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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1941

Page

16

Radio Highlights and Talks Invite Notables on Air

Broadcast schedule lists WRC and WMAL programs with guests Paul Robeson Veronica Lake and Overt Coote plus Morris Ernst Roger Baldwin and Eugene Lyons. Discussion topics include propaganda war rights and the Russian people at war with Erskine Caldwell Rex Stout. Mention of music broadcasts and a note on sponges in fresh water with no value.

WRC Bing Crosby Paul Robeson Veronica Lake Coote Canadian Air Force WMAL Morris Ernst Roger Baldwin Eugene Lyons WISV Norman Thomas Russia Erskine Caldwell Rex Stout

Local Social Notes From Middletown Virginia

Mrs Dora Jones from Kansas City visits son Herbert Jones and family for Christmas. Mrs R A Larrick to spend winter in DelRay with daughter and son in law I N Elsen. Mr Robert Evans and others visited Alexandria and Washington. Mr and Mrs Guyer Larrick travel back to Beckley West Virginia after New York trip. Families Howard Owings and Owings children visit in Middletown. PLUS alfalfa and Timothy hay wanted at the Barn with highest prices paid by Bill Sakol Royal Inn Front Royal VA.

Middletown Dora Jones Kansas City Herbert Jones R. A. Larrick DelRay I. N. Elsen Robert Evans Howard Glenn D. H. Glenn Alexandria Washington Guyer Larrick New York Sydney Larrick Alfalfa Timothy Hay Bill Sakol Royal Inn Main ST Front Royal

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Records

Present rainfall shows 24 hours ending today at none. December to date 1.04 inches year to date 26.05 inches. Historical average annual rainfall over 28 years is 35.80 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1940 list: 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. Courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Backache and Leg Pains Signal Kidney Trouble

alert readers to potential kidney issues when backache leg pains or swelling appear. explains kidneys fail to filter acids. toxins remain in blood causing headaches puffiness and fatigue. recommends Doan's Pills for relief and flushing kidney tubes to remove waste.

Nature Doan Mineerene

Society officers elected for the coming year

The Society of Christian Service elected Miss MacGinn as president, Mrs C R Curtis as vice president, Miss Mary Lauck as secretary, and Mrs J Pickeral as recording treasurer. The meeting at Mrs S S D O Neals home drew many attendees including visitors from Baltimore and Strasburg and Roanoke weekend visits noted. Peanut oil is cited as a source of glycerine for munitions.

Society of Christian Service MacGinn C. R. Curtis Mary Lauck J. Pickeral J. Carson Realy D. O'Neal and Cornell Robert Miller Baltimore Tobe Gertrude and Louise Pingley Franklin Pingley Strasburg Dorothy Felty Roanoke Daves Manuel Place

Closed for clueless time at Japanese restaurant

Chicago readers report a restaurant with meal tickets facing demand for entry. The proprietor retorted Police tell up no business as usual and hung a window sign declaring Closed for clueless time By city mayor Hold meal tickets Until further notice.

Chicago

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Relief for Skin Troubles

An advertisement urges readers to visit Baker's Drug Store for Moone's Emerald Oil. It promises fast relief from itching and external skin conditions, claiming the oil is greaseless, non staining, and aids healing. Money-back guarantee offered if not satisfied.

Baker's Drug Store Moone Cady

Ardendale Radio Night Sparks Family Tangle

Susan Farmer stars in Ardendale on the air as Fred Mosher worries over fanfare and possible Hollywood offers. In New York, Mrs. Jones quarrels with Daniel Van Wert Jones over affection and propriety while plans at the Fifth Avenue apartment unfold.

Susan Roy Times Square Daniel van Wert Jones Jones’ Swank Upper Fifth Avenue Mrs. Jones Aggie Mr. Jones Daniel van Wert Poppycock Meyer Pennsylvania Station Rose Lily Meyer New York Lily Susan Farmer Ardendale Fred Mosher Alice Farmer Mr. Smithers Fred Alice Hollywood Miss Alice

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