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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1922

Page

4

Oils promin ent on market today

Mexican Petroleum led a strong session on June 26 with gains exceeding 22 points as the market recovered from Friday’s highs. Pan American Petroleum and allied oils followed with solid advances while other oil and rail issues posted varied gains and modest strength.

NEW Ork Pan-American Petroleum A Cain Royal Dutch Suidebaker Brookish Rapid Transit Virginia Carolina Chemical Mexican Petroleum Pan American

Outbursts of Everett True sag continues

Shipping market notes from Chicago and Pittsburgh detail butter prices and hogs, with receipts and bids for dairy and poultry products. Reports from Langley Field say an airship sighting sparked an investigation, while statistics claim married men are six times as trustworthy as single men.

Littleton Boys Rally To Edge Locals In Nine Inning Tilt

June 26 Littleton defeated local team with solid defense and timely hitting. McGartney and Stodamire pitched nine innings for the win as Littleton claimed a close game despite Stodamire’s late trouble. Hits went to Van horn Moore Gould and others, with strong fielding highlighted by consistent play throughout.

Mannington Manhington ‘Athletic Clif Hieton Shmington Nansine Littleton Attor Turaday A.C. Will Pleyo Farrivont Elks Ibeca Sunce Leen

Birthday gathering at Cuundise home honors Jovinoingham

A relightful birthday surprise was held Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cuundise in honor of Mr. Jovinoingham. A number of friends attended, sharing ice cream and cake after a pleasant evening with games and chat.

Wils William Cuundise Jovinoingham Sgemes Clyde Hibbs Aranil ‘Tucker Ray Obie Moore Holbert Cinda Irsball Carole Tucker Lydia Moor Martha Mildred Hibbs Miss Hibbs Glentis Holbert Picana Baker Elsie Helen Hamilton Miss Kert Elizabeth Weare Holbert Frank Baker Jane Elis Moore Ray Holfobert William Barasset Tapa Gordon Wrisht Haimilton Tole Harry Holbert Joba Hibbs W. M. McSud John Robert Ughter Thelma Jerielo Baker Metz Hurotton Swonaiari Gmiss Marta Wess

Idle Sington Mines Quiet as Dispute Persists

June 26 dispatches report D. scoal Co main mine at Salt Lick calm but with apparatus workers awaiting further word as a dispute lingers over operations. Meantime at another site tensions rise and production pauses continue amid unresolved issues.

Snington Evers S D. Scoal Co Salt Lick Apsratares

Mannington Nuisance Stings City Again Near Buffalo and Pyles Park

Police report a disturbance near the corner of Buffalo and Pyles Park avenues. A rambunctious incident echoes back to a wedding toast while locals joke about Americanism and wiener roasts.

Mannington Their Penny Buffalo Pyles Park Avenue Weseon Siapappié

Mannington Junior Pageant Directed by Miss Boynton

Mannington Society junior pageant, part of the chautauqua, featured a peaceful history pageant staged Saturday afternoon. Miss Boynton led the children with strong help from Miss Louise Reimus, Miss Neva Monroe, and Miss Dorothy Parsons, presenting figures from William Penn’s treaty with Native Americans to modern times.

Opal B. Boynton Sue Eyes Miss Boynton Hoy—Howard Furbec Virginia Ryan Page Mary Alice Locher William Penn Thomas Hite Billy Beamus Sam Paul Sybert John Bull Billy Eschenbaush Abraham Lincoln Bert Knight Martha Virginia Burt Estelle Nutter Ruth Hanley Albert Gallagher Thelma. Wilcox Katherine Dannigan Mabel Wilson Europe Katherine Han Jus America Mary &. Harbison France Pauline Reed Traly Vivian Campbell Great Britain Aileen Myers

Mannington Men’s Bible Class Issues Thanks and Resolutions

June 26 Mannington Methodist Sunday school class adopted resolutions thanking members who supplied cars for the Farmington trip on June 15, praising committees for duties, the quartet for vocal music, and Professor McGowan and his orchestra for songs. The group authorized press copies of the resolutions and thanked for courtesies.

Mannington Mirs. M. & Church Farmington McGowan C. Tabler Sohn Atkinson

One Dead Two Missing After Powder Laden Barge Explosion

June 26 Oneida N Y Mrs Ellig Green is dead and her two children are missing after a powder laden barge exploded on Verona Beach canal at Oneida Lake. The blast also wounded several others as a gasoline engine backfired igniting powder on deck. Green husband jumped in to help and his clothing caught fire but he saved his wife by pushing her into the canal.

