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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1936

Page

2

Stephens City School Days Critics-Hess Steel and Others

A partial list of names includes Susie Shryock Jeanny Harris Iha Edwards Billy Williams Charles Cook Agnes Cribba Roy Wohilford Emma Swim ley Julla William Harris Alice Lemley and others. The fragment suggests a local school day event with multiple participants.

Hess Steel Susie Shryock Jeanny Harris Iha Edwards Billy Williams Charles Cook Agnes Crribba Roy Wohilford Emma Swimley Julla Eee William Harris Alice K. Lemley

Santa's visit and the duty of relief during holidays

A reflective piece contrasts joyful Christmas giving with the plight of the less fortunate shown in bare homes and cold nights. It urges agencies to ensure Santa visits for many, framing relief as a communal responsibility despite varying happiness. It also includes odd, rural editorials on preparing food as a metaphor for care.

Santa Prince Albert Prince of Pipe Tobaccos P. A

How to select and perceive a man

Guide advising cautious selection of a man with emphasis on not choosing the green or overly fresh, beware soft spots of the heart, and keeping the choice secure from others. Includes cautions on appearance, blemishes, and not pounding the subject.

School Home Economics Party Recap and Next Event Planned

Last Thursday's home economics party featured dancing and a new set of dance steps by Betty Wolford and Evelyn Cross. Those who helped are asked to attend the next party next Thursday night and bring a guest who was absent.

Aaneene Eaesed

Comic High School Snippets From a Humorous Pageant

A collage of lighthearted high school vignettes. A junior girl sits while a boyfriend pays a Winchester police fine. Junior and Sophomore boys toil for relief Saturday nights after shows. Freshmen warned not to linger on the lawn as the grass stays green. A Bingo game at Home Economics sparks questions about luck. Mrs. Stickley’s history class prompts Victor to jokingly claim he took a honey course.

Mascot Irish Setter Stirs Seniors in Classroom Tale

A stray Irish setter wanders into Mrs Hovermale’s room as seniors discuss a mascot. The dog returns, delighting about twenty three seniors who fuss over it, amid reflections on life and faith. Quotations from Wilson and Bovee add moral texture to the school scene.

Wilson

Christmas program rehearsal notes in school

Grade teachers and children rehearse for a Christmas program to be held December 23. Mrs Julian peer oversees music and dance but the text is garbled with partial phrases and unclear details.

Operaetta Julian Peer

Senior Class elects six top debaters by ballot

The Senior Class chose six best debaters from its ranks by ballot. Elected were Sherman, Ross Lillard,faabel Koenig, Evelyn Cross, Julian Steele and Ralph Richard. The team will compete in debates throughout the year.

Sherman Ross Lillard Faabel Koenig Evelyn Cross Julian Steele Ralph Richard

Fur Market Sees Prices Rise At Local Yard

Fur prices are reported higher by about 25 percent at the local fur market in the One Yard. Veteran dealer notes most fur buyers supply northern markets, chiefly New York, with pole cats dominating the catch along with coons opossums and muskrats. The scene draws Saturday bidders despite the odor.

Crick County Oposdurh New York

Campaign victory noted in license tag symbolism

Indianapolis report shows Max Townsend, son of governor elect M Clifford Townsend, obtaining tag No. 908494 matching his father’s vote total while campaign manager Dick Heller secured tag No 18068 Townsend’s plurality. Rise and shine noted as a campaign slogan for supporters.

Indianapolis Ind Max Townsend M. Clifford Townsend Dick Heller Townsend

Alphabet Man Behind the Door

Pat Moore meets Dexter Ball at his home after mistaking a loud alphabet gesture for a deranged intruder. A calm, witty revealing scene shows Ball practicing gestures for a public speaking course. Ball is chairman of the examining board at the United Institute for civil service exams.

Pat Moore Pat Dexter Dexter Ball United Institute Civil Service

Palace A nes Everything Is Thunder at Palace

Constance Bennett and Douglas Montgomery star in a melodramatic romance titled Everything Is Thunder showing today and Tuesday at Palace. The plot follows a smart woman who falls for a desperate fugitive as a dramatic thunderbolt heads straight for her heart. A Fox News Reel and a novelty accompany the feature.

Palace Constance Bennett Douglas Montgomery Fox News

Conduct Rites of Mr. Dunlap

Last rites were given for Joel P. Dunlap at Timber Ridge Church. The service, led by Rev. George L. Owen and Rev. B. J. Goode of Winchester, featured scripture passages and hymns including Rock of Ages and Sometime We’ll Understand. Crossing The Bar was read. Pallbearers were Joe Reed Frank Marple Gilbert Whittmire Grover Hockman Robert Whitacre and Charles Dunlap.

Joel P. Dunlap Timber Ridge Christi George £. Owen J. Goode Winchester Rew Mary Joe Reed Frank Marple Gilbert Whittmire Grover Hockman Robert Whitacre Charles Dunlap

New Guards For Edward's Fiancee

A detective from the national service was assigned to guard the American on all trips after abusive letters criticized her relation to Edward the former king of England. Guards accompany her on travels from Viet Nam to haven and London, with orders issued for protection during her stay.

Wart Agento Edward England Os Tionale Haven Ee An Sontland London

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Stephens City Junior News Home Economic News Winchester Police Marjorie Ken Sitl Jim S Bovee Bacehlor Sunshine Magazine Good Samaritan Ross L Ress Gov’nor Franklin Emma Swimley Jolford Right R. J. Reynolds R.j.reynolds Tobacco Company Senior News Pirates Ts. Louis Star-Times Mr. Dunlap Pine Motor CO Brad & Cecil Sts Firestone i Vane A Pym Es i Aare Aisi Att Supply & Service Stores Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores Loudoun St Firenone Monda Prince Albert Prescription Dept. of Miller’s Drug Store Garland Spillman Spillman & Alexander Drusha John S. Miller & Company Santa Claus Headquarters Goodrich Musie CAMME Goodrich Batteries Road Service Braddock & Boscawen St. Eee Tre Hamburger’s N. Main Street Hy Ford H. W. Ebert Buick - Pontiac Endicott Keystone Shoe Store The Bellview Sprint Farm Boyce Berryville Virginia Court House Hillyard Wall Paper and Paint CO O. K Willys Panel Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc McCormick Deering C. I. Brumback
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