Surface Mine Law Edicts Move Toward Full Activation
A step toward full activation of the 1967 Surface Mining Law takes effect October 1 as new rules become enforceable. T. R. Samsell says most rules are unchanged, requiring prospecting, access roads, active operation, reclamation, mapping and preplanning. By November 1, operators with old permits must post a 3000 bond and meet new mapping requirements. A four day forest fire control training school is planned September 18–22 at Greenbrier State Forest. Buffalo Fork Lake project in Pocahontas County, a 343000 effort, is under construction, set to finish in July 1968 and aid regional water management. State and federal funds total include 101000 in ED A matching funds. Nonresident fishing license sales show a sharp rise, aided by a year round season and stocking program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Fork
Little River
Greenbrier
Durbin
Bartow
Thornwood
Economic Development Administration
Samsell
West Virginia
Fiddlers Compete For Open Championship At Forest Festival
Fiddler Jimmy Walker of Parsons West Virginia seeks to defend his 1966 Forest Festival title as 16 contestants from Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia gather at Davis and Elkins College Friday October 6 at 6 p m in the second annual Fiddlers Open. Jimmie Rurrence of Cassity Radnolph County and Estel Graley of Charleston along with others vie for the $100 prize and engraving on the silver trophy. Second and third place earn $50 and $25 with engraved keepsakes for all top three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Walker
Parsons
Tucker County
West Virginia
Maryland
Pensylvania
Davis and Elkins College
W. Va
Jimmie Currence
Cassity
Radnolph
Winer
Estel R. Graley
Charleston
Kanwha
New England States Report Over 98 000 Miles Of Roads
The six New England states total more than 98 000 miles of roads according to the Automobile Legal Association. The figure highlights the dense highway network across Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island and Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
The
Automobile Legal Association
Behnam Joins West Virginia University Medical Faculty
Dr Kamal Matte Behnam joined the West Virginia University School of Medicine as an instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology effective September 1. Cairo born, he earned a 1957 medical degree from Cairo University and completed a residency at the University of Maryland Hospital in 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamal Matte Behnam
West Virginia University School of Medicine
James G. Harlow
Behnam
University of Cairo
Cairo
University Hospital
University
Typhoon Sarah Strikes Wake Island
Typhoon Sarah hit Wake Island with 120 mph winds causing severe damage to a military motor pool chapel and dormitory. Two civilian contractor employees were seriously injured as residents sheltered and awaited evacuation to Guam or Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Island
Guam
Honolulu
Sarah
Atoll
Buff links air pollution to lung cancer in West Virginia region
In Charleston section notes Buff of the West Virginia Air Pollution Control Commission argues lung cancer in the Northern Panhandle Morgantown area and nearby valleys stems more from pollution than cigarettes. He criticizes lawmakers for not backing emission standards and recounts his stance on restricting under 21 cigarette sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Morgantown
Buff
West Virginia Air Pollution Control Commission
United States Senate
Fairmont Man Dies In Crash On U S 19
Fairmont resident 39 year old Joseph Tomasco died when a Renault driven by Robert L. Reifer collided with a stalled 1964 Corvair on U S 19 south of Rivesville. Tomasco and his dog perished. Services set for Monday at Frey Home for Funerals with Rev. Harrywood Gray officiating. Interment in Lawnwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Joseph Tomasco
U. S. 19
Rivesville
Tomasco
Renault
Robert L. Reifer
Frey
Harrywood Gray
Lawnwood Cemetery
Glenn Miller Band Featured Event For Parents Weekend
West Virginia University plans a Parents Weekend September 22 to 24 with a football game versus VMI at 2 p.m. Saturday and a Glen Miller Orchestra performance at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Activities include tours, a luncheon, pre game and halftime salutes, receptions, and church services Sunday. Mary Ann Hoover coordinates. committee members handle booklet, invitations, tours, lodging, publicity, and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
WVU
VMI
New Mountainlair Plaza
