The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-18
PLANPR0GRAMON
DECORATION DAY
State Commander Of Ameri-
can Legion May Speak at
FairvieW


bers Of Paw Paw post Of the Am.
erican Legion met last night in the
X. Of P. Hall, Fairview. and made
plans for Decoration Day pro.
gram. An effort will be made to
have the state commander Of the
American Legion present to deliv.
or an address on that day. The
Boy. Scout organizations OF both
Basnettsville and Fairyiew have
been invited to take part in the
affair.
Short speeches were made last
night by Frank Parker, Claude
Swlger and Post Commander Cid
ell, In which the needs Of co.opera-
ton, service and stick.to.it.ive-
ness were emphasized. Much fav-
orable comment has been made on
tho attitude Of the local post to.
ward bringing things worth while
to the community. In addition to
the, radio.phone, which 1t recently
installed In the First NJ. E. Church,
It has begun an active campaign
TO bring the best moving pictures
to the local theater.
Thursday night of this week,
"Lahoma," picture describing
western life and conditions. will be
shown in the Globe Theatre. while
on Friday night the same picture
will be shown In the Arcade Hall
at Grant Town. AS an added at.
traction to both shows, Harold
Lloyd will he shown in one Of his
two reel comedies. Indications are
that both shows will be we'll at
tended.
"a Call From the Wild"
On Wednesday night of this
week, Principal G. Z. Boyer will
show in the high schol auditorium
tho famous film production THE
Call from the Wild" which has
gained much praise from critics
because OF the clever acting of ami
mails in the play, especially tho in.
telllgent performance OF a dog
which has been redeemed from the
wild by the interest OF one human
being. 1t is said that tho plot Isl
very dramatic, but contains subtle
bits OF humor which have a ten.
dency to amuse as well us to inter.
est. An educational film comedy
will be shown as an added attrac.
tion.
Baseball and Track.
Yesterday afternoon, with its
bright sun and with the grounds al.
most in perfect condition for out
door athletics, brought out the
largest number OF candidates so
far this season for positions on the
baseball team and for places on
the track team. In practice
game, B. Toothman and Wyer,. hat.
teries for one team. and G.. loot.
man and Gulnp, batteries for tho
other, showed the best form OF this
season. The battling OF both
teams was much better than on
the preceding Saturday.
The team is In much better con.
dttion than when 1t met Grafton
last week and should make an in.
terseting clash with East Side
High School team here on Friday.
With the entrance of new candi.
dates for the track team, more sur.
prising results were noted. B,I
who played a stellar
game as forward for the basket.
ball team last season, again display.
ed speed by leading all participants
In the 100.yard dash, while Under.
wood increased the broad ,iump to
Is feet 5 inches, N. Michael did the
pole vault act at over s feet, and
Larney Gump put the IL pound
shot at distance of 42 feet. Com.
petltors in the discus throw, tho
hammer throw, the high jump arc
still increasing the local high
school record. but there is still
room for improvement in all these
events.
Evening Rehearsal.
The first evening rehearsal Of
the operetta, "The Windmills of
Holland" which is scheduled to be
given in the high school auditor.
ium, Saturday night. April 20, was
staged last night. Miss Louise
Boehm, who is In charge OF the
musical play, announced that 1t
would be the best one this year.
This will BIO the last program OF
this kind staged during the year
and in measure will show the
kind Of work that has been done In
the music classes. 1t will also
show the development OF much 10.
cal talent, 1t is believed.
The stage was enlarged this af.
ternoon and a scenic effect has
been added to the back ground
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