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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1920
Page
5
A garbled Pacific-era account lists a mix of names, places, and events including indigo, New Guestians, and a capital Now Hayes. It mentions weather readings, a library memorial debate, hospital admissions, and license notices amid scattered biographical snippets and local affairs.
Personal items report Dr Charles A Sinsel of Gratton attending Francia B Nichol s funeral in New York. Gertrude Rolling toasts at her Jamison home. Lily Sones returns to Wheeling for week long plans. Lulu Montgomery visits relatives in Bombay Mid. ZaChane ne mie nington arrives in town yesterday. Jack Abbott returns from Morgeniom after attending his mother Meg Abbott s funeral. Mrs Joseph Ganane hosts gatherings in Mogan ton. Alla Augus at Cleveland Avenue home with Tose Start and Clark s bore guests.
A civic board discussed urgent repairs on First Street and Fairman Avenue after water damage from a rising mains issue. City Director Clyde Morris reported on efforts to identify and fix the water problem and to extend the eight inch line to Gaston Avenue for improved supply.
A church announces a women’s luncheon and supper during a campaign effort. Members joined in decorating or fundraising activities at the central location. The main work will be held in the afternoon with running events likely part of the program.
A local notice outlines a campaign with 150 planned meetings, held Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:80. New Year observances shift the meeting day to Thursday. Clergy and ministers are urged to devote time to the Lord's cause, with assemblies and prayers continuing nightly through the season.
Readied for a busy session, Congress plans to pass appropriation bills and reapportionment measures. House and Senate leaders push for action before March adjournment, with hearings on campaign contributions and election integrity.
Fragmentary OCR text references a presidential transition and Senate proceedings. Mentions a would be Republican president and confirmation prospects. The piece alludes to sessions starting May 18 and adjourning Nov 19 1619 with a later adjournment near June prior to national conventions.
Estimates show war expenses ballooning to about 2.2 billion with a $203,756,868 war debt figure and major outlays for Army and Navy pay, pensions, and defense programs. Highlighted are Naval building costs, Air Service maintenance, and public works, alongside smaller items for pensions, foreign affairs, and postal services.
An Elk lodge event at a Zion or Memorial service featured a large ceremony at a Presbyterian church. Officers, speakers, and a quartet performed, with addresses by Lawrence H. Rupp and others, a Benediction by Mrs Benedict, and reflections on death and immortality.
A blaze in a garage adjoining a restaurant caused total destruction of the garage and threatened the restaurant. Several workers, including Mr. Caldara, were injured and taken to Cook Hospital. The fire department contained the flames, but the restaurant suffered minor damage and valuables were lost, with estimated totals around $2,400.
The Oxwild Company of Chicago announces reprints of industry articles for coal mine operators and suppliers. A new bulletin titled Structure de Pal conote outlines methods used in mining, with a feature by Charles C. Phelps on shaft repairs and engine work. Free copies offered by the Oxwild Acetylene Company on request.
A fragmented report chronicles a Saturday meeting of the Merion County Bar Association led by Judge BE and Mr Showalter. It notes remarks by Judge Maymond on youth and virtue, descriptions of the late attorney's character, and floral tributes planned by the bar committee.
An obituary describes funeral rites for a deceased Masonic member, detailing the procession from the lodge to Woodlawn Cemetery. Attendants included prominent local Masons and lodge officers, with ritualistic services and public expressions of respect.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a mistyped street and a hospital or parish reference. Names or places are illegible. The readable fragments suggest a local notice or feature about a street, a pharmacist, or a hospital. The context is unclear and no clear event or outcome is determined.
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