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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1945

Page

7

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Rainfall totals and averages from Winchester Research Lab

Presentation of present and past rainfall figures ending at 7 a m with August to date and year to date totals. Includes 31 year average annual rainfall 35.95 inches and monthly averages for 1913-43 with month by month values.

Tightening of Wartime Rules Limiting 16 and 17-Year-Olds

Richmond August 4 W A Cole regional director said wartime exemption under the Walsh Healey Public Contracts Act has been revoked effective October 1. No girl under 16 may be employed on public contracts and those under 18 face limits on hours, hazardous work, wage floor, and required age certificates. Violations incur $10 daily liquidated damages.

Richmond W. A. Cole U. S. Department of Labor Walsh -Healey War Manpower Commission

Revival Service To Begin At Crums

A revival meeting opens at Crums Methodist Church on August 18 at 8 o clock and continues through Friday, August 17. The closing service is Sunday, August 19 at 11 30. Rev F T Fulcher, the pastor, will preach each service. The church has a new lighting system. The public is invited to fellowship.

Crums Methodist Church F. T. Fulcher

Research Chief Dr William H Stauffer Named Virginia State Chamber Director

Dr William H Stauffer named director of research at the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce effective September 1. He previously led UNRRA research and planning for displaced persons, served as State Commissioner of Public Welfare from 1938 to 1944, and held key research posts with the Virginia unemployment commission and state taxation department. He is a World War I veteran and University of Virginia alumnus and author on government tax and education issues.

William H. Stauffer Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Stauffer United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Public Welfare Virginia Unemployment Compensation Commission State Department of Taxation University of Virginia

Anxious Soldier Seeks Victory Garden Publications

Pfc Myron Braun requests four pamphlets from the Atlanta regional office to stock his pantry on foreign soil. The order includes A Victory Gardener's Handbook on Insects and Diseases, Growing Vegetables in Town and City, Home Canning Fruits and Vegetables, and How to Prepare Fruits and Vegetables for Freezing. The regional director notes many front requests and extends best wishes for the Victory Garden program.

Atlanta U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Supply Pfc Myron Braun New York Misc James H. Palmer Husewives Pvt. Braun

Radio Tonight Schedule Highlights and Guests

WMAL and WRO listings show 6:00 News with Willis, 6:15 Ida Clark, 6:30 Earl Godwin, 6:45 Invitation Lis, 7:00 Chesterfield Club, 7:15 Leon Henderson News of The World, 7:30 The Lone Man At Grand, 7:45 Ranger Herson in Person, 8:00 Pick n Pat, 8:15 News of Tomor, 8:30 Fishing Hunting, 8:45 Club ce, 9:00 Curtain Time, 9:15 Curtain Time, 9:30 Jones and I, 9:45 Jones and I, 10:00 Counterspy, 10:15 David Harding, 10:30 Piano Guitar, 10:45 Janet Planner, 11:00 News Evans, 11:15 Hour of Dreams, 11:30 Hour of Dreams, 11:45 Hour of Dreams, plus Mr and Mrs North, Gay Mrs Feather stone, Wed with You, Mr District Attorney, College of Musical Knowledge, News Music, and various drama and crime programs with Ellery Queen, The Saint, Doctor Christian, Detective features and Great Moments in Music.

Willis Ida Clark Earl Godwin Lis Chesterfield Club Leon Henderson News of the World Grand Ranger Tomor David Harding Janet Planner

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