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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1944

Page

7

Playgrounds Plan For Flower Shows Thursday

The major playground events this week are flower shows on Thursday August 10 at three play areas. Winchester garden clubs and the Recreation Department coordinated talks demonstrations and judging plans. Exhibits will be judged at Handley Virginia Avenue and Douglas with various flower arrangements.

Garden Clubs Winchester Recreation Department Sam D. Preston Helen Rosenberger Virginia Avenue Douglas School Virginia Barr Handley Douglas

Natives Of Gaum Glad To Welcome Americans Again

In Gaum Chamorro Refugee Camp Aug 3 delayed, locals express renewed hope for American return. Native leaders recall Japanese bans on prayer for the United States and stories of hidden flags and improvised work by residents.

Gaum Gaily R. Kamminga Pitt Town Kamminga Holland Juana Anna Underwood Guam Caum Underwood Francisco Guerrero U. S

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promote Quick Digestion Aid

Ad claims Carter's Little Liver Pills quickly boost digestive flow within 30 minutes, improving headachy and upset stomach effects. Urges use after meals and to obtain at drugstores for 10 or 25 cents.

Carter Nature

Not Too Soon To Plan Christmas Buys For Overseas Servicemen

Postmaster General C Walker urges Americans to start planning Christmas gifts for Army and Navy personnel overseas. Mailings run Sept 15 to Oct 15. after Oct 15 a written request is required. Emphasizes sturdy packing, clear addresses, and prioritizing space for munitions, medicine, and food.

C. Walker Army Navy

Packing Rules for Gift Mail Substances and Prohibited Items

The guidance specifies securing tightly packed gifts to prevent loosening during transit. Perishable items, flammables, poisons, and materials that may damage mail are banned. Glass gifts require substantial packing. sharp instruments must be safeguarded to prevent injury or damage.

Women Named to University of Virginia Board

Special to The Star from Richmond Virginia, August 9 governor Darden expands the University of Virginia Board of Visitors under new General Assembly acts. The move widens representation with women appointed to the board.

Richmond Darden University of

Virginia university board grows with four women added

The University of Virginia Board of Visitors expands from nine to fourteen members, now including four women Mrs. A. O. Calcott Mrs. H. C. Gilmer Mrs. Ben Wailes and Mrs. J. M. H. Willis. Dr. John Lloyd Newcomb presides at meetings. Mary Washington College becomes the university women's college with Fredericksburg as its site while Charles City and Charlottesville campuses continue. Total university attendance exceeds five thousand in normal times.

University of Virginia R. Gray Williams Winchester Dabneys Lancaster Richmond James H. Corbitt Suffolk Edward R. Stettinius, Jr Washington, D. C Christopher B. Garnett Arlington Charles O’ Conor Godrick Fredericksburg Edward C. Anderson W. Dan Haden Charlottesville Maitland H. Bustard Danville Richard A. Carrington, Jr Lynchburg Board of A. O. Calcott Norfolk H. C. Gilmer Pulaski Ben Wailes Sweet Briar J. M. H. Willis John Lloyd Newcomb University General Assembly Mary Washington College Women’s College The Mary Washington College For Women Charlotesville

Peterson's Ointment Ad for Eczema Relief

The advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment for eczema itching and skin blemishes with a money back guarantee. It claims relief after one application and notes use for itching feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson

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