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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
5
A fragmented report notes a Dorset event with a whispered aim and a cryptic outcome. It mentions a completion turn and a perversely tangled result labeled as tren with a reference to Linden Wurprining and Rexult.
The reading blends garbled lines about weather outlook with scattered items on local figures and events. It mentions thunder, temperatures around 42, a river level of 148 feet, and tonight’s events including performances and a church rector’s resignation.
The article notes a planned speaking tour by Warren G. Harding to rally support in Fairmont and nearby areas, with involvement from local figures such as KA Pollock, Ohio representative and former state senator, who aims to mobilize Patrons for Harding. Separate items report a Marion hospital incident and a lightning strike near a study nursing facility, plus Caroline Speer’s college return with her parents.
Readable fragments describe Salvation Army children at a camp near Whit Hock by Jones farm. Volunteers carry supplies and set up a large, well equipped camp with dining and living areas. Two women and Lieutenant Perkin will supervise. preparations run from morning to night amid excited activity and hopeful smiles.
This evening at 7:40 a ladies event showcases views from National Young Women’s Christian Association summer conferences. Mrs George DeBolt recounts a Wisconsin camp, Mrs Fred Helmick leads the committee, and a silver collection funds delegates. Depictions include Silver Bay New York Ozark Park and Wasngton State Fairmont. Mrs Gr M Bobler speaks. proceeds aid a worthy venue.
W W Sibray head of the Immigration Bureau in the Pittsburg district spoke at the First Presbyterian church on Americanization. He argued the term Amor realization should apply to foreigners and urged readiness to serve the country, stressing naturalization as only the first step. He traced past immigration waves, warned about radicals, and urged better housing and working conditions to help newcomers integrate.
A fragmented text mixes a household glue recipe with literary quotes by Bulwer-Lytton. It references dissolving glue with vinegar, separating curds, and mending broken china, glass, and stone. The other part extols a woman's love as a deep well of love.
Funeral services yesterday afternoon honored Josep Cinimo aged 18 who died saving a companion in the Wast Fork river. Italian Catholic church held rites with Christoforo Colombo Society members in attendance. He and brother Thomas entered the water but Josep saved his friend before perishing. The boy was the son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Cinimo of Fourteenth Street. In Morgantown a county agricultural program will host up to 500 youth for a week of instruction and recreation with meals provided, aided by donations from local clubs and individuals.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a construction item likely involving bending or arch work. Mentions 10 yards of concrete and cement, with unclear context and several garbled phrases. No clear date or identifiable organizations or people are present to anchor a proper summary.
Six prisoners fled the Clarksburg county jail last night after sawing second floor windows. Salvation Army workers present in the corridor observed the escape as it occurred. Bloodhounds tracked two trails, one toward the railroad and another via an automobile. Notable escapees include Benjamin Merrill of Fallymoor, recently convicted in Taylor county, and Raymond Allen serving a 30 day sentence for tampering with a water tank. Paul Vargo of Kilarm faces moonshining charges awaiting trial.
The Marion County Farm Bureau concluded its annual gathering with Greg Silver, national organizer, and Director Frame of the West Virginia Extension Department in attendance. Highlights included a review of fertilizer benefits, wholesale buying measures, and an annual election naming Dale View Prowl as president, Lee Swisher as secretary-treasurer, and Thomas K. Jones as treasurer. A subsequent meeting is planned for the coming year.
An early report says enrollment already exceeds one hundred, with expectations to double. Student Joseph ROSIER predicts total enrollment will reach twenty more than before, and a notably strong faculty member will lead the school this summer, personally in charge.
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