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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
7
A humorous anecdote about a club boasting about being good husbands. One member recalls sitting and holding his wife's hands for an hour while another claims a neighbor saw a raucous night of arguing and chair throwing, all in lighthearted fashion.
Twenty four entries entered the Roy Duvall sweepstakes at the bowling alley. After the first five-game block Romick held top with 654 followed by Kiracofe 633 and La Follette 632. Lichlider 624 Scully 598 Duvall 597 and Spates 597 trailed. The final block is scheduled for next Wednesday December 22.
A House of Commons move to reinforce Britain's naval presence in Chinese waters aims to restore prestige and end attacks on British vessels on the Yangtze. The call, cross party, could be voiced in the foreign affairs debate next Tuesday if the crisis remains unresolved.
Burch delivered a high game of 145 and also led the league with a 382 series. Cops High Set Honors in League B added a notable feat to the standings.
Sarah Zane Ballroom hosts a Frederic County Recreation Club dance with Bob Riley Orchestra. Admission is one dollar per couple. dancing from 9 30 p m. Chaperons include Mrs Homer C Lyman Mrs Russell Cahter Mrs Beatrice O Taylor and Mr W R Legge. Additional events depend on interest.
Present and past rainfall records show none for yesterday and December to date while year to date stands at 48.34 inches. The 24 year average monthly rainfall from 1913 to 1936 lists Jan 2.46, Feb 1.97, Mar 3.03, Apr 3.07, May 3.65, Jun 3.63, Jul 3.35, Aug 3.59, Sep 2.87, Oct 2.91, Nov 2.31, Dec 2.40 inches. Annual average rainfall for the period is 34.74 inches at Winchester Research Laboratory.
at the Surf Club models presented winter resort beach wear with a modest, old time motif. outfits featured beige sharkskin playsuits with bodiced tops and puff sleeves worn with shorts. bold colors and ticking fabrics appeared in various playsuits and separates.
The article describes a revealing stage outfit named strip tease with a halter top and skirt shedding to a bathing suit underneath. It notes a Seminole influenced costume with bright blanket stripes and a Mexican motif on a shark skin playsuit. Beach bags grow bigger and shoes feature square heels.
Union leaders call out 5000 Woolworth workers in 124 stores in the metropolitan area after the company fails to reply to wage and hours proposals. Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, formerly Barbara Hutton, sails for Europe on the Europa as the strike begins.
The will of the late Edward Lewis Henry is placed on record in Clark M. Smith's office with John Henkel Henry as executor. The will directs that property left by Robert Montague Henry be sold and the proceeds used to pay debts and provide monuments for his grave and his brother's.
The document notes John Henkel Henry bound by a $2 penalty and provisions directing distribution of personal property to Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Shanholtz, with specific articles belonging to his parents going to his brothers J. H. and E. L. Henry. Other names include Walter Tillie Milton Henry and William F. Baker and Harry Ander.
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