Farewell to 1936 and Hopes for 1937 Echo in Virginia Memoir
A reflective note on the passing of 1936 and the rise of 1937 from a Virginia writer. The piece recalls colleagues Dan Schroeder Burns Trundle and others, honors their careers, and weighs social codes and justice in Wise County. It blends obituary-like memories with commentary on Edward VIII and World events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Schroed
Harry Burns
Danville
Burns
Rover A
Arthur Taylor
Bill Corbin
The
Daily News
Gerard
Leeds
Eng
Edward Will
Schroeder
Rev O D Camp elevated to pastorship at church conference
Reverend O D Camp formerly assistant pastor at First Emmanuel Baptist was chosen as pastor at a Tuesday December 22 conference succeeding the late G W Hucksham who led the church for 15 years. The notice also lists social visits and Christmas activities at local homes and church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Camp
First Emmanuel Baptist Church
Camp
G. W. Hucksham
Mee
EK. V. Baldwin
ER. V. Baldwin
Kivett Drive
Hanna Baldwin
Northport
L. LN
Littie Mae Lome
New York City
Louis B. Haliship
Jeffrie Townes
George Reid
Cahle Ingram
Castle Holmes
O. BE. Simmons
J. J. Wilson
Mitchell Perera
BE. BE. Cortright
O. BE. Davis
Mise W. Marie Carter
Mise Josephine Griffin
Murray B. Davis
Norfolk
J. A. Edmondson
Willowbrook Street
Jana Bowden
Philadelphia
M. Leach
Underhill Avenue
M. M. Gerran
Robert Ones
St. Mark
Robert E. Jones
Columbus
Ohio
Methodiet Episcopal Church
St. Mark's Church
First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Murder Charge Stuns Charleston City
Police charge 26 year old Charles Dee with murder in the death of James Stamens. Dee, described as a deaf city employee, allegedly killed Stamens by striking him with an axe in a fatal assault during an incident in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston, &. C
Dee
Deenat Capers
Toll
James Stamens
Potts Visit Noted in Martinsville Family Notice
Mr and Mrs H M Potts of Martinsville Virginia visit Mrs Potts parents Mr and Mrs R F Stone at 1613 Long Street as reported in the local social column.
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Mra
H. M. Potts
Martineville
Vialt
Mrs. Potts
Mra. R. TF. Stone
Long Street
Bird of prey wing posture during ascent and glide
The text describes a raptor keeping wings slightly bent when perched or gliding and straightening the wings with spread primary feathers during rapid ascent. It mentions a long wing span and a fifth of the wing path as a measure related to feather arrangement.
Summer Fashions Preview for Warm Weather Cruise Wear
The New York fashion preview outlines two color knits under a white diagonal wool coat with conch shell buttons. It suggests beach outfits including striped silk pajamas, a one piece silk crepe halter swimsuit with coat, and advises minimal packing, a cohesive color scheme, and versatile pieces for spring and summer travel. It emphasizes outfits suitable for cruises, beaches, and winter vacations with a practical wardrobe plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Young
NEA Service
New York
Amart
Shipboard fashion notes for winter and summer yachting
A fashion feature outlines cruise wear for women aboard ships including white swankslacks and color tunic gowns. It highlights accessories such as scarfs belts and silk wraps, plus versatile pieces for deck beach and evening use from terry bathrobes to silk mousseline gowns and navy wool jersey beachwear.
North Carolina Dance Masters Influence Grows in State
A North Carolina dance conscious era emerges as Dance Masters of America and the DMNC shape training standards. Dancers from the state excel nationally and internationally, with instructors like Jacquline Derminy of Winston-Salem leading representation. The movement thrives through rigorous exams, cross state membership, and widespread studio expansion even during hard times.
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KY V. Acholason
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Dance Masters of America
All America
North Carolina
Ffty
New York
New York Times
Cordella Hull
U. S
Jacqueline Derminy
Wineton-salem
North Caroline’s
Senotiartion
Dante
North Cerelina
DMNC
Virginia
West Virginia
South Carolina
Pupua
Broadway
Hollywood
North
Meltale
Atadetite
Imperial Ballet
Ehopotemia
England
Pirot Ormagnitude Stare Described In Plain Speech
A readable fragment explains that apparent brightness of stars is due to their proximity to Earth, not actual size. It notes that nearer stars may seem larger and brighter to the naked eye despite not being the largest.
Young Roosevelt Recovers After Fiancée Visit
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr net home from Phillips House where the Harvard senior convalesced well after a fall. His fiancée Mrs Ethel du Pont arrived from Washington and spent several hours with him as his doctor said there was no setback and dismissed rumors of a transfusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robtin
Mies
Ethel du Pont
Franklin, D. Roosevelt, Jr
George Loring Tobey, Jr
Roosevelt
Yeater
Roosevelt Blood Sample Taken for Possible Transfusion
A report notes a sample of President Roosevelt's blood was drawn to test for a possible transfusion amid his illness.
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Day
Roosevelt
Outsider Captures Santa Maria Race
Papenie, a juvenile outsider, wins the $3,600 Santa Maria handicap at Santa Anita as the second feature of the 1996-97 season. R De Lavel's speedator led early and held off Mile Shields' runner in the final stretch with Grey Court placing third and Mr. Blase fourth.
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Los Angeles
Papenie
R. de Lavel
Epeedator
Met
Grey Court
Mr. Blase
Beekeeping Laws Claim Hive as Owner’s Property
A warm of bees that left a hive remains the owner’s property as long as he keeps it in elect according to Mackatone laws.
Funeral held for Mrs Caudle at Oakwood Cemetery
Services for Mrs Eliza beth Caudle 40 widow of J Rufus Caudle were held Saturday at 2 pm from 1207 Ogden street with Rev C L Rath and Frank Byerly officiating. A ladies trio sang Rock of Ages and I Am Going There. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Caudle
J. Rufus Caudle
Ogden Street
C. L. Rath
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Frank Byerly
Salvation Army
Meadames Dockery Nance
Brownie Brown
Mise Marie Strother
Frank Pepper
Dock Shoe
Paul Coffer
Jule Hammett
Russell Brown
Jimmy Hammett
Oakwood Cemetery
Forest Layers Yet to Be Penetrable in Regrowth
A saying compares a virgin forest with a second growth, noting the latter remains more penetrable as it regenerates. The statement reflects on ecological recovery and resilience of woodlands.
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Craven
Edward
Wallie
Boward
Stanley Baldwin
Hell
Wallis
Maxwell
Ity
Tie Ty
Edith
Faust
Norton
Edith Straight
Wise County
Aver
Art of Dance
Jack Juveneau
Jean Hein
Sheraton Hotel
Dancing Masters of
Ob Carolina
Santa Maria
Mrs. Caudle
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