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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1920

Page

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Marion County Bar Honors Retiring Judges at Morning Session

The Marion County Bar Association held a morning meeting in the circuit court house to honor retiring Circuit Court Judge William S. Haystone and Criminal Court Judge Scott S. Lowe. Speakers, including Gov Fleming and Attorney Shaw, praised their service and emphasized a formal resolve acknowledging the bar’s esteem for the judges and the court’s ethical standards.

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Association Dues Reception Planned on December 31

The association will open its office Friday evening December 31 1920 from 6 30 to 8 p m to receive dues.

Dinner for Newsboys by The West Virginian

The West Virginian hosts a New Year’s dinner for nine newsboys at the YMCA. Activities include a 10 o’clock refund of carrier fares, a 1:30 photograph at the West Virginian building, and a visit to the Y M C A. Judge O M Showalter will speak and John Reed will share stories.

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Charter to Build Railroads in Pleasant Valley Section

Stockholders and incorporators of the Fairmont Industrial Tabway company are summoned to room 402 Watson Building January 16 at 11 for organization and business. Subscription books open under M. A. Flotehur for capital stock. The plan includes a line from Baltimore and Ohio at Janes Mine aiding near Kingmont to Pleasants Valley, with Monongahela railroad building a connecting spur and an electric line along State street top, aiming to develop Pleasants Valley as a major industrial belt in the Monongahela Valley. Meeting notices signed by C. D. Robbnon, O. S. McKinney, F. D. Fentagen and H. L. Heintzelman.

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Reception and Watch Service at Lutheran Church Tonight

Tonight the Lutheran church will host a reception for the choir after the service, with the congregation extending the welcome. A watch night service will begin at 10 30 and continue until midnight as the new year is ushered in.

Notice of Mon Valley Trades and Labor Council meeting

All delegates are asked to attend a special meeting at the Electric Workers Hall on Sunday January 2 1921 at 7 p m Important business. Signed d Filces Lee Monongahela Valley Trades and Labor Council.

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Christmas Surprises at Communtais Tea Room

A fragmented 1900s style scene at Mr Communtais tea room shows a melancholic mood among regulars on a Monday lunch visit. The narrator describes exchanges with staff and customers, noting holiday tension, light banter, and a curiosity about Christmas gifts amid a bustling cafe setting.

Mining Suspended in Northern West Virginia for New Year

mining will be suspended over New Years with no coal mined in the Fairmont region tomorrow due to holiday accord between coal operators and United Mine Workers of America. Indications point to light mining in northern West Virginia because of New Year’s Day and weak demand. many mines idle across Monongahela, Western Maryland, and Charleston divisions. Daily car loads and loading orders drop compared with early week, with hundreds of mines idle and wagon mines unaffected yet.

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Sunday Party Members Begin Fairmont Campaign

The Busy Sunday evangeliette party prepares in Fairmont for a “Fairmom for Christ” campaign opening. William Asher reports strong local support, two notable yesterday incidents show readiness: a chair donation to fill the tabernacle and two young volunteers arriving to join setup. Grace Saxe arrives to plan with Dr. H. G. Stodder and Dr. J. C. Broomfield. New song books and seating arrangements are in progress as the campaign nears kickoff.

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Prohibition Agents Tighten NYC Hotels for New Year

Prohibition agents plan a nationwide enforcement push at major hotels including New York venues to curb illicit drinking during New Year celebrations. The operation targets elite establishments with special precautions and will deploy flying squads to monitor guests and staff. Local reports note restrictions extend to several states and cities as authorities coordinate a broad crackdown.

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Unclear historical notice from fragmented OCR

The readable parts describe a jumble of names and numbers with no clear event or actions. This fragment lacks coherent facts, dates, or organizations to form a concise newspaper card.

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