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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1941

Page

14

Madonna of the Harpies Portrait Explained

An art note asks who painted the Madonna for the Harpies and why it is named so. The piece states Andrea del Sarto created the work, describes its pedestal with harpies, and praises its luminous light and dreamlike eyes characteristic of the artist.

Andrea del Sarto

Valley Civilian Defense Group Forms Office Here

The Shenandoah Civilian Council of Defense formed the Valley Service and Morale Group with J. Carl Coiner as chair and Fred D. Maples as president. The group listed officers and volunteers from Woodstock Strasburg and nearby towns and planned citizen registration and service duties.

Valley Service and Morale Group Shenandoah Civilian Council of Defense J. Carl Coiner Philip Williams Woodstock Fred D. Maphis Strasburg George Roth Douglas Stickley J. M. Mitchell

Christianity Must Be Revived

Lexington report of December 18 quotes the Rev. Albert T. Mollegen of Virginia Theological Seminary saying the major root of the decline or issues in Christianity lies in the need for revival and renewed emphasis.

Lexington Albert T. Mollegen Virginia Theological Seminary

Alfalfa and Timothy Hay Wanted at Royal Inn

Advertises highest prices paid for alfalfa and timothy hay. Seller Bill Sakol at Royal Inn, Main Street, Front Royal Virginia. Contact through Bill Sakol care of the Royal Inn.

Alfalfa Timothy Hay Bill Sakol Royal Inn Main ST Front Royal

Rainfall Averages and Totals for Winchester Region

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending today at none. December to date 2.60 inches, year to date 27.61 inches. Average annual rainfall over 28 years is 35.80 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1940 list values from January 2.52 to December 2.38 inches. Courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Delightful Cute Animals Transfer Pattern 7174

Charming outline stitch figures with lazy daisy flowers for nursery decor and apparel. Pattern 7174 includes 16 motifs from 3 by 3 inches to 4 by 10 inches and lists materials. Send ten cents to Winchester Dept 259 W 14th Street New York with name and address and pattern number.

Winchester Dept 14Th Street New York

Farmer’s Daughter Contest Premiere on Radio Center

Susan Anne Farmer faces nerves as she prepares to accept a $5,000 prize on YAZB radio in a barnyard studio scene. Fred Mosher and Miss Alice watch anxiously while a celebrity- filled audience is announced and the moment of the reveal arrives.

Mrs. Jones Mr. Jones Susan Ardendale Fred Mosher Fred Miss Alice YAZB Wundawork Trans- Continental Airways Susan Farmer Diana Dairies Alice Radio Center Francis Cartwell Hollywood Francis Patricia Potelli Madison Avenue Jon Richards Madison Square Garden Mrs. Roosevelt Susan Anne Farmer Miss Farmer

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