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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1938
Page
5
An expert cautions that even the best artificial teeth cannot match natural teeth in strength or function. He urges daily cleaning with a toothbrush and dental floss, plus semi annual professional cleanings and exams to preserve natural teeth.
A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a fast acting cough remedy that reaches the root of trouble. It claims soothing and loosening effects, offers a refund if unsatisfied after the first bottle, and urges readers to ask their druggist for the genuine product.
In a bizarre scene from Her Jungle Love a dummy stuffed with hamburger was fed to 258 alligators. Some actors ate the dummy clothes and all while others wagged tails in protest. The stunt failed to film as it ruined the illusion of the set.
The Westminster Chorus under Dr. John Finley Williamson arrives February 3 at 8 p m for a concert at Handley High School. The group of thirty two singers is comprised of trained professionals with abilities in piano and organ as well as singing. The chorus is noted for diction and tonal quality and has earned international praise.
An Englishman, Geoffrey Fensoetly Hay of Wampton and Sons, London auctioneers, travels aboard the Leviathan as she starts her final Atlantic crossing. He plans ten days at sea cataloging the ship’s fur for sale ahead of scrapping.
Hollywood reports director Norman Taurog issued a playful order for Deanna Durbin's company in Mad About Music. If the sun shines they work in rain sequences and if rain falls they shoot exterior on stage No 12. The crew then built artificial rain and lighting to simulate sun on the planned outdoor scene.
Eight bowling alleys in San Francisco observed a strike by 150 pin boys, members of the Building Service Employees Union, who walked out demanding five dollars a day for setting pins, abandoning the usual five cents per block.
A 48 page illustrated service booklet covers all presidents from Washington to FDR and first ladies, with a condensed political history and electoral tables. Send 10 cents to Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau for a copy, with coupon.
Herbert Bayard Swope chairman of the New York State Racing Commission notes a record 1937 for attendance, purses, tax receipts, and horses. He forecasts continued progress in 1938 with reforms in riding weights, apprentice rules, higher stakes like the Preakness, and a shift toward longer distance races while pari mutuel fate hinges on New York constitutional action.
Sai dee Hodgson woke Sunday after 114 hours without sleep and slept almost eight hours. Five other University of Georgia students had completed 100 hours without sleep, with the longest stretch about 12 hours, all reporting they felt very well. Dr. A. Edwards notes a 90 hour sleep deprivation record dated 1896.
In Washington on Saturday Massanutten Military Academy and the Penn Athletic Club clashed at the AAU championships. Charlie Spangler and Culli ere helped Massanutten climb from third with a late surge while Green of Navy set a 100 yard breaststroke record. Hogan of Penn A C shattered the 100 yard backstroke mark as Jorden defeated Liett in the 50 yard freestyle.
In Shenandoah County circuit court Perry Funkhouser, son of Jacob Walter Funkhouser of Jerome, disappeared in 1916 or 1917. Judge Philip Williams declared him legally dead and appointed William H. Logan as administrator to settle his father’s estate.
King Farouk and his 16 year old bride Queen Farida depart Cairo for a honeymoon at Inchass estate. They travel in the king's car, which he personally drives.
Richmond reporters note W and Lee and Roanoke continue to lead Virginia basketball as exams slow the schedule. Only eight games occupy the week with Virginia at VMI in the sole Big Six clash. W and L and Roanoke idle Monday. Hampden Sydney to Randolph-Macon and American University in Chesapeake Conference play. Emory and Henry begins a three game stretch.
Roanoke's Maroons lead with seven wins this season including an overtime loss to N. C. State. Richmond sits with five wins in eight trips as Catawba and Appalachian face key tests amid Southern Conference play.
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