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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
3
A garbled historic theater note describes a front row highlight at Stock Productions in the Mippodrome with performers like Sultan mareg rete and Dixie. It references theater notables, production details, and audience reactions amid chaotic OCR with many unclear names and phrases.
A fragmented, period-voice collage reports on a famous aviator's divorce and remarriage to Ethel Levy, with erratic notes on films, patrons, performances, and shifting public personas, suggesting a tabloid slice of entertainment life.
The narrator details a path into films, crediting Geraldine Farar and Cecil B. DeMille like figures for opportunities in Hollywood. A role in Charlotte Walker's Out of Darkness followed, with the speaker noting a fondness for schooling and a resolve not to abandon studies despite rising acting chances.
The mists of Christmas knit Morgantown with a string of visits and social notices. Mr and Mrs Gourmeau hosted relatives. Miss Haggerty and Mrs Vonshamina appeared among local names. guests included Miss Marie Mod erwell of Chicago and Miss Cor Guild of Chicago, with many others listed as hosts and attendees at gatherings and bridge dinners during the holiday season.
A busy afternoon at First My KE church featured a meeting of the Women Foreign Missionary Society with Mia, Marty Jrooks, Louis Cassitt and others in attendance. Speakers included Mrs. TOE Goodwin and Mr. Webard Math, sharing plans and program notes for the society’s activities.
Betty Brown profiles a forthcoming spring sports coat by anantha featuring a deep draped collar and sleek fit. The English suiting comes in two shades, with a plaid pattern and no pockets, signaling upcoming fashion directions for late winter to spring.
The Women's Mission Circle of the First Baptist Church plans a Christmas program for Friday afternoon December 28 at 10 o'clock in the church. Leaders include Devotional Mrs. M C Lough hostesses Mrs E Miller G Swiges J Thomas Gail Davis. The piece themes include Beautiful Nights and Compensation of Life with reflections on justice and social rewards.
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