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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1946
Page
7
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation ending 7 a.m. and year to date zero. The average annual rainfall over 33 years stands at 36.49 inches. Monthly averages list January 2.49, February 1.97, March 2.97, April 3.14, May 3.63, June 3.85, July 3.82, August 3.76, October 3.37, November 2.45, with December totals omitted. Courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
Miss Lula Miller spent holidays at Mt. Solon with Mr and Mrs C H Lackey and children Jimmy and Janice. Mrs Douglas Ritenour visiting in laws Frank and Mrs Ritenour. Mrs I K Grover’s condition improved. W M A to meet Mrs C C Bowen. home demonstration club at Anna Derr’s. R E Weirich improving after automobile accident. Families of Grover Stickley Clem Cooley Bowen Judy and Clem noted home visits Christmas Yuletide.
Historical advice warns that vapors from gasoline and kerosene can flash into flame even without liquid contact. A service station accident showed a worker's trousers igniting from vapor near a hot stove, highlighting the need to store fuels in closed containers and keep them away from flames, matches, or sparks.
Rabies mad foxes spook King George County with residents arming for protection. Tolson Harvey’s horse was bitten after a fox leaped into the road. Harvey killed the fox. A turkey flock keeper fought off an attack. a hunt leader’s rabbits were chased. The fox head sent to Richmond confirmed rabies.
The record shows union membership falling from over five million in 1920 to 3.12 million in 1924 and about 3 million during the downturn that began in 1929. This reflects a steady erosion amid the era’s economic stress.
Radio schedule notes 11:00 Evans news 11:15 Hour of Dreams 11:30 Hour of Dreams 11:45 Hour of Dreams with Richard Harkness and Tony Pastor's Orchestra in the lineup.
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