The Wardwell murder mystery continues at Plaza studio
Catherine Lister, engaged to Nicky, confronts a killer after finding Mike Nye dead in his Park South studio. A hidden watcher behind blue curtains looms as police press Catherine for a confession while she races to prove her innocence before more clues unravel Angela Wardwell’s tangled family secrets.
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Catherine Lister
Nicky
Stephen
Angela Ward
Angela
John
Catherine
Wardwell
Mike Nye
Hat
Tom
Francine
Wardwell House
Mike
Hal
Dick Blanchard
Air Force
Blanchard
Central Park South
Athacine
Mr. Findlater
Horace
Findlater
Homicide
Pierson
Captain Pierson
Nye
Hartley to Target John Lewis in Labor Monopolies Fight
Rep Hartley plans legislation to break monopolistic practices in labor unions. He will press the United Mine Workers after hearings on James Petrillo of the American Federation of Musicians. Petrillo's radio contract on Jive music expires soon.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Sa Nan Hartley
Athor Committee
Hartley
United Mine Workers’ A
James C. Petrillo
AFL American Federation of Musicians
Lewis
Petrillo
Hero of Egypt built a stem turbine over two thousand years ago
Ancient Egypt witnessed the creation of a stem turbine attributed to a local innovator. The device, believed to predate later turbine concepts, showcases early engineering ingenuity and suggests possible applications in water lifting or mechanical power generation. Further study aims to confirm construction date and function.
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Hero of
Egypt
Life Insurance Ownership in the United States
The article notes that more than half of all Americans own some form of life insurance. It discusses general penetration and the role of life coverage in personal financial planning and family security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senior play tryouts and holiday social whirl at Winchester
The Senior Evening Star reports on the Dear Ruth cast choice for the 1948 senior play with Anne Butler and Margie Duncan among cast members. Rehearsals start as students return from holidays and plan a March 12 performance. The piece notes holiday dances, caroling, private parties, and multiple weddings among seniors.
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Buddy Eagle
Norman Krasna
Ruth
Room 22
Dear Ruth
Anne Butler
Marjorie Duncan
Westy Wright
Frank Sencindiver
Florence Hilyer
Chug White
Ralph Harry
Marguerite Christjohn
Howard March
Senior Class Ramblings and Festival Preparations
A reader note recalls omitted Hyatt brothers from senior class lists. Seniors receive their class rings Monday and prepare a class poem. The Handiians go on sale January 16. Miss Haynes begins gathering singers for the Apple Blossom Festival chorus.
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J. B
Bill Hyatt
Miss Haynes
Beauty Pageant Sponsored in Handley by Winchester Leaders
Beauty pageant sponsored by Winchester volture Forty and Hight will be held at Handley on January 23 with teen entrants from Winchester Frederick County and nearby communities. entrants may contact Charles Zuckerman or White Grubbs to enter. each entrant will have a sponsor. After the pageant a reception and dance for participants and escorts is planned at the Armory with civic groups contributing to the local teenage fund.
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Winchester Volture
Handley
Winchester
Frederick County
Charles Zuckerman
White Grubbs
Armory
Junior Play Delights Students With One Act
The junior class presented the one act drama First Dress full with Dorothy Eisenberg announcing sponsors Mrs Hall and Mr Gray. Cast included Donald Duffey Kitty Stephenson Carry Marshall and Boby Hall as the audience praised the acting especially Duffey while a small orchestra directed by Hunter Gaunt provided a preludepostlude.
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Assembly
Dorothy Eisenberg
Counselor Mrs Perry Opens Confidential Student Help Room
Mrs Perry is now our student counselor with a new room in the main office built during the holiday. Students may seek confidential chats during third period advisory and before and after school. She will also be teaching Latin in Room 2 at other times.
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Perry
Stude
Assembly Pageant Delights Students With Film Courtesy
In assembly, high school students and elementary pupils enjoyed a movie provided by G. and M. Music Appliance Center. Director Strance noted that the person holding first chair in the band section was deemed the most reliable.
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G. and M
Strance
Health official to speak on tuberculosis clinic
City health officer Dr L M Allen will speak at 6 30 p m today over WINC about the Winchester Tuberculosis Association. A food handler’s clinic is planned for tomorrow and Friday.
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L. M. Allen
WINC
Winchester Tuberculosis Assn
Galileo’s Early Study on Solid Resistance to Rupture
Galileo became the first mathematician to examine how solids resist rupture. His pioneering inquiries laid groundwork for material strength concepts and structural analysis.
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Galileo
Aristocrat of Venetian Blinds Ad From Valley Weatherstrip
An advertisement from Valley Weatherstrip & Awning Co promotes the Aristocrat of Venetian Blinds with a focus on better blinds at a better price and an invitation to quote. The ad includes a phone number and company name.
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Valley Weatherstrip & Awning CO
VCC
Tuvatauanaue
Anna Nner
Operators Hesitate On Miners Pension Plan
Washington January 14 A new stalemate formed between John L Lewis and soft coal operators over the miners welfare fund. Operators resist Lewis demands to grant a pension of 100 dollars monthly to miners over 60 with 20 years service and prefer delaying broader pension and benefit expansion.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
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Prompt
American Health Insurance Corp
Henry T. Goode
Mgr
Rouss Ave
Dial
Winchester, Virginia
C. Ridgely
H. T. Goode, JR
Jess R. Kiracofe, Jr
The
Junior Evening Star
Civic League
Braddock St. Methodist
First Baptist
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Presbyterian
Ivy Room
Betty June Hurst
Pat Stephenson
Billie Jean Smith
Connie Cline
Sarah Leatherman
Anne Cather
Carry Marshall
Connie Line
Helen Todd
John Rodeman
Jean Morrow
Edward Clark
Charlotte Jolliffe
Shirley Christjohn
Bonnie, Seal
Betsy Glaize
Dean Levi
Berryville
Jimmy Whiting
Susan Knight
Teddy Keller
Bootsie Minnigerode
Kenilworth Inn
Elks Club
VPI
Bonnie Seal
Lizbet Baker
Barbara Sprenkle
Frank C. Kalafat
Creomulsion
Loudoun St
Winchester Camera Club
Valley Photo Centre
S. Loudoun St. Palace Hotel
Bldg. Thurs
NORGE
Baker & Anderson; Electrical CO
N. Braddock &T
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