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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

6

Church Honors Former Resident Joseph Barkman

Joseph Barkman, former Winchester resident now living in Staunton Way, was unanimously elected by Trinity Episcopal Church as life vestryman and emeritus after over 50 years on the vestry. Barkman once clerked at Henry Kinzel’s confectionery on Loudoun Street Roiss Avenue site now Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trist Company. He is remembered by many older local residents.

Joseph Barkman Winchester Staunton Way Trinnity Episcopal Church Barkman Agd Henry Kinzel Loudoun Street Roiss Avenue

Citizen argues against 1939 street tax payment in Artanburg

A PA citizen contends he should not pay the 1939 street tax after serving 11 of 12 months on the city council. He told officials he fulfilled his public service and questions the tax liability.

Artanburg

Examinations for Junior Professional Assistant Posts

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for junior professional assistant with a salary of 2000 dollars a year to recruit college graduates. Optional branches include admin tech, agricultural economist, agronomist, architect, biologist, chemist, engineer, librarian, meteorologist, statistician and more. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and file by February 5. Information from Herman Lee, secretary, U S Civil Service Board of Examiners, at the local post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Herman Lee U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

McCauley To Speak At Carnegie Meet

Professor Howell J. McCauley will teach a joint Woodstock and Martinsburg Dale Carnegie session at the George Washington Hotel on Wednesday January 17. A dinner starts at 6:30 with the class to follow at 8. Leatherman notes McCauley holds five keys for public speaking debate dramatics and literature.

Howell J. McCauley Woodstock Martinsburg Dale Carnegie George Washington Hotel McCauley Dan. E. Leatherman

Will Speak At Warrenton High

Marshall Farmer a 16 year old Winchester youth with a famed autograph collection will address Warrenton High School. He plans a 20 minute talk at the February 21 assembly and will display autographs while explaining his method.

Marshall Farmer Winchester The Star Today Warrenton High School

Radio Highlights Echoes From Berlin Short Wave Signals

Short wave signals from Berlin carried an echo like two voices due to dual paths in the ionosphere. Rudy Vallee signs with a new sponsor for a 30 minute network return. Paul Wing leaves Youth vs Age quiz duties. Jan 27 transfer to WEAF-NBC.

New York Berlin Rudy Valiee Rudy Paul Wing Radio Spelling Bees Cal Tinney Wjznbc Weaf-Nbc Tinney Europe NBC Wabccbs Weafnbc Vic and Sade Luther-Layman WABC CBS West al. Bernard's Alma Kitchell

Rainfall Averages and Year To Date Totals

Rainfall for Nognez shows 0.97 inches for the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. January to date. The 27 year average monthly rainfall lists January 2.56, February 2.04, March 2.90, April 3.23, May 3.53, June 3.79, July 3.59, August 8.69, September 2.35, October 3.19, November 2.35, December 2.39. The 27 year average annual rainfall is 35.53 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

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