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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1939

Page

6

Modicum of Relief Possible For Deaf

Dr Logan Clendening notes the history and evolution of hearing aids from the hand to modern devices. He explains what consti tutes deafness and when a hearing aid is advised, and cites advances like the midget air receiver and booster unit. The piece ends with an editor’s note offering pamphlets for ten cents each via the author’s office.

Alexander Graham Bell Hugo Lieber Clendening Logan Ciendening

Opequon Notes: Local Updates March 18

Mrs Maynard Bayliss installs a new electric stove and attends a cooking school. Mr and Mrs William Morley return from Florida. Winch ester shoppers include Mrs H A Orndorff Mrs Jim Brill Miss Minnie Sager and Russell Headley. Granville Snapp hospitalized after appendectomy. Bernie Miller visits Bly and Whitacre families. Eston Shelley family visits Whitacre. Luther Pifer visits Derflingers. Commodore Smith moves to Stephens City. Lucian Brumback ill. Marvin Holtzman and Minnie Headley visit Wheatfield home.

Opequon Maynard Bayliss Granville Snapp Fawcett’s Gap Winchester Bernie Miller Luther Pifer

Pleasant social notes from Mount Pleasant Va

Mrs John H Perry hosted by Mrs Vernor Milhon last week. Mr and Mrs Turner Frye of Martinsburg visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Brewer last Sunday. Mrs Julian Elliott was guest of Mrs John Perry Monday evening. Sunday School at 2 pm and worship with communion at 3. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 pm. Ladies Aid postponed until tonight due to rain and sleet after prior plan at Levare Barr home.

MT. Pleasant John H. Perry Vernor Milhon Turner Frye Martinsburg Floyd Brewer Julian Elliott John Perry Christian Endeavor Ladies Aid

Mrs Annie Ritter and Mildred Visit Mrs Floyd Brewer

Mrs Annie Ritter and her daughter Mildred were guests of Mrs Floyd Brewer Sunday morning at the same hour and place, as noted in the social column.

Annie Ritter Mildred Floyd Brewer

Sword swallower faces court challenge in Chicago

Command Performance Chicago reports Clarence Curley, a professional sword swallower, was jailed on disorderly conduct while authorities demanded proof of his act. Judge Leon Edelman offered Curley a chance to swallow three swords to prove his claim before ruling on the case.

Chicago Clarence Curley State Steel Leon Edelman

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