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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
3
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending a.m. none. August to date .96 inches year to date 31.78 inches. Monthly totals for 26 years 1913 1938 include January 2.53 February 1.98 March 2.94 April 3.20 May 3.64 June 3.58 July 3.34 August 3.68 September 2.36 October 3.13 November 2.32 December 2.40. Average annual rainfall 35.09 inches.
ROSENBERGER VA August 9 Guests of Mr and Mrs William Brewer included Clyde J Keckley and Laura Keckley of Winchester Maynard Brewer Raymond Bradfield and Betty Lou of Chambersville and Floyd Brewer of Mt Pleasant Also from the area at Massanetta Springs Bible Conference were Iven Miller Agnes Elliott Lena Frye Ray and James Allamong Hurl Himelright
In Lemars Iowa Justice C E Clarke fined Harry Connor of Wakefield Nebraska ten dollars for an overloaded truck. Connor later paid the fine and the marriage fee, then wed Olga Kay of Wakefield.
The Gravel Springs picnic enters its sixty sixth year with August 12 as the date. New tables have been added for dinners and visitors are welcomed with invitations extended by the organizing committee. Nearby visitors include Mrs. Lillian Huntley of New Jersey and relatives staying with Mrs. Daisy Orndorff, along with Mr. and Mrs. William Brill from East Orange and Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Whittington sharing the Orndorff home on Sunday.
The Brucetown Church Young Peoples Division held a picnic at Clevenger's Meadow on Sunday. News of social visits includes Mr. and Mrs. Jack Boden visiting Baltimore, Mrs. W. B. Tharpe and Mrs. Ernest Tharpe of Winchester as dinner guests, O. C. Windle and sons from Lebanon Church as guests of J. B. Snapp, John Williams and Corrie Swimley hosting, Paul Triggs of Martinsburg visiting, and Carle Smith of Ridgeway visiting Herbert Fishel.
Edna St Vincent Millay's new collection Huntsman What Quarry gathers varied lyrics and marks a continued growth praised by readers who view her as a major modern poet. Also noted are translations of Little Women and tributes to Thomas Wolfe Dick, plus Harper prizes to Vardis Fisher and Agnes Keith for The Land Below the Wind.
Mrs Herbert Cummins and two children visit relatives near Lexington. Mr Rolf Derflinger and Mr Floyd Lee return from New York World’s Fair trip. 4 H Club members spent a day at Elizabeth Furnace. Mrs A M Dyke and daughters visited Washington. Mr and Mrs C H Lakey return to Washington after visit with Lakey’s parents. Mrs D I Hammock hosted missionary society meeting. Mrs Lee Hunt and Audra visit Blacksburg. Mrs F D Willey remains ill. A tabernacle meeting by Rev Beard and Rev Mitchell ends after three weeks.
Reynolds Store notes list supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Place including Russell Fletcher Earl Place Goldie Whitacre Violet Peacemaker and Ruby Peacemaker of Bloomery. Also mentions visits by Michael Place Jackie of Gainesboro C. H. Lineweaver Ridge and various Sunnyside and Ridge residents with neighbors in Martinsburg Cumberland and Camd. Md. Family and guest updates conclude with Joshua Place improving and Mrs. Earl Farmer’s Monday visit.
North Mountain Virginia residents visit Skyline Drive to Massanutten school. Mrs Charles Hammock and daughter Bettie stay with sister-in-law Mrs H A Snapp. A group including Harl Himelright Ivan H Miller Roy Allamong James Allamond Agnes Elliott Lena Frye and others travel together.
Richmond Va August 9 Seven points of advice were given independents retailers at the opening banquet of the 26th annual southern retail merchants conference Flint Garrison New York trade magazine editor said the retailer needs confidence and optimism toward customers a definite reasoned business policy based on service opportunities an up to date place of business closer cooperation with wholesale channels more orderly stock control and independents could promote counteract chain propaganda Officers will be elected tomorrow night.
Governor James H. Price visited the State Board of Education session in Virginia Beach and reiterated plans to center the state budget on elementary and secondary schools. He urged meeting their needs with better salaries and a well trained teaching corps.
Galilee Church of the Disciples of Christ near Grimes hosts nightly revival services led by Rev Wilbur A with delegates from other churches including Welltown Methodist. Prayer by Rev W O Talbert. Music features Emmett Dettra and George Yeakley with Mrs Ashwood. Services run 8 p.m. nightly except Saturday. baptismal service to close August 13. Two conversions reported so far.
Colonel Leroy Hodges state comptroller will travel from Richmond to Seattle for the national association of state auditors comptrollers and treasurers convention August 16 19. He will participate in meetings and related events at the gathering.
Governor James H. Price and Mary Pickford will lead the Virginia Reel at the opening night of the National Tobacco Festival on September 7 in South Boston. Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson has accepted an invitation to crown Miss Pickford as queen of the festival the next day. A pre pageant Tobacco saga will feature the governor presenting Miss Pickford with tokens from the festival and Virginia people, followed by a square dance.
Promotes a five color world map 21 by 28 inches printed on durable paper with statistical data on the reverse. Available for ten cents postpaid via The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. Include name and mailing details to receive the map.
NBC's Empire State building transmitter range extends to Cape Cod 185 air miles, a rise from 130 miles at Schenectady. Dean R. Barker reports successful reception on a home made 21 tube set from West Falmouth Mass. Signals suggest ultra short waves may exceed prior line of sight limits. NBC CBS WOR and other networks schedule daytime serials and evening programs across WEAF WABC WJZ.
The Virginia State Firemen's Association opens its 53rd annual convention in Cape Charles with opening remarks by Rep. Colgate W. Darden Jr. and Sen. William M. Tuck. The program includes a memorial service, president’s report, chiefs’ banquet, a dance, meetings of auxiliaries, and outdoor events culminating in Friday’s parade.
A 1,000 pound steer disrupted downtown Salt Lake City traffic for about an hour before Lee Beckstead Jr. a former cowboy and now firefighter bulldogged the animal. The steer was placed in a patrol wagon and taken to the city pound awaiting its owner.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Marketing specialist in livestock supervision, Chief dietitian and dietitian roles, lithographic transferrer, with salaries ranging from 1 800 to 4 600 dollars yearly. Applications must reach the commission in Washington by September 5. full details are from H M Lee, secretary, at the local post office.
A firm of certified public accountants reported gate receipts from April 30 to July 5 totaled 4 370 618 with total admissions 11 976 404. The average daily paid attendance was 84 779.
In Wichita Falls Texas on August 9 Mrs. Charlotte Cain a 34 year old former nurse said to Detective Chief L E Hanaway and a reporter I did it myself after police say three women dragged her into a car beat her and left her unconscious she was nearly stripped and covered with red paint and feathers
John Hillery, a wedding guest, hid the couple’s honeymoon motorcycle. He encountered a police officer and was charged with driving under the influence, taking the vehicle without consent, lacking insurance, and having no driver's license. The bride was Hillery’s sister, and he received a $9 fine.
Winchester Frederick County Red Cross Chapter invites members of the American Legion Pool and Winchester Country Club to enroll in a Red Cross Life Saving Course. Fill and mail the form to the Red Cross Office. Junior and Senior age options available.
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