Fragmented OCR recounts a 1940s school ceremony
The readable fragments describe a high school graduation event with a procession, speakers, and civic officials on stage. Names such as Kipling and Dr Davideon appear in garbled form, with references to a choir, invocation, and a supervisor of music. The text also notes a past commencement remark by Dr Davideon and a sense of ceremony despite unclear details.
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Lin Amorksta
Thors
Cher
Kav
Bsorth Cfpre
Asa ’Ohare
Kipilig
May Anne Hammond
Min
Aehool Wilet Wan Lendilly Wong
Oles
Ota G
Ota G, ‘Wilkow
Witla
A. Davideop
Pittvturgh
Aldpesa
Spenkar
Davideon
Dayldaba
Gite
Commencement At The Normal School Festivities Begin Tonight
The Normal School hosts a week of activities marking the year’s end. Dr Thomas Finegan, State Superintendent, will deliver the commencement address. Virginia State Superintendent George M. Ford will address the alumni. The program includes music, sermons, exhibitions in physical education and art, and a reunion.
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Fairmont Stars Normal School
Uhe
Schop
Thomas
M. ‘Finegan
Patuwylyani
Reagan
Virginia State
George M. Ford
Char Teetou
Uchoolo
Katherine Beltsboever
Zion H. Seoris
Washington
Tuntor Normal Cleas
Gether
Che Alent
Season's First Heat Prostration Reported at Fairmont Avenue
Fragmented OCR describes a heat-related incident on Fairmont Avenue near Bish Trent Nose area with references to local names and a party at 4 o'clock. Mentions Rosa, Bowerd, and Tom in unclear context. Strong entities include Fairmont Avenue and potential local figures.
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Moluick
Ao Mullan
Koelnd
Bish Trent
Fairmont Avenu
Yurlarday
Ferogn
Tating
Rosa
Ani
Tipo
Hte
Wi Bowerd
Oh Listen Here by Adams Lane Reads Speech Tampered by Town Hall Scrutiny
The narrative centers on Adams Lane delivering a public speech in a city setting. Attendance and reactions are recounted with focus on the reaction of the audience and commentator Mr. Owen McKinney who questions the content. The tale highlights a clash over references to local figures and a bridge project, with accusations of misquotation and concerns about political materials.
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Baruca
Ak Ps
Main
Mannington
Conor
Chikabueg
Owen McKinney
Lane
Watsons
Mr. McKinney
Laura Murder Case Goes to Jury Without Argument
The Laura hall murder trial of 1920 ended without closing arguments as Judge TM Rho Walter presided. Prosecution and defense rested after witness testimonies, with jurors J C W Petty Jim Wall Homer Morrie and others to decide Laura Hall’s guilt in the April killing of Luis Hall after a restaurant dispute, with revolver threats and a fatal defense by Hall. The proceedings featured witnesses Bartholaw Paul Loyd Walter Gist and others, and were led by Attorney Frank R. Amps.
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Kenindh
James Shirayn
Suan
Luis
Hall
Coumpot
Witnean
Todiy
Hall Thord
Laura
Mall
Dani
Uxtontalda
Bartholaw
Paul Loyd
Walter Gist
Morag
Arthur
Herd
Har
Williamay
Frank. R
J .C.W. Petty
Jiml
Wall
Homer Morrie
Bxasringen
Rbs Morgan
Willam Lanter
Ira Lauhlte
Fred Mt. Hillingales
HE Hutt
J. A. Bayes
Son
Elliott
Astkar'g
Claytod
Eee
Pleasant Valley Best Writer Honors Highlight Local Students
In Pleasant Valley the twenty dollar prize from Peoples National Bank of Fairmont was awarded to Gladys Mildred Mertia of Pleasant Valley for writing from the Green Schools of Marion County. A second prize of fifteen dollars for an aspiring photographer went to Venda Bokerobitha Downd Tschool in Lanes n Aletelet, with several other students earning honorable mention for commendable work.
