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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1949

Page

5

Luttrell Reunion to Hold 29th Annual Event Sunday

Ralph J. Luttrell of Alexandria will be principal speaker at the 29th Luttrell reunion on the original grounds at Collinsville two miles north of Cross Junction. Milton N. Luttrell, chairman, said an interesting program has been arranged.

Ralph J. Luttrell Alexandria Luttrell Collinsville Cross Junction Milton N. Luttrell

Givens to Attend Forestry School

Givens an agriculture instructor at Gore and Gainesboro high schools plans to attend a forestry school next week near Green Bay. The program, run by the Department of Agriculture Education at VPI, collaborates with the Virginia Forest Service and the state Education Department. H. M Hawkins of New Market and D. L. Myers of Woodstock also expect to enroll.

Givens Gore Gainesboro Green Bay Department of Agriculture Education VPI Virginia Forest Service Agriculture Dept State Dept. of Education H. M Hawkins New Market D. L. Myers Woodstock

Adams Divorce Sought In Virginia Court

In Freder ick Virginia on August 3 1949 Paul Bailey Adams sues Beryl Marie Adams for divorce on grounds of desertion for two years. Defendant not resident of Virginia ordered to appear within ten days after publication to protect interests. Clerk SEE N WHITACRE.

Circuit Court County OF Frederick Virginia Paul Bailey Adams Beryl Marie Adams N. Whitacre

Thousand Farmers Tour Aug. 19 Across Four States

More than 1000 farmers from Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania are slated to tour Frederick county farms on August 19. J W Olcott Clarke county agent chairs the arrangements with sections led by state agents and local farmers to study grass silage insemination pastures fertilizers and hay drying at Hannum Stine farms near Winchester and other stops.

Frederick County J. W. Olcott Clarke County Committee On Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Olcott Murl G. Hannum Clearbrook Fred Herman B. Stine Winchester J. W. Weir Shepherdstown J. E. Saville Jefferson County M. D. Goodrich Berryville Carl Coiner Shenandoah David Donovan W. W. Turner Loudoun Calvin Tomblin White Post W. H Eau of Entomology Washington Hollins Randolph Charles Town Albert V. Krewatch University of Maryland Stine Farm Herman Stine Fred Stine P. H. DeHart W. W. Lewis Virginia Tech I. Fred Stine J. T. Wolfe W. Va Mr. Stine

Can a pig swim

A pig will make swimming motions when forced into water but the animal is clumsy and unskillful at swimming and cannot swim for any considerable distance.

Stradivari Giver Keeps Her Sharp Eye on Violins

Gertrude Clark Whittall, who in 1935 donated five Stradivari instruments to the Library of Congress, maintains a special climate controlled room for them. She funds performances by visiting musicians and the Budapest String Quartet to keep the instruments alive and used. The collection includes notable pieces named Betts Castelbarco Ward and Cassaretti with varied histories and storied tones.

Washington Gertrude Clark Whittaal Library of Congress Stradivari Joseph Rosisman Jac Gorodetzky Boris Kroyt Mischa Schneider Betts London Count Castelbarco Milan Ward Castelbarco Walt Whitman Mr. Shasta

Bradley Named Permanent Chairman of Joint Chiefs

Omar Nelson Bradley known as the GI's general is named permanent chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. The selection, announced by President Truman, creates the post after unified military legislation and Bradley's tenure as Army chief of staff.

Washington Omar Nelson Bradley Joint Chief of Staff Army Truman Bradley Joint Chiefs Navy Air Force

Daily Crossword Across 1 Whirled 5 Bulrushes 10 Private teacher

Crossword clues list with numbered across and down hints. Includes various wordplay entries such as verb forms, plant names, and titles.

Children Know Their Friends Says Author of Timely Book

Ruth Wendell Washburn writes about child development and the teacher parent child triangle. She argues open communication and balanced attention from parents and teachers help children navigate school life and grow through cooperation.

William Morrow & Company New York Ruth Wendell Washburn Massachusetts New Hampshire Children’s Aid Society Harvard University Miss Washburn

Shuck Girdles Girls During Heat Wave Says Brooklyn Medic

In Brooklyn a dermatologist Dr. Charles F. Pabst at Greenpoint hospital offers his 10 ways to beat the heat. He cites a 98.7 degree temperature reading and urges wearing thin loose clothing to keep cool during a long heat spell.

Brooklyn New York Charles F. Pabst Greenpoint Hospital

5th District Gives Battle Top Vote Percentage

In the 25th senatorial district the Democratic gubernatorial nominee John Battle led with 68 percent of the district vote. The Winchester Frederick Clarke Shenandoah area produced the strongest support, while Fluvanna Greene and Madison ranked second with about 67 percent for Battle. State Senator Harry F Byrd Jr. represents the district.

Richmond Winchester Frederick, Clarke Shenandoah John Battle Harry F. Byrd Jr Fluvanna Greene Madison

Skin climate impact linked to heat protection warnings

A note discusses how skin plays a role in cooling the body and warns about weather conditions that impair this function. It highlights concerns about heat exposure and the body's ability to regulate temperature through skin-based cooling.

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