Moore Hall
Lair
University
Glen Miller
Morgantown
Parents-Orient
Mary Ann Hoover
Dede Lawman
Judy Earhart
Kristine Mazza
Sherry Pence
Elvera Shirley
Carolyn Vick
Peggy Bailey
Donna Gingrich
Chris Zdilla
Virginia Myers
Susie Harmen
Marleen Houck
Patricia Preston
Congo River crosses the equator twice says National Geographic
The Congo River is highlighted as the only major African waterway to cross the equator twice, according to National Geographic. This notable geographic fact underscores the river’s unique global position and African hydrology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo River
The
National Geographic
West Virginia IRS reports 1967 tax revenue up to 429.8 million
Hugh D. Jones announces West Virginia tax collections for the year ended June 30, 1967 totaled 429,818,000, up from 425,528,000 in 1966. Key items include higher withholding 270,265,000 and lower individual tax 60,850,000 due to new withholding rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh D. Jones
Internal Revenue
West Virginia
Training 528 Slated For Unemployed West Virginia Workers
West Virginia workers will receive on the job training under a MDTA contract. North Branch Coal Co will train 78 workers as miners and other roles for up to 26 weeks with 24113 dollars in MDTA funds. Office of Economic Opportunity will train 450 persons for up to 26 weeks with 128364 dollars in MDTA funds. Jesse C. James says on the job training aids employer retention and minimizes government cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Manpower Development and Training Act
Secretary of Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
North Branch Coal Co
Bayard
MDTA
Office of Economic Opportunity
Charleston
Jesse C. James
U. S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
Morgantown Fire Crews Spend Afternoon on Minor Blazes
Firemen answered two small incidents Saturday afternoon. At 3 32 p m a gasoline fire at 609 Adaline Ave was extinguished on arrival with no damage. At 5 40 p m grease in a skillet at 301 Wagner Road ignited then put out quickly causing about 30 dollars in cabinet damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Adaline Ave
Wagner Road
Acoustics Spark Nickname for Montreal Hall
Musicians praise the Place des Arts concert hall in Montreal for its pure acoustics calling it the Cruel Hall as noted by National Geographic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Place Des Arts
National Geographic
Scouters Review Cub Program Changes and Honors Given
Denis William Helms of Reedsville, a social security beneficiary since age three, was honored for locating 48 stolen checks from the Arthurdale Post Office. He alerted authorities Sept. 1 and saved local families days of inconvenience. Meanwhile Mountaineer Council leaders discussed the proposed Cub Scout program changes aimed at widening appeal, delaying Lion rank, and training den leaders, after nationwide review from 63 meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis William Helms
Reedsville
Arthurdale Post Office
Denis
William H. Helms
Young Dennis
I. H. Allen
Social Security
Charlottesville
Allen
Helms
Arthurdale
Newburg High School
Mountaineer Council
Boy Scouts of America
Huntington
Webelos
Apple-Picker Escapees Captured Near Orchard
Two inmates with 22 year old Dale Ingram and 46 year old Robert Hensley escaped from a work detail at Huttonsville Medium Security Prison in the University orchard off Stewartstown Road. A citizen alerted State Police after 11 p.m. They were captured on Mile Ground on foot, unarmed. Ingram and Hensley are serving one to ten year sentences for forgery and breaking and entering respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttonsville
Dale Ingram
Robert Hensley
University
Stewartstown Road
Ingram
Mercer County
Hensley
Kanawha County
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. R. Samsell
Department of Natural Resources
Greenbrier State Forest
Lester McClung
State Forester
Division of Forestry
Natural Resources
Personel
U.S. Forest Service
Weather Bureau
Buffalo Fork Lake
Pocahontas County
T. R. Samsell, Hott and Miller
Wardenville
Bob Teets
Clem Teets
Terra Alta
Lewisburg
Bob
Terra Alta High School
Taylor County
Tri-County
Jim Sprouse
Heart O’town
Kanawha
WAJR
Carl Haberlie
Jack Canfield
Smith
Brazil
Georgia
Lester Maddox
Glenn Miller
IRS
Preston Boy
D Gope, Mieghany Pharmarst Corporation
Hungrex
P.P.A
High Street
RRA Whirlooo, Appiances
Whirlpool Corporation, Ber
Trecenarts
Wtane
RCA
Radio Corporation of America
Westover
Holland Avenue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!