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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
3
Fragmentary text references a river bridge in Le Murnay with names such as Barker and Baker and mentions engraver and walk. The readable portion is garbled with misspellings and lacks a coherent event or outcome to summarize.
Eyewitnesses describe midway attractions at Ravina fair including Ferris wheel and a plane ride called Atrplano. Parents steer frightened children away as crowds watch performances, with some riders lingering to experience the danger and others expressing fear and concern.
Summertime prompts debate on youth behavior as June looms and schools close. Citizens discuss amusements for boys and girls at home, urging structure, duty, and peaceful pastimes amid noise, fashion fads, and shifting social norms.
Dispatch reports a fire alarm at Davis Street and a damaged structure, plus social updates. Hildrelli family returns home after a dispute. Lincoln County High School fundraiser for a 1924 yearbook menu and club features noted. Parish progress, masonry work on Mill Street, and land sales include Patrick Donahue purchase of Lot 4. A new Catholic church planned for the town.
Mrs Braue of Pairmont and Mrs Hagerty of Ged family attend a Tuokday event with Mrs J M Hagerty. Wan Wallinton and daughter Yarwus of Musnington visit, torn hours noted. Anita Joua assists packing on Tuokday in Pairmont.
Historical boxing notes discuss American odds toward securing a major title, with predictions of a decisive knockout by Dempsy against Carpentier. Mentions prior landmark bouts like Heenan Sayers and Garbett, while detailing training, readiness, and camp reports from Manchester and nearby camps.
The text notes a shift in fashion toward lighter, softer sweaters as mainstream preferences evolve. It mentions ongoing popularity of wilder songs and a gradual move away from harsher, heavier knits, reflecting a broader change in style during the period.
The piece centers on Marie Curie as a pioneering scientist who, aided by her mother and sisters, confronts gender barriers. It portrays the debate over women in science and highlights Curie’s discovery of radium as a landmark achievement. The text references family influence, education, and lifelong curiosity shaping groundbreaking research.
Report of a chaotic Otkto Convention of pontal Jerks held on Memorial Day in Parkersburg with about 108 clerks statewide. Dh, Tewan plan to move the event to Clarksburg amid evolving leadership elections. Rooke Whielina re-elected secretary, L. Smith Gratton chair, Edward Sayaga second vice president. The day included court-room proceedings and a reception for attendees from Camden Wilmot to Nolwan Hull.
Readable fragments discuss a 4 color combination and wedding attire materials. Mentions include 2 due GHRARY AND GRAY and references to bridal fashion and season trends. No clear event dates or identifiable names beyond generic terms.
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