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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1920

Page

4

Pity the Poor Blind Censors Parade at Hats Event

The Venice California hat show drew thousands to a coast side spectacle. Mack Dempsey served as chief judge with finalists Darling Fisher and Butts in staged costumes. The winners wore innovative outfits aimed to stay dry, though some details remained partial as the crowd watched the spray and stunts.

Venice Californis Abov Mack Dempsey Olen Darling Catherine Fisher Louise Butts

Local Social Events and Weddings Highlight Busy Week

A page of local social events details numerous gatherings. Mrs R M Hite hosts a large afternoon party with 24 guests, decorations, games, and favors. Deliveries note visitors including Snow and son, Eugene Nuzum, and upcoming meetings of missionary groups and church societies. A Benton Ferry wedding of Miss Florence Wilson and Farle Powell is reported with ceremony details, reception, and future residence plans. Plans for future visits, initiations, and dances fill the community calendar with social and religious activities.

Helen Hite Irs R. M. Hite Ster Snow McLeslie Eugene Nuzum Gisenpass Wil Fridan F_Smith Aira E. B. Nuxom Ot Snow Eugene Nints Yeaterday Fra Eliza Peth Wilson Benton's Ferry Farle John Powell Bentons Ferry C. F. Eddy Feeteide Waller J. Gillette Ggrap Street Fund 7 Sybil Wilson Benton, Perr John R. Wilton Benton Harley W. C First Baptist Char John Yost Lower Mission Committee Ie Paine i S. Ke. Miller Powell Senne Engle Washington, D. C Ana Ratin J. Powel Bowel Arc Habella Tis Origia Sd Aou IE Andy Grant Tow Sloeuer Lear Wheelins Crane Acins O'Dea Anna Clare O'Dea Margaret Schrouder Prittshurgh Taizabeds Murphy Little End Duller Cocia Halaman L. Rinagland Ith Ewood Nemoce West End Garten Virginia Vockrodt 1St ‘Avenue W. 8. Haymond Jem Star Todge Iles D. C

Personal notices and curiosities from Morgantown area

Local society notes list residents visiting and traveling between Fairmont Morgantown and surrounding towns. Guests include Mrs Frank Brouse and Miss Gertrude Garden Russell noted at social events. several families travel to summer homes in Belington Keyser and Belt Run. students and relatives plan vacations and visits, with mentions of university attendees, guest stay overs, and shifting residences.

Frank Brouse Wheeling Gertrude Garden Russell Miss Garden Trotter Morgantown Paul Sommers Sutton W. Va Fairmont West Virginia University Frank Payne West Virginia University Philipp Thomas C. Moore Elkins Frank Amos Madison Street, and Sons Carroll and Stephen Jan Ae Killon Mannington Kildow Morganstown Keyser Mias Mary Walter Urline Academy Pittsburgh George Walter J. Brooks Belington Carl A. Schimmel M. V. Thrall Benjamin Tithering

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