Smokeless Coal Exhibit Showcases Mining Tech and Tales
At the Smokeless Coal Industrial exhibition in the Armory and Memorial building, visitors meet H. J. Steinmetz of Air Reduction, who showcases flame tests and metal coatings on leather. Streeter Amet’s weighing system tracks car by car weight with tamper‑proof tape, replacing weighmen in many mines. Mine foreman John W. Tolliver recalls school days with Henry Riffe’s family, and a St Petersburg Independent clipping notes a fishing trip tale from Mullet Key light after 23 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Steinmetz
Memorial Building
H. J
Armory
Charles P. Steinmetz
Emil Steinmetz
Charles P
William Stafford
Streeter Amet Company
Chicago
Cincinnati
John W. Tolliver
Alpeca
James Maynor
Mullens
Mr. Tolliver
Upper Maple Meadow
Henry Riffe
Shumate Gap
Mary Dunn
Fishermen and youths boost local tale of harvests and boats
In Crab Orchard a family notes a tomato bounty from a single vine and young gardeners Shirley Johnson and Avery Johnson bring fresh produce. The piece also reports on fishing feats by Mrs. Thompson and crew, expansion of Consolidated Bus Co with three new 25 passenger buses, resignations at Mullens liquor store, and upcoming district meetings at Pineville High and Ben Dunman school with county supervisor Virgil Stewart presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Johnson
Avery
L. L. Johnson
Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard School
Consolidated Bus Co
H. P. Stewart
Mullens
Clyde Sutherland
Pineville High School
Ben Dunman School
Virgil Stewart
Pryor Couple Visiting McKeesport and Mullens
Mr and Mrs Harold Pryor visit friends in McKeesport and other areas and plan to return to Mullens later this week. Wyoming County High School Literary Association to meet October 8 at 7 pm in board office. first meeting of the new term with the year’s program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Pryor
McKeesport
Pryor
Mullens
Wyoming County High School Literary Association
Board of Education
Local Homes and Gardens News Notebook
Mrs Parrish's corn meal souffle recipe appears in this homes and garden note. Several residents travel or study away including James Maynor named to West Point 1936 and enrolled at Emory and Henry, plus Paul Belcher at Roanoke Business College. Miss Naomi Whitt leads adult education in Itmann after a Mullens High valedictorian year. Clarence McGhee, Bluefield College sophomore, visited Mullens, while E C Lucado begins work with Doss Electric. Weekend trips include Branham to Bluefield with Jack Preston, and hunting trips for Newsome Evars near Oceana. J W Burton hosted lunch with local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Whitt
Itmann
Wyoming County
Whitt
Mullens
Clarence McGhee
Bluefield College
McGhee
E.C. Lucado
Doss Electric Co
Branham
Bluefield
Jack Preston
E. Newsome
Rio's Brain Trust Languishes By The Associated Press
Rio De Janeiro report on Brazil’s 1934 constitutional framework enters a stalled phase as political factions struggle to advance guiding principles. The piece notes delays in appointing key officials and questions over the constitution’s practical implementation amid rising internal debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Djibouti
Associated Press
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Cabinet Brain Trust Formed as War and Navy Decline
A brain trust plan emerges with each cabinet member selecting experts, but the ministers of war and marine decline to name advisers, arguing that the general staff of the army and navy already fulfills the need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War and Marine
Army
Navy
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Buc Duster
Harold M. Riffs
Germany
Dr. Steinmetz
St. Petersburg, Fla
Evening Independent
Sunshine City
May Thompson
Raleigh
W. Va
David and
Roy Garner
Dick Roberts
Mullet Key Light
Chang
B. F. Parrish
Heber Street
Keyser Funeral Home Funeral Directors
Oakwood Ave
RCRA
Kentucky
Neville Street
Beckley, W. Va
the Pastry Shop
Baptist Church
Lewis
Nma
Ae Company
Beckley
Paul Belcher
Roanoke Business College
Roanoke, Va
ART Dry Cleaners
Joe Verduce
Mer
Weller’s
Jor
Union Store
Livingsroom
Fancy
Phiang
Peraegrees
Apany
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