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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1941
Page
6
The text notes a healthful food source providing vitamins and calcium, highlighting minerals like phosphorus. It discusses how these foods, despite acidity, produce an alkaline effect in the body and stimulate appetite to aid digestion.
Greyhound Corporation announces a proposed pension plan designed to supplement social security provisions. The plan aims to assist employees who retire before state or government benefits commence and will be optional for about 10 000 drivers, mechanics, clerks, and station personnel across Greyhound System lines, with hoped implementation by July 1, 1941.
Jack Taylor, superintendent of High Sprint Coal Company, reports that maintenance men at the mine were fired upon from ambush early Monday but none were hit by bullets. The mine halted operations since March 31 when the United Mine Workers contract expired, though crews had been on duty since April 3.
The U S Army is expected to reach about 1 418 000 by July 1 1941. The breakdown includes 450 000 to 460 000 Regulars 310 000 National Guard members and about 640 000 Selective Service trainees. Figures may vary.
Troop 40 opens with Scout Oath and features a First Aid skit and Pioneer Patrol notes. Apple Blossom literature distribution is scheduled, festival staffing roles assigned, and a Swat Tag game closes the meeting. Scoutmaster Benediction ends the session. VIC Arthur Jr, Scribe.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending early morning none. April to date 2.13 inches. year to date 6.35 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 1913 39 period lists January 2.52, February 2.05, March 2.90, April 3.25, May 3.56, June 3.77, July 3.57, August 3.71, September 2.44, October 3.16, November 2.44, December 2.38 inches. Average annual rainfall for 28 years 35.80 inches. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
In a moonlit drawing room Donald confronts a prowler and five guests relax as Jane Edmonds performs a moving unaccompanied violin piece that captures hearts. After the music Jane reveals she wrote the serenade titled A Serenade to a Dearly Beloved. Donald impulsively kisses her, then discussions turn to a possible intruder as Tom and the major discuss Heath’s sighting.
A wary couple on a remote island discuss a reputed buyer who might want control of the honeymoon retreat left by Mr. Markham. They recall a possible invasion clause and note odd events including a prowler rumor and a nearly emptied refrigerator as tension builds.
Radio schedule highlights include Washington Provisional Brigade soldiers from Arlington Cantonment for the National Folk Festival preview and Broadway star Francine Larrimore starring on WMAL. Evening lineups feature College Humor premiere on WRC and a full slate of music and drama across stations with top names like Bob Hope and Glenn Miller.
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