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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
5
A scrambled OCR excerpt mentions a visit by the Lave Santas with unclear details about beams, prisons, and a company tied to Mippatago county. The fragment hints at retained teataren and pictures included, but lacks coherent context or outcomes.
Report details weekly coal movements on Monongah and related divisions, noting 341 cars moved in one vision, 267 moved with 141 fonda, and specific totals for Gratton, Curtis Paywalle, and Fairmont regions. Production remained heavy in places while demand remained cautious, with several days showing fluctuating car counts and coke movements amid ample regional activity.
A garbled news snippet mentions hospital, a Bible class, auto wreck injuries, and an upcoming meeting. Names include Mrs Ros A and others, with scattered references to addresses, locations, and events. Content is partial and unclear, but references a car collision, injuries, and a church group activity.
A garbled OCR snippet references a Hippodrome venue and a comedy company. It mentions Tunica and Gelipan Laie with unclear names and dates. The readable elements point to a performance listing rather than a full article.
Italian community observes Anthony’s Day with 8:20 mass at the Catholic church. A city band played from Lee Church as attendees gathered on church grounds for services and an afternoon concert. Programs list a 7 o’clock church service and a 2:30 fireworks display, with committees led by Mike Rosin and Tony Delmastra organizing the celebration.
A Valley Association meeting is planned here with delegates from Palrmont Clarkaburs Shhunaton Philiny Gratton Mor gantoxe and Telkins. Discussions focus on transportation costs living expenses and housing fog issues, with luncheon served.
West Virginia agents gather in Waldo Clarksburg on Tuesday and Wednesday for a state meeting. A banquet Tuesday at 6 pm at the Clarkesburg Country Club will feature remarks by the secretary of the national association. Attending leaders include Frastz Holden Btsith Hoot Mule Ter Jones and Reey.
A garbled OCR excerpt presents disjointed questions and notes on biblical figures and events. It mentions Peter, Joseph, John, and revelations, with references to calendars, festivals, and rituals, all混乱 and hard to parse for clear facts.
City officials debated widening public highways to forty feet and enforcing no infringement on public right of way. McKinney called for storm sewer work near Woodlawn cemetery and integration with old cemetery plans. Hamilton outlined Woodlawn improvements and a potential cemetery consolidation. The board also approved fire department equipment purchases and discussed Market Street contracts and sidewalks.
Tames Sturm aged six percent formerly of Mannington Wied. The body is due tomorrow home of daughter in Tylen Okie. The deceased was born and raised in Marion county and had numerous relatives. The funeral arrangements are pending with a brother and other family members traveling from Tulsa and Clarks Pure to attend in Texas and Oklahoma locations.
Henry Firestone of Lowinvilla was badly injured while blasting for a new railroad between Loweer Li and Arvetteville. He was treated at Pallmont Hospital No. 2 and, though severely hurt, shows signs of improvement and may recover fully without lasting effects.
The Y M C A announces summer camp plans with swimming classes for women on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and boys on mornings and afternoons. The first camp starts July 4 with about 60 boys. transportation to Colfax, tent setups, and a two week expense of 15 dollars per participant. An evening program includes a Chesapeake and Pocahontas exhibit and talks from Neil Telephone Co. staff.
The Billy Sunday Club gathers at the Y M C A tonight for a meeting with reports on recent work. Oster led a successful session and 24 members visited Harrickville while 26 attended Roth events.
Tomorrow evening Sea Scouts IU meet at the scout headquarters City Wilding to organize a new ship deck plan and mast. Skipper Tate will take the deck position as the boat crew prepares for river practice and boat handling. Harold Hunch, assistant camp director, will give an illustrated lecture on Camp Itox at First MB church on Almont Avenue for the Troop.
The funeral of Mrs Marmaduke Dent, aged 66, widow of the late Tetce Marmaduke Dent, pioneer resident of Grafton, occurred after she died suddenly at her home on Friday. Reverend M. Rhgader, pastor at the Bayeau church, conducted the services.
Fragmented text notes coal loading figures for the week ending December 18 and a meeting in Columbus on June 21 regarding assigned cars and data from coal associations. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The text outlines counts of dow s and trains on Monongah railroad division in West Virginia and nearby regions. It notes weekly changes, referencing Monongah station, a May 7 date, and prior weeks with varying dow counts, including rhythms of activity and exemptions. The fragmentary OCR preserves numbers and place names but lacks full context.
The Da May Children Day Exercises were held at the church Sunday evening with songs recitations and a closing address by Dr Kinney. Junior participants featured a long list of school and church groups including Ruby Stewart, Emma Weaver, Maxine Hees, Phyllis McClain, and many others performing songs and recitations. A birthday party for Mrs B Hays followed morning services with guests from local families.
Unclear report mentions King ant langhtera and Keiblea with a visiting de brotsar George, Mr acd Mre. dw. Dav Annabelle noted, Dr. Romer retested for the eff iran Day exersion Sunday evenings gE.
The article notes church events with the Women’s Missionary Society meeting on Wednesday evening and a teaching by Atle Wilbon. It mentions charity collections and a Wednesday church study, with various groups preparing for weekly activities and services at First Baptist Church.
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