The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-07-13
McMECHEN
M'MECHEN ENJOYS
COMMUNITY PICNIC
Business was at . Standstn1 "nne
CttlEens viHt the Pair Grounds

D The Community picnic held at tho
|rairRrounds yesterday was one OF tho
biggest Affairs held for the McMechen
people since the town was founded All
thn stores and shops Of the town closed
In honor Of the occasion. Several hum
dred people were present at the fair
grounds which included most OF the
business men OF the town.
The spirit which the people eN-
pressed for weeks before the big day
was very noticeable, everyone seemed TO
bay. the feeling OF rriendliness and
good fellowship for hts neighoor. Tho
slogan OF the community IS. and will
he for some time to come. Smile and
shake" This Is the way everyone
seemed TO feel.
At the fairgrounds the program was
carried out almost "a II was intended.
i The races were very good and much
|amusement was derived from some or
Them. All the winners received prizes.
The bail game was very interesting
ard was won by the married men. The
horse shoe pitching was one or the
features Of the day that was enjoyed
Ly many and not few enjoyed cool
swim In the pool during the hottest
nart OF the day. The Riddles were kept
IN a state OF constant enjoyment by the
Tor their special entertainment
The car service was one of the most
eccentIal parts OF the arrangements
made Tor the occasion. The last car 70
leave the grounds was packed with the
last OF the picnIckers after a day OF
Iollymaking and all around good time.
1azar Plans Complete
An entertainment and haZtr Will b
given by the men OF tho s.. James
rIa Of
Fourth and Logan streets on July 10.
IA and Is. The arrangements FOR this
Sete has been gong forward FOR some
time and all Feel assured 81 success.
The admission ticket will be good FOR
all three nights without extra charge.
The arrangements are so complete that
q different program will be put on every
night All kinds OF refreshments will
be on sale together with many other
things a. the country store and other
booths.
A good orchestra has been secured
and dancing will be one OF the main
fea lures OF the evenings. On Friday
evening an old fashioned square dance
win be put on. On Saturday evening
an old fashioned round dance be staged.
Each night there will De a cakewalk.
On Friday evening there viii be a
euchre party FOR those who care 70
play.
The doors will hs opened At o'clock
and will close at 1880 O'CLOCK sharp all
Aree evenings.
Meeting Place Changed
The meeting place OF Division No
Of the Ladies' Aid society OF the FIRST
! NJ. f. church will meet In the parlors
Of the church Thursday evening instead
Of at tho home OF Mrs. A. B. R!nehare
Al A. In pHnl
This Is the regular weekly business
meeting OF the society.
Meeting Postponed
The business meeting OF the Queen
Esther circle hrs been postponed FROM
Thursday evening 20 next Tuesday even
ng.
Blood Poisoning
George Bachman. well known Young
nan OF town. who has been suffering
from Mood poisoning n the hand as
IN. result Of a bad cut. g much I'm
proved. II was thought al first that tho
9and would haze 10 hr amputated but
his NAV not he necessary.
McMechen1 rtefs
Nrra Elmer Conner ~ Fourth stree.
vho has been III for some time Is much
muroved
Mr. and Mrs. T 8 Patrick were v!s-
ting friends In Eastern Ohio yestNr-
,av
chester ". Shields. candidate ror
domination for house % delegates. adj
dressed large audience In MoundsV!lle
lst evening.
Charles D!ckman ~ Waah'r Etor.
"A was the guest Of friends hare for
, few DAYS
Mrs Martin KOarT returned ~ her
nome IN Martins Ferry. q. after spend
F-tNpl.
Miss Amy Woody. who has been Wis
ttlnu her narNn's hrSo has returned 70
wast liberty WHORE 80" g attending
he Normal school.