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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1941

Page

3

Farmers urged to observe Wildlife Week and aid habitat

The article calls on farmers to provide year round shelter and food for wildlife, noting most wildlife lives on their land. It describes cooperation between the department and farmers to restock and protect habitats, with quail releases from sanctuaries expanding into surrounding areas for next fall. It mentions conservation stamps from the Virginia Wildlife Federation sold for one dollar per sheet, plus special offers including albums and wood duck family sets.

Department Wolthug Wind Gs Pioloniste Ife Virgin Weildlife Federation Blacksburg

Fort Meade to get two new movie theaters

The 29th division will have two new moving picture theatres at Fort Meade in about three months. One seating 1038 is already in operation, another will open next week. A second theatre with 602 seats is planned as part of a $1.5 million Army project by the General staff construction division.

Fort George G. Meade War Department General's Office el Suppene United Fort Meade Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance Augusta Artillery Memorial Gymnasium Lewis Mundin Richmond The General Alumni Association

Grand Jury Probes Death Of Miss Swift in Maryland

Somerset County Grand Jury investigates the death of Marie Swift 25 Cranfield whose body was found March 25. State's Attorney Maddrix cites possible illegal operation. Addie Wilson charged with manslaughter bail 5000. Clarence Wilson 16 witness. Herman Howard conspiracy released on 5000 bond.

Princess Anne Somerset County Marie Swift Cranfield Jdse James J. Crockett Swift F. Kirk Maddrix Addie Wilson Clarence Herman Howard

Bailey Leads Senate Fight Against Transatlantic Airmail Subsidy

Senator Josiah W. Bailey of North Carolina, chair of the Senate commerce committee, opposes a plan to subsidize a second transatlantic airline. He argues the subsidy would let American Export Lines enter airmail competition in violation of congressional policy.

Senate Josiah W. Bailey North Carolina American Export Lines Bailey

Robert E Lee Middle Name Inquiry Answer

The query notes Robert E. Lee’s middle name as Edward. This identifies him as Edward in the stated context.

Robert E. Lee Lee Edward

New Anesthetic Shows Promise in Early Tests

Baltimore April 15 Preliminary tests of a new anesthetic cyclopropane ether indicate faster action and fewer after effects than ethyl ether. Dr John C Krantz Jr of University of Maryland says it works in humans though action is still early. In 25 cases it left blood pressure unaffected and was less volatile during administration.

Baltimore University of Maryland John C. Krantz, Jr University School of Medicine Krantz Scgpanbe The Federation of Biological Societies Chicago

Main Street sale sign draws Brookfield crowd

Directions Brookfield Missouri April 15. A sign on a main street vacant building lot reads This choice building lot for sale Inquire within causing chatter among residents about the potential for new development in the town center.

Brookfield

It Can Be Done Poem by Grantland Rice

Grantland Rice wrote the line quoted in the poem It Can Be Done published in a volume titled It Can Be Done. The work includes the verse featuring the One Great Scorer.

Woolbell Grantland Rice

Gardeners Advised On Tools For Small Plots

Virginia Tech garden specialist L. B. Dietrich urges home gardeners with small plots to invest in a few durable tools. Essential gear includes a spading fork hoe rake sprayer or duster plus a wheel hoe with cultivator teeth for weed control and easier planting. Proper cultivation early is key to weed prevention and reduced later labor.

Blacksburg L. B. Dietrich Virginia Tech Dietrich

Indispensable Fight Insects for Garden Health

Insect pests rival weeds in discouraging the gardener and must be fought efficiently to control them. A good duster or sprayer is affordable, and a durable instrument suited to garden size and crops is best. Choose a spray tool with an angle nozzle to reach beneath the foliage.

Circus Pass of 1891 Is Honored

New York April 15 A farmer from Hart s dale New York finds an 1891 circus admission pass among his late uncle s effects and learns it remains valid for two admissions The circus offers a new pass in exchange noting the old one is out of date while a reader quiz mentions the Moravian Cemetery in Winston Salem North Carolina where married men and bachelors are buried separately by sex in a simple cemetery setting.

New York Francis E. Falkenbury Hartsdale N. Y Madison Square Garden Falkenbury Edwin Leroy Hurd North Carolina God's Acre Winston-Salem

Treasure Found on Centerville Farm Sparks Curiosity

Good Harvest, Centerville Texas, reports $63.50 crop value from the LV Neyland Farm. While gardening, a family uncovered a cache of gold and silver coins dating back to 1838, prompting questions about provenance and ownership.

Centerville Tex Lv.neyland Farm

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