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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1941

Page

6

Radio Highlights Schedule for All America Network

Radio listings show a 7:30 p m For America program with Vivien Della Chiesa and Conrad Thibault and an 8 p m WJSV segment on a jail break tragedy at Oklahoma state prison. Other programs cover job searches for workers, National Emergency Rally remarks by Sandburg and Byrd, and a 9:15 p m address from Madison Square Garden.

WMAL America Vivien Della Chiesa Conrad Thibault WJSV W. E. Alexander Oklahoma State Prison Carl Sandburg Admiral Richard E. Byrd Madison Square Garden The Council of Democracy

Anthrax Strikes Farms Near Urbana Maryland

In Frederick Maryland on August 19 anthrax killed livestock on two Urbana area farms. William J. Buchanan and Charles T. Dudderar reported cows and pigs dying with state veterinarian Dr. Mark Welsh confirming anthrax after lab tests at College Park. About 275 animals in adjacent holdings were advised vaccination as a precaution. The disease spreads via spores that can persist in soil for years.

Buchanan and Dudderar Welsh

Skunks Bloom in Winsted as Pest Control Blessing

In Winsted Connecticut an early spring and dry weather increased skunk numbers to a level not seen in 20 years. Nurseryman H Parkes Holcomb calls the infestation a blessing as skunks feed on Japanese beetles, helping control and gradually reduce the pest locally.

Winsted Conn H. Parkes Holcomb

Weather Summary Rainfall Totals and Averages

Present and past rainfall data cover 26 hours ending a.m. None. August to date .98 inches. year to date 18.73 inches. Monthly totals show January 2.52, February 2.05, March 2.90, April 3.25, May 3.56, June 3.77, July 3.57, August 3.71, September 2.44, October 3.16, November 2.44, December 2.38 inches. Average annual rainfall for 28 years 35.80 inches. Monthly averages based on 1913 39 period are 1913 39. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Capital Player's Appeal Denied

Gastonia N C August 18 Chairman W B Crumpton of Gaston County selective service board No 2 announced that J K Buddy Lewis star outfielder of the Washington American League baseball team had been denied a new for deferment by the county board. Lewis was scheduled to go into the army at Fort Bragg next week but his second appeal for deferment until Oct 11 held up induction. Crumpton said Lewis had appealed the board's decision and that the Charlotte board of appeals would hear the case this week.

Gastonia N. C W. B. Crumpton Gaston County Selective Service Board No. 2 J. K Buddy) Lewis Washington American League Lewis Fort Bragg Crompton Charlotte Board of Appeals

Farmers in Frederick County May Store Wheat on Farms

The U S Department of Agriculture loan program will allow wheat storage on farms in Frederick County. The state AAA committee approved a loan procedure at the county committee's request. Growers may store on their own or a neighbor's farm and should contact local or county committees or the county office for details.

Ptonic Frederick County U. S. Department of Agriculture State Aaa Committee E. M. Funk

Ylena Secures New Assistant Amid Marriage Plans

In Chapter Twenty Four Ylena agrees to marry Tate after he gives her a ring. Francie offers to work at Ylena's shop revealing tension as Tate introduces Francie as his new assistant. Family banter follows about Ylena's future role and the shop's rapid success with Alkire.

Ylena Carlyle Francie Terrence Alkire Tate Alkire Tish Scott Yilena Yiena Diane Percy Pop Mom Ylena Varanoff Cromwell

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