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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1938
Page
7
The Associated Press carries on in a new Madison Avenue building to consolidate its collection and distribution of news since 1923. Reporters editors and photographers remained on duty at both sites during a gradual dual operation as teletypes and equipment were moved.
The message credits New York offices and employees for ninety years of devoted service to an accurate unbiased chronicle of events. It emphasizes the rights of a free press enabling uncensored dissemination of truthful news to readers.
Manila Daggett County WPA rolls were cut by 60 percent with two forest service workers released leaving two trappers. Daggett County WPA rolls grew by 50 percent this week. A woman was hired to run a school hot lunch project.
In Winchester Virginia the estate of Josephine Baker Nott is referred to a Master Commissioner. The order directs appraisal of the estate debts and assets, creditor claims, and determine beneficiaries and shares with a proposed distribution scheme. A December 30 1928 deadline is set for filing claims at 4 North Loudoun Street.
The 169 Scouts in the Central District covering Frederick and Clarke counties and Winchester show one new troop, total 10, and Cub pack up by one to 11. Advancements include 26 Second Class, 9 First Class, 4 Star, 1 Eagle, 2 Bronze Palm. 46 merit badges awarded. Campouts totaled 615 days with 52 Scouts and 5 leaders. fall camporee had 21 Scouts and 8 leaders. Community service supported Apple Blossom, Christmas Seal drive, and Armistice Day events. training included 17 men in Introduction to Scouting and a life saving course with three certificates.
Naval officials suggest North Dakota has a strong chance to have its name on a future battleship. Only one U S battleship has carried North Dakota in the last 50 years. the prior ship built in 1907 was demilitarized in 1922 and sold for scrap in 1931.
Pursuant to a December 13 1938 order by Edward C Martz referee in bankruptcy I will privately sell the assets of Brucetown Woolen Mills Inc including real estate machinery equipment manufactured goods and raw material Separate or full sale possible An inventory is available at the Winchester Virginia office Terms cash.
A fashion pattern description praises a bias skirt design for its fit and versatility. It outlines a fitted bodice with darts, Victorian sleeves, a square neckline, and a swirling skirt suitable for calico, gingham, velveteen, wool, or taffeta with embroidery or trim. Sizes 12 to 20 and yardage requirements are listed with order details for the Barbara Bell pattern book.
Miss Anna Mary Stickley visits aunt in Lebanon. Mrs H E Shull dies. Nellie Moore moved to Memorial Hospital Winchester for treatment. Haden Moore travels from Portland to visit his mother. several locals attend gatherings and illness notes. Mrs Grace Brush travels from Pennsylvania to Mt Mountain Falls to see her ill mother.
Treasury data show receipts of 136,861,760.44 with expenditures of 115,871,443.11. The gross debt stands at 39,403,081,210.60, reflecting a decrease from the prior period.
Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Va on Tuesday January 17 1939 at 11 oclock A M two properties Lot 1 No 682 North Loudoun Street and Lot 2 about 81 acres in Frederick County three miles east of Stephens City Terms: one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments with bonds of purchaser payments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy Parties: S Herbert Larrick Trustee Brumback Auctioneers 12-19 26 1-2 9-4t
Kernstown Community League members will meet tomorrow night for a business session and a school pupils led Christmas program arranged by Principal David Muntzing and Mrs. Glenn Wilkins. Items include blinds for a school room, several bills, a new front light, and shrubbery planting. J Emmett Dettra presides. secretary is Mrs Charles Barton and treasurer Miss Ruth Omps.
The Frederick county tuberculosis committee plans a Christmas tag day to boost seal sales with 4 H Club girls selling the double barred cross. Names listed include Mary Luttrell and Hilda Whitacre among others, under Mrs John Whitacre and Mrs Wyatt Richard supervision. A separate scene reports Pio Torres, a New York jewelry peddler, detained for misrepresentation after offering a fake 18 carat ring to a subway passenger.
The state health commissioner notes a twenty five year rise in diabetes deaths nationwide and in Virginia. He cites aging populations, higher risk racial groups, urbanization, lifestyle factors, and increased diagnosis as causes. He adds that life expectancy for diabetics has improved with insulin and medical advances.
Citizens had objected to traffic law violations. Everts was hired to curb arrests. After renewed complaints, the village board dismissed Special Policeman Everts, refunded fines to 11 villagers, and instructed the marshal to issue warnings rather than arrests.
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