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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1937
Page
13
Jane Mills, 46, of Hagerstown, died at Washington County Hospital from injuries suffered in a 70 foot fall at Potomac Edison Company plant in Williamsport. He sustained burns after contact with high tension wires. No witnesses to the accident.
An ad touts Stera-Kleen as a new powder that removes stains tarnish and tartar from false teeth and bridges by soaking in water with no brushing. It claims dental approval good value and money back guarantee.
Members of the Sarah Zane Fire Company ask for help locating a raincoat lost during firefighting at the Butler blaze several days ago. People with information are urged to contact the company.
A wagonload of lumber in Yakima Washington toppled under a trestle trapping Stephen Carrico between the wagon and the trestle. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment after the unique accident.
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce opened a statewide public information service to aid visitors. Mrs. G. J. W. Kern is information secretary, directing the service from a ground floor office at 111 N. Fifth Street. The aim is to increase visitors' stay by providing location data for Virginia’s shrines and scenic attractions.
Roanoke Virginia July 1 Plans have been made for a tour of apple orchards in southern Pennsylvania and Maryland August 26 27 and 23 by the Roanoke Botetourt Fruit Growers committee reported this morning by M G Lewis Roanoke county agricultural agent Local growers will visit the Cumberland Valley area with stops in Maryland and Pennsylvania Last year the group toured Albemarle and Augusta counties and in 1935 Roanoke Bedford Franklin and Botetourt counties Average attendance on tours has run about 200 Sign up of 500000 bushels of apples is reported to date E D Nininger Roanoke named chairman of arrangements for the extended August tour with A H Teske and Mr Lewis also on the committee Stops will be set by Teske The committee meets monthly to plan advertising and monitor apple signups prominent apple and peach growers belong to the committee
Georgia legislators study Virginia's tax system with Tax Commissioner Morrisette. The committee plans to report after comparing with North Carolina Pennsylvania and New York to guide Georgia's reform. Members include Senator Guy Jackson Senator Lee Purdom and delegates Henderson Lanham John Parker and James Carmichael.
A revival begins Sunday July 4 at Walnut Springs Christian Church Shenandoah County led by Rev F B Sapp with Dr Francis Hume Scott of Roanoke assisting. Scott formerly led Roanoke First Christian Church for 19 years and has held successful evangelistic work recently. Meeting runs through July 16 with public invitation.
Richmond reports Virginia will gain 87000 in additional funds for vocational education this year as recent legislation expands and strengthens the program. The conference highlighted the work of Hillsville High School and Woodlawn High School teachers and discussed forming a state organization of young farmers.
Regional agent R. D. Maltby and state supervisor J. L. B. Buck announced a new high administration manual will be available this year. A trip to the Swift Creek recreational area near Richmond concluded today's program as the conference prepares to close tomorrow.
In Jeffersonville Indiana a miniature grove of maple saplings grew from plaster walls of Chestnut Street School following January flood repairs. Investigators found workers who replastered the building had left a maple eyeing the plaster beneath the surface.
Fort Meade Maryland July 1 The administration and training of members of the 1937 Citizens Military Training will be supervised by the 34th U S Infantry The 34th was organized under an act of Congress on June 3 1919 and first assembled at El Paso Texas July 15 1916 It trained National Guard regiments and served in France in 1918 sailing on the America August 18 1918 arriving at St Nazaire August 27 1918 and moving to the front in October 1918
Constipation is painful and tiring but easily corrected. Kellogg's All-Bran adds bulk by absorbing water to form a soft mass and cleanse the system while supplying vitamin B and iron. Two tablespoonfuls daily with milk or cream, or three times daily in severe cases, sold at all grocers.
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