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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

6

Fairmont Drives Past Kingwood on Y Floor Narrow Win

Fairmont High used mainly its second string to top Kingwood Hush 7 89 on the Y floor. First half tied 28 28 as reserves played heavy minutes then some starters returned to push the final score. Key contributors included Hess White Hawkins and Knight with substitutions highlighting depth for both teams.

Fairmont High Itfevent Singers Kingwood Hush Kingwood Dake Fairmont Mornasville Hirh Faiwont Hess Winte Dente Poised Walt Smith Tebe Hawkins Horschiler Iriftin Mairmont Knight Deane A. Meredith Horschter Meredith Biiis Hill Hawkins Smith Killigwood Chilester Powermaster Griffin Rly Deane Binns Kingwoods White R. White Sande" Toothwysn Ingwood

Stansbury Named Athletic Director at West Virginia University

Charleston reports the appointment of Harry Stansbury as athletic director for West Virginia University. The decision, celebrated by students and graduates, will take effect on July 1, ending years of concern over the program's direction.

Morgantown Dev Charleston Harry Stansbury West Virginia University Tis Stansbury Lily Dance

New York Police Horses Dominate Mounted Show

Police horses from New York City won top honors at a mounted competition overshadowing aristocratic horse lines. Thirty handlers entered, with Nap, favored by the force and ridden by Patrolman David Install, taking first prize. Patrolman John Thomas rode Voter to second place.

Paul Pukman Caugh New York Gotham Nap David Install John Thomas Up

Stansbury Resigns as Westgan Athletics Director

From the era a new vigor was promised in athletics with a fresh start after Stansbury resigned as director of athletics at Wesleyan College a few weeks ago. He married recently and will reside in Tyrhannon this winter, with Morgantown as his future home after retirement.

Stansbury Athetics Woesleyan College Persan Westgvan Athletics Tielhannon Morgantown

Ding Bats and No-Hopes Close Ding Bats Roll Narrowly

The No Hopes lost to the Ding Bats in Mo Nongah Glass league last night, four losses in a row, as top scorer Reseumerkle led with high points and total. Mrs James Edwin Watson and son Hubert plan to return from New York for the holidays at Highgate. Miss Margaret Snider of Clarkstirs will spend Christmas with her mother Mrs Christine Snider on Madison Street.

Ding Bats Reseumerkle Highgate James Edwin Watson Hubert New York Margaret Snider Clarkstirs Christine Snider Madaon Street Lison Murr Temple McDonald McDonatt Fairmont Mills Johnsen

Industrial Fairmont Notes On Poles And Plants

Industrial Fairmont items report lights on alternate poles awaiting globes for Great White Way. Arcade building steelwork and concourse floor progress await favorable weather. Monongahela Glass shuts one tank due to labor shortages. Fairmont Grain and Milling thrives after expansion of Miller Clark plant. Telephone workers receive bonuses and raises. gas rates under PSC review after Wyatt Gas plant purchase. Point School shows good attendance with several students perfect in attendance.

Keyser Collegians Beat Fairmont In Fast Game

Keyser Collegians defeated Fairmont M C A 57 to 35 in Keyser last night. The Collegians outpaced the visitors with strong passing and balanced scoring led by Reed with 11 and Montgomery with 7. Morrow heads to Chester for the holidays to spend time with her mother.

Fairmont M.C. A Keyser Collegians Keyser Collegians Bauchman Moore Montgomery Blickley Loudon Ward Field Greenwade Schaffer Montgomery Arnett Reed Moore Ward Pairmont de ‘Mra Morrow Chester W. Va

Earl Harker Buried After Fatal Accident

Funeral services for Earl Harker were held this afternoon at First Baptist Church with Rev. W. J. Eudy officiating. Interment followed at Maple Grove cemetery conducted by Musgrave and Son. Harker, killed on the road Thursday evening, is survived by his father C. B. Harker of Johntown and other relatives.

C. B. Harker Johntown W. J. Eudy First Baptist Church Maple Grove Cemetery Musgrave and Son Earl Harker Recrha Dilgard Gormants Isis Spord

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