The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-06
Carnival Coming,

Carnival Coming.
Tho Majestic" one OF the IarEeS'
caruivals Of the country VIII arrive
here May =" and will show Tor one
week. II will open on the NICK Hell
field.
Opens Contest
big contest opened yesterday among
the school children. Ten dollars Is
awarded the child who can suggest an
appropriate name for their month!E
papcr, to be published in the near future
bv the McMechen Bank. The paper Will
be- sent 10 all desiring it free Of charge
and II promises to be very interesting,
containing valuable suggestions on
thrift. and will also contain calendar
with quotations from famous authors.
The contest will close on May Is and
the prize will be awarded May 20. The
contest is creating much interest among
the children. and each is trying their
best TO get the best name
TO Stage Entertainments
Rehearsals are being held several
times a week for the entertainment to
be staged by the Kelvin Barry council
for the American recognition OF the
Irish republic in the McMechen school
auditorium May 9. Rev. Helms. pastor
Of the ST. Matthew's church or Bcnwood'
will be the principal speaker OF the
evening. and there will be twenty other
numbers given. The entertainment Will
be free. and preparations are being made
for a large crowd.
Pre- Msthod1stg.
The meetings Of the Free Methodtsts
are being largely attended and much
good Is being accomplished from the
services Rev. West. pastor OF the
nP fhn services and
those who have heard him know what
en- excellent speaker he IS and the good
that he is doing.
Appoints Delegate to Convenaoa-
Mrs. John Hunt has been appointed
delegate from the NJ. E. church 10 attend
the state Sunday school convention at
Charleston. beginning next tuesday.
Everett Goodwin has been appointed
alternate.
Play o Success.
The operetta. "Pocahontas. staged
last evening at the local school audi
forum by the Union high school, proved
TO be one Of the most successful ana
enjoyable plays staged by the school. II
was different from anything staged here
yet. and all who attended 1t stated that
it was marvellous Miss Stromberg'
music director Of the schools OF Union
district. instructed the players. and
much credit is due to her for the sue
cess of 1t. When the curtain was raised
at o'clock it was raised to packed
house.
The play will be staged again this
evening. All who missed It last evening
should attend this evening. as it will
be quite worth their while.
Took like.
Following school last evening the
Girl Scouts took a hike over the Nc
Mechen hill. After walking for several
miles they built huge bonfire, where
they camped for several hours. They
returned to this city about 9 o'clock.
To Prepare Music.
The members Of the choir OF the
Church Of God will meet in the church
this evening 10 prepare a number OF Sc
lectious for the Sunday service. AS
there are a number of selections TO be
rehearsed il is urged that all members
be present.
Held AL Day Meeting.
The members Of the Christian church
Aid society held an all day meeting yes
ierday in the church. The morning AS
devoted to tranSaCting a few business
matters and various forms Of needle
work. At noon a tempting dinner was
served The remainder of the day was
devoted to q"ilting. While a number
came and spent the day, there were
others who Just spent the afternoon.
McMechen Personals.
Miss Mary Sutton has son" to Buck