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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1916

Page

3

Successful Operetta At the Auditorium by Local Girls

The Girls' Glee Club of the local high school presented the operetta The Wild Rose at the auditorium. The performance, directed by Mrs Beswto Shipman, featured Master Charley Atkinson assisting. Community notes mention residents including George Phillis, Thomas McElott, Karl Warner, G W Matthews, Lee Howard, Norval Waugh, Frances Furbee, and Mrs Jas Furbee in town or visiting relatives during the holidays.

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Industrial Fairmont Car Shortage Worsens Amid Cold Weather

In Fairmont the cold spell and a faulty car supply chain across the Monongalia division of the Baltimore and Ohio rail system caused widespread shortages. Overall supply to Fairmont fell about 20 percent with several firms far below that average. Hutchinson Coal reported only about 10 percent of needed supply. No relief in sight as conditions deteriorate and mine output remains constrained.

Monongali Haltimore Ohio Pilemont Hutchinson Coal Company

Fairmont’s Great White Way Faces Gas Pressure Challenge

A damaged local notice reports Ferbmont gas operations reducing pressure to conserve supply. Workers anticipate Easter demand. Monon sub Ghia veteran cites wage, shifts, and readiness for increased activity as Wiloming areas resume heavy work.

Red Cross Ultratime pay and farm board costs in South Texas

A fragment from PhotoPlay Magazine notes a boy spotting a red wheel at a Wa potboard and a cashier exchange. It cites a Department of Agriculture study based on 1,000 farmers, finding hired board costs per person ranged from 104 to 162 annually by state, with cash share from 15 to 49 percent and regional variation across the eastern, corn-belt, and Southern states.

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Christmas Cantata Prep and Society Notes

The church community prepares for a Christmas cantata with all children taking part, meeting Thursday evening at First Mr. church. Rev. J A Selby from Parkersburg visits Mrs. Selby and Mrs. George Shumaker on Guffey Street. The M W club skips this week. meeting rescheduled for next Wednesday at Mrs. Earl Dancer’s home. Mrs. Howard Gaskins and children return to Brownsville, Pa after a visit with Mr and Mrs E S Gawking. Katharine Smith plans to go out after m nye. Mr and Mrs Celine of Keyser will spend Christmas with daughter Mrs. Teave Rex.

Wyner Parkersburg J. A. Selby Selby Mater George Shumaker Guffey Streat Mra Earl Dancer Maryland Avenue Dancer Arthur Brown Christman Howard Gaskins Brownsville Katharine Smith Celine Keyser Teave Rex Woman's Missionary Society Talatine Mapeist Church Oscar Pop Homs Dick Harnes

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