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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
5
Fragmented OCR tale mixes odd phrases about a longest day, dentistry figures Dr Susie and Dr CH Nala, and a state exam. It mentions daylight duration, cool breezes, and a weather note, then drifts to personal notices about Mrs Boring and a poetic but unclear reference to public visits and verse.
An Erie orphanage housing fifty one children, including nine from West Virginia, received support from Fairmont Lodge No. 26 I.O.B.B. During a meeting led by Simon R Goodman, with notes from D. M. Osford, members discussed Brother Benevolence and Harmony and launched a campaign to raise two hundred ten thousand dollars with a one thousand dollar initial pledge. Mrs. S. B. sang a solo and the gathering was well attended.
The readable portion mentions text-book privileges and a duty to take care, indicating a miscellaneous note about responsibilities and policy. No clear names, dates, or events are discernible to extract concrete facts.
The Board of Education in Fairmont proposes free textbooks for all pupils and new gym facilities to support systematic physical education. Plans include a dedicated gym, playgrounds, and recreation centers, funded as finances allow, with Wor men’s clubs contributing equipment. The move aims to improve healthful activity and school readiness for resident students.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses nationalist forces at the Dardanelles and British defenses. It mentions opinions on securing areas and references German influence, letters, and Arab compliments, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
A garbled local note lists cloudy skies and showers tonight with uncertain forecasts. It mentions readings from Hall Ob and Temp at the church, plus appointments at Riyesville High for Fidelity M ru nsurance. West Virginia graduates and YMCA plans are referenced amid unclear names and places.
Across 150 forgery cases hit government pay checks, tied to Alberta and associates, with officials stating a counterfeit network spanned multiple countries and languages. The report mentions vast water amounts and irregularities amid a chaotic, partially deciphered text.
A Pittsburg slacker was convicted for evading selective service and today sentenced to pay a total fine of 191,000 dollars. The court proceedings attributed to the case outline the draft act violations and the judge imposed the substantial monetary penalty.
Fragmentary newspaper item notes church leaders and a meeting called The Ladies Ausility of the First Church will meet. Specific details are unclear due to damaged OCR and missing text.
Dated items list local visiting relatives and mourners including Mrs Wealey and Mrs Crowdat, with Rev Glenn Stewart delivering a memorial address. The note references baptism preparations, a burial in progress, and nearby residents such as Mrs Fleming, Homer Davis, S McCollam and daughters Irene and Helen, plus Miss Mary Pell and others visiting the area.
The report notes coal supply pressures due to wages and mine loading, with last week 110 cars short of last year’s record. Monongahela and West district lines moved 1 028 coal cars, while Pennsylvania mines shipped 59 cars of later products. 40 cars were sent westward, and several rail lines including B&O, Cleveland, and Ohio routes appear in the movement summary. The tally mentions storage at 316 carloads daily and ongoing labor tensions affecting operations.
Vienna June 21 The boycott led by the executive committee of the international trades unions began today. Communication with Hongar has been almost entirely interrupted due to government actions.
Washington reports a call for a voir dire on railroaders set for June 29. Officials in the Department of Justice say the measure appears to be an LW. W. publication as discussed in Butte Montana.
A local club welcomes 19 new members to its Membership class. The ceremony introduces the new members and outlines forthcoming duties and activities.
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