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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1937

Page

3

That Certain Woman Brings Bette Davis To Capitol

Bette Davis stars as a Chicago gangster widow in the Warner Bros. melodrama That Certain Woman. Henry Fonda is the romantic lead with Ian Hunter Anita Louise Mary Phillips Hugh OConnell and Donald Crisp in supporting roles. Edmund Goulding wrote and directed the picture with a theme song sung by Miss Davis.

Warner Bros Bette Davis Capitol Theatre Chicago Bette Edmund Goulding Miss Davis Henry Fonda Ian Hunter Anita Louise Mary Phillips Hugh O’connell Donald Crisp

Estate suit seeks will construction and admin in Winchester court

In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on October 11 1937 Jacob Reardon administrator seeks to construct Elisabeth Schwarz will and administer estate under court direction filing lists defendants not Virginia residents requiring appearance within ten days after publication. Order to publish weekly 4 weeks in Winchester Evening Star and to post and mail copies to defendants. Corinne Barnett Deputy Clerk.

Corporation Court Winchester Virginia James P. Reardon Admr. c. T. A Elisabeth Elizabeth) Schwarz Antonia O'Connell Mary J. Schwarz Frank Schwarz Powell Paul) Schwarz Antonia Lauchner Martha Friedrich Rudolph Schwarz Josephine Bossler Amelia Schwarz Bertha Schwarz Hilda Schwarz Carl Schwarz Olive Kassel Anna Kassel Ruth Schwarz Werner Schwarz Siegfried Schwarz Society of the Divine Word Techny Illinois Jagstfeld Werttenburg Germany Elisabeth Schwarz Antonia Laitchner Roman Catholic Church Winchester Evening Star Corporation Corrine Barnett

Weekly School Activities Schedule

The week features assemblies at 9:00 each Monday and Wednesday. 3:00 practice sessions include Green and Orange basketball on Monday and Friday, band practice on Tuesday and Thursday, and a 3:00 Orange and Green game on Thursday. Friday is open and Saturday hosts Handley vs Fort Hill at Handley Stadium at 2:30.

Handley Vs Fort Hill Handley Stadium

Public admonition on discretion and privacy

A reader admonishes about gossip and handling sensitive personal information. The writer urges caution, warns against sharing lurid details, and suggests keeping such matters private to avoid harm and public embarrassment. The tone blends moral exhortation with a call for restraint and decency.

Handley Faces Fort Hill in Second CVAL Clash Saturday

Handley prepares for its second CVAL contest against Fort Hill as students urged strong support. Officials expect a competitive game with Fort Hill new to the league and Handley aiming to secure the cup for the hall.

Handley Fort Hill

Honor Roll Tardiness Free Six Weeks List

A compact honor roll highlights students with perfect attendance and no tardies for six weeks. Names include Barr-Mary Virginia Carson Solenberger Virginia Leather man Elizabeth Shade Isabelle Simpson Lucille Wright Ann Yost Cornwell Nina Rammacciotti Laughton Margaret Cresswell Jane Dick Anne Hatcher Lillian Hodson Peery Dorothy E Anderson Isabelle Bailey Evangeline Eber sole Sylvia Harry Virginia Hicks Lorena McKlwee Jean Moling Thelma Spicer Thresh Alice Brumback Beckwith Doty Ann Robinson Carol Lindstrom Jean Ebert Mary Maxwell Bond Mary Chau deris Sara Moling Rice Alta Mae Ayers Jane Cather Thelma Edwards Virginia Rittenour Colleen Shine Larrick Molly Ann Grim Isabel Larrick Browning Halford Baker Edwin Clevenger Robert Campbell Thurman Carr Louis Meade Stickel Philip Barnhart Bennett Walter Bailey Finkelstein Billy Pifer Jobe Jimmie Brown Thomas Meade.

