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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1922
Page
5
Fragmentary text references church services in Emory Epidenpal Church North Udhat, and a list of names and places. It mentions a weather temperature around 28 and hospital notes including a cane removal and medical patients, with scattered items about church ministries and local figures.
Patchy OCR notes mention scarlet fever at a South employed milk department in West-Virginia, and a series of social events in Farmington and Bekver Patty involving Rev J C Broomfield. Local couples Katherine Mason and James Watson wed at the Watson Hotel parlor. Social entertainments at MoHongahela Power and Railway Co. offices featured dinners, flowers, dancing, and guests including Neal Herits and Floyd Patton.
In Paris France discussions continue on German reparations as authorities weigh whether full payment is feasible. The news notes France faces pressure for stability while acknowledging postwar demands and the stance of Allied authorities voiced during a New Haven conference.
Harvey's Restaurant will reopen Monday at 1 o'clock under new owners J. O. Wickardas and Le G. Wisharde of Morganiayn. Special dishes including turkey will be offered. The Holng establishment has been renovated with new furniture and equipment and changes to the kitchen and staff.
County superintendent of schools announces that eighth and sixth grade exam questions will be prepared and mailed to teachers countywide. The first set of test questions compiled by educators in Farmington Lincoln and Union districts is due as the next semester begins. A separate fourth grade list and a later ninth grade set are being prepared by Fairmont junior high staff with Williston and others. A notice warns about safety and scoring dates, with a test window around March 30, 1983.
A Christmas program featuring a cantata was given by the young people of Ballah Chapel on Sunday evening with Minete Ice as directors. Mrs John Gomipton and family attended Hodavilin Festival guest. Mrs Lowe Grose and family visited. Travelers planned visits to Fairmont and New Martinsville with relatives noted.
Fragmentary notice shows town election discussion with names like Mayor George Moming and council members French Chile Harry Bennett Tam Srogers Wy Ti and others, but ticket status remains undefined as the fold appears split and uncertain.
Real estate transfers listed include Blue and Boosig M6imma to Soanlo AM for Sunshine Mannington district valued at 1 dollar. Fidel Sharp to Bilverva Btu for Worth land at 4 900. H. D. McTavish and wife to Leo Toothman for a Pounditaan Acton Lincoln district parcel at 16.04. James P. Cunningham and wife to Denso B. Hawwina for Buffalo Creek Mannington district parcel at 2,000. Charles J. Foo and Mrs to Hobart W. Barry for Tarrarackyilie land at 1 400.
The notice item lists several marriage license filings including Lork Lon N. Dattarfeld and Bopha Shulak both 23, John Kw Lan 24 and Doth of Riveraville, Jelnia Pauline Matthews 31 and Thomas TR. Whinnie 26 both of Farmington, Peta Sovak and Mary Jane Taub of Mor, Jamon W. Critchield 85 and Monna B. Manon 4 of Mannington, with locations and ages noted.
A large gathering of coal operators and labor leaders from Northern West Virginia convenes to discuss wage agreements, future production plans, and joint action. Key figures include Frank Parrington and John A. Clack, with talks on state and national wage policies and potential industry-wide accords.
An OCR fragment describes a charter filing for Unique Association Incorporated Here and mentions names like Currey, Carrey, and Hattinefield. The readable portion notes incorporation terms, a plan to form an orphan care emphasis, and beneficiaries including Currey family, with references to a trusteeship and potential provisions for orphans and dependent relatives.
A chaotic scan of commodity and stock listings shows a broad advance with gains across industries. Highlights include Allis-Chalmers, American Sugar, and International Harvester among top movers, while price levels and closing values reflect brisk demand and renewed optimism for the year.
The article notes a paddle event featuring LouT Ladlea facing MoyaLspletura bn and other competitors near Finger at Fesrata, with Telty DUMISMNer and Mae baat set to race Meena in the Earl meeting paths, indicating a split rivalry and anticipated heats.
The report notes mixed activity with barley and oats showing small gains while corn and wheat fluctuated. Prices held largely steady with slight shifts, reflections of early trading indicated by modest adjustments and brief pauses as traders awaited further cues from the market open.
A mobile damages case resulted in a verdict for Barnes for 9540.00 from a Dodge automobile collision involving a Peru truck and a delivery boy. The suit against L M Kuhn also sought 42000.00 in related actions and listed numerous attorneys and court procedures in Merion County Court records.
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