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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
3
Home life and travel notes recount arrivals from Ohio and New York, visits with relatives, church events, and upcoming meetings. Includes postponed performances, a large birthday party with many attendees, a Queen Exther Circle donation drive, and various church and community activities with dates and places across Barrackville and nearby towns.
Describes Noudoir slippers as easy to make with parahbaned soles from shoe stores and covered with dainty ribbon or silk. Notes decorative touches such as tiny silk flowers or ribbon bows along the foot span.
Local personals list neighbors and relatives visiting, traveling, and health updates. Names include Mrs T W Boyd. Dorothy Church. Mrs W Tach. Choriey Sturm. Mediane Bre. Chester Hobbs. Dr. Bedouin Parker. Mrs William Srey. William Dutwiller. John G Smyth. Francis Nickbit. A Ray Maple. Miss . Mrs Peter Glinar. Mrs J M Cettings. Mrs Kart Duckwash. D B McCullough. George Walter. Guy Waltz. Chaal Powall. Mentions hospital care at St Marys and planned visits to Rich mond and Washington.
An advertisement quotes a mother’s account of a child with asthma improving after taking a tonic. The text asserts the child gained weight from 120 to 140 pounds, regained walking stamina, and slept well, while praising a product named similarly to life-saving formula. It promotes appetite and digestive restoration benefits and lists pharmacies and cities where sold.
Henry Goddard of Columbus Ohio spoke to the Women's Club on intelligence tests asserting 70 percent of Americans have the mental ability of a 10 to 14 year old and that most of the population averages below normal. He argued many social problems stem from this and urged elites to elevate and quiet unrest by teaching to the lower levels.
The speaker advocated intelligent grading of pupils as they enter public schools and urged future planning for varied mentality levels. City Superintendent Otin G. Wijnam introduced the lecture by Stolarda and Earl Barnes, praising the visiting lecturers. The session opened with a business meeting discussing dues and a letter on vital statistics to be voted on next session. Audie Laurie led the musical portion with performances by the club.
Sennesby Behe appeared as musician before the club with Mrs Edna Jacoba Tobeson and Miss Laure Briggs. Officers were elected for the sunshine class at Highland Avenue Sunday School, and a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Toothman at their Pennsylvania Avenue home.
The Frances Willard class of Highland Avenue Sunda school entertained at the Rutherford home on Thursday evening. Min Florence hosted after a business meeting social hour featured music and games. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William C. Laymon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shattermay, Miss Meng Cunningham, Miss Wil dred Lay, Miss Gail Arnett, and the hostess. Spinal Club Entertained. Mrs Alien Lynch was hostesse.
From Hoapital and local items report an accident at the Fairmont factory. a patient was sent to Cook hospital and hopes to return home soon. Fred Merrifield has recovered from recent illnesses and may be about again. Walter is visiting a brother in Watson, and Robert Putnam has returned from Amon for treatment of defective sight. Air William Anderson of Wheeling visited Mrs Delvert Drimmonds in Worray early this week. N F Foley and wife’s son Doug visit Mary Jane’s parents near Fig and Andurance. Harry Stiger returns from New York to Mellylew to work with Be 0 company. John G Hupp slowly improving at Sook hospital. Mrs J E Shullenworth visits from Ishinnston. Mrs Grover Douglas Jr and Liz Winifred Douglas are ill at home. Harry McTavish moving. Mrs EC Satterfield spending time at Puma in Nnomstriate. Stampa The Fatmos Pharmacy offers new money‑back guarantees.
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