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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1939
Page
10
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Virginia experts report soil application of carbon disulphide emulsion as a very effective method against woolly apple aphid on roots. Advice covers digging to four to six inches, basin creation on slopes, and using a power sprayer for large orchards with precise dilution and application rates.
Louis Travers of Stephenson, a F F A Boy at Stephens City Agriculture School, won first in the Chilean Nitrate estimate of Crop Yield contest. Over 60 participants from Middletown and Stephens City schools and area farmers submitted estimates comparing untreated and treated yields with top dressing. Travers led with 40 1 4 and 47 1 4 bushels, total averages 38 and 48 1 2 respectively, a 10 1 2 bushel gain. Don Borden and Robert Russell placed second and third. Prizes were 5 3 2 dollars.
Los Angeles January arrests target a shoplifting ring offering cash on delivery stolen furs lingerie perfumes and more to film and radio folk. Over $15000 in goods were recovered from an apartment and a 15 room house as John Klein led the raid tying the group to multiple western cities. Accused: Mrs Ruth Reider Gus Dinkleman and Roy Dinkleman and Jack W Means the boxing referee.
Cleveland reports John McGonagle was hit by a truck four years ago and injured his knee after being thrown into a snowbank. An operation left his leg stiff, but recently a slip on ice sent him into the snow again and he walked away with his game leg functioning normally.
The weather bureau warned of strong northeast winds likely reaching gale force from Delaware breakwater to Nantucket, with the blow extending farther north by tonight.
Fort George G Meade Md Jan 18 A company of cub infantrymen paraded a new slate blue uniform before photographers and reporters. One hundred men of Company A 34th Infantry were chosen from 2300 soldiers to wear the uniform during a year of tests at four other posts. The outfit removes wraparound tunics and leather belts, features a soft roll collar, gusseted backs, and a dentable cap top to give a rakish look while testing durability and concealment against olive drab.
Justice Emmett E Bowlus revived a 22 year old city ordinance and ordered eight prisoners he had jailed to work their sentences on the streets. He argued that those jailed for drunkenness and disorder should earn their keep. Two other justices supported the idea and law officers believed it would curb petty lawlessness. Street Superintendent John T Beet said eight more workers could be used immediately.
Roland E Hickman, 34, Denton Maryland, junk dealer, held in Philadelphia on charges of stealing 65 journal boxes from freight cars in Georgetown Delaware. Also report of a motorist accident at a crossing leaving Frank Crane with multiple injuries after icy pavement caused a car to overturn near a train. Advertisement for Alderika constipation remedy ends.
The Barbara Bell pattern 1668 B creates a frilly apron frock with wide lapels high sleeves and decorative pockets. It combines style with practicality offering an adjustable belt side slit easy on and off and simple ironing suitable for sizes 34 through 44 with percale gingham or calico fabrics.
Readers are urged to send fifteen cents for the Barbara Bell Winter Fashion Pattern Book. The ad promises attractive practical garments with Barbara Bell easy-to-make patterns and directs readers to mail orders to the address shown in the box.
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