henry Houchins
Beckley Hotel
Drive
Fire at Jim Munro home sparks furnace blast
Firemen rushed to 9 a m alarm at Jim Munro residence when a gas furnace exploded and flames roared from the house. Fire Chief Bernard Martin said the blaze caused only slight damage as one fire truck responded.
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Jim Munro
Munro
Bernard Martin
A Statement From Clyde Wriston On Elections And Law
Clyde O Wriston declares he will not solicit or carry campaign cards near polling places. He urges honesty and a square deal, stressing loyalty to country over party and the duty to obey laws until repealed. He emphasizes serving the public and avoiding corrupt practices in elections.
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Clyde
Wriston
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Congress
Pol. Adv
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Wyoming Counties
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Marsh Fork
Clear Fork
Raleigh County Republican Executive Committee
Pol, A.v
Beckley Dav
Philip Morris
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