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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1922
Page
11
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Tonight’s Pittsburgh Post Studio program includes a weekly survey from the National Industrial Conference Board, musical performances by Clara Baling and others, and fashion and retail talks. Weather forecast cloudy tonight and tomorrow with highs around 75 and lows near 60. County Clerk Carskaden resigns effective June 30 to move to Charleston. Marmon service to start at fifth Street Garage. Local Legion plans state convention. various health and local notices follow.
A series of minor crime notes include Mectiagelena Diy sian Noob of the Baptist waxlary to speak at Mrs Mc Currey’s home at 509 Pittsbrigh avenue tomorrow evening. Arch McIntire hosts 25 nounred at home. Charles Roupees arrested for passing a bad check and sent to county jail on a warrant issued before Justice J Hy Macher after a complaint by Gas Hus tus of Mannington.
From Cincinnati last week at the sessions of the American Federation of Labor the miners meeting will be held at Rowshud on Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock Patrick Buckley vice president of sub district 4 will be the speaker Nick Avile president of sub district 4 in Clarksburg today to handle eviction cases four or five Gibson Brice cases near Kepzibah Harrison County John Polk a striking miner appealed his case before Justice Musgrave in Pairmont Flo lives in Beatty mine housing
A south side proposal for a temporary hot dog shack near a bridge faced board scrutiny. Architect Jones and Nurum estimated 2500 dollars for a brick building, while J K Burchinal offered a cheaper cement block design at about 1000 dollars. Police halted work as no permit had been issued. the board will hear Stemple’s plan again to set a civic-pride precedent.
Questions cover Noah's salvation during the flood the meaning of rain the number of Genesis years and who named beasts plus prophets and leaders. Answers reference yesterday notes Ezekiel Jehoiachin Belshazzar Daniel eight visions and related biblical details.
Fairmont board weighs halting Henry Barker’s Cottage avenue garage as residents clash over setback and comfort. City officials plan an on-site discussion with Barker to resolve whether the project harms nearby homes, with insurance and nuisance concerns noted.
A collage of claims highlights women in diverse roles and regions. Facts mention female blacksmiths in England, billiard champion Miss Mary Johnson of New York, and a Japanese contractor employing women for a piledriver. Other notes cover Siam fingernail fashion, Philippine population figures, a Tokyo beauty, a London wedding with a woman as best man, and the National Woman's Party founders.
The Dunbar Male Quartet will use a 125 bell hand set at Chautauqua's opening. Cast by London makers including Westminster Abbey and St Pauls bells, the largest weighs 25 pounds, 16 inches diameter. Ralph Dunbar organized the Dunbar Bell Ringers in 1898 at St Joseph Missouri and remains the producer and coach.
City tests show milk from 29 Fairmont dairies contained bacteria above allowed levels and unwholesome fats. Dr Jamison notes temperatures near 60 degrees and cites ordinance standards for butter fat solids specific gravity and bacteria limits. He urges dairy operators to improve cooling and sanitation to meet requirements and questions staff reliability.
Ogden wins Republican support in West Virginia primaries on August 1. The endorsement highlights his long party service, advocacy for suffrage, workmen compensation, liberal taxes, and proposed social reforms. Makers say his campaign unites the party, reduces factionalism, and aims for harmony and progress.
A long, dense appeal urges federal action to end the coal strike. It notes extended, orderly labor unrest, suffering for miners and families, and warns of rising prices and resource depletion. The call favors a national coal conference, federal investigation, and legislative steps to restore industry stability and domestic tranquility.
The Woman's Club of Fairmont comments on censorship as The Nelson screens Inside The Cup, with strong cast and notable photography. Dixie features Nobody, a tale of wealth over character, plus Pathe News and Chaplin Shoulder Arms. Princess presents Silent Years and Mayiselle Jo with Pauline Starke and Jack Mower. The era’s program highlights dramatic, publicized entertainment.
Reports indicate nonunion mines in Minnesota and Kentucky face shifts as Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake Ohio railroads adjust coal movement after ICC actions. Detroit Iron and Ironton rail lines cut costs, spurring possible shifts to river coal. The L N and others push for tariffs, while West Virginia mails announce annual mine examinations across Fairmont Clarksburg Morgantown Welch Logan and Charleston. Mine rescue officials travel to Morgantown as ore flows and labor dynamics reshape regional coal traffic.
Thirty nine Fairmonters traveled to Pittsburgh yesterday on Sunday excursions via the B and O line. Eleven rode the Monongahela river route with plans to visit Old Virgins and other points. Superintendent Wolverstott and Expressare noted fall goods movement and preparations for the season.
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