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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1939
Page
2
National Safety Council spokesman Paul Jones outlines six rules for a safe Fourth of July promising up to ten thousand deaths and one million injuries nationally if ignored. He cautions driving, sunburn, water safety, fireworks, drinking and returning home safely.
The article notes that the film Juarez with Bette Davis Paul Muni and Brian Aherne draws scenes from The Phantom Crown by Bertita Harding. It recounts Maximilian and Carlota as pawns of Napoleon III in 19th century Mexico and mentions the book will deepen viewer interest. The Handley Library offers the book for borrowing.
President Roosevelt signed a $1.755 billion relief bill saving about 2,009,000 WPA jobs for the coming year. The measure, revised through conflict between the House and Senate, is expected to average 2,000,000 jobs monthly, far from last year’s near 3,000,000. Roosevelt cited objections including wage locality rules and a 18 month continuous employment layoff rule.
An offertory solo will be sung tomorrow at Grace Lutheran Church by Scott Atkinson. The public is cordially invited to attend the services, as announced in the church column of this issue of The Star.
Try-outs for the Litt le Theatre production Outward Bound will be held tonight at 7 30 and again tomorrow afternoon plus Monday evening. Cast hopefuls are urged to attend one of the three sessions for a part in the July 2 show.
Miss Madeline Blair announces Frederick county Home Agent schedule for next week. Activities include Gore Home Demonstration Club meeting at the school with a flower arrangement demonstration, Shawnee club room discussion by Rural Affairs institute, All-Star selection for 1939, Gore 4-H Club and Rural Youth Club meetings, county council dress contest at the court house, and state Short Course qualification at Blacksburg.
The Chanters will perform Monday evening from 7 30 to 8 30 p m daylight saving time at the Temple of Religion on the fairgrounds. NBC broadcast hopes hinge on sponsor changes. Attendees include Dr and Mrs C R Anderson C P McVicar and others with 80 seat coach and 50 reservations. Round trip tickets good for 10 days priced at 9 30 are offered.
In Palo Alto on July 1, Dr. Ira A. Manville of the University of Oregon medical school reported that apple juice mixed with liquor reduced blood alcohol content and toxic effects in dogs. One dog given alcohol and sugar water passed out, while the dog with apple juice showed only slight coordination loss, suggesting fruit sugars may mitigate alcohol toxicity.
Berryville Virginia records show 42 marriage licenses issued in June 1938, the highest monthly total to date. Most applicants hailed from Pennsylvania under new three day marriage laws, with 38 residents of 84 applicants from PA and 13 from West Virginia, plus five couples from Clarke. The youngest couple—Charles Henry Holmes Jr. and Mary Betha Allen, both 18 and colored—lived in Berryville, while the oldest were Arthur Robb, 65, of Herndon and Finna Jane Roberts, 48, of Washington.
The Shenandoah County School Band will perform at the Middletown Grange lawn party near Middletown on Saturday July 1. A S Brumback announces. Gilbert Curtis directs the band with Elmer Hisey standing in while Curtis is away. The event features a Guernsey heifer prize and draws large regional crowds for wholesome entertainment.
In Los Angeles a possible Dorothy Lamour testimony in Alma Alderman's $150,000 heart balm suit against Ruth Etting was discussed as trial proceedings paused. Lamour denied any involvement and her manager said she has no relation to the case and would not testify.
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More than 50 students are enrolled in an industrial first aid class run by the Winchester-Frederick Chapter of the American Red Cross. The course meets at 7 15 p m on Mondays and Thursdays and runs until 20 hours of study are completed. Instructor Lester Forney, with Cecil Grim assisting, will present several lectures. Participants include workers from the Virginia Woolen Company O Sullivan Rubber Company National Fruit Product Company Winchester Cold Storage Virginia Apple Storage Co American Oil Company Friendship Fire Company and Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company.
The French cabinet, led by Daladier, approved decrees to bolster defense as France and Britain pledge mutual aid to Poland. Goebbels urged talking to Germans only through Hitler, claiming all other channels are blocked.
A Clarke County house on Route 7 east of town suffered about 300 dollars in damage from a fire believed caused by an overheated flue. Charles W Tapscott and family escaped with only smoke exposure as neighbors formed a bucket brigade using spring water until a Berryville fire truck arrived. The home is rented from Thomas Mercer and insured.
Banks will not reopen until Wednesday morning, July 5, after Governor Price issued a two day bank holiday for the Fourth of July. Financial institutions will observe the extended break, easing note due dates for July 3 and 4 until the fifth.
Dozens of German workers flee Poland and seek refuge in the Free City of Danzig. Nazi officials observe a political holiday as international capitals weigh potential German or Polish action that could threaten European peace.
The Winchester Park playground will observe holiday schedules this weekend with a Sunday Monday and Tuesday opening from 1 to 6 PM. The director announced the adjusted hours for the holiday period and urged visitors to plan accordingly.
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