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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1938
Page
5
Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia steel companies petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission asking whether the 15 percent rate increase requested by railroads would be granted. They argued the steel industry already bears a heavy share of transportation charges.
Public auction in front of the County Court House Virginia at 11:00 A M on February 5 1938 offers all of a tract of land with improvements lying on both sides of the Apple Daniel W Lupton and wife to The Federal Land Bank of Baltimore conveyed May 21 1923 recorded in Frederick County Circuit Court Deed Book 291 Terms require one third cash at sale and balance in two equal annual installments with notes bearing interest.
Early spring application of plant food helps established lawns take up nutrients as thawing begins. Feeding soon after thaw provides root access, supports growth with spring moisture, reduces watering costs, and helps turf crowd out weeds while building deep roots for summer heat and drought resistance.
In Patmos area Shenandoah County a huge black cat killed by two sixteen year old hunters Jamel Boyerne Gaylord Mowry sparked dispute. Locals debate if the animal was a panther as dogs were attacked before the cat was killed. a school teacher suggests it may be a domestic cat or lynx.
In Kansas City investigators probing ghost registrations chased a target named Mr. Nudo. They learned the surname means nobody in Italian, turning a serious inquiry into a humorous moment among city election board staff.
A brief urging readers to budget income using the Household Budget Booklet for 1938. Explains that most people fail to secure wealth or insurance and offers simple, understandable guidance with tables charts budgets and durable paper for records. Includes a coupon offer for ten cents.
Racine Wisconsin resident Ambrose Griffith was rushed to hospital after a neighbor and two brothers, acting at his order, amputated his arm above the elbow with a jacknife following an accident at the Griffith farm while he was feeding a corn shredder. He smiled from his hospital bed as he recuperates.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles in Virginia to press for an old-age pension law this winter with greater vigor. John D. Donahoe declares at Richmond meeting the effort will include radio broadcasts and distribution of literature. State Senator E R Fuller helped launch the movement and Dixie Aerie leaders attended the conference.
The Grange showcases in Erie Pennsylvania promoted apple use with a large show a pie baking contest and extensive displays. The event drew many prizes and about half a million people became apple conscious aided by cooperation from Pennsylvania Ohio and New York newspapers business sectors and color films in theaters.
Purchasers of lead arsenate and calcium arsenate are told that new stocks will appear pink instead of white. The change, announced by the Agricultural Insecticide and Fungicide Association, aims to prevent mistaken identity while not affecting insecticidal value. The pink color is a safety feature that helps distinguish these poisons from flour or lime and aids label retention.
A Senate bill introduced by Homer T. Bone aims to place apples under the AAA marketing act. The measure would let any apple district form a marketing agreement without forcing eastern growers, and proposes regional or unit based areas to ease eastern objections.
The text recalls the Grange movement starting over 70 years ago with the first working unit in Fre donia Chautauqua County New York. Fredonia hosted the Grange home, a highly valuable hall property, and the county contributed leaders in the apple show collaboration.
John D. Biggers, administrator of the U.S. employment census, told a Senate committee that the nation needs a temporary agency to supply the co operative effort and planning for Roosevelt s unemployment program.
One of four men in a $671 payroll robbery at a Chicago wholesale firm used a faulty method to force Miss Lillian Minkus to drop the package. He stepped on her hand and she screamed. The quartet fled empty handed.
Dr. Sidney B. Hall state superintendent promotes a hot mid day meal for every Virginia school child to improve health and scholarship and curb delinquency. He notes many schools lack cafeterias or cannot afford meals, urging school principals to prioritize lunch room operation under home economics supervision with NYA and WPA cooperation.
Statements by Dr C Riggin state health commissioner and Dr Walter Newman NYA state director urge establishing school lunch rooms as essential to immediate health of school youth and later welfare of the people.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for an elevator conductor with a salary of 1080 dollars yearly less a retirement deduction of 3 12 percent Applicants must have 3 months elevator operation experience in the last 10 years be at least 18 but not yet 50 years old Full information from Herman Lee secretary U S Civil Service Board of Examiners at the local post office.
Fred B. Snite Jr. will appeal tonight in an international cast to urge support against infantile paralysis. Seated in his iron lung, he will speak into a microphone suspended above him. The Mutual network will air the program and shortwave to foreign countries at 8 p m. as part of a drive tied to a dent’s birthday dinners.
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