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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
3
The Genet cane ipray the eccentric will of Charles Vance Millar funded Toronto’s stork derby. Millar provided that his estate over 500000 dollars go to the mother or mothers giving birth to the most children in Toronto between Sept 31 1926 and Oct 31. The Supreme Court left Ontario courts to determine the rightful claimants among about a dozen women.
A garbled OCR fragment references prompt postal telegraph delivery with no charge mentioned. The readable text points to a service claim and delivery speed, implying a historic advertisement or notice without clear dates or specifics.
Central Press report describes Sino Japanese war fronts with fears of a major attack on Canton, U S warships aiding evacuations at Tsingtao, and anticipated landings along the Kwangtung coast north of Hongkong as Japan seeks southern coastal control.
Nicks attended a conclave intended to raise Santa Claus standards. The gathering sparked childlike wonder at the sight of many Santas assembled in full uniform.
The U S navy unveils a 30 ton sky fortress described as the world's largest flying battleship. Powered by four 1050 horsepower motors, it promises a 5000 mile flying radius and speeds over 200 miles per hour, debuting in San Diego California.
The court orders referral to a Master Commissioner to report on Hannah M. Affleck death estate including assets, debts, will interpretation, distributees, taxes, executor accounts, and a distribution scheme. Notice issued for hearings January 13, 1938 at Winchester Virginia. proceedings may adjourn daily until completion.
Federal and Norfolk County officers questioned a prisoner they said they suspected was involved in the slaying of Mrs. Carpenter. The case unfolds as authorities press for details in Norfolk Virginia with ongoing interrogations and local crime scene review.
Wendell Bowers, 19, is charged with the December 13 murder of Mrs. Wilma V. Carpenter in her Norristown apartment. He was arrested in Norfolk County on a vagrancy charge and identified by maid Mary Griffin as the killer after allegedly binding the maid and robbing both women.
Indians of the Southwest prepare for Christmas with baskets and sacks for gifts from traders homesteaders and missionaries. Generous one day a year prompts traders to lament post holiday slow sales while Indians favor hard candy jaw breakers colorful cloth and traditional dances marking the solstice.
The Star reports that William Sullivan appealing a magistrate's decision in a case alleging driving while intoxicated is not William T. Sullivan, the Winchester feed dealer on North Cameron Street.
In Jefferson Georgia a bronze tablet marks Dr Crawford Long’s 1842 ether discovery for painless tumor removal. The tale notes Long’s Jefferson practice and a local demonstration prior to Morton’s 1846 Boston debut, recognizing Long as the first to use anesthesia.
Baltimore Maryland December conference of the Baltimore Mail Line board of directors seeks a new basis for negotiations with the Maritime Commission to continue government support. Gaillard Ravenel, general manager, notes no statement but expects further talks aiming to sustain a subsidy lowered from 1,200,000 annually to 7,000 per voyage since July 1 after 25 voyages.
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