Coalwood Residents Endure Prolonged Carter Strike
Coalwood and Caretta remain amid three Carter Coal mines idle since January. About 5,000 residents face holdover rents while 60 of 1,200 Carter homes vacated since privatization. Some miners seek work elsewhere. others commute or wait for reopening.
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Coalwood
Associated Press
W. VA
Carter Coal Company
Caretta
Navy
Carter
Fpostmaster
Rose
McDowell ‘County
State Soil Conservation Program Boosts West Virginia Crops
The Associated Press reports eight years of soil conservation in West Virginia have raised average crop yields. A survey of 73 farms on 13,979 acres shows gains from 54.4 percent for corn to 64.1 percent for tomatoes over two years or more. Erosion remains high, but the program expands to 44 counties with ongoing practices like contour planting, strip cropping, terraces, and crop rotations.
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Associated Press
Washington
West Virginia
Soil, Conservation Service
Congress
Woman Hurt in Auto Collision at Batoff Mountain Curve
State police reported a Monday afternoon crash on a curve at Batoff mountain injuring Mrs Ethel Adkins 20 of Stanaford face lacerations and listed as good condition at Raleigh General Hospital. Her husband William Adkins driver of one car and Lonnie Baldwin 22 of Corn stalk Greenbrier County operator of the other car suffered minor injuries. No arrests were made.
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Batoff Mountain
Ethel Adkins
Stanaford
Raleigh General Hospital
William Adkins
Lonnie Baldwin
Cornstalk
Greenbrier
Baltimore Livestock Market Report September cattle hogs and lambs
Baltimore livestock dealers report active trade with cattle mostly steady to higher, hogs up about 75 cents, and lambs priced to reflect strong demand. Slaughter steers 950 to 1100 pounds quoted 25.60 to 28.00, heifers similar, cows 17.50 to 20.00, bulls up to 20.00, calves 18.06 to 20.00, hogs up to 20.00 with various weights, sows 21.25 down, and sheep and lambs showing solid activity with fat lambs and ewes trending higher than last week.
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Baltimore
USDA
Brother of Local Man Dies in Christiansburg
C. A. McAlexander of Cambria Virginia and brother of the late R. I. McAlexander of Beckley died last night in a Christiansburg Virginia hospital after years of illness. Survived by his wife a half sister Mrs B M Cooper and several nieces and nephews including Mrs Nell Bryant H H McAlexander Mrs Maxine Shay Mrs C P Martin Mrs Lacy Trump Mrs Hester Cole and Mrs ts Cooper Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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C. A. McAlexander
Cambria
R. I. McAlexander
Beckley
Christiansburg
B. M. Cooper
Johnstown Road
Nell Bryant
North Oakwood Avenue
H. H. McAlexander
Maxi
Gas Fumes Kill Three State Men at Follansbee Plant
In Follansbee the deaths of Charles Fowler aged 60 John Schmitz 30 and Robert Ryan 34 occurred after gas fumes suffocated them during a water well inspection at the Follansbee Steel Corporation plant. Personnel manager C G Bryte said black damp incapacitated Fowler and Schmitz below ground, Ryan went to aid them and collapsed. Seven coworkers removed the victims and they were taken to Steubenville hospital for examination.
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Associated Press
Follansbee
Follansbee Steel Corporation
Steubenville
Charles Fowler
John Schmitz
Robert Ryan
C. G. Bryte
Fowler
Schmitz
Ryan
Syracuse gridder crewmen vie for positions this fall
Two crewmen John Castle of East Aurora and Joe Grzibowski of Newburgh contend for berths on the Syracuse football eleven this fall.
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Syracuse
John Castle
East Aurora
Joe Grzibowski
Newburgh
Bluefield Pastor Announces New Church Plans
The Rev. Cecil V. Cook Jr. of First Baptist Church Bluefield announced a plan to build a new church on Augusta Street and use the current downtown edifice for an extension program. He noted a $60,000 building fund but said the final cost is not yet determined. The First Baptist Church, organized in 1889, is among the city’s oldest and largest.
