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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
7
Pittsburgh youth Leonard Morris 22 told Magistrate A C Marcus his car struck a fireplug because he could not see. Marion McKenna 20 admitted slapping him during a quarrel saying it was her fault.
Musterole acts as a counter irritant warming balm to draw out chest and throat congestion. Marketed for chest colds with Regular Children’s mild and Extra Strong strengths and backed by doctors and nurses approval. All druggists carry this familiar remedy used for decades.
Round up of sports gossip and future plans from Eddie Briezt noting Harry Mehre’s Michigan coaching chances, Fielding Yost retirement, Tomy Farr and Max Baer fight prep, Nathan Mann vs Joe Louis talks, boxing clubs closing until Dec 29, and pro grid hints with college names and upcoming All America candidates.
The Barbara Bell Fall and Winter Pattern Book is available by mail for fifteen cents. Pattern No. 1438 B features a shirtwaist dress for the full figure with a deep shoulder yoke and front panel, sized 36 to 52, requiring specific yardage. Includes complete instructions and diagrams with fabric suggestions for daily wear and travel.
Miss Margaret Clark of New York City visits Col and Mrs Warren W Whitside for the holidays. A long list of locals and visitors from Washington Raleigh Asheville and Maryland spend Christmas in Front Royal with relatives and friends. Col John Boggs and son John Jr visit Blackstone.
Rear Admiral Emory S. Land, a 39 year Navy veteran and longtime member of the U S maritime commission since April, is expected to be named chairman of the commission when Joseph P Kennedy goes to Great Britain as U S ambassador.
A Sunnyside resident Herbert Williamson sends a glass jar containing a black widow spider to the Star editor as a festive gift. The note accompanies expressions of thanks for kindnesses shown after the death of Walter H. Edmonson, with special thanks to Rev Brown and singers and for floral remembrances.
Rainfall for 24 hours ending yesterday none. December to date 20 inches. Year to date 48.54 inches. Average monthly rainfall from 1913 to 1936 lists January 2.46, February 1.97, March 3.03, April 3.07, May 3.65, June 3.63, July 3.35, August 3.59, September 1.0, October 2.91, November 2.31, December 2.40 inches. The 24 year annual average rainfall at Winchester Research Laboratory is 34.74 inches.
The China Clipper left today for the United States carrying seven passengers who will experience two Christmas Eves on Pacific Islands and two Christmas Days in the air. The flight will reach Wake Island on Christmas Eve, cross the international date line on Christmas Day, and fly back into December 24 for another Christmas Eve at Midway Island.
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