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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1934

Page

5

Kelvinator salesmen honored in Detroit reward trip

Percy D. Miller and Bernard W. Whitasse, Kelvinator salesmen for Miller and Anderson, joined 40 other top sellers from across the country as honored guests of Kelvinator Corporation in Detroit. They toured and enjoyed banquets during the two day event. The firm reports 1934 first half shipments 79 percent above the best first half in 20 years, with every month showing gains over 1933. Kelvinator aims for further records as it leads in electric refrigerator line.

Percy D. Miller Bernard W. Whitasse Kelvinator Miller and Anderson Detroit Kelvinator Corporation Messrs. Miller Whitasse

Tentative Budget Shows Increases In 3 Districts

The Board of Supervisors approved tentative tax levies for 1934-35 showing two districts maintain last year’s levies while three districts with little or no prior levies will see increases. Totals for the five magistrial districts were released with exact figures to follow.

Board of Supervisors

Narcissus Show Set for Leesburg April 19

The Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club announced a Narcissus Show to be held in Leesburg on April 19. Mrs. Floyd Harris of Stoke Aldie Va provided the notice.

Winchester and Clarke County

Narcissus Show Planned at Thomas Balch Library Leesburg

A narcissus show will be held at the Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg on Thursday April 19 from 3 to 9 pm. Exhibitors may submit arrangements and request the schedule from Mrs Harris committee chair. An admission will be charged for adults and children. The Washington D C show was canceled due to freezing weather conditions.

Thomas Balch Leesburg Harris Washington, D. C

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Health Booster

Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a harmless vegetable laxative to help with tiredness poor appetite bad breath and skin issues. Claims to cleanse bowels improve liver function and restore energy with olive colored tablets sold 15c 30c and 60c in druggists.

Dr. Edwards

Darlington Heads Winchester Bowling League Season

The American Legion contributed four of the top five high scorers in the Winchester Bowling League with every Legion member averaging over 100. Darlington led the circuit at 108 and Fahrney was second at 105.9, while Plank and Funk tied for third at 105.8. Individual season averages follow.

Winchester American Legion Legion Darlington Fahrney Plank the Legion Funk Northern Virginia

30 Crop Loans Approved Here On Seed and Fertilizer

Farmers from Frederick county apply for emergency seed loans through the local office led by Taylor Barr. About 30 farmers have secured loans for seed and fertilizer with county to Warrenton for appeal by J Gray Beverley and then to Washington for final approval. A crop lien is placed on the crop and the first six loans were returned for recordation as checks were mailed to farmers.

Frederick County Taylor Barr Warrenton Apeal J. Gray Beverley Disct Washington

Queen Elizabeth's Parents The Great Queen Elizabeth

The article notes that Queen Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, highlighting royal lineage and historic parental ties in the Tudor era.

Elizabeth Henry VIII Anne Boleyn

Drying Oils Distinguished by Iodine Number

The bureau of standards notes that a key chemical trait has to do with iodine number. Semi drying oils like cottonseed oil have a lower iodine number than drying oils such as linseed oil. The drying oils contain more glycerides of unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic and linolenic acids.

Bureau of Standards

X Rays Detect Depth of Bruising in Machined Metal

X rays reveal how deep a metal surface is bruised after machining. The technique measures subsurface damage and helps assess material integrity for quality control.

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