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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

3

Weather May Aid Mothers Expectant

A study by Dr. Paul C. Puerstner and Frederick Sargent finds eclampsia convulsions in late pregnancy often follow weather changes such as cold fronts or warm fronts, with most events 40 to 50 hours after a front. Authors urge coordination between physicians and weather services for prenatal care and preventive measures.

Rennie Taylor Associated Press San Francisco Paul C. Puerstner University of California Frederick Sargent Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chicago Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine Official Weather Bureau

Admiral Richardson Visits Navy Department From Hawaii

Admiral J O Richardson arrives secretly at the Navy Department in Washington from Hawaii where the fleet armada is stationed. The move reflects routine policy discussions by the fleet commander.

Washington J. O. Richardson Navy Department Hawaii United States Battle Armada

Wildlife conference opens at Virginia Tech with broad talks

The Appalachian Wildlife Conference and game wardens short course convene at Virginia Tech with joint morning sessions and separate afternoon meetings. Notables from the U S Bureau of Biological Survey the National Wildlife Federation and state agencies attend. Key topics include state wide wildlife conservation programs and the National Wildlife Program.

Appalachian Wildlife Conference Virginia Tech Virginia Wildlife Federation Albert M Day Chester H. Leichardt U. S. Bureau of Biological Survey Major H. W. Shawhan West Virginia Ross O. Stevens North Carolina Carl D. Shoemaker National Wildlife Federation Carl H. Nolting Virginia Commission Verne E. Davison Soil Conservation Service Francis R. Loth J. Joseph Baecher Izaak Walton League John W. Mc United States Soil Conservation Service Theodore C Fearnow Jefferson National Forest

Mt Williams notes local events and visits

Mt Williams July 9. A goodly number attended the children service at Mt Williams U B Church Sunday night and enjoyed a fine program. A yard party at Mt Williams Community Hall Wednesday night July 10th promises eats soft drinks and fun with a large crowd expected. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Tom Fauver of Baltimore and Mr Guy Fauver. David Wallace returned from Baltimore and spent Sunday with William Clowser. Hollis Clowser hosts and guests Mr and Mrs Kirby Orndorff and Maurice from Martinsburg and Winchester relatives visit.

MT. Williams Mt. Williams U. B Tom Fauver Baltimore Guy Fauver David Wallace Isaac Wallace Kirby Orndorff Maurice Martinsburg W. Va William Hiett Winchester Hollis Clowser William Hollis Clowser Harry Smithey Joyce Campbell Garland

Distasteful Heil Hitler prophecy worries English mother

A wartime letter from Mrs. H M Parks in England to Mrs. J P Hayley in the United States describes fear for her son David and the plight of civilians as bombs fall. She discusses potential evacuation to Canada, morale, and the threat of German advances, urging letters and support despite the danger.

Heil Hitler Ing J.P. Hayley Valley Pike H. M. Parks Manchester England

Lonaconing Hosts Maryland Firemen for State Convention

Lonaconing Maryland welcomes state firemen for a three day convention at the Good Will Fire Company with a memorial service drill and band parade on the agenda and about 500 dollars in cash prizes to be awarded. Delegates and auxiliary members register at the New Brady Hotel with sessions beginning at 1 p m and a mummers parade planned for opening night.

Lonaconing Maryland Good Will Fire Company Seson

Funeral Services For Mrs. Bessie Ridenour

Refuge Funeral services were held at Refuge Church for Mrs. Bessie Ridenour who died July 3 in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Rev. Homer Welsh and Rev. Riggleman conducted the service with several hymns and pallbearers listed. Interment followed in Refuge Cemetery.

Refuge Refuge Church Bessie Ridenour Winchester Memorial Hospital Homer Welsh Stephens City Riggleman Howrad White Mary Terault Messrs Hunter Myron Ralph B. Lucius Ridenour, Monroe Crowell Conner Refuge Cemetery

Tick bite danger stressed in spotted fever notice

Dr. I C Riggin warns in an agricultural health bulletin that Rocky Mountain spotted fever can follow tick bites in the eastern United States. Prompt removal of ticks, examination after outdoor activity, and vaccination where exposure is constant are urged to prevent infection.

U.S. A Leopold Britain United States I. C. Riggin State Commissioner of Health U. S. Department of Agriculture Virginia

Falls Asleep Truck Crash Injures Men Near Kenmstown

Sheriff John Bywaters said W. G. Davis wholesale and retail produce dealer of Kemptown Md went to sleep while driving his truck on U S Route 11 near Kenrnstown about midnight. The vehicle swerved from the road struck a large tree. Davis and a companion Richard Peach 15 colored of Kemptown sustained slight injuries and were treated at Memorial hospital. The truck was northbound and was demolished with a large cargo of eggs and live poultry damaged.

John Bywaters W. G. Davis Kemptown Kenrnstown Davis Richard Peach Memorial Hospital

Virginia doctors warn tuberculosis spike with military buildup

Dr. E C Harper warns that large troop concentrations will raise TB cases as war looms. He notes wartime deaths rise after TB increases and urges renewed offensive against the disease, calling for vigilance alongside military defense. He cites historical patterns and the need for care for refugees and the sick.

Virginia E. C. Harper State Department of Health Dr. Harper Virginia Tuberculosis Association Harper

Social Workers To Meet Furloughed Patients in Winchester

Mrs. Eulalia Savage Nalley announces a social worker from Western State Hospital will visit Winchester on July 13 to meet furloughed patients seeking consultation. Residents may meet the social worker in the Board of Supervisors room on Saturday July 13.

Eulalia Savage-Nalley Frederick County

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