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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1944
Page
6
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending 8 a m shows none. January to date 2.22 inches. year to date 2.22 inches. The 30-year average annual rainfall is 36.11 inches. Monthly averages for 1913-41 are listed: January 2.49, February 1.98, March 2.89, April 3.14, May 3.58, June 3.83, July 3.62, August 3.79, September 2.38, October 3.48, November 2.46, December 2.47 inches.
While hunting last Tuesday, Troy Dick killed a large bobcat about a mile from home. The animal measured 50 inches from tail to nose and weighed about 50 pounds. Coon hunters had feared a bear was responsible for recent mischief, this incident likely settling the mystery. Meanwhile local residents share family visits and travel notes including Mrs. Shawbaugh with Florida kin, Miss Frances Householder in Rock Gap, and D. W. Mauzy visiting relatives near Winchester for health concerns.
Local items list visitors and travels of residents from Martinsburg Charles Town and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Clemmye Baker visiting Mrs Russell Hilleary in Charles Town and Siford family activities. Also notes about Allan Lyne of the U S Coastal and Geodetic Surveying Corps and Sadie Watson’s funeral. Community life and seasonal activities like coasting are recorded.
Clarke County stock and implements sales scattered around Berryville Boyce Millwood Stephens City Stephenson Wickliffe Hayfield Old Chapel and near Route 11 with dates from Jan 27 to Mar 6. Listings include stock and household goods implements machinery and related items at various farm locations.
The schedule features Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson discussing the National Service Act on WRC and multiple radio dramas and musical programs including Irene Dunne and Ronald Colman in Lady of the House, Duffy's, Paul Whiteman Orchestra, and reports from Maj. Regan McCrary and Rep. Mansfield.
A wartime recruitment piece urges women to join the Women's Army Corps. It highlights Mary’s example as a capable mechanic and stresses that many jobs exist beyond mechanics, including typing and driving. The ad calls women aged 20 to 50 without children to apply for vital Army roles and notes requirements for release from the U S Employment Service.
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