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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
7
The community reports postponed meetings and social gatherings across churches and groups. Attendees include many named residents and church affiliates. events reference Fridays and Tuesdays, with details of times, venues, and hospitality. The notices cover anniversaries, receptions, and society appointments, alongside a few oblique references to wrongdoing and personal milestones within the social pages.
Local personal items report visits between Morgantown Clarksburg and Pittsburgh. Notes mention Mrs W Dy Sigler and Mr Mrs P A Strickler, J A Wickluger in Parkersburg, and Mrs James Hartel and Mrs O M Kitehia. Hospital operations and recoveries at Mox hospital, May Monteomary convalescing, and a nephew Meath Homma visiting New Castle.
The funeral of Ira Mary Cene Wnt, wife of Enrico Tiepovnse, was held at Holy Grove Cemetery. Burial followed a gas incident in which both victims died, with services arranged by local authorities.
National officers of the American Red Cross, the general board, met today to address relief and organization. President Hanlin and Vice President Caldwell were invited to address the meeting. Also reported: death of Charles W. Hook, former mayor of Ottawa Illinois, following an operation. William Murphy's operation for removal of what? details state.
Fragmentary notice reports a health warning about kidney problems and a quick remedy sold by H. & Hy Drug Co. The text hints at harmful pricing and unsafe claims, urging caution and possible consumer impact.
A damaged report describes a stolen roadster found by its owner near Furwent Mirme. The car, linked to a minor, was recovered in Canton Oblo after being driven there from Cluthe Uusksatler Eo. Investigation continues into whether the juvenile staged the theft or used the vehicle for a joy ride.
A noisy dispute over censorship within the Women’s Club unfolds with tension between members and outside observers. The article notes heated rhetoric, calls for reform, and debate over standards, while referencing public reaction and organizational guidelines.
A lengthy critique discusses Mary Carr’s screen portrayal of a devoted mother in The Winged Dove, praising her performance while noting limited scope for a broader plot. It references other pictures at the Nelson theater, including Dixie and Blood and Hand, with varied opinions on supporting actors and overall production quality.
The article reports that Illinois voters rejected a proposed new constitution by a large margin, with the defeat margin around 659,000. It notes the impact on the state’s government structure, including supreme court changes and the fate of two Supreme Court candidates and current justices. The piece mentions Cook County and political debate surrounding the tax provisions and proposed reforms.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Amy and relatives from Hived visiting yesterday. Chen and F. Reedom are mentioned, with a late-night trip to Bridgenort and a vague reference to a procession or event involving a grandchild.
A garbled OCR passage discusses church missions and the role of youth in Christian outreach. It mentions women’s meetings at a First Me Church, a West Virginia group, and a plan to celebrate a twenty-year anniversary with substantial donations. The text highlights emphasis on prayer, mission work, and the need for consistent support from parishioners.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a Washington department and monthly activity but lacks coherent detail or identifiable entities. No clear event, date, or outcome can be determined from the readable words.
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