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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1940
Page
3
Salt Lake City dispatch notes railroad securities cheaper than in years, with rising traffic and earnings, falling expenses, and tax changes expected to aid defense spending. Railroads may prefer tax on invested capital, with 1940 earnings projected around 3 percent.
Former Delaware senator Daniel O Hastings testifies before the Senate commerce committee denying a $2,500 bribe for a 1932 rail case continuance. He calls the charge a damned lie as he warns the railroad outlook remains mixed with possible gains but long term remains uncertain.
The Winchester Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1267 plans a picnic this afternoon and evening at Rock Enon Springs weather permitting. Paul Constable heads the committee with C. C. Gough William Swisher and Harley Swisher assisting. Activities include a softball game music dancing and other entertainment.
Virginia reports the summer tourist season shows strong gains with the largest influx of visitors in years. The Virginia Conservation Commission notes 80 percent capacity at one major resort and widespread business increases due to better conditions and fewer overseas travelers. Plans for fall publicity include national magazine ads, statewide publications, motion pictures, literature, and expanded travel bureau services.
A taxicab ride in Richmond leads visiting New Yorkers to the city's poorhouse after an apparently long trip. The incident centers on a mistaken destination and raises questions about local transportation and misdirection.
Eugene H. Dabney of Staunton Fire Department is re elected president of the Virginia State Firemen's Association at its 54th annual convention in Bristol. Officers include Charles Page and R. B. Barker with J C Garber as chaplain. Norfolk band wins firemen’s band contest. parade to prize $400. about 1200 attendees.
Richmond announces the Virginia Aberdeen Angus Association auction at North Wales Club on Monday October 14 with about 50 bulls and 50 females from leading Virginia herds consigned. A buffet supper follows the 6 p.m. sale as buyers from across the country attend due to the breed’s strong Virginia reputation.
Virginia wildlife experts report progress in breeding captivity reared wild turkeys ready to go wild after release. Charles O Handley, who began experiments in 1930, placed 24 domestic hens with wild gobblers at Camp Lee, using small pens to condition birds to be truly wild.
BLACKSBURG August 17. Virginia Tech agronomists warn delaying hay harvest reduces yield and leaf protein in alfalfa and clover. Alfalfa shows higher protein earlier, 20 percent at bad stage to 14.5 percent at seed stage. leaves around 24 percent protein, stems under 11. Clover protein declines from 19 percent at bud to 12 percent at late bloom, prompting early cutting when leaves are abundant.
Richmond officials expect occupancy of Virginia's new 1.5 million dollar library building about September 10. The facility on East Broad will house the library, attorney general offices, and the state supreme court of appeals. The building must pass executive review before departments move in. Nearby, the Medical College of Virginia hospital and a state highway building on Broad Street are nearing completion.
St David s Church area notes include Lester Funk and sister Elmer Ridge from Hagerstown Md visiting their mother Dollie Golladay and Carl Golladay over the weekend. Harry McClanahan and wife now live in town with brother G A McClanahan. Zola Powell and daughter Violet visited Lehman Habron and husband. Charles and Mrs Saffel moved to Front Royal for housekeeping. W L Dellinger of Mt Jackson was a Thursday business visitor. Lehman Habron visited James McClanahan Thursday.
Baltimore August 17 Aid to officials for registration of aliens is a key immediate task for the Maryland Council of Life and Resources led by Isaac George executive director. Registration begins August 27 and is described as protective not anti alien. Citizens are urged to report espionage to police or FBI while avoiding harassment.
Henry Ford calls newspapers the best teachers, noting they arrive daily and stay up to the minute with news. The remark frames press as essential learning tools for the public and suggests the value of timely information.
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