Mead to Open New Coal Seam Near Rhodell and Odd
Mead Smokeless Coal company plans a new seam on the Tommy Creek side of the mountain between Rhodell and Odd about five miles from both towns. A large trestle to connect the drift mouth to the old mines will span a valley over a quarter mile wide and rise about 50 feet, with completion expected in several weeks per contractor Weaver Blankenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Mead
Mead Smokeless Coal Company
Tommy Creek
Rhodell
Odd
Weaver Blankenship
Five Day Week and Six Day Output at Frances Mine
Frances mine has operated six days a week for over a month while keeping the five day week agreement. Shifts are red to ensure each worker gets at least one day off plus Sunday. High employment means company housing is scarce. many workers commute from Coal City and Alten Junction, with some considering boarding during winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Frances
Coal City
Alten Junction
Food Reduced as Child Recovers
Winter City reports Carlos Lee Keaton, son of Mr and Mrs A L Keaton, recovering from malnutrition after severe illness that required blood injections. Doctors order elimination of cereals as he gains weight and improves with different nutrition.
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Register
Winter City
Carlos Lee Keaton
A. L. Keaton
Beclley garage worker suffers eye injury
Coal City Clinton Brown of Beckley a garage employee was unable to work after a piece of steel flew from a machinery wheel into his eye Friday evening. He received treatment from a Beckley physician.
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Register
Coal City
Clinton Brown
Beckley
Lilly's Teeth Stop His Work At Frances Mines
Rhodell Sam Lilly a magistrate and safety foreman for the E C Minter Coal company at Frances could not perform his duties at the mines last week due to tooth extraction.
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Register
Rhodell
Sam Lilly
E. C. Minter Coal Company
Frances
Three-Year-Old Sohn Watha Bauguess Ill With Pneumonia
Three year old son of Mr and Mrs Watha Bauguess is sick with pneumonia at home.
Stocks Wobble but End Week With Small Gains
The Associated Press reports New York stocks drifted to modest net gains after a choppy week. The Dow average rose about 0.4 points to 71.5 amid fluctuating volume, with analysts split on causes but united on no clear signal for further long-run advances. Gains in steel, electric power, freight carloadings, and motor output supported a cautious mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
Street Infant to Be Buried Today
Funeral services for Bernice Marie Street a 16 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Street of Besoco will be held at 2 30 pm today at the Besoco church conducted by Rev Ellis. Burial will follow in Sunset cemetery. She leaves parents four sisters Rosalie Mary Lillian and Frances and one brother Horace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Marie Street
W. R. Street
Besoco
Ellis
Rosalie
Mary
Lillian
Frances
Horace
Baughns Depart For California
Oak Hill resident Basil Baughn and his wife Mrs Marjorie Darcan Baughn with their son Robert are set to move to San Fernando California today due to his lung trouble They will reside with Mrs Baughns parents Mr and Mrs A G Duncan in San Fernando during the interim and Mr Baughn will join them in the spring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Oak Hill
Marjorie Darcan Baughn
Basil Baughn
Robert ‘Ce
San Fernando
California
Baughn
New Hand Bags And Shoes Grow Taller In Paris Style
Paris fashion reveals longer purses with high cut fronts and tall tongues. Painted fabrics and gold accents adorn evening bags. mustard suede sports shoes feature perforated tongues and tall laces. Ankle boots rise high with suede fronts and boxed calf backs, finished with decorative cuff tops.
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Associated Press
Paris
Local Notes From Whitesville and Nearby Towns
Whitesville resident Pete Barrett returns home in Barboursville after a short stay with his brother Bob. Rev W Holley, visiting daughter Mrs Guy McNeely, returns to home on Little Coal River. Mrs C T Bartlett returns home from extended visit with parents in Catlettsburg. Charley Anderson and Dover Jackson of Matouka dine with Mrs John Fuciaoli.