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Associated Press
Bluefield
College Avenue Baptist Church
Cecil V. Cook, Jr
First Baptist Church
Augusta Street
Cook
First’ Baptist Church
Hunting Death Ruled Accident Near Louisa Ky
A coroner's jury ruled the hunting death of Ernie Burton an accident. Staff Sgt Edward Burton testified he fired after detecting movement he misidentified as a squirrel. Burton carried the body a quarter mile home. he died before arrival. He was a WWI veteran survived by his widow and two daughters.
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Associated Press
Louisa
Ernie Burton
George's Creek District
Here
Proctor Fyffe
Edward Burton
Burton
Camp Lee
Distrusting Wife Scares Lucky Negro Wins Ford Prize
Mack Carter a Negro farmer drew the winning number in a tobacco market prize in Douglas Georgia and received a 1947 Ford But he doubted his wife would believe the win recalling a mule in a past gambling episode The item notes his concern and adds a unrelated court ruling about Raleigh County miner Weidensall whose appeal was denied in a separate case.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Mack Carter
Deaths and notices from Beckley area obituaries and classifieds
Obituaries for Richardson Kinlaw of Brooklyn age 43 Funeral at Tyree Funeral Home September 10 with Rev Rushing burial Odd Fellows Oak Hill. Bowling William Robert 22 of Flat Top dies September 6 funeral September 9 at Primitive Baptist Church Flat Top. Reed Sarah Frances 30 of East Beckley dies September 7 service September 10 at home burial Gwinn cemetery McKendree. Classified items list lost and found general ads and job notices across Beckley area with multiple names and locations.
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Richardson Richardson
Kinlaw
Brooklyn
Tyree Funeral Home
O. C. Rushing
Skiating
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Oak Hill
Bowling Bowling
William Robert
Flat Top
Imitive Baptist Church
J. J. Bowling
J. R. Foley
Upey Lilly
John Lilly
Claude Shrewsbury
Forest Fink
Howard Green
Burndel Lilly
Orville Lilly
James Rose
Fred Bowling
Kermit Cols
Arion Roark
Carlo Barber
Richard Roles
Henry Vines
Keyser Funeral Home
Goosky Mike Jamison dies at 63 in Eccles
Mike Goosky Jamison age 63 of Eccles died September 6 at a local hospital. The body goes to the residence for viewing. Funeral September 7 at Mount Tepor Baptist Church officiated by Rev. B. C. Jennings. Burial in Calfee Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Thanks note from Mr and Mrs J R Jamison and family to several churches and funeral homes.
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Goosky
Mike
Eccles
Mount Tepor Baptist Church
B. C. Jennings
Calfee
Bill Novelis
Eli &Rich
Oscar Seymour
Gus Vasos
Claude Minor
Charles Metioputis
Calfee Funeral Home
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UMW District 29
George J. Titler
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Renie Renfro
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Bluefield Sect
Lucky
James Henry Weidensall
Raleigh County
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State Supreme Court of Appeals
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Raleigh County Criminal Court
Reed Reed
Sarah Frances
East Beckley
A. F. Eggleston
Gwinn
McKendree
W.whs
Dial
Bill Goins
Mount Slope
