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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1937
Page
5
A father plans a present for his son after his college success. A messenger brings a small box containing two watches, symbolizing a shared effort and the son’s achievement. Professor William James of Harvard often argued that people waste much of their mental capacity.
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The Navy reports the Panay, a 170 foot gunboat, was attacked by a hostile aircraft on the Yangtze River about 15 to 20 miles from Nanking. Seven dispatches note nine Americans aboard including embassy staff. The Bee and Oahu rushed toward the scene but remained distant as crews reported the incident.
Harry Shick a 48 year old ex soldier known as the Hermit sought shelter in an eight foot poplar five months ago. County officials coaxed him from the hollow tree four miles from Oak Ridge. He plans a fresh start when spring comes and says each man has a life mission.
In Columbia on December 13 six desperados who stabbed Captain Olin Sanders and overpowered him in his office were placed in solitary confinement awaiting trial in January. Governor Johnston pleaded for surrender as National Guardsmen gas flooded the office. Sanders died from his injuries.
Health Talks reviews a new drug from Dr. Logan Clendening to treat soap dermatitis oil acne and athlete’s foot using sodium hexametaphosphate. It soothes irritation reduces perspiration and prevents outbreaks by adding powder to skin socks and shoes. The note cites infant diaper rash excessive sweating and ringworm as also benefiting with preventive use and early treatment.
A group of local colored women will hold an annual dinner from 5 to 10 PM on Thursday evening December 16 at Emma Parks Robinson's home 619 South Braddock street. They will deliver piping hot dinners by telephone order 784 1 with charges due on delivery to raise funds for tuberculars sent to state sanatoriums. Sponsored by the District Nurse Association.
In Blacksburg Virginia extension leaders report that 76 percent of 27 775 meetings were led by dirt farmers with an average attendance of 21. The program aims to develop representative citizen groups to discuss public questions and channel wisdom to county and agricultural planning committees. Meetings, held mainly in rural schools, cover farm city living standards ownership efficiency soil conservation and agricultural outlooks.
The Almanac 1938 will be off the press days before the New Year and those who order in advance will receive copies first. Send a dime with a stamped return envelope and address a copy to a friend by writing two names and sending two dimes.
Barbara Bell pattern No 1406 B offers a new tunic frock for casual wear with a pencil slim silhouette. The pattern includes darts at the waist, a beltless bodice, and detailed sewing instructions for sizes 12 to 20. Send fifteen cents for this pattern and the Barbara Bell Winter Pattern Book for more designs.
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