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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1937
Page
7
Prize contests draw an estimated twenty five million entrants annually with about one third as regular participants. Cash prizes lead, with values up to twelve million dollars yearly, and total prize value is said to exceed ten times that amount.
Experts rate the first Old Gold cigarette picture-puzzle contest as the year’s biggest, with 2,000,000 entrants vying for a $100,000 prize. The White Star Tuna fish contest ranks second, followed by the American Weekly slogan contest of 1933 with over 500,000 entrants and more than 2,000,000 slogans submitted.
Berryville Mills Inc of Berryville Virginia installs six silk weaving machines in the former Victoria Textile Mills plant. Led by Roy E Potts Edward P Berlin A Garland Williams and Harold L Scheuer the chamber of commerce members arranged the eight year lease. The operation will weave ladies hosiery with rough weaves finished in the north. output reaches ninety dozen pairs of hose daily.
The East and West teams prepare for a high stakes football clash with 4 to 5 betting, as both sides showcase aerial firepower. Ed Franco and Elmore Hackney enter the East starting lineup while Fordham’s all American tackle joins the line. In another note Franklin, Indiana reports bootleg liquor cases tied to vinegary blends.
Ships Marblehead and Pope relocate to Shantung seaport 390 miles north of Shanghai to aid evacuation of Americans. Marblehead relieves Augusta which remains at Shanghai amid newly developing tensions and ongoing operations.
Clarke County Centennial Commission ends its affairs in Berryville Virginia. Stockholders receive fifteen percent cash refund and another fifteen percent in Centennial Booklets. The 1936 county centennial featured a pageant queen Agnes Page Mitchell, a tournament, dance, relic museum and evergreen tree dedication. Archibald F Robertson executive secretary announced charter surrender and liquidation.
Chicago man Andrew Harke of Highland Park argues 308 is 308 no matter the town as police arrest him after attempting to sleep at 308 Prairie Avenue In Highwood. Justice C J Shetz ley notes his fine is 15 dollars despite the street mix up.
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