Town Talk item on local car scene teased
Local Brief notes a picture feature on cars and community happenings in town. Talks of a car show angle and neighborhood interest. No further details available from the fragment.
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
5
Local Brief notes a picture feature on cars and community happenings in town. Talks of a car show angle and neighborhood interest. No further details available from the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention weddings and individuals with names like Livya Vandar and Naitie Ira, plus Elmar F and Kain and Tasle. Details are garbled. no clear date, place, or purpose can be determined from the legible portions.
A noisy display yesterday around Malit Anthony's Day drew crowds across the city. The program featured music by Alin Moots bamil and a torchlight procession. The event began in the afternoon with live performances and continued into the evening with bands and a parade.
A reader submitted a string of historical newspaper questions and scattered answers about biblical scenes. The item compiles inquiries on Moses, Miriam, Aaron, Joshua, and the prophets, with references to plagues, journeys, trumpets, and miraculous events.
City board reads new license fees for Moenso fags and penalties for violations. Singer Sewing Machine Co. granted permit to erect a new business on Jefferson Street. Highway director orders low level Manongahéla river bridge painted. Multiple building permits listed with costs from $100 to $10,000 for residences, garages, additions, and industrial expansions across Pittsburgh Avenue, Water Street, and nearby streets.
The eighth day of the Children's Day program drew a packed house despite fears it would fail due to accidents storms and patrons' indifference. A top elementary drill earned loud applause as Erma Watkinson, recently finishing a term at Philadelphia General Hospital, prepares for a two week vacation with foster parents. Nearby residents shared news of visitors, moves, and local labor like government painters at Locks.
Reports say Arle Hauget and associates beat a body arriving from Azio Buupe, Marion County, with a funeral procession planned to Hoboken. Investigations trace the event to a mining area near Rankin. several company officials were arrested after a confrontation with troopers, two escapees.
Police court session heard charges of intoxication and theft involving local residents. About a dozen defendants were slated for morning appearances, with $20 offenses settled and several cases continued. Notable arrests included Thomas town and a colored man named Horthy Weut for liquor violations. Ross W. Phillipy and John Melick faced intoxication charges, released on small sums and missing court.
Freeman’s body arrived in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Services were held at the North Avenue Methodist Church. He was a member of Company G, 28th Infantry, 8th Division. His casket was carried to Morgantown for burial with Legion Post 169 in attendance. Present were Mr and Mrs J E Gante, Mr and Mrs J D Porter, Mrs Bell Sates, Hold and Mrs Irmand Jones of the city.
The unit held an improvised meeting to install officers and appoint command posts. W F Hintoe was named department commander with June Nable as vice commander. John Bart joined as junior wing commander and Dr T Judd Mekige designated surgeon.
The complete program for the disual meeting of the local commerce body watch will be held at The Fairmont Hotel Friday. Nine directors will be elected to fill vacancies. Terms expiring include Jy 1, Hall, HL, Heintselmian, HB Ble, Ray Herbert, Alsou, K. Minaton, Brooks Fleming, Je. Garl Riggy and Gnorget. A committee of Ira Akin Daniel Howard and T. Dye will meet in Clarkabure to draft a freight rate valuation report, to be presented to the Monongahela Valley association next.
Sunday School classes from Temple 8 will host a church picnic at Traction Park on June Ta. Transportation to and from the park will be free for all, with committees ready for sports, refreshments, and candy treats.
The report details Monday production across coal districts including Charleston division, Monongahela railway, and Panhandle regions with figures showing gains and declines. It notes shifts in output, idle mines, and rising ore exports tied to Southeast shipments, plus representatives from Mongintown and other firms attending a meeting of the American Wholesale Coal Association in Washington.
A Morgantown coal convention centered on Chamber of Commerce ties and hotel development. Attendees included W. B. Rogerson, C. Owspal, and J. Jamison officials, with plans to form a joint committee to court Morgantown and surrounding businesses for new members and a potential hotel project amid slow eastern business conditions.
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