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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
5
A garbled regional weather update notes partly cloudy skies with thunder showers and a rising temperature. Police actions include locating a body in Gonlo and an arrest tied to a reform school incident. A Ford-A Tort sighting and downtown car activity are also mentioned amid unclear details and dates.
The column reports a surgeon’s operation at a Philadelphia hospital and church attendance by Rev Lawson. It notes Fairmont council plans and a K of E event with a degree ceremony for 12 candidates. Locust Avenue horse mishap near McCoy Street disrupts traffic. wage data and railroad travel during muddy conditions are summarized with upcoming Masonic meetings and a commandery conclave tonight.
Nora Weerd, 43, and her daughter from Redford, along with Thomas Ward and Prank Austin, were swept by a water current at Valley Falls while swimming yesterday. They were rescued before going over the falls. Nora and the others sustained injuries to the head and arm.
Fragmented questions and answers about biblical figures Gideon Abimelech and tribal histories. The text asks where the parable took place, who judged last, how long judges served, and relates to offerings and honors connected to Gideon and Abimelech.
A chaotic police court session reports fines for drunken and disorderly behavior. Several defendants, including Walter Wolverton and Charlie Wandaworth, face penalties after charges of intoxication, public disturbance, and related offenses.
A historical city page reports on a community meeting led by Judge Showalter and J. W. Traston discussing Christian living, youth guidance, and moral conditions. Debate covers religious influence, the local boys and girls, and calls for a municipal park for evening recreation.
The Wort office hosts a Pennsylvanian society gathering for social purposes and meetings in Charleston. The Supreme Court granted an appeal in the bankruptcy case involving O I D Hough, Ida M Watson, and others, and the Collins company trustees face proceedings in Fairmont.
The Italian cabinet decided to resign after yesterday's vote on confidence in the government. The chamber considered the motion unfavorable, leading to the caretaker administration discussion.
Local notes detail Knights of Malta service at First M P Church with Rev Lawson preaching on Truth. Evening events include a gathering at the church and a drive to Betfield M E for a gathering. KY Walidelon hosts at Mrs Norvay Kapp’s home. Charity sales and window plans for a new church featured. Womans Missionary Society meets at 2:90 in church parlor. Isobelle Tho turn sociology event planned with pageant God Call America. Sunday school trip to Traction Park with free transport. prayers and church program updates. Official Award and Pulpit committee meetings noted. Rev Eddy travels to Cincinnati for a rape convention. Children’s Day program reported.
A U S railroad board action cuts wages effective July 11 affecting specific roads and crews. The decision limits raises to employees tied to a road petition, with the plan showing reduced rates and selective application across the system.
Fragmented OCR reports a Pennsylvania mining strike affecting coal output with references to Wietrist mines and Fairmont region. Mention of Consolidation Coal Co and Matthinson Coal Camp with days of work disrupted, seaport shipments, and potential impact on industry supply chains.
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