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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1949
Page
10
The Hampton Roads sanitation district commission approved a final public notice stating it will be illegal after July 1 to dump sewage or other wastes into tidal waters.
The page lists a sequence of programs from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. including races at Jamaica, Alda-N. B. C. Symphony, Screen Magazine, Saturday Jamboree, Floor Show, Who Said That, Jack in Box, American Songs, Swim Meet, N. C. Newsreel, News and Views, Wren's Nest, Feature Film, Think Fast, Stump the Authors, Standby for Crime, and Roller Derby with times and order.
A 1908 Siberian meteorite fall shattered a desolate area with a reported mass around 40000 tons, making it the largest known meteorite event. No settlements were affected as debris lay across remote terrain.
Alexander J. Wedderburn presents an accessible guide for amateurs covering exposure development and printing. The booklet argues photography can be inexpensive and potentially profitably used as a source of income. Mail 25 cents to Winchester Star Information Washington DC with name and address.
Senator Glen H. Taylor of Idaho appeals a Birmingham circuit court verdict convicting him of disorderly conduct after a May 1 incident at a meeting entrance. The all white jury sentenced him to 50 dollars and 180 days, with the jail term suspended. Taylor plans to seek higher court review.
New York report notes that a 12 year old values approval and being liked over power. A study by Dr. E L Thorndike found 37 education grads rate themselves at age 7 and 12, showing growing interest in people and abstractions as they age.
Lynchburg Virginia revenue office reports the two cent per pack cigarette tax since January 1 has netted only 16 293. City officials had projected more than 14 000 monthly based on about half of 25 000 smokers consuming a pack daily. March collections were 6 798.
Eastern standard time governs scheduling with local stations possibly shifting hour of relay to fit local schedules. No last minute program changes are included and all times reflect standard conversions.
New by laws were presented at the Sarah Zane fire company meeting. Members will vote next month. The fire track will enter the CVVFA convention at Mechanicsburg this summer. Both pieces of equipment appear in the Apple Blossom Festival parade though no marching unit is planned. A Dollar Club was approved to fund an iron lung. Capt. Loryn Crabill reported hall redecoration and an auxiliary organization was discussed. Mrs Archie Conner contacts members about interest. J D Caldwell becomes a new member.
Funeral services for Lewis Leevander McFillen will be held at 2 p m tomorrow from Enders Funeral Home with Rev R A Cra officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill with pallbearers George Lake Elmo Kenney Robert Shenk Lyle Simpson Max Skelton and Terrill Rutherford.
Newfoundland prepares to become Canada’s tenth province on March 31 after 78 years of responsible government and after 1933 when the island has been governed by a Commission.
The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council committee studying the state's industrial loan association law will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. April 12 in the House appropriations committee room at the Capitol.
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