Cars could absorb many more vehicles says Oak Land official
C J Nephier, Oak Land Motor Sales Co. general sales manager, argues the U S can absorb twice the current motor vehicle registrations. He cites per capita wealth and income tax data linking auto ownership to prosperity, predicts 5 million passenger and commercial cars soon and a yearly renewal of 2.5 million as a stabilizing industry boost.
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United States
C. J. Nephier
The
Oak
Union
Iowa
Asia
Mr. Nephier
Fairmont Oakland
Motor Sales Co
Jackson Streets
California
Dakotas
Nebraska
Camping trip begins for Farmington trio reported
Farmington residents Clyde Toothman Joe Bock and Subrey Toothman left Farming ton on a camping excursion to Fairmont by rail. They obtained a canoe and planned to paddle the Monongahela River toward the White River seeking a desirable site to spend a week before returning. New garage opens on Mill Street with Mahaney in charge of the pair department.
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Jon
Clyde Toothman
Joe Bock
Subrey
Toothman
Farmingtons
Fairmont
Ail
Monongala River
Monongahela
Theehit
Mahaney
Russel Fletcher
Fand
and Fletcher
William Benglass
Roy Bollinger
William Leeper
John Whinnie
Inez
Warren Fletcher
Eorge Collins
Jechie Ramage
Thomas Whinnie
Curtis Whinnie
Entertainer John B. Ratto Delights Chautauqua Night
John B. Ratto headlines the Chautauqua second night with varied character studies from daily life. He impersonates a Dutch politician, Marshal Foch, and more, using live makeup and quick pencilwork at the mirror. His range, timing, and stage craft draw sustained laughter and touching moments.
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John B. Ratto
Chautauqua
Marshal Foch
Ratto
Local social and health notes from Farmington area
Consult Dr H R Johnson regarding the child eye injury. Mrs J F Campbell and niece Nell Reese shopped in Fairmont Wednesday. Laura Hawkinberry from Run visited Thursday. Rev business Wednesday Mrs Elizabeth Parrish of East Run visited Mr and Mrs Dick Parrish Thursday. Miss Addy Burness visited in Fairmont Thursday. Mrs Less Matheny of North View is a patient in Cook Hospital. Austin O Dav burg Fredericks visitor at John A Bock home. W E Cooper and son James in Fairmont Thursday. Mr Mrs Walter Keefer and son Junior of Virginia visited Mrs Keefer's parents A C Fisher Thursday. Rev L W Peters and Mrs Peters shopped in Mannington Thursday. John Hornyck threatened with appendicitis at home in West Farmington. Dr C L Rush moved to Whitlatch property to practice dentistry permanently. Arch Reed of Ritchie County, Hughes Reed Grocery, has been in Farmington several days.
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H. R. Johnson
J. F. Campbell
Nell Reese
Fairmont
Laura Hawkinberry F
Lum Run
Elizabeth Parrish
East Run
Dick Parrish
Addy Burness
Less Matheny
North’ View
Cook Hospital
F. M. Malcolm
Wheeling
Fredericks- Austin O. Daviburg
John A. Bock
W. E. Cooper
James
Walter Keefer
Junior
Virginia
West Farmington
C. L. Rush
Whitlatch
Arch Reed
Ritchie County
Hughes & Reed
Farmington
Chevrolet Utility Coupe Fills Big Need
A new Chevrolet utility coupe meets a large demand among professional drivers needing moderate seating with space for instruments merchandise and luggage. It offers all year weather protection and solid comfort at a lower price than many op en roadsters, with the prestige of a high grade closed car. Marion Motor Co Chevrolet dealers invite demonstrations and viewing.
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Marion Motor Co
Chevrolet
Kincaid and Morgan Town Visitors Mentioned in Local Notes
Kincaid Miss Jennie Jacobs visited Mrs Fannie Morris. Ben Williams and son Ralph visited Walter Williams. John Gemas and Fleming Price were Morgan business callers. Carson Davis and Homer Williams visited relatives. Hays Morris and Drs Hartigan and Austin visited Moses Jacobs on business. Mrs Mary Reppert ill at Halleck home. John Gemas and John Galligher visited Moses Jacobs. Moses Jacobs and James Clem were callers at John Phillips. Mrs B Stewart buried at Halleck Cemetery. Ruby Newman Laudia Phillips and Carlie Rumble visited Claudia Kincaid.
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Jennie Jacobs
Fannie Morris
Ben Williams
Ralph
Walter Williams
John Gemas
Fleming Price
Morgan, Town
Carson Davis
James Davis
Homer Wiliams
Morgantown
Hays Morris
Little Falls
J. W. Hartigan
J. N. Austin
Moses Jacobs
Mary Reppert
Joseph Reupert
Halleck
C. F. Bogers
Hays
Legionaires to Give Show at Ravine Park
The American Legion Festival is set for Monday to Wednesday July 10 to 12 at Ravine Park. Fairmont post and the Woman's Auxiliary met to plan the event and assign committees to arrange details of the festival.
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Legionaires
Ravine Park
American Legion
Fairmont Post
Woman's Auxiliary
Legion Club
Cleveland Avenue
Adams Street
Fairmont Park festival promises free prizes and shows
The park hosts a three day festival with free prizes band concerts vaudeville acts and a special orchestra for dancing. Prize-winners are announced nightly. An ice roller skating rink offers attractions with expert skaters brought in for the event. Coupon ticket books worth 1 are on sale. Legion captains Bob Bebe Elbert Kinkead Cy Morris and Clarence S Thomas lead ticket sales with help from the Woman's Auxiliary.
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Legion
Bob Bebe
Elbert Kinkead
Cy’ Morris
Clarence S. Thomas
Woman's Auxiliary
New Starr Motor Expected Soon
The Allied Motors Corporation showcases new Starr models at 1314 Morganton Ave with model B 22 six cylinder car highlighted for its long wheel base and smooth ride. A. H. Reeves reports the Starr car, to be built by Durant, will soon be ready for shipment, aided by the Willys plant acquisition allowing 500 cars per day production.
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Allied Motors Corporation
Morganton Are
Durants
A. H. Reeves
Durant
Willys
Elizaby
N. J
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H. T. Lough
Yeele
L. L. Hamilton
Effie Hudson
Samuel
Maggart
Mannington
Ednes
Morgan-Six
Charles Fletcher
John Halam
Carl Koehler
Max
J. J. Jenkins
Lauch
Emily
B. & Opier
Kincaid
Fullard & Callahan
Motor Inn
Oakland
Fairmont Oakland Sales Co
Amer Ym Big
Jackson and
Madison Srs
STARR
the Ste
Buick
Standard Garage CO
Locust Ave
Carl Geatty
Pres. & Mar
Pat Haugh
W. Va
Super Trend
Goodyear and
Hood
GATES
TIRE
Cor
Jefferson and
Opp
Presbyterian Church
Dodge Brothers
America
Detroit
Flint
Michigan
Superior Chevrolet and Bank
Marion Motor Company
Ogden Avenue
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