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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1922

Page

6

Market gains despite heavy profit taking in rails and oils

New York prices rose modestly as recoveries from Monday's drop continued. Rails and oils led gains with further advances in Iron Republic, Nova Scotia steel, and independents. General Electric up 3 points as copper prices firm on foreign buying. call money opens at 3 percent amid bank withdrawals.

New York Iron Republic Iron Nova Sto~ Ta Steel Motors General Electric

Mononga Spate Rea Obi Raw Restaurants Open Here

Reports from Morgantown note new eateries in the Facey Building and the opening of a bakery by Postolon. The K & F department store ends operations yesterday and begins a large stock sale at 8 this morning with extra clerks. Community events include Methodist Protestant district conference starting June 20 and a Bible Class meeting next Tuesday. Rent signs appear in central Alleys for the first time since Monongah’s earlier boom, as store rooms and homes show vacancies. Lawrence Wilson of Clarksburg returns from Florida for a short visit, while Rev. A A Dyas heads to Indianapolis for a Baptist convention. Y W A M members meet at Mrs Donley Smith’s Front Street home for a business meeting and social hour. The town records note motor vehicle deaths for 1920 outpace those in 1935.

I Bridge Postolon Morgantown Mr. Postolom Methodist Protestant Church Lawrence Wilson Clarksburg Florida Howard Wilson Neve Ypaterday Albert Jones A. A. Dyas Indianapolis Ind The Baptist Church Dye Donley Smith Y. W. AM Front Street Mr Bennnet W. 5. Cornell Clay Fulton Clara Pryor Clyde Satterford Guy Lipscomb Ralph McCoy Martin Lipscomb D. Costelo Maggie Mort Robert Weaver Laura Bogeess Grace Fletcher George Hall Maud Brown Clarkshoro

Commercial Travelers Gather in Charleston for Ceremonial Sessions

Delegates from West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, and the District of Columbia attended a three day program in Charleston. The event featured teas, theater plays, automobile trips, a mass sing, and a parade Friday. A ceremonial session was planned with heady evening events and a reception Thursday for members and their guests.

Podal Cec Ify West Virginia Kentucky Maryland Col

Mannington Plea for School Upgrades And Civic Meet

In Mannington residents discuss education and growth as Kiwanis hear a detailed report by Professor D C Tabler on rising high school enrollment. Officials fear facilities will lag and harm efficiency, while a committee plans talks with leading citizens on betterment efforts. Local anecdotes mention a wary public mood and calls for action.

Mannington D. C Tabler Kiwanis Ehigh Hat Sheen Iim Deacon Slapapple Sayq Ing Amun

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Pre Claddie Tucker

Mrs J B Tucker hosted a surprise birthday party for her daughter Pre Claddie Tucker at their home. Guests included families and friends from Mannington and nearby towns, with games and refreshments following the evening of gifts and socializing.

Enarty Mr Sand J. B. Tucker Claddie Tucker Wie Tucker Hazel Jerticker Mes. i Dennine Br William Cummingbath Clyde ‘Hihts Effie Hamilton Idau Moore Hettie Barrows Pats Cide-Marshall Emma eMiga Hele Hamilton Reva Hamilton Mary Hamil StoneMiss Beryl Hibbs Glenna Holbert

Water Main Work Delays in Sacannonington

A. B. Ussumann announced plans to lay a new water main on Water Street tomorrow. Excavation progress on Wa gp has paused for repairs after uncovering the old line. officials expect to complete removal of the old pipe and install the new main within the day.

Sacannington A. B. Ussumann Jstreet Water Con Facioner Wagp Fann Iva

Boys' Club Takes Win Over Mannington All Stars

A Mannington baseball clash last night ended in an 8 to 5 victory for the Boys' Club over the Mannington All Stars in six innings. Hartman pitched for the All Stars, McCartney starred for the Boys' Club with a home run and three runs driven in. Rain-hit field conditions affected play as both teams balanced offense and defense.

Mannington Ed Haggerty All Stars McCartney Bors All Stars Air Ee F AE Robinson Ramm T Ru Masters Metz Cf Stewart Re McCarles Mageess Thomes Goulder McCarnes Hunter If Mercer If Boy's Club All Stars McCartney m| Hartman

W R Martin Pays City For Pavement In Mannington

June 14 Mannington report states W R Martin settled his share of the High street pavement cost with interest and costs totaling about 420 dollars. Most other property owners have paid. a few remain, and further suits against holdouts are anticipated.

Mannington W. R. Martin Sult Donel High Street Sim Mp. Martin

Wadestown charge meets at Union M B Church weekend

The Wadestown charge held its third quarterly meeting at Union M B Church with a Saturday business session and Sunday morning services led by Rev FE Anderson. Local residents attended visits, theater trips, and social events, with weather bringing a strong wind and heavy rain but no major damage. Scott’s Carnival opened in Mannington drawing a fair crowd among the town's youngsters and families.

Wadestown Union M. B FE. Anderson Calvin Hawkins Mannington Thomas Olig Metz Washington, D.C A. A. Ash Fairmont Kenneth Hibbs Selen Os Wedestown L. Ash Wilbur Ash Burt’s Theater Olive Miller Barracksville A. L. Thomas Madeline Thomas Fairmont Normal School Miler Lawrence Campbell Nora Edna Goodnight H. Campbell Guy Stevens Fairmoor High School W. W. M. Stevens Homer Moore Metz Friends Waestown Josephine Moore Irone Laughlin Belmont Ohio Ocal Delaney Saint Loaks

Moose to Initiate Mannington Meeting Tonight

Moose members in Mannington plan a special meeting tonight with the initiation of candidates and other business. A report from the picnic committee will be presented along with parade plans for July 4. Efforts are underway to have all local members attend.

