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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1922
Page
10
The text discusses a performance featuring Henry Walitiall and Margery Daw with Meats and Ayers in leading parts. It references Brint Interwat and a modernizing trend, describing the play as a social satire on white life and women’s roles, amid recurring themes of fate and moral choice.
Fragmentary copy reports Henry Bonnstra plot details and a missing witness. The message hints at a sound alarm and a public safety concern. Officials today investigate a deeper ranch connection, but many details remain unclear.
In a Royston church service, Hanes decried declining attendance, urging zeal and warning that apathy threatens the church's future. He cited Paul’s call to wakefulness and urged immediate action to revive the congregation and its mission.
A garbled Mannington page fragment recounts social notes, visits, and events with scattered names and places. Mentions include Fairmont, Palrmient, Fairsiot, and various individuals such as Jack Haron, William Yo, and Joe members, highlighting outings, shop visits, holidays, and community chatter amid muddled OCR.
Glover Gap and nearby residents moved about on the weekend with visits and greetings. Mrs Ora Wichey was seen in Mannington yesterday. Mary Baydne returned home with a relative from Vinie. Mrs James Herding tilled the How. Chapmans appointment at the treasurer's office drew interest. Community notices mention evangelist services in Lindlon and various local households hosting relatives.
The item lists multiple people and families visiting or spending holidays with relatives across several places including Whnellui and Dallas. Names such as Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shailgrame, Edwin and Robert, and others appear amid scattered notes of travel and gatherings for the Christmas period.
Seals will be sold at booths in Mannington to raise funds for Chrivereau Seala activity led by the Woman's Club. The project aims to place seals citywide, though progress faced delays before the Christmas shopping rush. Volunteers anticipate reaching the $2,000 goal with renewed effort and community support.
Washington report cites the Panay accident near Cincinnati on November 7 that caused one death and injuries to many. An Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry centers on train safety procedures and braking failures. Engineer Pyle testified about brake system issues observed during the run. The investigation notes erratic signals and a tangled sequence leading to the fatal derailment.
A misread filing appears to note an involuntary bankruptcy petition in New York involving a theatrical producer linked to Mexican and New Orleans entities. The text is garbled but suggests a large amount and multiple parties connected to a production company and theater operations.
Mannington Tec 39 opens floor season Thursday with a home game against La Agua Iarthy at Burttown gym. Coach plans a 20 man squad with varied talent to compare strength with Fullview and Palevlowe, aiming to field a strong lineup at 7 30 pm. Attendance is encouraged as the opener serves to gauge early team form.
The Woman's Club program features vaudeville acts including Maud Muller sketches and a dog act. Alma Enis Florence Strady and George Mont Harston headline, with a mystery tale and musical numbers drawing audience interest.
Reports from West Virginia detail non union mines submitting data while rail traffic shows B&O and Northern Western lines moving coal tonnage. Mentions Patrick Muckley and local district officials in Clarksburg, along with film showings and a Crumpler scene.
Ban Antoni Dec 19. Corp C Huntington of the Twelfth Field Artillery Caro Travis and Mrs Thuby Iran of Yousratown Ohio were found dead in a room. A revolver lay near Huntington’s body on the floor. Police say both were shot dead and the room showed signs of a struggle. Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances of the killings.
A suspicious grenade was found near Buckingham Palace today. Police examined the device and determined it posed no immediate threat. Authorities noted the grenade had been placed in the area, with unclear motive and no immediate suspects identified.
An Ohio man aged 19 from Clarington Hon Ohio died here today while visiting his grandson. He was found unattended and appeared to have been in ill health. Details are unclear due to partial OCR.
A report recalls a Ku Klux Klan pow wow in Washington with Klan office leaders. Dr Evans of Dallas attended but officials warned they would divulge nothing about the conference or any potential government visit during his stay.
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