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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text references a detention room incident, a girl named Daisy, and a campaign recount. Mentions interchurch campaign in Fairmont with supervisors, windop viewing, and the Republican primary recount showing Morgan 650 and Montgomery 1602.
A St. Louis area church observed the Fortieth anniversary of its home mission work with a service led by Dr. W. H. Stun. Attendees included local church members and community figures as they honored decades of missionary effort, sharing sermons and plans for continued outreach, education, and fundraising.
Frances Ingreta America’s prestast contralto appears at the Normal School Auditorium tonight. The program includes piano selections and arias such as Aria Amour and Saint Sven, with compositions by Pricketham Fory and Mehtingales of Lincoln. Brenig Sone performs in the second half.
The Monongahela Valley Dental Society met at the YMCA to discuss a county clinic offering free dental care for children up to 16 or 26 years, with the Fairmont group organizing clinics across the county. Dr. Clyde H. Nell, Dr. McNeely, and Dr. Baydson lead the effort, aiming to operate clinics by fall and foster cooperation with local charities and the city buildings room donations.
The report outlines seven appeals contesting the Prohibition Amendment and Enforcement Act. States Rhode Island New Jersey and Kentucky challenge validity on grounds of federal state enforcement powers under the amendment and related provisions. The cases include direct appeals from lower courts and suits filed after January 18.
The Monongahela division reports coal car shortages with 975 open cars and 24 M T cars in service, 1584 cars offered, and 2207 cars on the Monongahela lines as crews prepare for the week. Western Maryland lines show ample empties, with 156 cars placed and a steady but cautious run. A coal operators and miners meeting in North Western Virginia is slated for 2 pm to discuss contract interpretations, while criminal court opens with the case of Bailey or similar for murder.
The sale of real estate advertised by George Alexander special commissioner appointed by the court has been postponed to Saturday, June 19. It covers several lots on Alexander Place View Avenue Highland arena and a tract near Peach Bed. The notice notes the social pressures of marriage and contracts in a historical context.
Mayor Conaway orders immediate cleanup of filth and rubbish in several city blocks. Simon D. Goodman argues over legal remedies to compel owners of dilapidated properties on Virginia Avenue and surrounding streets to remove debris, heaps, and rubble. Neighbors report trash and unsanitary conditions near Harvey’s Restaurant and Jackson area, prompting city action to enforce sanitary standards.
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