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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1937
Page
5
Will Rogers recounts a humorous tale about who would receive the money and how a lever could affect the outcome as a serge event unfolds. The anecdote notes conflicting claims of sudden death and its impact on the payout.
The report notes an undelivered message and an uncancelled stamp on Sandy's desk suggesting he left suddenly. No witness saw his death, and the body was found a week later amid questions over a possible wilful change in a will.
A fragment urges women to avoid taking out frustrations on husbands during cramps and nerving nerves. It references Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy said to tone the system and address functional disorders in women.
Readable account recalls the Stone's River battle of December 31 1862 to January 2 1863 near Murfreesboro Tennessee. Union general Rosecrans Bragg Confederate forces clash with heavy casualties and a stalemate that shaped Chattanooga campaign history.
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A vintage hotel advertisement touts The Jefferson in Richmond Virginia with traditional hospitality and modern conveniences. It highlights superb cuisine and competitive rates near Williamsburg Restoration James Town University of Virginia Skyline Drive, inviting readers to request a 32 page book on Historic Richmond.
A Department survey shows 17 states collected 8.85 million dollars in 1937 race revenues, up from 7.54 million in 1936, with California leading in money wagered and state take. Illinois and Maryland also reported significant holds, while Texas and Rhode Island had gaps due to regulation and canceled meetings.
Fred A. Nolan, general manager of Detroit's street railway and motorbus system, announced that from 1 to 5 a m on New Year day 1938 buses will go to the door of any passenger on a paved street within two blocks of the regular route. Doorbell ringing will not be included.
New York reports a flurry of prep for the gridiron season with Mike Jacobs and Lionel Levy planning a Miami February bout. Lou Gehrig is noted in Jefferson City. Alabama and California are discussed as Sugar Bowl contenders. Michigan State and Auburn eyed for a clash if weather cooperates. Joe Louis opens a Detroit restaurant. Joe Dimaggio travels to see a Garden bout. Candid notes on boxing and basketball trends fill the page.
Sunnyslope Washington residents battle to vacate an almost abandoned roadway after appealing to county officials for action.
Puzzle shows across and down clues with mixed wordplay and spellings. The list contains numbers for positions and several garbled fragments and stray letters from a scanned page. Readable entries include clues like appraises of the roof and expression of impa ct surprise tience, with many partial words and misaligned letters in the grid.
William Sullivan who appealed his drunken driving conviction in Judge Donald Weems court was acquitted in Corporation Court. Judge Philip Williams ruled the evidence insufficient for conviction. Sullivan had been taken into custody after a Berryville turnpike accident near the city last June. He was represented by State Senator T. R. Cather and Frank Wray. Commonwealth's Attorney James P. Beer led the prosecution.
Middletown High School News editors urge readers to remember less fortunate people during the Yuletide. The message stresses the value of giving over receiving and encourages a charitable attitude for a better Christmas for all.
The Home Economic Club held a Christmas fruit cake cancing event. Freshmen girls initiated Friday night December 10, including Helen Gretta Ogden Alice Car Mary Ridings Jean Campbell Margaret Matthews Pauline Kline Audrey Hunt Dorothy Tevalt Maggie Murray Ruth Wiley Doreen Stickley Christine Wright Helen Cornwell and Vera Lee Headley. After initiation, games and refreshments were provided by senior members.
Their room Thursday celebrates the season with learned carols, a Christmas tree, and decorated bulletin boards. Fourth grade will sing at the Junior Red Cross meeting Thursday afternoon. Fifth grade rooms glow with a large tree and festive drawings. Seventh grade pupils prepared rooms for the season, and James Garrett brought a tree. The program involves all pupils and will be presented Thursday afternoon.
The seventh grade heard a Constitution discussion led by four student leaders Randolph Larrick Harry Matthews Robert Brumback and John Painter Margaret Jane Willey chaired and questions were answered then a discussion. The Junior Class program on December 15 featured Bob Montgomery leading readings scripture Proverbs 4 7 13 the Lord s Prayer and songs and readings about school history and values. On December 16 Rev Brown spoke on The Christmas Spirit at a chapel with Silent Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem.
A humorous exchange features Mrs Boyer and Julian arguing about aim near a fish bowl. The dialogue shows a playful misunderstanding with Julian defending his near miss. The scene captures a light domestic moment.
Bob Brumback stands behind an irritable woman as she admonishes pushing. He replies he did not push, only sighed, in a humorous clash at a theater entrance.
Grade two pupils work on a Christmas tree project and carol singing while the class prepares a Christmas program. The old community carol remains a cherished possession as students wish everyone a Merry Christmas. The third grade also plans a Christmas program.
The report lists rainfall data with present and past precipitation. It notes none in the last 24 hours ending 5 pm yesterday, December to date at 20 inches, and year to date 48.54 inches. It provides monthly averages from 1913 to 1936 and an annual average of 34.74 inches.
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