Oneida, N Ellig Green Verona Beach Oneida Lake Hel

State Board of Education Opens Sessions in Charleston

The West Virginia State Board of Education opened sessions in Charleston on June 26 to review budgets for state institutions under its control excluding normal schools. Tomorrow will cover matters at the State University, including the search for a dean of the College of Agriculture with President Frank B. Trotter present.

Charleston W. Va State Board of Education Staie Normal Schools State University Collage of Agriculture Frank B. Trotter

Chautauqua ends strong program in Mannington

Mannington closes its Chautauqua week with Princess TeAtea and company earning applause. Guarantors confirmed for next year, promising an even stronger 1922 program. Geoffrey Morgan and Dr. Cotton Noe delivered excellent lectures on daily life. Dr. Noe, famed poet, presented multiple readings including his piece The Great American Home. Superintendent Brandon praised the reception and promised a bigger program next year.

Mannington Geoffrey Morgan Cotton Noe Noe Brandon Phautauqua Nedpath

Wyatt Falls To Har ter Hill In A Close 4 3 Defeat

The Bingamon Wyatts traveled to Harter Hill Friday where they lost 4 to 3 in a fast tight game. Moore and Parrish starred for Wyatt and Har ter Hill. A rematch was promised for an early date. Personal notes report local visits and visits to Fairmont and Shinnston, with several residents and guests listed.

Wyatt Harter Hill Wyatt Boys Moore Parrish Arthur Stackpole Shinnston Howard Sturm Enterprise Walter Tess Eleanor Helex Hess Tetrick Roy M. Ice Fairmont D. Keller Bingamon William Pettit Monongah M. Stackpole A. G- Garten Clarice Tetrick Pairmont A. M. Holbert Barbara Williams Russell Holbert Thomas C. Connor Hundred Minnie Holbert Roy EB. Ice Little Daughterorothy Marie James Sturm Edith Hess Fairmont Normal James B. Fowler J J. Sencer Hubert Riverville A. T. Mertin Sturm

Local Socials Highlight Mannington Visits and Guests

Dents Run Mrs J C Haught and daughter Betty Lucila visited Mr and Mrs 4 E Batson Friday afternoon Miss Ethel Hayes shopped in Seven Pines Friday Cora Batson returned to Mannington from her uncle B Batson's home Agies Hayes Ruth and Dale Ryan were guests at Ierschel Snodgrass in Seven Pines Mr and Mrs 2 E Batson were Mannington visitors Thursday Aren Ruth of Mannington visited relatives on Heat's Run Saturday and Sunday Irene Sloan and Hazel Kittle spent Tuesday shopping in Mannington.

J.C. Haught Betty Lucila E Batson Ethel Hayes Seven Pines Cora Batson Mannington B. Batson Agies Hayes Ruth Dale Ryan Ierschel Snodgrass E. Batson

Moose picnic volunteers sought for July 4 preparations

The general Moose committee in Mannington on June 26 urged all Moose members who can spare time to help prepare the grounds for the July 4 picnic. Volunteers should report to Clyde Hibbs at Marshall and Hibbs Hardware Store to receive instructions.

Mannington Moose Blair Clyde Hibbs Marshall and

Mannington News Briefs and Local Moves

Mannington residents report relatives visiting and new job placements. Forrest Wise takes a Carolina position, N. M. Leigh works on a two mile road project, and Mor gantown hires FP Grubb. Several attendees visit relatives after a Loyal Star dinner, while others travel to Morgantown, Farmington, and Pittsburgh for visits or work. A birth is announced, Martha Alice Dehenderfer, with local family milestones and many travel notes among Mannington and nearby towns.

S W Rutherford Lois Wairmont Forrest Wise Carolina Marian Bellmap Camp Stonewall Jackson Lewis County Grubb Morgantown J. S. Norris H. F. Hess N. M. Leigh Lumberport-Haywood Bridge Clarksburg Fairmont Pike Harold Kk. Debenderfer Buffalo Street Martha Alice Dehenderter Missuta Swiger Fairmont C. Swiger Buffalo B. G. Kubo Virginia Mannington Agnes Griffim Shinnston Hubert M. Johnson Oliver P. McIntyre Smithfield R. D. Mead John L. Pieper Wheelsing Ulmer L. Wade Washington Street W. A. McCullough Glover Gan Ada Sapp Pairmontoa Emma Martin Farmington Yestern Martha and Mary Joseph Homer €. Shaler Pearl McBroy Grant Town A. G. Clayton Pittsburgh Harry LeMasters Watson Artie Knisely Trenton N. J Te Steere Engineeering Cy Helen Moore Preston Harmon Elkins

Witnesses Begin Testimony in Next Wilburn Trial

In Charles Town W V June 26 witnesses in the John Wilburn case return from the southern coal fields as both sides anticipate lengthy jury selection. Wilburn, Blair miner, faces a fatal shooting charge tied to last year miners march. his father, Rev J E Wilburn, was convicted of second degree murder in the same case amid related trials and transferred venue from Logan to Jefferson County along with the Blizzard treason case.

