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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1922
Page
4
The note explains folding a dotted net along its length in sections N and Gaited Ine 2, then turning over to reveal a surprising outcome. It instructs saving the pictures and emphasizes careful, accurate folding of each section.
A mixed local radio and community update item lists programs from Pittsburgh Post Studio including speeches, concerts, and readings. It notes weather by Creed Bolyard, a resignation of B. M. Veltman, fundraising for a Fairmont clubhouse, building code talks, and various local meetings and events with dates and speakers. The item frames a busy Fairmont–Pittsburgh broadcast day with cultural, civic, and weather notes and a hospital update.
Fragmented clerical notes describe multiple surgical cases at Cook Hospital including a tonsil removal for Frank Cortelo of Madmen Street and a major operation for Mire Rady Dole of Miresville. Glenn Carter’s condition worsened today while at Cook Hospital. Scouts meet tonight at 7 30 with troop members urged to attend. A newborn daughter was born to Mrs. Dan Barry at Rome of Mrs. Berry’s mother Ellen Squikon on the Howth Side. Work on remodeling the Grand Opera House proceeds with the Gold Peltows slated for redesign into a modernized lodge building. J A Scoll of West Virginia B and O passed through Fairmont on train No. 5 to Grafton.
Dr Jamison declares milk entering Fairmont from surrounding counties must pass rigorous tests. Officials seek public reports on bacteria and butterfat, aiming to identify best dairies. Measures include tuberculin testing of cows, stricter farm hygiene, cooling milk immediately, and license rules for vendors.
Answers and questions cover Gilead figures and desert provisions. It lists who fed Biliah in the desert, how long the sustenance lasted, Syria’s capital, Shuah’s mother, Judah’s call in Daneer, plus proverbs and prophetic references with names like Bathshaba and Rehoboam.
Omaha reports a sensational tale of Roy Franklin Hall a psychologist in heavy Orient rhetoric entangled with Barbara Smith and her sister Grace Smith both connected to Judge Walter Smith. Hall woos Barbara then marries Grace as Barbara seeks divorce and bears a child. Barbara heads to California with her mother while Grace pursues happiness with Hall amid mystic claims and public schooling links.
Somerset Pa June 6 Judge Berkey issued rules to show cause why attach ments should not be served on 100 men and women for alleged violation of a real strike injunc tion Those named reside near the Biesecker and Bell mines and were said to have taken part in a disorder yesterday when miners on the way to work were attacked with sticks and stones The court will decide on a plan for hearing the cases tomorrow or Thursday Reports say consolidation and Quabonine Goal companies are bringing in men to take the places of miners who went on strike Some mines operated with reduced forces others shut down as they refused to resume until the strike is settled
The first car load shipment of watermelons from Florida for the season was received today by the Datillo Fralt Co on Jackson Street. Two melons were presented to the West Virginian force and vanished quickly. Shipment arrival marks a direct Florida origin after prior Pittsburgh deliveries. The piece also notes a preaching engagement by Rev. IA Barnes in Tunnelton at the Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday, with Rev. B F Donley unable to attend.
Announcement this afternoon towns Star City and Monongah Glass will meet in a baseball game at South Side Park at 2 o clock Saturday. The contest is billed as one of the division’s best. Monongah Glass plays at home every Saturday this month, with the manager pledging a fast game for fans.
Oakland Cal June 6 Mrs Jean O Wierk long misled by fate recalls a failed manuscript tale. Charles G Norris author of Brass lecturing before clubwomen recounts a girl who sent Blue Pearls to editors and was rejected. The tale ends with Wierk, 15, in Michigan, questioning if her dreams can return after years as a saleswoman.
The funeral of W. C. McDougal who died yesterday in Pittsburch will be held Thursday with burial at Snoderly Cemetery. He is an uncle of L. W. Ratcliffe of Wilson Street. The funeral party arrives Thursday afternoon and proceeds to Suoderty Cemetery for burial by R. C. Tones.
E Sapp, active local ledger keeper, coordinated railroad chat program dates June 15 16 and 11. Ogden Wheeling editor agreed to join program after Sapp’s letter. he can attend on June 11 if arranged. Ogden states the event is non political and should be straightforward.
The article notes efforts to secure John J. Cornwell and Senator Howard Sutherland for chautauqua addresses after a suggested date approved by the committee. It also reports June State Department advisories on cabinet resignations and no expected changes in Japan’s government following Prime Minister Takashi’s retirement.
Suspect Masenoh Twis released after arrest on a knife charge. Investigation continues into the shooting of Mr and Mrs Glar ence O. McVey at their home near Worth, Yngtav. Twis posted a $20 bond for appearance in Magistrate TL Blocher's court next Tuesday.
Los Angeles June 6 nonpartisan league of California launches a new political movement backed by the National Nonpartisan League. It seeks 100000 member families across the state to form an industrial democracy with representation by occupational groups rather than party lines. Main goals include state markets and credits, equal property rights, state employment for the unemployed, natural resource development, and protection against labor disputes by injunction.
Five additional coalmine workers are on duty today across divisions B and C in Monongah Charleston Connellsville Cumberland Morgantown Kingwood and Wheeling. In the Coke Belt loading on the Mozongang line near Brownsville Pa 39 cars were moved today, 45 cars fewer than last Saturday. Twenty four mines were forecasted active today, a level maintained for a week. A total of 50 emissions were ordered by the mines today.
June 1 reports described a battle between mine guards and striking miners at Williams mine camp near Manton Peck Run. Fire and shadows from trees created the illusion of attackers. a campfire earlier set by guards rekindled, but no victims were found upon arrival.
Major Samuel Brady of Brady Coal Corp says writs served on miners and families at Osage and Monon mines are for legal notice to gain possession of property, not wholesale evictions. He notes the action targets specific bad actors and is not a move to provoke strike-related unrest.
Oklahoma City lawyer Okio Tune s Jean P Day, wealthy oilman, will testify before a special Army board appointed by Secretary Weeks at Fort Sill. He said he and Mrs Day are willing to appear, asserting the truth has been told and nothing to appeal.
Attorney Ira L. Smith former water commissioner of Fairmont will address the Social Brotherhood of Grace Southern church this evening about Pale Mouth’s water supply. He will discuss educational aspects not politics and outline needed improvements and costs based on his study and surveys. Clyde J. Morris current water commissioner will present information on actual improvements at the end.
Fairmont Independent District Board members, with City Superintendent Otis G Wilton and buildings chief Marshall Hawkins, conduct an inspection tour this afternoon to identify repairs needed to ready school buildings for the fall opening. Each building will be surveyed and renovation plans prepared.
The Adams Barnes Sunday School will hold its first picnic and outing of the year Thursday evening at the church. Bathing refreshments and an illustrated lecture by Dr N Yost Marion County health officer will be features of the event.
A cinema program at the Dixie includes See the Behaving and a drama about half breed inheritance with themes of family duty and wealth. Pathe News and Baby Pears feature highlights promise light entertainment. Real estate transfers, marriages, and notices follow with local county clerk records and licenses.
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