Barr Mary Virginia Carson Solenberger Virginia Leatherman Elizabeth Shade Isabelle Simpson Lucille Wright Ann Yost Cornwell Nina Rammacciotti Laughton Margaret Cresswell Jane Dick Anne Hatcher Lillian Hodson Peery Dorothy E. Anderson Isabelle Bailey Evangeline Ebersole Sylvia Harry Virginia Hicks Lorena McKlwee Jean Moling Thelma Spicer Thresh Alice Brumback Beckwith Doty Ann Robinson Carol Lindstrom Jean Ebert Mary Maxwell Bond Mary Chauderis Sara Moling Rice Alta Mae Ayers Jane Cather Thelma Edwards Virginia Rittenour Colleen Shine Larrick Molly Ann Grim Isabel Larrick Browning—Halford Baker Edwin Clevenger Robert Campbell Thurman Carr Louis Meade Stickel Philip Barnhart Bennett Walter Bailey Finkelstein Billy Pifer Jobe Jimmie Brown Thomas Meade

Newsettes Gossip Sparks Quiet High School Rumor Mill

A ninth grade group chases a seventh grade boy on the run as rumors swirl about a sophomore’s crush on a freshman football hero. The campus notes hint at song rewordings and an executive council president’s misstep in study hall. Poison ivy outbreaks among students add to the tension.

Frankie Johnnie Executive Council

School gossip and playful cheers among students

A collection of questions about sophomores and juniors at a school, asking why certain girls dislike a song, who chose a reporting topic, who missed Skyline Drive, when Mr. Hale will return, names of cuddles and dimples, who wanted to take a team to AMA, potential poison ivy, family brawls rumors, and calling for spirited support at the next game like at RMA.

Ray Robinson Shirley Williams Mr. Hale R. M.A

Scribal Misreads and Name Variants Highlight OCR Oddities

The document notes several misreadings and substitutions in names and terms. Joyce becomes Ab-re-park while Legge is replaced by foot, Peeery changes to Commodore, Hale to can-ran, and Wood swaps Robert for Bobbie, illustrating OCR errors in a historical text.

Mr. Joyce Wins Foot Legge Peeery Commodore Gertrude Hale Potts-Hale Wood Robert Bobbie

Water definitions and classroom wordplay in a lively school scene

A humorous classroom exchange features Mr Hale and students debating liquid definitions and writing rules. Ottie Fries composes a playful line about water as a colorless wet liquid, while quick quips from Miss Rice and others add wordplay.

Qmiss Rice Ottie Fries

Library staff holds first group meeting in the library

Two years ago the cast of And It Rained was selected. Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of Confederacy presented the school with a picture of Sidney Lanier. Alan Peery has been seen visiting Room 25 and shows interest in Latin.

Turner Ashby United Daughters of Confederacy Sidney Lanier Alan Peery

What If Betty Stabbed Instead of Pierce

A speculative comparison swaps names and outcomes across a chain of pairs. The piece reimagines roles by replacing each original with an alternate counterpart, creating a mosaic of altered identities and consequences.

Junior High Recalls Miss Rice’s Room Entertainment

Major Bowe’s Amateurs entertained Miss Rice and her class on Tuesday morning. The gang was voted the outstanding amateur. Clara Clark’s Soccer team won Tuesday in the eighth grade games.

Miss Rice Major Bowe Clara Clark

Help Wanted Dance Draws Small Crowd

The General Organization sponsored a lunch hour dance last Wednesday with Kenneth Heine and his famous orchestra. The balcony overflowed while the floor lacked dancers, urging more couples to attend next Wednesday to keep lunchtime dancing going.

Kenneth Heine

Monday Assembly Features Pamahasika and Pet Show

A Monday program by Professor Pamahasika showcased a 14 year old pony that counts and acts, a trained monkey, clever performing dogs, and white Australian birds with remarkable memory. The audience praised the entertaining display and hoped for more such events. A Wednesday follow up included an educational Egypt picture.

Pamahasika Egypt

Reading of Honor Roll and Market Scenes Cheer Teachers

Friday program featured Mr. Quarles reading the Honor Roll with students named. Miss Haynes sang several songs while cheerleaders led ongoing cheering. The piece highlights the dress of the people, shops, customs, camel caravans and pictures of the market place.

