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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1937
Page
3
Albert E. Keller of Wheatland is recovering at Memorial Hospital after his right hand was torn off by a fodder shredder several days ago. He endured shock and blood loss and is now in satisfactory condition and able to walk about the hospital.
Miss Helen Cochran daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Cochran has been ill for eight days and is believed to be improving though still not receiving visitors. She has suffered frequent prolonged hiccoughing making her weak and her condition was once serious.
Augustus Peryear colored was arrested after a crash on U S Route 50 east of Winchester. He faced charges of driving while intoxicated and using improper auto licenses when his car went off the road into a bank after pulling into the path of a large apple truck. The vehicle sustained heavy damage.
Royal Iowa crews fought a blaze at the Royal town hall as their only fire apparatus was housed inside delaying suppression. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.
County brief items from Brush Creek Virginia report visits illnesses marriages and church notices. Names include Maggie Shockey Joshua Whitacre Dunlap Dailey Gray Dailey Lamp DeHaven Heironimus Racey Lamp Opequon and Timber Ridge services announced with Christmas events and Sunday School schedules.
Mrs. Robert Steele shows improvement at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Baker visited Mrs. Baker’s sister Mrs. R. R. Stickley. Carson Bowen and sister Helen returned from Washington to stay for the holidays. W. D. Mitchell officiated at a Staunton wedding. Rev. Moon and Mitchell lead a strong Bethel meeting in Warren county. Christmas program planned for Christmas Eve at Bethel Church. Hog slaughtering active in the community. Tilden Stickley spent weekend at home. Mrs. Hugh Showalter suffers with a severe cold. Miss Mary Pence returns home to Middletown after living with Mrs. Charles Grover. Mrs. Fifer ill the past week.
Hogue Creek Virginia notes list weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Marple and Mrs. Boshern of Cumberland Maryland with Miss Katie Marple of Washington DC. Local residents visit kin near Payne s Chapel Gore Chambersville and Clowser areas as Mt Olive announces a Christmas entertainment for December 23 at 7 30 public invited.
Mr Vennor Milhon visited Mr Edson Fawcett last Sunday morning in Mt Pleasant Virginia with no further details.
Real winter hit Orando Virginia this week with extreme cold slowing outdoor work for several days. Residents and visitors include the Carbaughs from Stephens City and Laura Bates from the Valley Pike, plus Stickleys of Reliance and Helen Keller visiting Aspen Grove. Walnut Springs School prepares a Christmas eve entertainment for all to attend.
Local residents report visits among families in Lebanon Church and nearby towns. Notices tell of deaths: Virginia Frances Hockman of Toms Brook and Arthur Weatherholtz of Conkcville. Christmas service set at Mt Hope Church and a Royal Neighbors dance noted.
A school calendar piece notes booster club meeting on Monday advisory period Tuesday band practice on Wednesday with a festive Christmas message. The note celebrates holiday spirit and a Christmas program by Miss Haynes amid the vacation period.
Last week the Glee Club staged a lively Xmas program directed by Miss Haynes. Sophomore notes, bracelets, and a new fireman joke drift through the chatter as students recall skits and ice skating mishaps. The Booster Club plans a Christmas card box to cut costs and Handley moves to basketball with outside teams while a large cheering section forms.
A collection of varied schoolroom remarks and quick exchanges. Students discuss topics from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to etiquette and aviation dreams while adults and pupils share humorous lines and reflections on education.
A jumble of local reminiscences and Christmas wishes. The voice of Grandma shares memories, longing for happiness and plum pudding while Santa letters tease with romance and questions about bachelor life and marriage.
News notes a Christmas cantata titled Another Wise Man presented by the community group two years ago. Three years ago the football squad held its annual dance event.
Teams were evenly matched and fans enjoyed a close playoff run. The next series will be volleyball, with supporters urged to attend for what promises to be exciting matches.
A quirky note from Handley pupils recounts holiday wishes to Santa Claus. Katherine Rhinelander asks for two mules for her feet while Farry Fowle requests a soul for his shoe, blending humor and earnest year-end requests.
A poet recalls a life of struggle and sacrifice. He seeks greatness through writing but finds nourishment in family and duty. Marriage and children reshape his path as he pours effort into loved ones, finding value in a life he once doubted.
In Champaign Illinois two mistletoe sprigs over the University of Illinois campus drew the attention of health officer J Howard Beard. He warned no student should walk under the mistletoe until achieving at least a B in bacteriology. The shrub is removed.
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