18 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
1
The document outlines updated governance and staffing plans for Fairmont and Palrmont institutions. It references a bond, a principal, and pending appointments, with mention of university ties, a gymnas, and budget concerns. Several names and roles appear, including Wilton and Parcktobtela, amid discussion of renovations and temporary arrangements.
The column rails at extravagant living from the late Horace Dodge estate with a widow receiving $500000 yearly living expenses and a family spend of over a million dollars annually in Dodge era. It cites reformers, social change ideas, and McMillan expedition to Baffin Land while musing on future centuries. It notes Polar Oil prospects in Canada and the transportation puzzle for Arctic oil, with quips from Observations on home brew and profiteers and a tangent on Mexican conditions.
Tax notices for the county are posted at the courthouse front door between specified hours. Tax payments may be made at the Berbertron location or counted at the court. (Note: readable fragments mention taxes and payment options.)
The Falymont Chamber of Commerce announces a complete reorganization. George Watson is expected to lead the board again, with D. Connell as secretary and additional directors named to fill expiring terms. A wide program for the coming year includes rail, street, and sewerage projects, with surveys planned for the Monongalia valley corridor and discussions on freight rates and industrial prospects.
Stewart criticizes moving the state capitol to the burned site and argues the old capitol location is safer and more suitable. He cites property damage and traffic concerns while urging preservation of the Kenawha river area and nearby landmarks. The Capitol commission chair and other members hear the plan in Charleston.
Abbreviated rant protests a local plan to import a city planner. Adam and Linn advocate for homegrown sightlines while railing against lavish Marble Palaces and overbuilt infrastructure. The speaker calls for moderation and warns against Protesant pride while urging practical development.
Two men were convicted at vic Atloss of the prohibition laws and were held for the grand jury after police found home brew and whiskey at their Merchant street restaurant. Thorn and Parker were fined $100 each and sentenced to confinement. Attorney C Mae Taye appeared for the defendants, with Rave bond set for appeals. John Suptito of Woodshaw was referred to the grand jury. Justice Dillingsles ordered the evidence and bond details as presented by Jam Buplity.
The YMCA announces Camp Woods to operate at Browning's Lake in Maryland, run by the Y M C A department. The site near Youghiogheny river features forest, springs, and a roped swimming area for safety. The program offers two age groups with transportation and supervision provided, urging parents to register early.
A late summer heat wave peaked with a 1093 degree thermometer reading, the highest mark of the year, followed by a brief storm around 9 o clock. Wind blew strongly and signs were damaged citywide, while rain did not last long enough to swell streams or cause major damage.
A Bible school at The Bethlehem Baptist church in Harragville conducts a morning session for about two and a half hours daily during vacation periods to recruit and teach children. The program includes crafts sewing and domestic work, with a roster of named attendees and staff guiding religious instruction and activities.
Reports describe a frightening illness affecting dogs in the city with symptoms including glassy eyes and unsteady gate. Police warn the disease may spread as patrols attempt to identify affected animals and prevent further sightings.
A group of young hikers from the Y M C A undertook a camping trip, each bringing their own provisions and blankets. They planned a return by the next day, with plans for a summer program and potential camping activities organized by the camp staff.
Fragmented OCR text shows a woman presiding over Republican proceedings in Pennsylvania. Names and details are garbled but indicate a female figure linked to a party event, with references to Philadelphia and related personalities.
A county advisory committee meeting led by John B Hall discusses county aid and legal procedures. The gathering, held today, aims to organize the Marian county Hapulping executive communities and set future steps for the advisory group.
The widow Mrs Bourstt Archer of Fairmont asks government officials to locate burial details for Private Archer who died in France in 1918. His mother, caring for her four year old, faces financial strain as insurance and pensions are disputed. American Legion representatives say they are pursuing safeguards and proper payment to the family.
Fragmentary text indicates a judge named Maxwell and a fourteenth item involving a counts list and a bench action. The wording suggests an upcoming hearing or decision within a week, with references to a district attorney and a procedural bevel. The readable pieces point to a legal proceeding and timely court action.
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