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Register
Whitesville
Pete Barrett
Barboursville
Bob
W. Holley
Guy McNeely
Little Coal River
C. T. Bartlett
Catlettsburgh
Charley Anderson
Dover, Jackson
Matouka
John Fuciaoli
Oklahoma face 41 grade crossing crashes kill thirteen
In the first half of the year thirteen people died and 53 were injured in 41 grade crossing crashes across Oklahoma, highlighting road safety concerns and the impact on motorists and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Local alumna first mascot at university
West Virginia University Beckley alumni reorganize. Clay S. Crouse, Beckley attorney, became the first typical Mountaineer mascot at WVU, donning hunting clothes and carrying a rifle. He later pursued law and served as assistant prosecuting attorney in Raleigh County. Other locals, including Benjamin Harrison Ashworth and Joe L. Smith Jr., rose in law, politics, and business. Ida Ann Vecillo opened a dress shop after college home economics studies. Birmingham construction this year shows a 260 percent gain.
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Clay S. Crouse
Beckley
West Virginia University
Mountaineer
Studnt
WVU
Crouse
Turkey Gobbler
Army
VPI
Pitt
University
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Law
Atorney
Raleigh County
Benjamin Harrison Ashworth
College of Law
State Senate
Joe L. Smith Jr
Sigma Nu
Telerad Company
Beckley Auto Sales Company
Ida Ann Vecillio
Schop
Ida Ann
South Kanawha Street
Herbert Stansbury
Tom Covey
Morgantown
Mountain
Funeral Today for Eunice Man John R McIntyre
Funeral services for John R McIntyre 40 of Eunice are at 4:30 PM at the Baptist church with Rev O E Stump in charge. He died at the Veterans hospital in Huntington. Burial is in Mordue cemetery. The American Legion will be represented.
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Register
Whitesville
John R. McIntyre
Eunice
Baptist Church
O. E. Stump
McIntyre
Veteran’s
Blinded Driver Causes Wreck Near Whitesville
Whitesville resident John Pack of High Coal was blinded by an oncoming car on Leevale Road and lost control. His car rolled into the river above town but Pack and two other occupants escaped injury.
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Register
Whitesville
John Pack
High
Leevale
Pack
Wreck on Highway Involves Wolf Freight Truck and Driver Tabor
A large Wolf Motor Freight Company truck from North Carolina sideswiped a car driven by Charles Tabor of Edwight one mile above here yesterday. Both vehicles suffered considerable damage and the drivers sustained bruises and lacerations. The second item notes Samuel Pepys's remark about Nell Gwyn.
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Register
Whitesville
Wolf Motor Freight Company
North Carolina
Charles Tabor
Edwight
Frigid Circle Rules Winter Temperatures
The 21 degree low last night hints at falling cold with a 46 degree high later. Weather observers predict more snow this week as Beckley experiences an old fashioned winter with skating and higher fuel costs. Officials warn detailed forecasts stay within 36 hours while trends point to colder, wetter winters ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Mauck
Mauck
Beckley
Weather Bureau
Washington
Notice of Real Estate Sale by Raleigh County Banks and Citizens
Notice lists properties and back taxes in Raleigh County including Bank of Raleigh and Shady Spring Bank with I C Prince, Pat Creek areas, plus numerous owners like Lucenda Crawford, Lilly family, Lilly Simeon heirs, Pack Jasper heirs, Antonia Ciatto and Mankin Lumber Co. Details show Back Tax 1933-34 and 1934 due, with sheriff sale scheduled December 14, 1936 and payments required by November 2, 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Raleigh & I. C. Prince
