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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

5

Public Health Service Board Meets In Red Cross Rooms

Tonight at 7 20 the Public Health Service board holds its monthly meeting in Red Cross rooms called by chairman Ma W Thirtsian. Also notes cover a Mt City Lodge Knights of Pythias social, a request for duty relief for D C Cole, and a birth at Cole home weighing six pounds each with two more lodge members to join.

Public Health Service Board Red Cross Ma. W. Thirtsian Cole Gwants Clu Thes City Eel Kiwaniaat Tana Ye Bridge Kabers Nj Ag Aets Tall Pears City Clarksburg Acd Clarksbarg Contray Larry Shatter Clyde S. Holt Amor Danham Ray Mapel Same Boyer B. Y. Brant Ava Suitih J. J. Watkins A C: T Howard M.C. Lough Ter

Local Rotary Club hears plans amid bridge talks and boxing lore

The meeting discusses a bridge project budget and appoints a five member committee to study the bridge question. Attendees include W J Wiesel Clarence Robinson and others. The group notes the boxing champion Reed F Martin and mentions property moves in Terra Alta and Pleasant.

Bob Martin Terra Alta Bearcat Alli W. Va Tom Sam R Nuzum Huerizona Cupid W. J. Wiesel Clarence Robinson Cunningham Reed

Local Reform Efforts Highlight Tax Valuation Debate

Washington officials and Marion County board members discuss property tax assessments and funding for a bridge project over the Monongahela. Senator Elkins backs a $75,000 state share and urges a 10 percent valuation increase, while critics warn of rising taxes and stalled progress amid political maneuvering and committee reviews.

Bel Harding ‘and Cox? Club Marion County Board Weshiigton Tors Comaway Fairmont Burleson Tig Justiter Giub Monongahela James Davis Coun Campaien Tis Sion Days of Our Fathers R. Purdee Eldridge Carter R. J. Cunningham Washington Conaway Harding Davis Elkins Epublican Nz Etytional New York W. J. Wiegel France Atate Wiliam E.baker Elkins Iase Mittee Wesel Reed Potomac Statie Alber Kemi

Fragmented OCR reveals late 1920s political chatter and battlefield notes

The text presents a jumble of historical mentions from a newspaper page, including references to General Washington era, Turkish at headquarters, and a long discourse on Democratic nominee dynamics with figures like Carter Glass, Mitchell Palmer, and McAdoo. It reads as an OCR wreck with scattered names, places, and dates.

Mac Mae Carter Glass Hay Mitchell Palmer Chuzap Wim Hisself Ahaz Michell Palmer Cali Bte Adoo McAdoo Meg Aloo Eaner Ray Baker Nevada Joe Wikson Mitch Palmer Eazy Bippo

Open Air Church Service Scheduled for Sunday Evening

An open air church service will be held on Fairmont Avenue lawn by Deputy Sheriffs and local pastors with music by the George L. Kerr Moose band directed by H. I. Shaw. Minister J F. Gordon will preach. If rain forces cancellation the service moves to Central Christian Church at eight.

Leni Tage van Nor Sherits Fairmont Ave Seema Tetelle Secenil Leorn Av Morgar-First Christian Church Cat George L. Kerr Moose H. I. Shaw Cbcle LN. Wetzel JF. Gordon Second Street Walnut-avenue

President Wilson Enjoys Open Car Rides Amid Rising Costs

Washington reports President Wilson increasingly rides in open autos in Rock Creek Park and toward Mt Vernon, wearing a straw hat and keeping a firm grip. He appears older and less active than two years ago, while the cost of living climbs. Department of Labor figures show higher family expenditures from May to June and since January, with food costs driving the rise.

Washington, D.C Wilson Rock Creek Park Mt Vernon Department of Labor

Fairmont Welcomes Dr Newell With Banquet

A party from Fairmont escorted Dr Newell through unper Mo nongahela valley to the nct plant and the machinery company plant, ending at the big Dow er plant in Rivesville. A luncheon at The Fairmont honored Dr Newell described as the father of trriga. Ray S. Quick, resident engineer of J F Casey Construction Co, acted as toastmaster at the banquet.

Fairmont Dr. Newell Mbnongahela Valley Nct Itchinery Company Rivesville Moon Dr Newell Ray S. Quick J. F. Casey Construction Company Fairmont Club

Railroad News In And Near Fairmont

Rail operations and personnel updates in Fairmont and nearby towns. Reports include semi annual rule examinations led by F. H. Brummage, Bartlett aboard B and C cars en route to Cirysford, and Peach consignments arriving via United States Railway Express from Springfield and Cumberland. Nine passengers take B and C excursion to Atlantic City. Plans call for ten mallet engines to run between Fairmont and Gratton by September 1 with track preparations underway under H H Tederick supervision.

F. H Brummage Fairmont Richard P. Bartlett Car Checker Baltimore Charleston Ahlen Cirysford Olse Fairmont Excar Atlantic City Stanley Eunes Gaston Junction Clarksburg Gratton H. H. Tederick

Second Day of Taanyotion Trip Tour by Monongatela Officials

The second round of the summer inspection tour by Monongatela Valley Traction officials covers the Fairview and Mannington lines and includes a visit to the Rivesville plant. Yesterday they toured Helen’s Run Wyatt branches en route to Clarksburg. Twenty to twenty five people are making the trip.

Monongatela Valley Traction Company Helen's Run Wyatt Clarksburg Lunden Women of Christ Episcopal Church Clarke- Summit Fairview Mannington Rivesville Baxter Katy

Realty Deeds Filed For Record In County Clerk Notes

Realty deeds filed list transfers on McCoy Street Fairmont and Coleman Street with prices noted. Names include A G Martin Thomas L Burchnal Joseph M McCoy and wives, C Bella Lough, James I Moreland, Clark W Eisner, Simeon Bright, and others. Historical financial amounts show 1 dollar and 1900 dollars amid records. Also a stray medical note on premature baldness linked to teeth and a historical price of an Egyptian war chariot around 300 dollars.

Reed F. Martin Mount Vernon Josh Hs Sip Ula Terra Alta Lois Bob A. G. Martn Thomas Les Burchinsl Harry Virgil Morgan McCoy St Fairmont Joseph M. McCoy Thomas L. Hurchinal Cleim Real Estate Pears Ross Musgrave Joseph T. Dotts Ennayivania Avenue Arment James I. Moreland C. Bella Lough Helle View Heights Clark W. Eisner

Democratic memory sparks party clash over Littlepage choice

A fragmentary report recalls intra party tensions as Chilton battles for Hal Depue against Littlepage while federal officeholders sway Kanawha and Roane county negotiations. The president backs Littlepage and Osborne secures the appointment amid early raid plans and political rebuke.

Chilton Kanawha Litilapage Fx Con Pens L. 5 Marshal Willlim ‘Osborne

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