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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1951
Page
7
Lesson notes by W L Gordon discuss misused words mispronunciations and spelling. It compares English and North Chinese as the two most widely spoken languages with about 200 million speakers each and mentions Swahili as a widely used African trade language.
The entry defines mutable as capable of change in form and nature. It quotes a line about nature having mutable qualities that add interest to life. The focus is a vocabulary note presenting a single word and its meaning.
Martha Levi describes Christmas treats and decorations for the season. Susanne Boyd wins the grand prize Lionel electric train at the Toyland Party held at the Capitol Theatre with a double feature “Gallant Bess” and “The Lost Continent.” Lamar Keen distributes 25 prizes as names are drawn. numerous local children listed as prize recipients from Miller's Hardware contributions.
J F Chapman 70 of 1 North Cameron Street Winchester died at home at 11 20 am after a month long illness. Born Sept 4 1881 in Winchester he was son of the late Frederick and Sarah Chapman. He was employed by E W Armstrong Co and formerly a miller with Sullivan Milling. He belonged to the Methodist Church at Trone. Survived by wife Bertha Coe Chapman a daughter Mrs David Jenkins and two grandchildren Sally and David Jenkins Jr all of Winchester. Funeral arrangements at Omps Funeral Home pending.
The Round Hill Methodist Church Christmas service scheduled for last night was postponed to Wednesday at 7 30 due to road conditions. Paynes Chapel Christmas Service Rescheduled for Sunday at 7 30 P M The Paynes Chapel service moves to Sunday evening at 7 30 instead of tomorrow night as planned.
Bruno O. Boscamp steered his car to avoid a cardboard box in Yonkers street. Inside the box he found two boys who had used it as a toboggan. Vincent Mavilla, 8, suffered minor bruises and 9-year-old Peter Richards was unhurt though very scared.
Frank J. Jenkins was taken to Memorial Hospital after a 20 gauge shotgun discharged at his Strasburg home injuring his leg. Deputy Sheriff C. V. Kelley said Jenkins was showing the gun to his wife when it went off as he handed it to her. His condition was reported as very satisfactory.
Beverly Mills California report on seven month old twins Kelly and Judy Stewart christened at Community Presbyterian Church. Jimmy Stewart says their yelling is a good sign. Grandparents Alexander and Mrs. Stewart of Indiana Pennsylvania attend with godparents Mrs. Ray Milland Peggy Bolton Guy Gadbois Lou Wasserman.
The sixth grade of C Russell Wilkerson School in Monte Calif sent four dollars from a PTA drive to the Internal Revenue Bureau. In a letter with 33 signatures the students said they voted to aid the boys in Korea and hoped the money would help them. Revenue Commissioner John B. Dunlap replied with appreciation.
About 5 million tons of newsprint are imported annually by the United States from Canada.
A compact calendar item notes the Johnstown flood date referenced in a 1952 St Joseph publication. It highlights the historic disaster and its annual remembrance, linking it to calendar entries and local historical interest.
Administrators of the Fresh Apple Purchase program under the Production Marketing Agency request offerings by January 3 for apples to be bought during January 7 to February 23. The Virginia Apple Commission announced the call.
Albert Terrell, a Black man from Newport News, was convicted of possessing untaxed whisky with a judge deferring sentence until January 1990. He died Saturday in a hospital from a bullet wound suffered in a tavern fight.
Seven freight cars of Southern Railway short haul train No. 55 derailed near Proximity Mills Greensboro North Carolina. No injuries were reported.
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