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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1941

Page

11

Farmers to be aided if army buys Blue Ridge land

Chambersburg Pa December 4 Farmers whose land would be acquired for an army munitions depot near the Blue Ridge mountains would receive assistance from the Federal Farm Security Administration. relocation supervisor James MacPherson said the FSA would help farmers move with minimal distress and provide loans for tools and equipment and grants for moving expenses if needed.

Chambersburg Blue Ridge Mountains Federal Farm Security Administration James MacPherson MacPherson

Romans Launch Ships Using Greased Timbers

Romans launched ships by sliding them into the water on timbers greased with animal fat, a method noted in the account.

Town Uses $35,000 Drive to Save Millers Shoe Firm

In eastern Pennsylvania a 6500 resident town raises 35000 dollars by December 11 to keep the W. Y. Miller Shoe Company from liquidation. Workers say three generations of Millers deserve support and plan a mass meeting to extend the court deadline.

W. Y. Miller Shoe Company, Inc Pennsylvania Millers Preston Miller Federal Court Harry Runkle Robert Miller Schuylkill Haven

Holiday centerpiece ideas with flowers fruits and treats

Feature highlights festive centerpieces using daisy chrysanthemum blends croton leaves and grapes with red gladioli and white roses. Includes holiday dessert ideas cranberry sherbet and magic fondant stars with step by step notes and ingredients.

New British Plants Are Under Ground

England now has large underground factories built in abandoned quarries with 80 feet of solid rock for bomb protection. Walter D. Binger reported this to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers after studying for Secretary of War Stimson. He urged cross connections in U S water systems to keep supply when channels are damaged by bombs.

New York England American Society of Mechanical Engineers Walter D. Binger War Stimson New York City Binger

Hearing Brief from Meridian on Jeff John arraignment

In Meridian Mississippi on December 4, Jeff John a 19 year old Choctaw Indian faced arraignment before US Commissioner Raymond Clay on a charge of raising a government check. The hearing followed with questions about the case and a March 16 return date was set. The piece also notes Canada as the sole country exporting silver foxes and mentions a small pelt supply in recent years.

Meridian Miss Jeff John United States Raymond Clay Clay John Canada

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