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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a remedy for muscular rheumatic pains and stiffness. It emphasizes long use, doctor and nurse recommendations, and availability in Regular, Children's, and Extra Strong strengths at druggists.
The Middletown High School staff editorial Encourages students to study from the start to reach their goals. The piece notes many are discouraged yet reminds pupils to apply themselves, citing exams and future rewards. About seventy students attended the event with spirited participation and refreshments later in the evening.
The Freshmen initiation occurred Tuesday night in the Stephens City Agriculture Building basement. Recipients included Clarke Kline, Richard Borden, Edward Rowles, Arthur Shipe, Malcolm Brumback, and Eugene Jenkins.
The Sophomore Class led by sponsor Mrs. Woore staged a Thanksgiving program in the girls’ room with Ralph Wakeman presiding. The event opened with Come Thou Almighty King, featured scripture by Kenneth Boyer, a prayer, readings like Three Lost Words by Alice Carper, a Thanksgiving song, and The First Thanksgiving Day by Margaret Matthews. Ruth Keith drew the turkey raffle winner, Mrs. J. H Fisher of Middletown, as the Athletic Association benefitted.
Charles Mayes announces sale of his business The City Produce Market on Market street between Winchester Seed Store and Wingfield's fancy grocery to Vermont Crossen son of Utah Crossen. He thanks customers and asks continued trading with Crossen. (12-9-21)
The Middletown Basketeer defeated Toms Brook High School 26 to 24 in a defensive battle led by Boyer and Larrick. Brumback Wake commented on the remarkable team play as Boyer scored over half the points.
November honor roll lists first grade students Louis Beatty and Kenneth for academic achievement. They are recognized by the school for their consistent work and good conduct.
Russell McCau ley George Wright James Garrett and Charles Jenkins are assigned to safety duty to oversee patrol coverage. Their roles focus on maintaining order, monitoring incidents, and coordinating with officials during shifts.
A local column ponders whether M H 8 is becoming a matrimonial bureau or if domestic duties override school ties. The piece notes several junior girls have left for Cupid since the term began and asks what should be done.
A crowd of youths and adults exchange a string of chatty remarks about stamps, vanity cases, a car ride, a crying baby, and a punchy remark about a black eye. Elliptical humor and sharp retorts reveal everyday tension.
A passenger tells the conductor he was riding on his face prompting the conductor to punch the ticket. No further details on location or individuals are provided.
Mariah Smith long listed as 107 years old, a former slave, died and drew Gatesville’s full population to her funeral. County Judge A P Codwin and several white ministers led the service with six white pallbearers.
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