50th anniversary of Robena disaster to be observed
The 50th anniversary of a mining disaster that claimed the lives of 37 miners at the Frosty Run Shaft of Robena Mine No. 3 in Carmichaels will be observed at a memorial service on Dec. 6.
The United Mine Workers of American Local 1980 and UMWA District 2 will hold the service at 11 a.m. at the Robena Monument on Route 21, just west of Hatfields Ferry power station in Masontown. UMW President Cecil Roberts will be the keynote speaker.
The public is invited to attend.