Desarles Town W. Va Associated Press John Wilburn Blair Logan County John Gore Charles Town Wilburn JE. Wilburn Blizzard Jefferson County William Blizzard Mine Union Logan

Britain supports Germany admission to the League of Nations

London June 26. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin said in the House of Commons that Britain would be willing to support a proposal admitting Germany to the League of Nations. He noted the issue concerns Germany as well as Britain and that government policy backs the admission plan.

London Robert Cecil House of Commons Germany League of Nations Iesyd George Great Britain Robert Isid League

Local motor party suffers narrow escape near Blacksville

Mr and Mrs J A Wise Miss Helen Wise daughter of W Earl Wise Mrs A Ray Mapel and F win Hough escaped injury after a collision six miles from Blacksville while traveling toward Bealisville and McKeesport. A foreign driver on the opposite side refused to yield forcing Hough to edge the Wise car to an edge. The car turned over in a rut left by rails. all occupants freed themselves with minor injuries. Mrs Wise sprained wrist and shock. Hough cut by windshield. Mapel and Helen Wise bruised lightly. top and windshield ruined. the party continued home except Mapel who went to Waynesburg to visit relatives.

J. A. Wise Helen Wise W. Earl Wise A. Ray Mapel Fwin Hough Blacksville Bealisville McKeesport Mrs. Wise Mrs. Mapel Mra Mapel Waynespurg

Notice of Net Robinson's reelection candidacy

Net Robinson, present member of the house of delegates, announces to the public that he will be a candidate for reelection at the coming primary.

Net Robinson Mem Er House of Delegates

Lost Jewelled Pin From Sigma Chi Fraternity

A lost jewelled cross shaped pin bearing Sigma Chi marks and the initials H. H. G. 1914 was found on Mannington streets. Return to Mrs. Green at 412 Clarksburg Street for a liberal reward.

Sigma Chi Fraternity Mannington Green Clarksburg St

Children’s Day Program Presented at Local Church

A long program was given yesterday morning at the church for Children’s Day under the direction of Gb Evans. The service featured an anthem by Maker, readings by Evelyn Alar and a pantomime by a group of girls. Miss Belay Ross and later Rev Claude Tt Kinpe spoke on Bible importance for kinship and land donation for a recreation camp by Sam R Nuzumsdoyben.

Evans Maker Evelyn Lersebel Roselyy Palth Isirla Alsers Pnil Afabis Park Miso Ross Ruth Isogratny Glsts Messe Meme Hartrick Aanga Claude Tt. Kinpe Kine Grafton Sam R

Eleven Arrested in Berlin Secret Council Case

In Berlin on June 26 eleven alleged members of a Bavarian secret organization called the council were arrested yesterday. Police said the group is suspected of involvement in the murder of the minister of finance and implicated in the killing of the foreign minister last week.

Berlin Elevert Council Finance

Also Mentioned on This Page

New York Allied Chemical and Dye Allis-Chalmers Miner, Car and Foundry Amer Hide and Leath Amer. International Corp Sumatra Tobacco Amercan Tobacco Snatonda Copper Atchison Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific Central Leather Chandler Motors Chesapeake and Ohio Bou Chicago St Paniee MR. T Pacartes Chino Colorado Puel and Iron Ereen Missouri Pacific New York Central N. Y N. A. & Hart Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific Okla Prod Pacific Oil Pan Amer Unnsylvania People's Gas Ture Ray Gonsol Capper Rep. I Royal Dyieh Eee BOO Roebuck Sinclair Con Oil Southern Pacific iSawvhert Standart Texas and Pacifi Tobiatco Transcontinental Union Pacific United Retail U. S. Ind Utah Copper Bete Westinghouse Electric Willys Overland Great Northern Jing Everett True Insburgh Livestock Victory Newport News Langley Washington Air Service Phe Feta Anderson Anscedd Oround The Varloss Wah Littleton Boys Vanhorn So Gould McGartney Tim Stodamire McCartney RUN Aintelles Gullough Hott Ammill N Gould Gartney Ol Falinso Geerty Uvort Barunst Iupimes Flagsy Meadow Dut. S. Idle Nnington Jgray Jericho Aret Palrytew High School Fairview Gerbusy Mannington Mannington Society Men’s Bible Chautauqua England Clayton Addition John Kuhn Jefferson Street M- E- Churat Central Automobile Corporation Omonree
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