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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
5
Densely packed reports cover a mayoral parking incident a hospital readout, a reform school case, a Florida trip, and upcoming events. Names include Mayor W. Wy Conu, Jobo town authorities, and Mr Fisher. The itemized blurbs sketch daily civic life, incidents, and a travel schedule.
Fragmented text recalls biblical events where Gideon questions and tests divine signs, while Deborah and Barak strengthen Israel. It notes angelic messengers, calls for courage, and the overarching theme of faith guiding military victory against oppressors.
Army field clerk announces two missions to recruit young men aged 18 to 35 for Civilian Waritory training at Camp Knob Ky. Expenses paid by government. Aim to promote good citizenship under national defense. No qualifications. must be signed by a guardian or clergyman. Distribution of victory medals planned for ex service men. Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, June 20 deadline for applications.
Local notes recounts Central Christian Drive progress and plans for an upcoming Wednesday meeting. The Ladies Auxiliary of First Baptist and other church groups host monthly programs, with J A Moors to preach at the Diamond Street church. Visitors Ray Hourt and Mrs Frank Joyen from Pittsburgh are in town.
The new Y M G A directors held a meeting yesterday evening at 1 WV xy Ming pool and planned weekly swims every Wednesday at 6 o'clock. Attendees included D. Robionon Dr. O. Maney D. A. Mauer J F Cole RAW Lim ner W. Hi Spedden 3. M. Hartley and JO. Waenen. The viewing baseball team won a trophy cup yesterday for the Salem area.
Yesterday Chief Suider ordered officers to seize toy pistols found in the city after learning boys were using them to shoot at birds. He declared possession and use a violation of the law and directed strict enforcement against all carriers.
Masonic lodge hosts a Saint John observance service at Fairmont Lodge tonight. The special convocation at Ma honla Temple will include Thorn and other rites as part of the St John the Baptist Day observance.
A, city readers, observe the orderly traffic at Min Square where citizen courtesy and firm guidance by wardens ease interactions with strangers. Residents praise the polite, patient conduct that preserves the city’s reputation for kindness and safe motion, despite growing foreign presence and frequent downtown bustle.
A garbled Bellview column lists weddings births and social calls across Bellview and nearby towns. Items mention Mr and Mrs, relatives visiting in Mannington and Shinnston, along with church and club gatherings and plans for future events this week and coming weekends.
Acting Mayor William W. Conaway proclaims Hirst Day in Fairmont urging citizens to observe the day with patriotic services. The notice asserts authority to amend city charter provisions and requests churches to hold aligned services and public participation.
Hundreds gathered for the Pythian meeting in Mannington with about 36 local Temple members present. Miss Alice K. Vine of the city presided as officers guided the sessions. A late evening clang marked the Grand Temple gathering as Fairmont Temple No. 6 hosted the work.
The Monongah men s team edged their opponent in a tense traction contest with a final score near 7 to 6 favoring P Wather the Ok ey Joseph Martin was tied to Valley yesterday weighing in around 20 pounds amid unclear play with several errors noted throughout the match.
A mangled essay fragment critiques education and politics in schools, urging reform to resist indoctrination. It argues that moral corruption, pedagogy, and media influence threaten youth, urging a shift toward art, science, and humane study to build stronger future generations.
Fragmented OCR describes a contractor dispute over a four day work period and payment terms. It contrasts expectations of daily rates versus total contract price, with workers rushing to complete tasks and buyers pushing for lower costs. The passage mixes shop talk about materials and prices with a tale of a rash bargain.
Curtis combined report notes a meeting with operator reps including Tarleton Fairmont Everett Oren Wiking and A Late Walte with KC. Keeney Charleston J. Forpasuh Oratton Ralph Aiailo and Frank McCartney for the mines' interests. McCullough, labor commissioner, heads to Michigan Monday with Mrs McCullough to visit a brother.
A fragmented report from Northern Pennsylvania describes coal production on various lines and stations. It notes counts of cars moved, daily totals, and weekly changes across Monongahela, Mahoning, and surrounding facilities, with multiple references to specific dates, places, and operators.
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