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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
5
Advice on handling common household poisonings including lye, kerosene, calcium and lead sources. Emphasizes immediate dilution, stomach washing by a physician when needed, and medical follow up while noting long term risks and preventive steps.
State Senator John S. Battle, Democratic nominee for governor, mails his resignation from the 26th Senate district to Governor Tuck. His term runs to Dec. 31, 1951, and a special election is expected to fill the vacancy during the November vote. E. O. McCue Jr. has been mentioned as a potential successor.
Frederick and Winchester sales in July 1931 totaled 3081 dollars with Clarke Shenandoah and Warren counties listing 18 4312 and 1687 dollars respectively. The name Donald derives from prince of the universe and in Celtic means the dark.
Elbertas bringing $2.50 per bushel in the Roanoke Crozet area reported from Martinsburg. Elbertas No 1 two inches and up sold at $2.50. Fifty six cars shipped from Virginia. Apple market in Pittsburgh was steady. Baltimore weaker with weaker demand noted.
The report lists price ranges for horse breeds in Pittsburgh and West Virginia, with Rambos selling up to 2.25 and Wealthys around 1.75 to 2.25. It also muses on whether mountainous states have more area than flat ones, and explains that land division surveys treat land as a plane surface, equating quarter sections but acknowledging more surface area may exist in rolling terrain.
A baby show is planned at Douglas playground on August 18. Latham Williams was the weekend pingpong champion. The drum and bugle corps organized by B Brown and S Lee Brooks gave a demonstration.
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