Santa on Main Street Draws Reader Rebuke
Edward G. Hermann of Winchester Va criticizes a street corner Santa on Main Street for appearing underfed and unconvincing. He argues volunteers from Salvation Army would better serve and collect more funds, noting the diminished Christmas thrill for children. The letter is dated December 15 1931.
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Hearings Set On Road Program By State Commission
The State Highway Commission begins four public hearings to review tentative allocations of over 10 million dollars for Highway Department district funds. The Culpeper district session covers Albemarle Arlington Culpeper Fairfax Fauquier Fluvanna Greene Loudoun Madison Louisa Orange Prince William Rappahannock. The Staunton district session covers Alleghany Augusta Bath Clarke Frederick Highland Page Rockbridge Rockingham Shenandoah and Warren. Citizens in Winchester area should submit claims at the Culpeper hearing Monday afternoon December 19.
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Harlers For Senators High In 31 Rating
Two more sets of official American League figures are released in this morning's Post. The Athletics captured their third straight pennant led by Lefty Robert Moses Grove with 31 wins and a .886 winning percentage. Washington's pitchers, led by Johnson, posted strong numbers with 3.76 runs allowed per game and few hits and earned runs.
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Gore Brevities Itemizes Sunday Visits in Gore Virginia
In Gore Virginia on December 15 Mr and Mrs Maynard Larrick hosted visitors Sunday as did Merle Anderson at S B Larricks home. Helen Larrick spent the day with her parents. The Good family plus Wesley McKeever and James Good traveled to Dr Cline's. William Lafollette, recently ill, is improving. Pork butchering was underway with fine hogs. Mamie Foreman and Lida Morgan visited James W Good. Eliza Good called on her uncle Will Good.
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Thoxine Prescription Promises Quick Night Cough Relief
A drugstore ad urges use of Thoxine to halt night coughing by addressing internal causes. Taken before retiring it claims rapid relief and also soothes sore throat. Safe for the family with a money back guarantee. 35c at Baker's Drug Store and other outlets.
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