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Peoples National Bank of
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Beta MeOin Ma
East Side High School Graduation Honors Tonight
East Side high school held its first graduation last night in a decorated Diamond hotel hall. The program featured salutatory by Edna Summers, valedictory by Laila Poe, and diplomas presented by Harry Thaw. Rev W G Ware gave the benediction as graduates drawn from names including Mary Summers, Ruth Boyers, Bernice Jenkins, and Ella Cordray received diplomas.
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W. H. Mave
Sotarnati
Elorm
USA
Uslmig
C. FL Eddy
Paluting Bitat
Miso
Edna Blaine Summers
Balutatory
Edna
Labhd
Poe
Ey Bailey
Jadie W
Maredith
cHerold
Bory
Jaakioa
Harry Thaw
di ‘Ontion
America
Beausiful
Audiance Jenediction
C. Warel
Jorys'Jenkinp
Plush
Fred TL Jonkina
Volt Bartha
Dimard
W. A. Hustead
East Side
Scrbata
Lites
Board’ of Education
Harry, Shaw
Bach
W. G Ware
Mary V. BaWinaay
Ruth -Boyers
Tannie G.carpadior
Bérnion
Yanter
Charles
BA Cordrng
Oliva
Qyahim
Thelma J. Hisher
Pantera
Bara (Dd
Ju ‘A
Beryl G Jenkins
Molen J. Jolitton
Opals
Keener
Kuthering
Veliov
Oliver P. Morgan
Edward
Ostner
Staths Gs
Neva Li
Prunty
Mthat V. Robarda
Mary-To
Utah
Bridge Aid Leaders Meet
An event described as a gathering of bridge aid leaders occurred in a commerce room setting. The report notes discussions about duties and obligations, with references to attendees named Harilay TaWetaon and Albert Flues, among others.
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Jaskiti
Fusiidis
Byniticats
Mabagees Stm
Amhanasra
Commerce Dodysroomii
Ity
Peute Ees Harilay
Inla
TaWetaon
Mts
Flues
Hospital Cat Attends Son's Funeral Amid Tragic Injuries
A hospital cat and a family faced a dire sequence after a son died from injuries sustained in an incident. Details are fragmented with references to Meadowbrook, a funeral fund, and ongoing treatment for a child injured in the same event. The situation includes a hospital admission, a funeral arrangement, and a request for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clydas
Hospital Wifterni
Walt Drantoryd
Meadowbrook
Chieeto Yards Soinready Rail Line Progress
A fragment notes the construction of a Maryland railway line with tracks not yet completed and an operating new office building at 16520 feet near the roundhouse. The power and lighting system are described as being installed, with electric illumination planned.
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Maryland Railway
Tha Roundhouse
Thia Paget
Lou Puts Some Men Back to Work in Coal Industry Recovery
A Winston-like report notes a modest recovery in coal industry employment. Railroad workers, brakemen, and firemen returning to duties. about 60 to 69 furloughed still uncertain. W. Scheer of the Baltimore and Ohio guides arrangements after a midweek shift at the plant.
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W. Scheer
Halkimore
Maneer
Casternylasm
The
Heintzelman Post Meeting Tonight
A garbled local notice indicates Heintzelman Post plans a meeting tonight at 3 o clock with attendees and memorial committee reports. The draft agenda mentions preparation for a proposed oil tax action and future duties.
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Fred Helstealman
M. C
Porter Peace Measure Reported by House Panel
In Washington, a House committee moved to report Porter peace measures seeking termination of the war with Germany. Democrats backed two Porter proposals while Republicans supported some as well. The resolution passed the Senate and awaits House action with a minority report possible.
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Washington
Wan
Hs Tinited
Tater
Normany
Adeleta
Gary
Mambery Yound
Ke Knox Teno
Benato
Porter
Italian Fisherman Murder Case Identified Victim
A dead Italian man was identified after locals described a possible suspect connected to a friend from Monongahela. The body was found near a roadside in a rural area, with funeral arrangements still pending and police interviewing witnesses to confirm the identity and motive.
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Ody
Neal
Antonio
Masontown
Bers
Rosca
Rocco
Italy
Staten
Inter
Lisa
Kely
Celal Jredord
Thoman Saint
An Bugehead Ae
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Dy Associaton Pratt Landon
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