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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1933
Page
5
Philadelphia December 24 report notes the refusal of railway express bakery wagon drivers to join the general drivers strike today. The abstention lowers the number of striking workers to about 10,000 from an expected 30,000.
Mrs Grace Coolidge widow of the late president will visit her son John Coolidge in Cheshire Connecticut for Christmas. She will stay with John and his wife Florence Trumbull and their infant daughter Cynthia during the holiday period.
A 8 year old asks if Santa exists while friends doubt. The Editorial answers with a belief in Santa, stating No Santa Claus, thank God, he lives and will live forever and continue to make childhood hearts glad for ages to come.
Ruth Sherwood a 1917 UC class member seeks backers to fund a tea room business promising dividends as she pursues a dream after sixteen years from graduation. Martin Eliot from a wealthy class circle takes her name and address, hinting at possible support while classmates remain skeptical.
Ruth and her father endure financial strain after Aunt Mary dies and a pastor father pushes Ruth to finish her degree. Ruth resents the burden, noting suitors John McCory and Alice, while Reverend Sherwood favors schooling. A final heart attack death ends the scene, with Ruth left to turn to Page 10.
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