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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
5
York December 31. Sports writer notes bowl predictions including Duke over Oregon State and Missouri over Fordham. Comments on SEC and regional players, coaches, and former figures with varied opinions and humorous asides.
A feature on New Year bowl predictions evaluates outcomes for Duke versus Oregon State, Missouri vs Fordham, Georgia vs TCU, Texas A and M vs Texas, and Texas Tech in the Sun Bowl. The piece notes uncertainty, references a Portland reader, and borrows from the Baltimore Sun.
Schuylkill Haven PA faces the loss of a major industry as the W. Y. Miller Shoe Company, Inc. receives a liquidation order from a federal court. Citizens conducted a month-long house to house drive, raising 23000 but totaling less than the 35000 needed for reorganization.
A description notes a smooth riding design with Peano Posing hung pendulum fashion from trucks in car walls. The text emphasizes a large pendulum-like mounting system integrated into vehicle interiors for stability.
Detroit December 31 The plan calls for compulsory physical education for all students to boost military readiness. Elwood A Geiges urges expansion of college athletics and mass participation, arguing national defense depends on the athletic ability of the population.
Dallas reports a tight Cotton Bowl forecast with Texas A&M and Alabama evenly matched in a pass driven clash. Coaches expect a scoring battle with tickets moving slowly and officials eyeing about 40 000 fans though a sellout remains unlikely.
Amherst Mass December 31 Tomorrow is the day to turn over a new year but resolutions must fit the individual says Dr Harry N Glick Massachusetts State College Psychologist It is futile to set goals one cannot carry out and such failures weaken conviction and will to live Those who learn to set proper resolutions and strive earnestly to keep them add value to their personalities especially those who are timid
A fragment notes Charles Town in West Virginia was laid out by J H A Charlesers near the estate of George Washington’s brother, with the site tied to Washington family land holdings and early development.
Fordham prepared for the Sugar Bowl clash with Missouri as Ward challenged his squad to avoid blase attitudes. Missouri coach Don Faurot anticipated readiness. Fordham held a final practice while Missouri rested, ahead of a 1 15 p m central kickoff before a sellout crowd of 73 000.
Hagerstown Md Dec 31 Employee spokesmen for Fairchild Aircraft Corporation say workers will donate their New Year’s Day earnings to fund the purchase of an army bomber. They call it a patriotic plan showing loyalty and sacrifice to back the government in the nation’s crisis.
The Rev L G Bridgers announced no prayer service at United Brethren Church tonight at 7 30 due to a union service at 10 30 tomorrow morning at the Presbyterian Church.
Hollywood and Los Angeles designers previewed 42 beachwear designs for milady and hub by matching two piece suits with trunks. The collection favors briefer bright styles with colors from black to white and includes velvet, wool, and seer sucker fabrics plus a copper cowboy ensemble as a novelty finale.
Officers in the United States are trained at four schools located in New York Atlanta Chicago and San Francisco.
Duke is favored to beat Oregon State Beavers in the Rose Bowl as Derby season builds. The article notes Stiner’s Beavers practice in secret, focusing on quick scoring and a strong defense with surprise pass plays as Duke prepares for the game.
Refuge Virginia reports Frances Bray improving slowly at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Martinsburg visitors June Hicks spent the weekend with the Bowmans. Christmas Day guests at the Orndorff home included Bessie Hicks and June. A list of local families gathering for the holiday includes Pitcock, Kite, Blodo, Shiley, and others. Amiss Lillard had tonsils removed and is recovering at home. Bertrude Ebersole visited Howard White in Canterbury.
Treasury data show receipts totaling 15,420,829.65 and expenditures at 188,8812,974.54 with gross debt listed as 57,620,449,219.02 as of December 31. The figures reflect the year end accounting of the federal treasury.
John Deyermond of Andover displays images of four sons in the U.S. armed forces. One serves in the army, another in the navy, a third in the Marines, and a fourth in army aviation. A fifth son is married and serves in the state guard.
Miami Florida December 31 The Orange Bowl teams Texas Christian and Georgia Prep for a defensive battle in front of about 85 000 fans as coaches Meyer and Butts study plans to slow star players Frankie Sinkwich and TC N s potent attack in the big game
Dunn and White top the C League with 142s in high games. Crown Knit Mill and Goodrich claim multiple top scores, with team totals led by Kurtz and Knit Mill.
Boxers Rand Brown and Chester Rice outpointed opponents in White Plains and New York City. Fiorello and Farber were defeated in close decisions, with Hurst and Hatty also noted in the results. Actress question answers Bessie Love and Anita Page starring in Broadway Melody.
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