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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
3
A damaged OCR item describes a church Sunday school program at a chapel in May, with decorations and a student play. It mentions outfits, props, a court scene with jurors, and gifts or donations to institutions, noting a sense of revelation and community activity.
A restrained portrait honors a woman termed the official mother of the community for aiding vulnerable girls. She offers shelter, guidance, and strict rules, aiming to provide justice, education, and temporary refuge while securing placements and humane care.
A Salvation Army chapel event last night at 7 30 featured a Christmas program to aid Salvation Army Sumday Behood children and local youngsters. Gifts included dolls toys candy and fruit as visitors enjoyed carols, recitations, and a Santa Claus tableaus with nursery and boy performers.
A Department of Agriculture campaign released a colorful poster showing a roasted beef centerpiece to promote meat safety. The poster, distributed by several groups, aims to educate the livestock industry and community about health guidelines and proper handling.
8.41 Diemer acquires Darby Coal Co property on Simpson Creek in Taylor and Marion counties through Samuel D Brady. purchase near 76000 dollars. Clarence D Robinson previously owned adjacent property. Diemer plans full supervision from Room 409 in Deveny Building on Main Street.
City legion post held a meeting in the Legion building in Cleveland Avenue where officers for the coming year were installed. District commander Crocd Dol yard administered the installations for the post and state organization while auxiliary officers were installed by Mrs. Creed Bolyard. Installed officers include post commander Max Wilson and others. auxiliary officers include Mrs. CroWl Batyard as president and Mrs. Ruth Winnon as second vice president.
On Main Street last night Blanche Kiger and Pearl Runner fought near Main and Madison, causing a crowd to form. Police separated them, with both fined ten dollars in city court. Edward Burne also fined ten dollars for illegally resting fireworks without a permit. Tom Cutten appeared, charged with intoxicated breach. fined six dollars.
The Bat proves a sensational stage event in New York and Chicago with dramatic mystery and strong laughs. Mary Job é rte Rinehart and Avery Hobwood team with Wazen bath and Kemper to present a production praised for its wit and suspense. Cast includes Mabel Wright, Jean Haver, Clune Colleman, Geo AL Leazey, Joseph Rawley, Roy Lalun, Bam Kuster, Edward Starrys.
Residents report various holiday events and family news across Farmington and nearby areas. Injuries and illnesses include typhoid pneumonia and a stroke scare. several relatives visit, attend funerals, and celebrate Christmas at homes in Cameron Mannington and Wheeling. Local church and school notes mention a Friday night program and practice for the first season, with performances and a potential game versus Lumberport.
A Virginia theater showcases a drama with Leathen Joy Matt Moorea Waymond Griffiths leading a large cast. The plot follows a hotel heir’s daughter and a misfit reporter amid a radio invention, marriage plans, and personal trials. The production draws mixed reviews but elicits strong audience engagement at the Virginia Theater.
Fragmented OCR notes recount dated items such as 1761 Elizabeth Queen of Ruane and 4840 Thomas Bydenkisr. The text is garbled with misread names and places, making precise historic assertions unreliable.
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