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The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1920

Page

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Christmas week church events fill local schedules

Local churches prepare for Advent and Christmas with concerts cantatas and gatherings. At First Methodist and Grace Lutheran sites, programs include Christmas music, charity drives, youth activities, and the annual White Gift service for European orphans. Members plan bazaars and bake sales to support missions and church upkeep as parishioners rotate duties for services.

Neil Weveryons Elitr Mente Billy Sunday Regul Polduyn Firat Mi Furst Bodey Tata Bedleom J. J. Mauimit Ipper Evans Myer Negrly Chiffen Europe First Presbyterian Church feThe Oannard Sabyterian Legion N. R. C. Morrow Presbyterian Grace Lutheran Church Aelr Society Grace Lutehran

Car Hits Truck Injures Two At Crossing In Claphsburg

Two men are hospitalized after a collision between a car and a truck at a crossing near Thakerago and Tit heme Tina. The injured were taken to Fairmont hospital with unspecified injuries as authorities investigate the crash.

Fairmont Claphsburg Eliy Ciark-hweg Mivleynian Blumperd Ted Doe Carau Fee Crossing Thakerago

Tabernacle Progress Report At Local Site

Crowds tour the tabernacle as the Dig building rises with a visible shell. Workers finish benches doors and walls while a roof crew clears snow and prepares the attic for final lumber and fixtures. The new space includes offices hospital rooms and baths nearing completion.

Geatersay Fittit Wan Gision

Sweeping NY Police Roundup Targets Crooks

New York police with 11 000 officers and 4 500 reserves mount a massive dragnet to curb crime after a wave of robberies. By late last night more than 140 suspects were rounded up as officials consider coordination with organizations to discuss measures and potential self defense.

New York Persnog Mantiue Cofay

Arresting Dollars For Poor Youngsters The Thues Christmas Fund

Deputy Sharlit Howard Woodward chaired the courthouse effort of the Thues Christmas fund. By 1 PM he had collected about $30 and pressed on, stating the task was easy with persistent appeals and a few well chosen words.

Court House Sharlit Howard Woodward Woody

City Proceedings Describe Police and Public Works Actions

The board reviewed resignations and appointments for the sheriff and force including W. A. Dignan and J. W. Clon. Licenses and permits were issued for street work, an opera house building, and a garage, with related regulatory conditions and dates.

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Senate Committee Subpoenas Inca Coal Records

Senate investigators subpoenaed records from the National Coal Association and its agents as part of a probe into transportation and coal shortage issues. Officials say testimony will be heard in open session after a resolution by the committee chair, amid criticism in an earlier partial report.

Associated Prev Washington, Pee National Coal Association Senate Comnettes

Meeting to form Valley association in Clay County area

A meeting at Veddo bowl in Ushaubury gathers representatives from Vue tomesdal bodies to discuss forming a general association for joint work in the Mousugubela Valley territory. Local chambers and unions plan to extend the meetup with leaders from Morgan town Clarksburg and Clayoasburg attending this afternoon.

Veddo Bowl Ushaubury Nuin Vues Tomesdal Mousugubela Valley Inke Uy Mie Roulson Guy Ash Morgantown Chamber of Commerce George T. Watson Thomas D. Corwell GC. Cola

Tears of Joy Over Return of Constantine

Constantin of Greece arrived in Athens yesterday amid thunder of cannons circling planes and cheering crowds. Tears flowed as admirers likened his return to Napoleon's Libyan exile, then he went to the cathedral for a grand service with all Athens bishops in attendance. No foreign ministers attended.

Associated Press Athens Constantine Greece Athns Napoleon Liba

Businessmen Asked About Tax Revision

More than fourteen hundred commercial and industrial groups nationwide were asked by the U S Chamber of Commerce to register their views on federal tax revision proposals. The National Chamber committee on Taxation seeks opinions, not approval or disapproval, to gauge business sentiment.

Fairmont Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of United States National Chamber Committee On Taxation Board of Directors of the Nations Chai Bord Repore

General John P. O'Ryan Nominated to Reserve Corps

Major General John P. O'Ryan of the New York national guard was nominated by President Wilson to be a major general in the officers reserve corps. O'Ryan previously held the rank of major general during the war.

Wallington John P. O'Ryan New York Natronal Oinch Wilson O'Ryan

Coal trade disputes and rail refusals hurt shipments at Sharon Pa

The report describes coal buyers accusing railroads of manipulating prices amid market stress. A shipment of 250 cars out of 1000 was rejected at Sharon Pa for being dirty and unburnable, despite coal costing 64 6 02 a ton. Railroads later offered a reduced price, sparking debate over market controls and car supply across divisions and districts.

Sharon Erie Railroad Mononpah Camd Fivision Caraara B. M. LN Hellen’a Run Wyatt-Bingamon Western Maryland Railway Charleston Monongahela West Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland Coxal Ja Imp Clack Todnay B. and Grafton

City stores plan three eve open nights this week

Principal stores on Mair street agree to stay open Wednesday through Friday evenings this week while clerks may be required to work only those three nights with no extra pay. Bert Leopold of the Business Men's Association cites uncertain plans for next week as clerks and customers adjust before Christmas shopping.

Mair Street Im Tha Eity Clerks’ Union Bert Leopold Business Men's Association Mr. Leopold Clerka’ Union Apson

Firebugs Hit Barns and Homes Across Fayette County

Incendiary fires struck a barn and two residences in Fayette City and nearby areas, causing about 60 000 dollars in barn losses and 3 000 dollars in home damages. Police reported barricades along a road, while a 5 000 dollar reward was offered for the arsonists. The era’s coal region turmoil and immigrant communities are noted as context by officials and observers.

Associated Press Fayette City Fayette Westmorela Andrew al Hony WG Lestie George Stark Fred Dreyer Jayette Giry Counc Stark Mere Cites Ayi Charle Cnarleroi Wire Company Fayete County Jene Kane Gillespie Stark and Dreyer Homs BS New York Yribune New York Pitsburgh Cowl Coke Pennsylvania Washington Westmoreland Fayotte County

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