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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1938
Page
9
Middletown notices span visits and family events with residents from Washington Del Ray Harpers Ferry and nearby towns. Local weddings births illnesses and road work are noted along with social visits by Miss Senseney and families including the Larricks Klines and McDonalds.
Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Godlove included Mr. and Mrs. Olmer Swanson of Winchester and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rinker and family of near Stephens City. Mrs. John Richard shows improvement after illness. Mr. Hopewell Himelright remains about the same. Mr. Elmer Godlove injured his foot in an accident.
Secretaries from Virginia chambers gathered at Endless Caverns New Market for a luncheon hosted by Major and Mrs E M Brown. At 1 PM C Verdon Kemp of the State Chamber presided a business session. Winchester pair Andrew and Mrs Bell planned to travel to Dickey Ridge Lodge for Winchester Night dinner at 6 30.
Martin Kelly of Cheyenne Wyoming found a four leaf clover and five minutes later a lightning bolt splintered a tree twenty feet from him. He was unharmed in the incident.
New York July 21 Radio note Doug Corrigan the trans Atlantic flyer now a station favorite after two overseas interviews and a $1500 payout on Bob Ripley show. He toured Dublin did CBS and NBC spots gratis but later received fees, with a packed broadcasting slate across NBC CBS and local outlets detailing daily program lineups.
An ad listing a summer menu collection features sandwiches salads soups and hors d oeuvres. It promises fruit salads with a special dressing and club plate ideas for Sunday night suppers. The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau offers a booklet APPETIZERS SALADS and SANDWICHES for fifteen cents postpaid.
Governor George H. Earle of Pennsylvania was suspended for two weeks from flying privileges after disobeying his instructor during a practice flight that ended in a crash. Colonel Camille Vinet, head of the State Aeronautics Bureau, admonished the governor to use better judgment next time.
Historical rainfall table shows 25 year averages for each month from January to December with totals in inches. Highlights include January 2.59, February 2.00, March 2.95, April 3.25, May 3.0, June 3.63, July 3.37, August 3.77, September 2.36, October 3.21, November 2.30, December 2.33. The average annual rainfall is 35.36 inches.
Dr. I es Riggin, state health commissioner, says prompt tooth replacement is vital after extraction or loss, especially for bridges or dentures. Regular hygiene and semiannual dental visits reduce need for replacements, while neglect worsens health and appearance.
Policemen told Miss Rose Johnson they had no clues in the search for her pet skunk Willie who escaped from a boarding kennel. They warned the chances of catching a deodorized skunk were virtually nil. Miss Johnson feared Willie could be harmed by a shotgun at large.
The Virginia Farm Tenant Advisory Committee will convene Saturday to discuss the new year funding. J. S. Wills, state director of the Farm Security Administration, announced a $534,917 allocation for loans to sharecroppers. Counties eligible will be announced after state committee approval and Bankhead Jones Act compliance.
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