Mount Hope
Beckley Avenue
Frank, Grickmer
Beckley Ave
Rupert
Rainelle
North Kanawha St
Clyde St
W. E Harvey
L. G. Thomas
W. A. Callahan
Lester
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C. Ray Perdue
Arnet Lilly
Beaver
W Va
Carl Clark
Dial 8042
R. H. Andrews
Justice & Pettry Painting
Robert K. Perdue
Professional Directory
Bair Bldg
Kinzer
Main St
Cremens
General Electric
Miean Furniture Co
Dial Beckley
NORGE
Lowe Brothers Electric Co
Mullens
Lloyd H. de- Kinney
Stephenson
Mullens 207
Compton Construction Company
Amigo
Lewis Transfer Company
Mandeville ‘Transfer & & Storage Co
Maytag
Glen Daniels
Beckley Newspapers
Shady Spring
Will W. P. Nutter
Miss Joseph
Alcoholics Anonymous
P. O
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Empire
Pittsburgh
Second Avenue
Gallipolis
Ohio
The
Star Clothing Co
South Kanawha St
Mr. Shaver
Royal Spagnetti House
Mt. Hope
Sprl Vale Artistic
Elmira
N.Y
Front Street
Raleigh
Fayette
Nicholas
Care Beckley
Goodie Shop
Prince St
Holly
Crown St
Old Line Legal Reserve Company
President Hotel
G. C. Price
South Kanawha Street
Care Beckley Newspapers
G. W. James Dairy, Inc
Capitol Cleaners
Western Union
Inter Ocean Insurance Company
Beckley Radio Service
Dial 9609
Harry Reed
Bluffton
Indiana
MG Guernsey
Jersey
Paul Smith
Danels
Bill James
Prosperity
Nice Mine
Green Sulphur Springs
G. P. Meadows
H. Rock
Princewick
A. Griffith
Coolridge
J. K
Edwards' Place
Piney View
Frank Mann
Sprague
D. B Stever
Fred Mann
Lovell
Sophia
James
Walter A. Brewer
North Fayette St
Ross ‘Stover
Carter St
J.T. Reed
Table Rock
A. C. Electric
South Oakwood Ave
S. D. Olwin
F. H. Leidecker
Marietta
Singer
Miracel
Dallas Sweeney
Jim Windle
Slope Hill
Mabscott
Harper Welding and Supply Co
South Kanawha
St Dial
Electrolux Vacuum
Hubbell
Wilson Adkins
Glen Morgan
Fuller Brush
Clyde Crowley
Dial 8049
Electrolux Sales and Service
E. Beckley
Houisec
Baker Radio & Electric Service
Pc TN Inns
Beckley Stove
Singers
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Wright
Crab Orchard
Snead
Beckley Hotel
Istotesbury
Stotesbury
A. McKinney
Ross Houchins
Sam Oliver
Stamford
KODAK
King Photo Supply
Neville St
Ottawa
J. L. Hatcher
Ghent
Pe Fuller
A. M. Bess
Beckle Woodcraft Industries
Frenc Street
Auburn
Boston Candy Kitchen
Main St Rpenaigh
C. C. Patrick, Christmas Realty Co
Kroll Baby Carriage
Glen White
C & R Music Service
South Oakwood
Kirby Vacuum Cleaners
Prince Street
Westinghouse
Beckley Music & *Electric Co
S. Fayette St
International Motor Trucks
McCormick Deering Farm Machinery
Raleigh Motor Sales, Inc
Sarah Martha Jamison
Ronald Meadows
G J. Wilson
J. O. Hamrick
South Side Methodist Church
J. R. Jamison
Vina Jamison
Sara A. Jamison
Clark's Funeral
Daniels
Snow Thornton Florists
Fisher
Fisher's
Mt. Hope Rd
Powerlite
Ward
Montgomery
Ward Beckley
Motorola
John W. Eye
West
Beckley Maytag Company
Confectioners Bakeries Taverns
Green Federal Steakmaker
National Food. Machines
Baldwin Distributing
Princeton Ave
E. R. Cresap
Geiger’s
Racoal Refrigeration Company
EHS Harris
Mgr
Second St
Houchins Mfg. Co
Elco Lumber Co
Beaver, W. Va
Elco Lumber
Poplar
Carey Stone
Asbestos Cement Board
Elco
Men’s Army Shoes For Sale
People's Shoe Shop
South Fayette St
New River Gorge
Mount Hope Airport
H. L. Sessler
Duncan-Catron Motor Co., Inc
DODGE
Plymouth
Prince
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