Shady Spring Bank of Raleigh & I. C. Prince
Shady Spring
Bennett
Terry D. Keirs
Little Beaver
J. W
Little Beaver Creek
J. Was
Crew
Canterbury
Clyde W
Beaver City
Carper
Lilian
Beanadvis W
Clark
Watson
New River & Glade
Cook
Ottie Florence
Shady Aries
Cole
Bessie
Glade Creek
Judy
Crawford
Lucenda E
Lucenda
Glen Morgan
Hedrick
N. F
Reaver
Seeers Hornsby
Madison
Piney
Dilley
Emaline
Ae Dehart
Pines
Moi
Rae Dobbins
J. L
Saseeene Ewing
John K
Ginde & Miller
Ous
John M
Jobe
John F
Piney Ewing
William K
Pjinard Farley
Beaver Creek
Gore
Cary
Gadd
Griffith
Orley P
Harry
Iva
Harvey
Claude
Hornsby
Houchins
Eva G
Cccesserces Keffer
Estel
Lot
Piney Dale
Adu
Eooscee Keffer
Coveeres Lester
H. K
Seere Lilly
Virginia A
Lily
Lilly
Sseerseeres Lilly
I. A
Ruth
Glace Creek
Eeeeeees
Simeon
Mount View
Ghent
Creeseecones Lilly
McClure
BE. B
Grandview
W. H
McGhee
Lucendia
Orah
Grace M
Mable
Pinewoods
Jasper
Eseeseseeeres Phillips
Prince
Plumiey
William
Plumley
Rakes
C. W
Big Beaver Evssereresserseves
Redden
Ada
O. Aess
Mill Creek
Co. J
Richardson
L. B
Rogers
T. J
Sawyers
Melvin
Tillie S
Scott
Shrewsbury
J. F
Smith
Margaret A
Creek Smith
E. J
Bratth
BW. J
Frank P
Laurel Branch
Seeeeee Smith
Esodor
Sullivan Road
Trail
Big Beaver
S. W
Ira
Trail Ira
West
G. L
Coopers Creek
Woody
D. W
Elmira
Ccisca
Worley
J. B
Feaver Creek
Brooks
Hugh
Kenner and
Linden
Stans
Saverese
Burleson
F. L
Blanche
Stansbury
Eeeese Bank of Raleigh
Trap Hill
Calloway
George W
Sarah L. MM
Trap Hill i
Sarah L
Marsh Fork
Brackenridge
Ospeveout CG. W. and Wife
Surveyor Fork
Mary E
Millers Camp
Ssecee Harper
Er E
Harper
Panthers Branch
Hawley
C. C
Jd Aneeand Eneenue
Marshes
Roberta
Addie
Enetersdoueye Hawley
John
Aasbeeiseeans
Hendricks
Laura B
Hutchinson
Stevens Branch
Eee
Horton, Millard and Pearl
S Lester
Cceree Mannings
C. L
Marshall
Ata
McGraw Land Company
Meador
C C
Brackenri Ro Co
Cereesacevce Miller
Arnett E
Sand Lick
Acord
Viola
Lester Heights
Ossonecees Acord
Lacy
H. H
Burnt Fork
Bolden
Odella
Et al
Seeeseee Brooks
Ceeee
Maple Meadow
Carle
John W
Clemens
Minnie
Dp. W
Little
Eress
Oneal
Dennis
Fox Pen Branch
Patton
Pearl
BrackenPlay
Oeeene County Land Co
Raleigh County ‘Land Co
Bracken- Wee
Asdasahas
Snuffer
Jane
Marsh’ Fork
Obrien
G. W
Mabscott
Ciatto
Antonia
Wickham
Cereecerves Ciatto
Mid
Ily
Digarmelio
Graveley
H. B
Lewis
W. J
E. Wickham
McMillion
O. O
Mid City
Eceerrees Sparcino
Sonti
Webb
L. M
Lot & Pt
Carter-Hed
Add
Als
Snyder
O. M
Roles
Stone
Sam
Riffe
L. D
Polk Add
Tosh, M
Sophia
Turner
Sophia Heights
Martha, Et al
Sophia His
Lester Acord
Louisa D
Branham
Ellis B
Lester
E. L
Canaday
E. M
Sur
Carter
Frank
Chester
Jack
Crotty
F. M
Carter Add
T. O
Laster
Lester Heig
Isccanvasesecces
Alice
Doff
Gool
J. Levi
Aria Evans
Gautier
Adella
Cesserssecessaee
Belillard
Midd City
Sparcino
Joe
J. A
Sophia Hts
Geo. L
Odelia
Surveyor Fk
Johnson and Cary
Fitzgerald
G. F
Riche
Mavion
C. H. Stephenson
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Reid Russell
Clyde Plummer
Russell
Manhattan Beach
Cal
Gouverneur Morris
Cincinnati
Charleston
Huntington
The
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of
W. Va
Raleigh County Bank Bldg
Baughns
Birmingham
Ala
Eunice Man
Samuel Pepys
Nell Gwyn
King’s Theater
Drury Lane
London
Nell
City Avenue
L. L. Lilly
Spangler
Julia
Lester Hts
Taylor
S. B
S. Lot
Teel
Thomas and Mary
Surveyor Creek
Trump, G. F
Fred
J. E
Wilkes
Millers Camp Branch
E Wilkes
Fred C
Ww. c
Oscar Pepper
Frankfort Distilleries, Inc
Louisville
Baltimore
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