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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
2
Ida Siifiitidus failed to set a new mark during last night’s bowling session as Van Simons led with a standout score. The effort produced an average near 118 per game across the five games, with unclear supporting details and fragmented figures.
A report describes Health Center programs for women with regular classes at 2:30 and 4 pm and a 10 am session. An exhibition match and community outreach are part of the schedule, with a focus on engaging nearby residents and promoting services.
The Rev Rudisell of Edinburg Virginia will again preach this evening at 7 45 o clock in the Reformed Church. He spoke last night on Life and salvation and will present another message titled Life s greatest inter life theme.
Invitation notice lists forthcoming wedding in STAR CITY between honored couple and families. Details include date, time, venue, and reception plans for guests.
Pursuant to authority in a deed of trust dated September 17, 1936 Edward Egan defaulted on debt secured. Trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Court House at Winchester on Saturday December 18 1937 at 1 o clock for a parcel of land near Back Creek Disfract Mt Williams. One third cash. balance in two equal installments due in two years with 6 percent interest. Insurance on the property to be maintained. Trustee E Edwards.
Webber delivered 141 points to top the League B scoring table as Texas teams and retailers vie for spots. The standings show Royal Arcanum and Texaco Oil leading the pack with mid season gaps followed by Retail Grocers and Gulf Oil. National Fruit and Valley Service also figure among the top teams.
A column juxtaposes William of Normandy rising from the ground to shout Thus do I grasp England and transform a omen of defeat into victory. It recalls how a First Lady’s calm leadership inspires confidence and adds a cheeky note about dieting dogs England’s other tale of fattening chickens by restraint and indulgence.
In Kansas City twelve washing machines were entered as exhibits in a federal patent case Maytag Co versus General Electric Supply Co. The court handled the proceedings amid a public airing of technical dispute and industry practices.
The Rev. P. C. Boyer, junior pastor of Braddock Street Methodist Church in Braddock Street, will preach this evening at the Congregational Christian Church on South Braddock Street. Service opens with a hymn at 7 30 o'clock. Last evening’s talk by Rev. Snyder Alleman of the Lutheran Church of Stephens City drew a large, attentive audience.
Judge W L Thornton barred Billy Edwards from bringing a lion to the courtroom causing jurors to hang out windows as Zimba performed circus stunts on the lawn. Norma Edwards sues promoter Edwards claiming injuries from entering Zimba's cage during an exhibition.
Helen Swenstosky, 19, of Lucitis boro, Indigna county, Pennsyl vania, seeks to regain her 18 month old daughter from a Dover court claiming the foster parents agreed to keep the child until age 18. The case hinges on whether the mother had legal standing to reclaim the child and whether an agreement to raise the child was properly formed.
An advertisement urges relief from irritation and discomfort with juniper oil and burping leaves turned into green tablets. It promises better rest and notes the product is 25 cents as a test offer. Available locally at Baker's Drug Store.
For Prompt Delivery There is no charge for this service if you fail to receive your Evening Star in Winchester. Call.
A fragmentary Will Rogers humorous tale notes a narrow grassy country road and a legal libel issue. The readable lines imply Rogers’ witty style and a critique of press or law with a hint of political or social commentary.
The readable text sketches a domestic dispute scene with a husband and wife arguing about finances and priorities. It mentions a crisis moment and an implied domestic tension within a family setting, labeled as American News Features.
Luther Edward Ash a retired county farmer and native of Relief Virginia died early this morning at 123 North Cameron Street in the city He had lived there six months and previously in Stephens City His death was due to cerebral hemorrhage Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs George M Ash and others as listed in the notice
In the Meuse region the French surete identifies a suspect as a leading organizer of an alleged plot. Authorities say the administrator, linked to a textile firm, was arrested as part of the investigation and faces charges in connection with the plan.
Friends gather at Omps Funeral Home Saturday at 1 PM for services then proceed to the Lutheran Church in Stephens City for 2 PM rites. Interment follows in the Stephens City cemetery. The deceased is survived by Miss Georgia Beueli and four children from a former marriage, Mrs Lewise Househelder of Gore Virginia Floyd, David Ash of Martinsburg Virginia and Miss Virginia of Martinsburg W Virginia.
A small notice announces a shooting match 31 miles east of Winchester on U. S. Route 50 for Saturday December 4 1937 with prizes of turkeys and chickens and rifles and shells to be won in CHARLIE CLARK event.
Local business listing shows Rainbow Grill operated by L Craven at 36 East Piccadilly Street with phone contact 412 9 11. Details are terse but present in the OCR fragment.
A sale at 1 p.m. features two improved lots in White Post village, Frederick County VA. Lot 2 includes a one acre dwelling with outbuildings and barn. Purchaser pays cash for part and bonds for the remainder with a deed of trust and insurance. auctioneers I Smoke, I Brannon, Clerk C Brannon certify bonds as required.
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