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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1939
Page
3
Wholesale cooperation in Camp National Posture Week May List-6th urges colleges nationwide to address faulty posture. Virginia health commissioner Dr. I C Riggin notes posture defects creep up slowly and shorten stature, then outlines five tall points: stand tall walk tall sit tall think tall rest tall.
Joe Louis prepares to head east after defeating Jack Roper in Los Angeles in 2 minutes 20 seconds to defend his heavyweight title for the sixth time. The bout at Wrigley Field drew 25 000 fans and around 100 000 in gate receipts with Louis earning about 45000 and Roper 10000. Louis praised Roper’s punching and eyed a possible bout with Tony Galento in New York this summer.
Frederick county farmers will meet with local A A A committee men on April 21 and 22 to craft a personal farm plan for 1939. The plan outlines soil depleting crop allotments, soil building practices, and eligible actions to maximize payments.
Vic Finazzo edged Bob Wilson of Washington by a split decision last night in a ten round match. Wilson weighed 151 1 4 pounds while Finazzo came in at 145 1 2. Vic’s brother Eddie Finazzo lost a six round decision to Joe Perry.
Clarke County students engage in S C A events at Sperryville and Millwood. Zombro represents at district meet while Zadia Hummer attends from Riverside. The play And Home Came Ted to be staged April 21 with cast listed and prices 15 and 25 cents.
Virginia Tech economist Dr. J. L. Maxton says farm income grows by enlarging crop yields and pasture carrying capacity rather than buying more land. He notes changes in farming systems, soil care, and efficient techniques boost net income and balance labor, with pastures doubled through lime and superphosphate over years.
Baltimore Mayor Howard W. Jackson recounted thumbing a ride in the rain toward Washington for a baseball opener that was rained out after a wreck delayed his train. He reached Washington in time but the game never occurred. Mrs. Harding's estate mostly left to grandchildren Jean and George De Wolfe.
At 90 Mrs. Reece Edwards still fishes for trout but age is slowing her. She appeared at Wayne courthouse seeking a new license and told the clerk she has not missed trout season in years but cannot wade the streams any more.
Vaughan Furniture Company in Galax Va plans to reopen its plant soon after months of idle status since December when liquidation was voted. President Taylor Vaughan says the decision follows gathering industry information and securing lumber and materials. Senator Vaughan notes the move aims to restart manufacturing.
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