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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1938
Page
6
A reader discusses the hand as a wondrous organ and cites Sharles Bell's classic The Hand and Dr Allen Kanavel's later Chicago study as landmark works. The piece lauds the hand's complex mechanism and its role in daily tasks and human achievement.
Dr Clendening explains how hand muscles originate in the forearm and connect via tendons under fascia. He warns hand infections can spread quickly through fascial spaces, causing blood poisoning with red arm lines. Rest and moist compresses help, but incisions and a surgeon's care may be required for spreading contagion.
The article describes Dupuytren's contracture a hand condition from repetitive rubbing of instruments. It also contains a notice for the estate of Goldie Whitlock of Frederick County Virginia seeking a court hearing on January 16 1938 to declare her presumed dead. Corinne Barnette Deputy Clerk.
A small Christmas party for the Class of 1936 will be held at the home of Loring K. Himel the night of December 26. Those wishing to attend should call 995-1 after 6 p.m.
Birthday greetings go to Connie Mack who vows to command the Athletics into old age. Pat Comiskey, a Patterson New Jersey Irishman, boasts six first round knockouts and reminds fans of Bob Fitzsimmons. Kentucky clubs report lopsided scores as Lewisburg beat Chandler's Chapel 107 to 5 and Smith Grove topped Horse Cave 1 to 0 when the visitors did not appear. Akron coach Jimmy Aiken identifies Kenmore High School back Miller as a top football prospect. Walter Briggs of the Detroit Tigers plans more next season after dumping Elden Auker. Springfield High School coaches Allen Compton and William Stewart unveil a 1100 pound oak football charging sled. Lou Gehrig earns money list points among western movie stars. Clark Griffith says the Yankees are a strong club. Track promoters seek a new Garden star with Glenn Cunningham less active. Baseball writers set February 5 for awards banquet as sleigh ride plans form. Garden basketball draws upper class interest, and the 20th Century Club considers a Louis Galento bout with dangers. Christmas pace brings ball players toward holdouts.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1655 B offers a stylish dress for sizes 34 through 48 with Victorian sleeves, a lifted waistline, and a slim flare skirt. Suitable fabrics include velvet jersey silk print and crepe. Price and order details provided for the Barbara Bell Fall and Winter Fashion Pattern Book.
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