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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1938

Page

5

Blossom Queen Set To Grace Vale of Shenandoah

Michigan's Pruit Blossom Queen will be chosen tomorrow at Benton Harbor from 30 counties to join a Virginia tour for the Blue and Gray Trail dedication in Richmond and Harrisonburg. The group travels by motorcade to participate in a week long program ending May 7 with ceremonies in St Joseph and Benton Harbor.

Harrisonburg Michigan Virginia Richmond Benton Harbor Mich Sewer Record Ich St. Joseph Fair Daughters of Shenandoah Valley Winchester Skyline Drive John Marshall Hotel Gov. Price Gov. Murphy Massanutten Caverns George Wecnington Monongahela National Forests Lake Michigan Great Lakes Tidewater Northwest Territory Old Dominion George Washington and Monongahela National

New Strawberry Named Eleanor Developed at Federal Farm

A new strawberry variety called Eleanor was developed at the Wal lace North Carolina federal state test farm in honor of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt. Dr. Charles Dearing, known as the strawberry wizard, holds a crate of the berries destined for Mrs. Roosevelt.

Eleanor Eleanor Roosevelt U. S Wallace N. C Charles Dearing Roosevelt Central Press

Eire Nominates Protestant Leader for New State Presidency

The Pro testant son of a Protestant minister is chosen as first president of the new Irish state. The move seen as a sign of goodwill between North and South Ireland aims to bury the hatchet and ease historic religious tensions. Dr. Douglas Hyde, 78, a writer and educator, is favored though Ulster resistance persists. De Valera remains head of government.

Dewitt MacKenzie Associated Press New York Eire Ireland Ulster Hire de Valera Douglas Hyde Dublin Cardinal Macrory Hyde National University of Ireland England

Pals Deers and Dog Mystery Puzzles Oregon Doctor

Dr. Fred Burger of Salem received a crate containing a deer from Eugene Key of Long Creek and found a dog inside. Mulkey said the deer and dog were inseparable, but the dog vanished and Burger suspects it is heading back toward Long Creek, about 200 miles away.

Salem Ore Fred Burger Eugene Key Long Creek Mulkey

Sermon on Faith by Rev. Charles Hume Funk

The Rev. Charles Hume Funk of the Church of Christ on West Cork Street preached Sunday night April 24. He cited Jesus words to Thomas and spoke blessings for those who believe without seeing.

Charles Hume Funk Church of Christ West Cork Street Jesus Thomas

Blessed are they that have not seen and yet believed sermon

The sermon argues eternal life comes from inner spiritual perception rather than external proof. It cites Jesus and Paul, urging believers to seek life beyond the senses, noting witnesses like Paul and Kagawa, and urging the church to nurture the soul toward immortality through the living Christ.

Jesus Thomas Pau Kagawa Christ God Jesus Christ Paul Earth

National Accident And Health Week Observed This Spring

This week, April 25 30, marks National Accident and Health Week an educational campaign to inform the public about causes and costs of accidents. Nearly 100 insurance companies cooperate to promote accident awareness and the need for income protection through posters articles radio talks and booklets.

Civil Service Exams Open for Farm Manager Posts

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Farm Manager at 2900 dollars and Assistant Farm Manager Dairy, at 2300 dollars, within the Bureau of Prisons. Full details from Herman Lee, secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners, at the local post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Bureau of Prisons Department of Justice Herman Lee United States Civil Service Board of Examiners

Wedding Invitations Announcements at Star Job Print

Wedding invitations and announcements prepared at Star Job Print for local couples. Includes custom design, printing, and envelope services with deadline scheduling and rush options.

Rainfall totals and monthly averages from Winchester Lab

The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending yesterday at 5 p m none. April to date 1.83 inches year to date 6.98 inches. It lists average monthly rainfall for 1913 to 1937 with January 2.59 February 2 March 2.95 April 3.25 May 3.60 June 3.63 July 3.37 August 3.77 September 2.36 October 3.21 November 2.30 December 2.33. The average annual rainfall for past 25 years is 35.36 inches. Statistics provided by Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Third Party Interest Grows as Wisconsin Liberal Meet Looms

Governor La Follette calls a Madison gathering to test liberal faction strength amid calls for party realignment. Senators Norris and O Mahoney push caution on a third party while O Connell and other liberals debate backing Roosevelt for a possible third term.

William B. Ardery Washington Philip LaFollette Madison Wis Jeves Norris Congress Representative O'Connell Dmont Roosevelt O’mahoney D-Wye

Robbery at Moskovitz’s Menor Store

Two men entered Robert Moskovitz’s Manor (Monor/Moskovitz’s) store and robbed the cashier of 200 dollars after one demanded “Everything you have.” The suspects fled while still laughing.

Chicago Robert Moskovite Mqnor Et Moskovitz

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