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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1920

Page

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Very Best Xmas on Record in the City

The city anticipates a merry Christmas despite rain and shortages. Stores report strong trade and coal and rice prices have affected costs. Salvation Army and The Times fund drive prepare food baskets for nearly 200 families. Post Office delivery will occur tomorrow morning with parcel post and rural routes, while afternoon city delivery is canceled.

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No Paper on Christmas Day in West Virginia

The West Virginian will suspend publication tomorrow for Christmas. Readers are wished a merry Christmas while volunteers in Fairmont report strong generosity. The Salvaton Army has raised 2216.65 to fund baskets and turkeys for families, with Captain Pickering noting many needy households would go without without local kindness. Gifts and groceries disappeared from church and store displays as volunteers prepared baskets to be distributed to outlying mining towns.

West Virginian Ita Truss Salvaton Army Plckerlos Christ Fairmont Pickering

Fortune Tellers and Lively Dreams on Jefferson Street

A colorful court report details Mrs Borton Chadwick accused of fortune telling, with a deposition set at $25 for her appearance. The narrative recounts a disturbance at a Jefferson Street soda counter involving Yaller Chadwick, a boy, and patrons, ending with the woman released to await trial. The text hints at ongoing county newspaper continuation.

Yale Snider Borton Chadwick So'dock Chiat Salder Jefferson Street Chadwick Basane Om “Walt Yaller Pandosa Tom Ford Wales

Mery Christus and the Yearly Gift of Joy

A fragment of verse recalls Christmas cheer as a voice describes Santa Claus and the enduring smile on faces. It reflects on aging, memory, and the belief that the magic of Christmas persists through difficult days, promising joy and renewal in time.

Mery Christus Aimes Santa

Christmas Weather and Community Crusade Schedule

Fragmented notice lists Christmas events at Temple and downtown venues tonight and Saturday with musical numbers. Mentions Crusade Commandery chair and local speakers including Judy Scott C. Lowe and Carma Satterfield.

Christires Ma- Wal Juden Scott C Lowe Will Mike Satterfield Crusade Commandery Ren Tomnplir

Santa Lore and Masonic News in a Winter Column

Two young women discuss Christmas on Locust Avenue while a party recalls old Yule traditions. Notices announce a Masonic reception for St John the Baptist and report Horace Washington, 38, of Barscito, died after an operation with funeral plans pending.

Jones Gants Horace Washington Ser Horace , Washington Colonit Saan Barscito

For Sale Ford Touring Car and Salt Tart

Ford touring car offered for sale for 200 dollars cash. Seller notes salt tart and payment terms. meet at Braas Plant area via Lay Co Inc.

Lay Co, Inc Braas

New York Hotel Burglary Endangers Guests at Murray Hill

A masked intruder broke into the Murray Hill hotel on Park Avenue, forcing Robert Ireland and his wife from bed with a screwdriver. Ireland grabbed a revolver and traded blows until the robber fled down to the basement. Police suspect the breaking wave of crime.

New York Murray, Hui Parks Robert Ireland Ireland Mo Fuest Aping &P Sansa Honal Saled Inzter Mra. Ireland Treland Senm Grand Central Station Mark ‘A. Bonna Clerelamd Dan Hama Cleveland Newpaper

Christmas Dance at Masonic Temple Saturday Night

A Christmas dance is scheduled at the Masonic Temple for the upcoming Saturday night near Christmas. Attendees are expected to enjoy festive music and holiday atmosphere in a community event location.

Masonic Temple

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