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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1937

Page

5

Roosevelt’s health and routine under McIntyre analysis

The naval physician notes President Roosevelt has not changed much in age and shows improved strength after sea voyages and sun exposure. The report details morning exercises at the White House, pool dips, a steady reading routine, and seven to eight hours of work daily before private leisure and occasional travel plans including a Florida fishing trip.

McIntyre Nova Scotia South Iica Mr. Roosevelt White House James Oval Office Potomac River Chesappeake Bay Florida

Governor and Wife Threatened Over Extortion Letter

Oklahoma City report says Governor E W Marland and his wife received a pencil extortion letter demanding 5000 in unmarked bills. The note signed Bilk and mailed from Oklahoma City, threatening their safety if payment was not made.

Oklahoma City E. W. Marland

More Than A Secretary at Palace with Arthur and Brent

Jean Arthur and George Brent star in More Than A Secretary at the Palace Theatre today and Tuesday. The comedy follows a witty secretary pursuing love with the help of a clever protagonist as Lionel Stander Ruth Donnelly and Reginald Denny appear in supporting roles. A Fox News Reel and a novelty add to the program.

Hable Palace Jean Arthur George Brent Palace Theatre Manhattan Theodore Goes Lionel Stander Ruth Donnelly Reginald Denny Fox News

Shirley Temple in Capito l leads four day run with Stowaway also joining

Shirley Temple stars in a four day Capitol run as a waif who talks and sings in a China setting. Twentieth Century Fox opens Stowaway at the Capitol Theatre with Robert Young and Allan Lane in a cruise ship tale involving a missionary couple’s refugee ward and a Hong Kong adventure.

Shirley Temple Capitol Twentieth Century-Fox Capi 1 Thetre Shirley China Ching-Ching Robert Young Young Alice Young Allan Lane Allan Hong Kong Kirley

Roszel Warns of Communism In a Roanoke Speech

Col. B. M. Roszel former Shenandoah Valley Academy superintendent told the Roanoke Woman's Club that Americans must develop awareness of communist encroachment in schools and politics. He warned against secret influences and urged citizens to vote and stay loyal without embracing war.

Roszel Roanoke Col. B. M. Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy Roanoke Woman's Club Col. Rosbel America Colonel Roszel American Citizenship Committee Felix K. Parker Patterson Avenue Byee Roszel

Social calendar notes from White Virginia county

Misses Rebecca and Roberta Earle host a buffet supper and theatre party with local attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee and others. Reports mention illnesses, visits, travel to Detroit and Baltimore, a Turkey dinner gathering, army furloughs, and trips to Cuba and Strasburg.

Berryville Front Royal Charles Denny Detroit Michigan Willie Denny L. H. Haymaker Walter Haymaker, Jr Baltimore Paul Dutrow Washington, D. C Mos Moselle Gaunt

Star Tannery 4-H Club Plans Party After Meeting

The Star Tannery 4-H Club met Friday at 10 40 in the school house with leaders Misses Alice and Thelma Himelright. Present were both club girls. A party was planned for the near future. The group learned a new game and held a contest. Songs were sung and Miss Fisher demonstrated Useful Homemade Accessories.

Star Tannery Alice Thelma Himelright Miss Fisher

Rally Round and Sing the Old Songs Song Book

Washington Information Bureau offers Everybody's Song Book with 205 songs, words and music, edited by noted musicians. Includes history of songs such as The Star Spangled Banner and Home Sweet Home, in a 6x9 inch 144 page durable three color cover. Enclose 20 cents to order via coupon.

Washington Information Bureau America

Copy of Everybody's Song Book Enclosed Twenty Cents

A notice from the Information Bureau directs the purchase of Everybody's Song Book for twenty cents, enclosing payment in coin. The request asks for the recipient's name street city state.

Retiring Penney Store Executive Feted By Associates

C. S. Lowry, recent Winchester J. C. Penney manager, was honored at a farewell dinner by staff at Tokus Inn near Opequon. He plans Florida rest and will be joined later by family while W. L. Strader from Charles Town takes over as manager, a promotion noted for boosting sales.

C. S. Lowry Winchester J. C. Penney Company Tokus Inn Opequon Mr. Lowry Lowry Florida Penney Company W. L. Strader Charles Town

Reconstruction Finance Corporation life extension and loan bill on Capitol Hill

Nation's lawmakers on Capitol Hill in recess. House likely to receive bills to extend life of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and authorize a $50,000,000 loan for crop production. Coinage committee weighs a bill to extend stabilization fund and power to revalue the dollar. Appropriations subcommittees press on with relief and departmental supply hearings.

Reconstruction Finance Corporation Coinage Appropriations

Foam On The Range Opener Sparks Native Claims Debate

A Denver controversy over Buffalo Bill scalp lore divides historians. The dispute centers on Chief Yellow Hand and claims by two men, William E. Roberts aged 80 and John F. Guyton aged 55, cited by detective George Magor.

Denver Buffalo Bill Yellow Hand William E. Roberts John F. Guyton George Magor

New Way to Hold False Teeth in Place

An advertisement promotes Fasteeth denture powder that keeps teeth secure without gum irritation or pasty taste. It claims a pleasant breath and a comfortable feel, available in three sizes from druggists.

Restaurant confrontation ends with gunshot injury

Eyewitnesses say Guyton was shot in the hip at a restaurant after a dispute linked to Cody scalpings. Magor said Roberts claimed self defense while shouting that Cody didn’t scalp him. Guyton is expected to recover.

Guyto Cody Magor Roberts Guyton

Mt Williams Home Demonstration Group Reorganizes

The Mt Williams Home Demonstration Group held its reorganiz ation meeting Thursday afternoon at 2:00 at Mrs Mary Ashwood s home. Officers elected President Mrs N B Williams Sec Treas Mrs Mary Ashwood Reporter Mrs Ethel Fout Song Leader Mrs Bessie Orndorff Leaders suggested Mrs Guy Fry Mrs Neva Haines An executive meeting planned at Mrs Williams home to map the year s work The assistant agent spoke on Consumer Buying and demonstrated Table Linens After songs and games refreshments were served by the hostess.

Mt. Williams Mary Ashwood N. B. Williams Sec Treas Ethel Fout Bessie Orndorff Guy Fry Neva Haines

Rampaging Rivers Flood Thousands. Mississippi Rises

Rampaging rivers swollen by rain and melting snow flood thousands of acres in Memphis area. The Mississippi River and many tributaries are elevated along a 1133 mile front, forcing hundreds of families to seek higher ground as engineers express confidence levees will prevent major damage.

Memphis Tenn

Kellogg Att-Bran Promises Constipation Relief

Advertising copy urges readers to prevent half-sick days by eating Kellogg Att-Bran to restore bulk and cleanse the intestines. It claims all-Bran absorbs water, forms a soft mass, and offers a natural alternative to habit forming pills, with a refund option if not satisfactory. The product is sold nationwide and produced in Battle Creek.

Kellogg's Paristorcey Telelogy Company Kellogg Battle Creek

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