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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
6
Deland society notes invite guests to a K reception at Palmetto Country Club with St Law and the Lee Holvlineen families hosting. Mrs Henshaw hosted a gathering for Laura Hoover of Charleston. Nearby, Theta and community groups plan meetings, dances, and charitable events as residents return from travels and host surprise parties.
John Hinkle of Morgantown visited with sister Mrs Charles Leonard. Clarence Hinkle and wife hosted their son D C Hinkle of Fire Street. Mrs Addie Pharps and Ella spent weekend with Jefferson Haught family at Shinnstor. Dr and Mrs Frank Lanpfitt and children of Clarkeburg visited Charles A Parks family in Short Avenue. Mr and Mrs F Dickerson returned from Cumberland Ma after attending funeral of W C Lyne of Seakine Ky. J H Sheridan and Leo Benedict attended the funeral. Mountain Clr Laden No 45 Knights of Pythias invited to informal dance and reception at Masonic Temple on Thursday evening December 12 with Wenton’s Band to provide music.
The Ladle Aid Society of the Farmingtes M B church convened at Mrs Elery Parrish’s home on Wednesday evening and enjoyed refreshments arranged by Mrs Parrish and Mrs Guthrie. Members listed include Mrs J J Jenkins Mrs James Fen Mrs Florence Martin and many others. The Zimmer Harp Ensemble to perform December 12 at First M Church on the entertainment course of theFreq Ri American Legion Port No 17. Tickets and prices given. An Officers circle meeting of the First Presbyterian church held last evening with Miss Mabel Minor in charge and Mr D Rood speaking about the Wheeling state convention.
The City Board of Directors approved building permits in yesterday afternoon’s adjourned meeting. Edward Sileck plans a garage on Catago Street costing 1000 dollars. Charles Grottendieck will build a storage building at Blairth Street and Virginia Avenue for 2100 dollars. Thomas W. Fleming seeks a garage and apartment on Second Street and Virginia Avenue valued at 2000 dollars.
The column covers weather, umbrellas at Rikeldaffer & Brownfields, and Basemont Electric Service Co trains, selling from $620 to $575 with brass engines. It also notes Hartleys catering to children, a list of favored books, and a feature on Ground Gripper shoes designed to prevent foot deformities.
A partial OCR item notes a shooting incident in Monongalia County with references to individuals Mike Goldish Almina Mon and Tom Multich. The text indicates injury under the arm, a bail breach, and a claim that Almina ran away while Multich reportedly turned himself in or fled, with Multich currently lodged in an unspecified location.
An unclear report notes a deferral to Fairmont State at 10 o’clock and mentions a serious condition later that afternoon. The garbled text references an event or trial and a conclusion about a nuclear matter, with several broken phrases and names missing.
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