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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1941

Page

7

Protect Trees From Frost By Chemicals

At the 101st annual convention of the American Chemical Society in Chicago, researchers presented work on protecting trees from frost using chemical solutions. An associate described concentrating the chemical current to adjust solution effectiveness, while others reported testing nearly 200 arsenoxides and discussing weather-related resistance factors and measurement of current through substances.

Lou U. P Stphilie Danites Dosk Harry Eagle H. G. Steinman Ralph Ho

Frederick County Budget 1941 42 Levy and Expenditures

Budget figures for Frederick County for the year starting July 1 1941 to June 30 1942 show the General County levy at four dollars per hundred and the County School levy at one dollar per hundred. The document lists anticipated revenues from taxes licenses and transfers and details departmental appropriations for County Administration Justice Public Welfare and related services with totals and transfers to the School Fund and surplus.

Frederick County

Boston Wool Market Report Shows Mixed Demand

Boston notes a mix of demand for foreign wools with steady to firm prices for fine types and quiet activity for domestic wools. Combing bright wools quoted at 42-45 cents per pound, with regional variations by fleece type, while overall activity waned in the latter part of the week.

Boston U. Ss. Dept. Agr Delaine

Grimes News Notes Mention Visits And Local Events

Mrs. Charles McVay stayed with relatives in Winchester and Albin. Galilee Church sent 27 members to Tomahawk Church for a revival led by Rev. C. A. Quenzel. Lt. and Mrs. Cecil Way spent Sunday with C. E. McVay family. Olin Affleck and Daniel Affleck visited Winchester relatives.

Charles Hensell Bunker Hill John Leight M Eway W. Va Dora Grimes Winchester Cecil Way Fort Belvoir C. E. McVay Francis Leight Galilee Church Tomahawk Church Hedgesville C. A. Quenzel Oscar Leight Harry Leight Woodbine Olin Affleck Daniel Affleck Elmer Uh Harry Hutton H. B. McCormac

Public Welfare and School Fund Receipts and Disbursements

Ledger shows school fund receipts from state and county levy plus transfers from general county fund totaling 138,929.71. Disbursements cover maintenance, plant operations, auxiliary services, and other school expenses totaling 133,929.21. Board Chairman C. M. Ros and Clerk J. W. Baker certify balances and totals for the period.

Saas Poenk Sas County Levy Eee Shes MME Dure Ss. siveSuue Wea Hk Gen. County Fund Notal PR Aibcon Co-ordine Ata Sco Ieee Wreetas Erie Mueiona General County Fund Athe Seubert WOTAL

New Glass Aids Aerial Photography From Airplane

Eastman Kodak announces a new glass for camera lenses enabling a wider, sharper view without reducing speed. The design substitutes tungsten, tantalum, and lanthanum for silica, delaying public availability due to reengineering of lens formats.

Eastman Kodak

Life with Winston Churchill by Phyllis Moir

Handley Library offers a new book revealing Winston Churchill through his private secretary Phyllis Moir. The work describes his speech phrasing and personality while noting his income and busy career with other notables. Borrowing details follow.

Winston Church Phyllis Moir Winston Churchill Winston c Churchill Handley Library

Clare Tree Major Troupe Presents Hans Brinker at Handley

The Clare Tree Major Children's Theatre of New York brings Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates to Handley auditorium on Friday April 18 at two. Proceeds beyond production costs aid Winchester England children. Tickets from Mrs. Harry Benham or Mrs. George H. Smith Jr. May urchins and adults priced at 25 and 40 cents.

Wter Clare Tree Major Children’s Theatre of New York Hans Brinker Silver Skates Handley Auditorium Mary Mapes Dodge Rip van Wrinkie Winchester England Harry Benham George H. Smith, Jr

Weeklong Home Agent program schedule announced

Miss Elizabeth Sprousé the County Home Agent releases a week schedule for April 14 to 18. Activities include Middle town and Step hens City Home Demonstration Clubs meeting to learn about buying material by the yard. 4-H clubs Grooming demonstrations feature speakers from local groups.

Elizabeth Sprousé Middletown Home Demonstration Club Middletown High School Stephens City Home Demonstration Club Charles Bass Wil Armel Round Hill Harold Brown Shenandoah Valley National Bank Mt. Airy

Friendly Grove 4-H Club Meeting Notice

The Friendly Grove 4-H Club meets at Mrs. Ott Snapy’s home at 7 30 in the evening. Also listed is a club gathering at the school 10 30 in the morning and a Gov meeting at 1 30 in the afternoon.

Gov. 4-H Friendly Grove

Blue Ridge Horse Show Set For June 7 At Carter Hall

Blue Ridge horse show scheduled for June 7 at Carter Hall in Millwood. Easter guests include Mrs John W Beatty from Pittsburgh with family and Miss Katharine Beatty opening The Black Penny shop in Millwood. Local residents host visitors from New York Long Island Philadelphia and Alexandria for the holiday.

Millwood Blue Ridge John W. Beatty Pittsburgh Katharine Beatty Hugh M. Nelson Branch Page Huidekoper Alexandria Eloise Randolph Page Peabody Baltimore

Dogs Allowed on Leash in Yellowstone Park

R E C A notes tourists may take dogs through Yellowstone Park but only if kept on a leash. No dogs off leash allowed. The rule emphasizes leash requirements for all visiting pets.

Yellowstone Park Yellowstone

Knitted accessories add flair to home decor

Learn to knit a lovely lacy chair set with two needles. Pattern 6749 lists materials and stitches, with illustrations and instructions. Send ten cents in coin, along with your name and pattern number to Dept. 259 Worth Street, New York, N Y for the pattern.

Woéth Street New York N. Y

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