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The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia

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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1920

Page

2

Northern Lights Seen Over City Amid Strange Sky Spark

Eyewitnesses report a bright aurora-like display lighting the northern sky. Citizens described greenish veils and shifting stars, with some noting a pale vapor and transverse light lines. Telegraph and telegraph service disruptions were rumored as observers speculated on an electric message from unknown sources.

Ike Poteyich Boyd Pearchiight Arcturus Priost Mater Ag Communications and Telegraph

Funeral of Dr C H Ice and local obituaries

Funeral services for Dr C H Ice were held at two o'clock at his late home in Jemer rest with Rev John Beddow officiating. The procession proceeded to Logansport Cemetery. Survivors include Miss Madkin of Parkersburg and Dr Ice's other relatives. The wooden notes mention Stella Agnew Olive Ay eta Hamilton Coralie Copen Beatrice Wilt and Coach Guy among those honored. Local girls who attended a state tournament at Spencer are noted, along with a birthday surprise for Clovis and social gatherings at home.

Ice Hunaral C.H. Ice Jemerrest John Beddow Tm. H. Church Logansport Omadkin Parkernburg WB. Ice Clarksburg Ji Emmett Ice Pine Dr. Ice Stella Agnew Olive Ayeta Hamilton Coralie Copen Beatrice Wilt Guy Baves Spencer Piedmont

Outbursts of Everett True recaps local social events

Slovis received gifts. Miss Congleton entertained at Water Street for guest Miss Katherine Miller of Fairmont. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lavelle of Fairmont welcomed a nine pound son. Mock Trial by local high school seniors planned. John Swain underwent surgery at home. Attorney W M Hess reports son Claire Hess gained Phi Beta Kappa at West Virginia University. Mannington Choral society to rehearse. Easter music prepared.

Congleton Margaret Congleton Water Street Katherine Miller Fairmont Victor Lavelle Lavelle Misa Opal Hopewell

Wemalei club Meets and concrete work begins

A Women s club meeting at the M E church focused on dues payment and officer elections. Concrete pouring for the new interurban station on Clarkaburg street began yesterday and workers say it will be rushed to completion. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed with short weekend trips and hospitalities across Wheeling Fairmont and Burton including Orr, Miss Connelly, Mrs Burgens, and others.

Clarkaburg Street

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