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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1941
Page
6
Shawneetown Illinois reports a new county hospital finished about two weeks ago but still has no patients. The delay is due to bed deliveries being tied up as manufacturers fulfill army orders.
Lee Schwartz told police he bought rare stamps from three youths at 40 cents to $1 each for three months then discovered he was buying back his own stamps, stored in his garage.
Capon Bridge notes talk of visiting relatives in Cumberland Maryland over the weekend. Mrs Omar Williamson shows improvement after illness with flu. Ray Whitacre and daughter Linda visit Ada Gill and other locals. Eldridge Nixon’s family illness in Pennsylvania noted. Reverend Severe leaves confinement and can be out again.
Pattern 6890 offers a two 25 percent alphabet transfer with stitch illustrations for linen and lingerie, available by sending ten cents to Winchester Dept. 259 W 14th Street New York. Cross Junction reports Elmer and Howard Braithwaite in U S Army service stationed at Maxwell Field Alabama.
Presented rainfall data shows 24 hours ending morning none, January to date .56 inches year to date .56 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 27 years lists values for each month ending with December and notes average annual rainfall 35.53 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
The Scout Scribe reports Troop One met at Mr Cooper’s house due to painting. Plans for the Anniversary Week of Scouting February 7 to 13 were outlined. Emery Tinsman suggested an inner troop basketball tournament. Danny Babb was introduced. A test period saw several scouts pass requirements. The meeting closed with the Scout Laws and benediction.
Troop 40 opened with flag salute and Scout law. Sonny Wheeler named Patrol Leader. several boxing matches followed. Tom Pollard passed Second Class Compass Test. Troop 9 opened by Scoutmaster Rowe. dues collected. sponsorship and explorer patrol discussed. John Jackson led songs. review of Second Class requirements. meeting closed with Scoutmasters Benediction.
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