College of Egypt

Tacky Ball dance by Boy's Monogram and Booster clubs

Friday night November 12 at 8 30 promises a masked costume ball with Ken neth Heine and His Collegians as a highlight. Refreshments and a floor show included, 25c per couple or 25c for gentlemen. event aims to unite students from Freshman to post graduates and ends at midnight.

Monogram Club Booster Club Kenneth Heine Collegians

Basketball Practice Report Promotes Greens and Oranges

The notes describe Monday sessions where Greens outnumber Oranges and players are invited to join. It mentions learning the figure eight and playing touchdown related games, with continued practice on Thursday and Friday.

Virginia Military Institute in position for state title

VMI's Flying Squadron crushed Virginia by 26 to 7 to seize control of the race for the Old Dominion title. The Keydets need only defeat Virginia Tech in Roanoke on Thanksgiving to clinch a share or the championship as Duke and Washington and Lee also loom in main games.

Richmond Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Roanoke Pooley Hubert University of Virginia Gobblers William and Mary Virginia Indians Frank Murray Cavaliers Charlottesville Norfolk Tech Duke Washington and Lee Blue Devils Generals Tex Tilson

GIMME A HORSE Baton NM Roundup Bars Aviation Interference

Roy E. Lewis and wranglers attempted to move a herd of 800 steer by airplane. The plane dived within 500 feet causing the cattle to scatter. Twenty five cowboys recovered all but nine steers, with the herd spanning nine to twelve miles.

N. M Roy E. Lewis

Showing of 1938 Chevrolet Cars Attracts Crowds

Shenandoah Motor Company displays the 1938 Chevrolet model drawing unprecedented crowds. President Mr. Schutte notes sales prospects are higher this fall than ever, praising the car as a low priced, bigger looking and more refined value with comfort luxury economy and safety features.

Chevrolet Shenandoah Motor Company Schutte

Apple Washer Infringement Claim Targets Northwest Packers

Yakima Washington October 25 193? fruit packers and shippers across several states were named as defendants in a patent infringement case over a washing machine. C M Bryant filed a patent in 1928 for a wash process cleaning stem and calyx end indentations. The patent issued March 1937 and alleged copies spread nationwide prompting a license or cease use demand. Bryant seeks a federal injunction to protect rights.

Yakima, Wash Washington Idaho Oregon California Wenatchee-Okanogan Yakima C. M. Bryant Inventors’ Distributing Agency Northwest Virginia New York Bryant

Printers Walk Out Delays New Wallingford Newspaper

In Wallingford Connecticut James W Miller and Merrill K Lindsay delayed launching their new newspaper as printers protested the volume of advertising copy required.

Wallingford, Conn James W. Miller Merrill K. Lindsay Miller

Trustee Sale of Virginia Real Estate in Shannon Hill

Public auction to be held in Winchester Virginia for two lots in Shannon Hill Frederick County with a frame dwelling and garage. Property linked to a 1934 deed of trust from Edgar C. Barrett and Bessie V. Grubbs to K. C. Moore and B. P. Harrison. All cash bids, $200 deposit may be required. Auctioneer Coleman Dunn.

Edgar Charles Barrett Bessie V. Grubbs K. C. Moore B. P. Harrison Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Winchester Frederick Shannon Hill Stonewall Coleman Dunn

Swan from Lincoln Park Crashes Through Hospital Window

A swan from Lincoln Park slammed 12 stories down in a surgical crash into County General Hospital. It survived after county veterinarians stitched a three inch neck wound and saved its life.

Los Angeles Lincoln Park County General Hospital

centenarian in Stevens Point celebrates 101st birthday

Mrs. Cordellia Niedbalski, a Stevens Point resident, marked her 101st birthday this year after spending her 100th birthday sick in bed the previous year. She enjoyed the milestone in an easy chair and appeared in good health.

Stevens Point Wis Cordellia Niedbalski

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