Mannington G. Root Moose

Investment Now Opens Door to Riches in Fairmont

A brief investment offer advertises wealth via Muscle Shoals entry with contact S. G. Morer in Fairmont West Virginia. Readers are invited to read or write for details, preferring bids. Phone numbers 199 and 1123-W are provided for inquiries.

Muscle Shoals S. G. Morer Fairmout W. Va

Peanut Community News Notes And Local Appointments

Peanuts farmers report good crop growth with weeds mild and crops thriving. Mrs Mollie Duncan is slowly recovering after illness. Ralph Floyd Armond Rush and friends camped near Beogum have returned. Sunday school attendance stays around ninety, Epworth League not held due to a severe storm. Mr and Mrs J W Hawkins stayed with friends in Metz last Friday. Hazel Brummage remains home ill. Local youths attended a colored camp meeting in Mannington. Paul Duncan and Ralph Floyd joined the Junior Band rehearsal in Mannington.

Dennison Franks Roberts James Carpenter Metz J. N. Hamiltom Lavinia Nutter Daugher Marchie Wat Sutter Fairmont As W. Alberts Earl Yao Paul Swiger Vaughn Brown Homewood Wilwizer Agnes McCoy B. F.hibbs Cadiz Ohio Charles E. Marshall James Gaynders Wheeling J. N. Hamilton Keenig George Joseph Clyde Hayes Sterlcho Russelly Baker Wadestown Woiss Emnie Crimm Carry ‘Tucker Gcona Hawlinberry Mannington Urobert ‘Holbert Mollie Duncan Raltn Floyd Armond Rush Beogum Aroun J. W. Hawkins Hazel Brummage Bey Peanut Paul Duncan Ralph Floyd

Local visits noted in Mount Clair community

The Rev John McDonald and family visited Atha Van Gilder last Thursday. Miss Birdie Moran visited Mrs Atha Van Gilder last Thursday. Virgil Toohman visited Walter Page last Sunday. Glenn Hayhurst visited Will Hayhurst Saturday. Hooks Fetty and family visited Wil Hayhurst Saturday. Rev Boyers Boyd visited Atha Van Gilder Saturday. The Rev Boyd, Atha Van Gilder and family were visiting T. N. Robe Sunday. The Rev J W Van Gilder was a business visitor in Fairmont Friday and Saturday.

John McDonald Atha van Gilder Birdie Moran Virgil Toohman Walter Page Glenn Hayhurst Will Hayhurst Hooks Fetty Wil Hayhurst Boyers Boyd Athe van Gilder T. N. Robe J. W. van Gilder Fairmont

Mannington Daughters of the Star Dinner and Initiation

Mannington Augusta chapter Daughters of the Eastern Star will hold a six o'clock dinner at the Masonic Temple tomorrow evening inviting all members and their families and visiting members. After dinner the lodge will initiate several candidates and elect officers for the coming year.

Augusta Daughters of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Todge

Market Muted as Grains and Livestock Mix in Trading

The Kansas market opened with slight declines and then mixed movement as oats held firmer than wheat while corn showed small gains and later declines. Hog prices provided some strength to the provision market amid a broad trading pause. Liberty bonds posted modest moves with several issues trading near par. Pittsburgh livestock receipts included heavies and hogs. cattle and sheep were steady to improved with calves steady. Chicago produce moved higher on creamery and butter prices while other dairy items were unchanged.

Kansas

Daisies Planned for Chamber Banquet Decorations

The Chamber of Commerce annual dinner will be held at 6 30 PM tomorrow at the First Presbyterian Church with about 100 reservations already made. Daisy decorations will be provided by volunteers who will pick flowers this afternoon for artistic display in the banquet room. Speaker DS Lewis of Baltimore will discuss the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad project traffic planning.

Chamber of Commerce First Presbyterian Church DS. Lewis Baltimore Trafic Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Funeral for Charles H. Smith Held at Crowl Home

Funeral services for Charles Harper Smith were held at 2 PM from his sister Mrs J B Crowl’s Home at 601 Auburn Street with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev J Buckley of Diamond Street M E Church officiated. Modern Woodmen of the World and Odd Fellows attended in a body. A large gathering of relatives and friends paid final respects.

Serices

Date Set For Fight Benny Leonard Lew Teacher Bout

New York reports both Benny Leonard and Lew Teacher signed for a world lightweight title bout in Jersey City on July 27. The agreement came after formal articles were signed, confirming the scheduled championship clash.

New York Benny Leonard Lew Teacher Jersey City

Notice to Creditors for Price and Beebe estates

Creditor notices require filing claims against the estates of William Price and Steve Beebe. Court in Marion County West Virginia sets June 26, 1922 deadlines. Official actions: commissioners at 234 Adamission in Fairmont. Witness L A Cather clerk of court.

William Ss. Price Gotitt George Frame Fairmont Marion West Virginia L. A. Cather Cierkevets A. Gather Clarice Big Adams Street Oriscot Front Marion County Westginia Fishernel L. A. Gather

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