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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1949

Page

4

High Salaried Men Lose Wage Credits

West Virginia and Beckley reports show many high salaried workers miss wage credits under the old-age insurance program. Officials note a $3,000 annual wage triggers quarterly credits and possible exclusion if the threshold is reached, while the Social Security Administration urges proper reporting to secure insured status.

First Ward Brown Raleigh Register Beckley Social Security Act Roger Brown Social Sescunhy Administration

University to Offer Mine Course Sessions in Beckley Area

West Virginia University School of Mines Extension plans mine courses in five Beckley area communities this month. Instructor H C Sydenstricker said classes cover safety, ventilation, mining methods, foremanship and more with sessions at Beckley Junior High Helen Grade School Wyoming Community Center Herndon High Kopperston Grade schools. Registration targets beginners and foremen seeking updated knowledge and credentials.

West Virginia University School of Mines Beckley Area H. C. Sydenstricker Beckley Helen Wyoming Community Center Herndon High Kopperston

Police Warn Football Traffic Dangers This Autumn

State Police warn football season will raise traffic deaths and injuries as fans drive recklessly to and from games. Trooper C C Mc Graw urges defensive driving, restraint, and sobriety, especially for high school students, parents, and party-goers before and after games, noting many incidents on Fridays and Saturdays. The report also notes Sam Harvey, 38, of Hinton died in a previous crash linked to drunken driving near the Hinton Mount Hope game.

Sam Harvey Hinton C. C. McGraw Beckley Detachment Hinton-Mount Hope McGraw West Viema

Added Blasting Safety is Urged at Edwight Mine

Four federal coal mine inspectors urged enhanced blasting safety at the 2,0-ton-a-day No. 6 mine of Raleigh-Wyoming Mining Co. in Edwight. The report cites air efficiency, rock dusting, orderly hauling, improved timbering, and prohibitions on smoking, plus safeguards for electrical gear and storage.

Raleigh-Wyoming Mining Company Edwight Federal Bureau of Mines M. E. Hall Hall

Rain Delays Raleigh County Road Resurfacing Work

Rain slowed resurfacing on Raleigh County roads under the State Road Commission. George Gadd reports Calloway Heights and Beaver to Blue Jay roads are being graded for paving with about a day left to finish Raleigh Hill top on Sullivan road. Weather also delays work on the Cool Ridge bridge reconstruction near Slate Route 1921.

Raleigh County State Road Commission George Gadd Calloway Heights Beaver Blue Jay Gadd Raleigh Hill Sullivan Road Cool Ridge Glade Creek

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