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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1937
Page
5
The writer recalls Scott and Amundsen with sportsmanlike cheers amid harsh polar loss. He remembers a friend’s death from heart disease on a dreary train ride from Wixon Michigan and reflects on how recognition of one’s importance might change outcomes.
Washington essay warns rising birthrates among poor families and growing national debt threaten future burden. It notes per capita debt, shifts in population since 1857, and the need for policy focus on demographics alongside fiscal health.
Regular monthly Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs. J C Bowman home featured a Thanksgiving program and refreshments. Gore Demonstration group held a Christmas gift suggestions and candy making demo by Miss Madeline Blair. Various social and family visits noted including visitors from Rada and Hagerstown and a birth in the Dunlap family.
It is reported that stone and lime plants are laying off more men. Several local residents are ill and receiving updates on their health. Darius Stickley recovering from major surgery at Fravel Hospital Woodstock. Edward Stickley ill with tonsillitis attended by Dr Williams Middletown. John Grove and wife plus baby visited friends in Maurertown. Mrs Martins Wisecarver of Winchester spent Thursday with cousin Mrs O O Stickley.
St Paul police chief C A Hackett ordered an immediate pull of all special badges after arresting a burglar who wore one, prompting a rush reissue to officers. The suspect wore the badge during the incident and was taken into custody.
Pursuant to Virginia law and by authority of the Corporation Commission the Winchester Credit Corp reduced its capital stock from 1000 to 750 shares. The move reflects an optional assessment increasing paid in capital by 25000 dollars, with corresponding reduction in outstanding shares. T Russell Cather serves as president and H W Copenhaver as secretary.
Humorous note recounts Professor Glenn Frank of Wisconsin University visiting London with wife during a European tour. It jokes about his campus leadership, a birthday celebration for Shaw, and a quirky reaction to a cricket match. A light dig at professors’ off campus behavior caps the tale.
Government housing experts say a comfortable family home can be built for 6 000 5 000 or even 2 000 including lot and landscaping. Costs vary by region with rural areas cheaper and the north needing better heating. FHA data show over 125 000 insured homes cost under 5 000, average value 5 497.
Richmond presbytery awaits a five member St. Giles committee to petition acceptance under presbytery jurisdiction. The church reported 286 pledges totaling 15 212 60 for the year as it held its third Sunday service. The new church formed by Grace Covenant members followed a pastorate dissolution of Dr. J Blanton Belk.
Reader appeal from Winchester Evening Star promising a booklet RECIPES FOR USING RAISINS. Learn many raisin kitchen ideas for breads pies cakes and cookies and delight the family. Include five cents postage and handling to receive the booklet.
Hor ace Lyon's hotel in Aro Arizona advertises free rooms on sunless days. The historic offer began in 1934, with no prior takers since 1926, marking a rare pattern of compensation for clouded skies.
Both Standard and De Luxe cars include front and rear bumpers and bumper guards spare wheel tire and tube tire lock and band cigar lighter twin horns and headlight beam indicator on the instrument panel at no extra charge. De Luxe adds an extra tail light windshield wiper sun visor de luxe steering wheel glove compartment lock and clock and chrome wheel bands at no extra charge.
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