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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1920

Page

5

Weather notes and local notices from Fairmont area

Fragmented OCR details a weather summary with temperatures and river level, plus multiple brief local items. Reports on a Walton commerce meeting, college students returning for holidays, a Christmas entertainment at Hast Park, license notices, a Hamilton visit, injuries at Monongahela, bridge work updates, and snow impacts. Major names include Abe, C. Showalter, Louise Rock, M F Chardine, Rev Reed, Mrs Reed, and John Olkatska. The mix covers weather, community events, public notices, and local incidents.

Old Fellows confer chivalry upon two WV ladies

Old Fellows of the city and county conferred the decree of chivalry on two Daughters of Rebekah members, Mrs Verna Swiger and Mrs Martha Varger, in a Thursday evening ceremony. Canton Monongahela and Patriarchy Militant led the event, with a large local turnout and music by the Odd Fellows Quartette.

Verna Swiger West Virginia Lodge Rebekah Martha Varger Fabrmont Lodges The Deeres Canton Monongahela Mian Dotty Buer Col Ploming GC. Fitehugh Cleut Vincent Indtha Ad Juuine I A. Hoss W. Gtn Bere Knowlton Vorter le Holland Danaberry G. W. jYites OT. Madox Porter Hohl Wangon Hite Weomar Vitact Ws Wilton Parkersburs Ty Odd Fellows T. iMones George Lee Dayton Mayer Charles Lee O. Be Maddox Jessie Cook Ts Sovereten oTtivcus Walless Northen West Virginia Wal Guornes Palrmont Porter J. Hobland Vert Knawihton Pairmont Samuel &. Taggart Mannington M.S. Fully Weuton Ehtvatrs Sya B. C. Fighagh Virginia

Christmas Programs End East Side Schools Holidays

Christmas programs marked the end of the East Side school term for the holidays. Eighth graders performed in Central school auditorium with a tree and chimney. Programs also at East Park State and Central schools and in rooms at State Street. Teachers and pupils look forward to renewed vigor after the holidays. A child was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dee Ab at the home of his parents on Haymond Street. Division No. 4 of the Aid Society of Diamond Street church held a pleasant meeting at Mrs. Fred Harr’s home. Refreshments served. next meetings postponed.

East Side Central School East Park State Street Central Schools Jack Dee Mra. Dee Krank Arnold Haymond Street Aid Society Diamond Street Firs Fred Harr Merehnat Hart Christine Gould Charles Gould Billy Betty Lou Carl Springer J.C. Cunningham Gufusey Street J. F. Blackwood Grafton Abagail Trickett Wilson Abagail Trickett Wilson. “Mrs. Blackwood Walter Gantz Gordon Street Pittsburgh Robert Beatty Curtis Beatty Cook Hospitals Morgantown Avenue W. J. Arnett Morgantown Iss McConnell Nobet Deer Park

Population totals for United States and states from census

The continental United States population on January 1 totals 106,708,771 with states West Virginia Kentucky Ohio and Pennsylvania listed. Nationwide including possessions is 117,857,509, with possessions totaling 12,118,788. Other notes mention Egypt's Rameses II mummy in Cairo.

Washington, Bee United States Census Bureau Congress House of Representatives West Virgina Kentucky Ohio Pennsylvania Guam Hawaii Panama Canal Zone Porto Tico Philippine Islands Virgin Islands Continental

Literary Flavor at Woman's Club Meeting Delolts Review

Mrs George Delolt led a literary review at the Masonic Temple focusing on recent English and American works. She highlighted Wells, Asquith, Gibbs, Galsworthy, Wharton, Lewis and Dell among others, noting a surge in American authors and the era's divorce and social themes. The afternoon included fine music by Miss Edith Kettles and Miss Frank Fisher, plus audience feedback via questionnaires for the program committee.

George Dotalt Woman's Club Masonic Temple DeBolt England America Rane Sir Phillip Gibbs Gibbs Beaf John Galnworthy Dollott Auver DeBolt Hind Prank Fisher Ranger Tex Virginia Hewitt Mannington Schumann DeBussy

New Year Reception Set by Local Club

Members named Mrs. W. M. Bryant and Mrs. J. F. Straight attended. Chairman Mrs. DeMasters chaired the session. The next meeting will be the annual New Year's reception on January 1 at the Masonic Temple.

Loa ‘Stier Alps Mra J DeMasters Aon Ete W. M. Bryant Mra. J. F. Straight Masonic Temple

Right to Have Gun in His Room Case Smoothed Over

A man facing charges over a revolver found in Smiths room during a raid on a Jackson street poker game was freed after evidence showed the game occurred in Smiths room where he had a legal right to keep a gun. State witnesses testified officers found the weapon in the room and that Smith rented the space. Assistant Prosecutor Miller indicated the case was dismissed after the incident, with testim ony from Smith and corroboration from a key witness. The report also mentions unrelated notes about Gobelic tapestry works, influenza outbreaks, and a rare bird observed in the Jalands of the Southern Pacific.

Fleming Sinftl Roontas House Jackson Smith Aorney Ulyanes Charles Miller Mame Rogsess Von Price Nam Ube Ayrhugs

D'Annunzio Sparks Fiume Patriotism At Anniversary Rally

In Fiume on November 20 the celebration of Italy’s war victory second anniversary drew immense devotion to commander Gabriele d’Annunzio. Crowds roared as he appeared in uniform, flowers rained down, and cries of Viva Il Comandante filled the Fenice theater before his motor car reached home amid adoring demonstrations.

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