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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
16
Caroline Chatfield notes the Live Alone and Like It author’s rise to fame and marriage through cheerful perseverance. She mocks harsh critics, praises independence, yet argues true happiness comes with love, urging readers to whistle toward opportunity and avoid loneliness.
Richmond August 17 authorities indicated V M L V F L and Richmond William and Mary football contests will be played on Thanksgiving Day this fall regardless of President Roosevelt's date. If November 23 is proclaimed as Thanksgiving, the Nov 30 game would shift earlier.
Purchasers of Cimarron Petroleum Trust shares testified in Roanoke federal court that Graves of Charlottesville and Cox formerly of Roanoke, indicted on mail fraud and securities violations, claimed investments would yield 18 percent. Graves and Cox, as salesmen, promoted the offerings.
Trial opened with the Cimarron Petroleum Trust defendant not guilty plea while Walter P. Spielberger and others listed as officers pleaded nolo contendere. Isabel Shiflett testified about repeated visits by Graves before a March 23 1937 contract for five units at 100 dollars each.
Pleasant Remedy in New Ulm Minnesota notes that Al Eggers always liked baseball, reflecting on his long standing interest in the sport.
A fan remains red hot and unable to rest after hiccuping all day. Friends tried slapping his back and holding his breath but the symptoms persisted throughout the day.
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