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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1937

Page

7

Beauty Inventions Increase Glamor Devices Through History

Washington reports the patent office sees a rush of beauty aid patents from plumpers in 1902 to modern lip stick stencils and dimple devices. Inventors pursue makeup shaping tools, permanent waves, compact innovations, and facial-muscle exercisers as trends shift from fullness to contouring and wrinkle removal.

Washington Patent New York

Ungers Store Notes

Mrs. George Shede of Piedmont is visiting relatives in Ungers Store West Virginia. Mrs. H B Dick has improved after illness and was joined by several visitors including Purcell Dick and family May Uinger Bertha Stine Janis and others. Reva Maury will study in Cumberland this winter. Various guests and local trips are noted with short social mentions.

C. G. DeHaven Carol Files Howard Shrout

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Retrieved From Old Page

A mixed list of crossword clues with numbers and brief hints for words such as Regret Disgraced Harden Command metal smooth casting surface building yarn through pinch sport female Spanish sheep grass remain batter metal drink sway eternal man s name wavy Lake Russian worker From the ant that interior cares for Ignorant the young A first coat Under of paint ground Et cetera vaults Tellurium One of Israel s ten of the greatest Greek kings alphabet Sweet Perish potatoes A twig Receives Fees A native of A gun Sweden slang In what Co ord i manner nating con ket junction Answer to previous puzzle

Israel Sweden

Modernizing Farm Houses booklet aids improving living conditions

The federal study covers 352 counties in 46 states and outlines plans diagrams and pictures for better farm homes. A 62 page booklet titled Modernizing Farm Houses is sold for ten cents by the Washington Information Bureau. Send a dime to Frederic J. Haskin director Washington D C to receive a copy by first mail.

Washington Information Bureau Haskin

Rail Employes Charge Inaccuracy In Wage Report

Presidents of the five railroad operating brotherhoods say carriers circulate a grossly inaccurate picture of monthly earnings to oppose wage increases. They contest Samuel Dunn wastage quote in Railway Age that workers earn 33 percent more hourly than 1929, calling the listed rates fictitious and an error up to $4.11 per day.

Chicago Railway Age Samuel ©. Dunn

Examinations Open for Civil Service Positions

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for several posts. Positions include associate medical officer at 83,200 a year. engineer and senior, associate, and assistant engineer with 2,600 to 4,600 a year. and associate dentist at 3,200 a year with Veterans Administration, U S Public Health Service, and Indian Field Service. Full information from Herman Lee, secretary, Civil Service Board of Examiners, at the local post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Veterans’ Administration U. S. Public Health Service Indian Field Service Herman Lee U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

Cubs and Giants Battle for Pennant Run Near End of Season

Giants and Cubs face a pennant race as the National League schedules tightens. Carl Hubbell, Al Smith, Hal Schumacher and Cliff Melton are set for key starts while Johnny McCarthy holds first base as infield gaps challenge Giants and Cubs. The two teams meet in a three game set starting next week at Wrigley and in New York, with Dodgers and Phillies also in action as pennant math tightens.

Bill Bom Associated Press Tin Pan Alley Giants Cubs Pirates Bees Bill Terry Carl Hubbell al Smith Hal Schumcher Cliff Melton Harry Humbert Memphis Maine Johnny McCarthy Bruins Wrigley Field Cub Park Stooges Terrymen Brooklyn Flatbush Place Reds Chuck Dressen Gers Phils St .Louis Yanks Indians Senators Athletics Browns Ruppert Cleveland Tigers Washington Philadelphia Red Sox White Sox

Over Million Raised To Fight Infant Plague

New York reports more than a million dollars raised to combat infantile paralysis during President Roosevelt’s 1937 birthday celebrations. Keith Morgan, treasurer, Announces country wide totals with major city gains and a 30 percent share directed to the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation.

New York Roosevelt Keith Morgan National Committee Morgan Henry L. Doherty Philadelphia Georgia Warm Springs Foundation New York City Chicago

Palace Hapie's Read Back at Hable's Palace Theatre

John King Richard Cromwell Barbara Read Slim Summerville Andy Devine and Maurice Murphy star in The Read Back at Hable's Palace Theatre today and Wednesday. The feature promises unusually intense drama and realism. A Fox News reel supplements the program.

John King Richard Cromwell Barbara Read Slim Summerville Andy Devine Maurice Murphy Hable’s Palace Theatre Fox News

Don t Pass It Up 1935 Ford Sedan Displayed

A 1935 Ford sedan has been re conditioned and is on display in Shenandoah Motor Co s indoor used car showroom. Priced very low for quick sale.

Shenandoah Motor Co Hughes Motor Co Loudoun & Cork Sts Dodge International Chevrolet Ford

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1267 B for fall and winter frock

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1267 B offers a soft tailored shirt waisted dress with yoke and contrasting collar. The pattern suits percale dimity or gingham and includes a sew chart. Sizes 34 through 48 require specified yardage and fabric widths. Send fifteen cents for the Barbara Bell pattern book and dress illustration.

Barbara Bell

Young Galveston Billiards Champion Shines at 15

In Galveston Texas 15 year old Wan da Natalie earns notice as a rising billiards talent. She twice made a high run of 25 for a perfect exhibition signaling national potential.

Galveston Tex Wanda Natalie

Painless X Ray Surgery Demonstrated at Radiology Congress

Chicago host the fifth International Congress of Radiology witnessed a painless X ray procedure using the Lamanagraph to image internal liver slices. Drs Moore Keiffer and Scott described a movable tube and film system that focuses a tissue slice at any depth, enabling targeted X ray treatment for tumors.

Stephen J. McDonough Chicago Sherwood Moore Jean Keiffer Wendell G. Scott St. Louis Moore

Real Bargain 1935 Plymouth Sedan at Shenandoah Motor Co

A 1935 Plymouth Sedan in excellent condition is priced very low and available for viewing at Shenandoah Motor Co.

Chapman Motor CO Loudoun St

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Shenandoah R Co Ners Ust Brerat Firestone M.B.C Firestone Auto Supply & Service N. Main St Geo. T Barnsley, Mer Cammer Tire Co Braddock & Boscawen Sts Tudor Master Tudor Plymouth Jone Bickers Motor Co Bickerizen” Cars and Trucks By Beth Campbell Unger’s Store Daily Cross Fio Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Washington D.C Rail U. S. Civil Service Pennant Palace the Evening Star Brunswick Thrift Auto Store N. Loudoun St Runcutter Tire CO Braddock & Germain Sts Winchester Evening Star Times Square Station N. Y The Bet! Syndicate, Inc Hieller Shenan Doah Motor Co Herrell Sales South Loudoun St Sinclair Opaline Jim Loy Sinclair Braddock & Manmouth Sts Square Deal Cars Winchester Virginia Westinghouse Automatic Northern Virginia Power Co Pine Motor CO Braddock and Cecil Sts
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