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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1948
Page
7
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Virginia entomologist J O Rowell warns that rocky mountain spotted fever is found in the state service area with wood ticks as the main carrier. He lists precautions for campers and others: tuck cuffs, check clothing, keep field wear off beds, remove attached ticks, apply carbolic acid, and destroy ticks after removal to prevent disease spread.
A brief note seeks purchase of an aged Ford Model A or Model T. Desires stated price range and condition details. Respondents should send offers to Box 307, care of Star.
When the sun is high overhead the rays are most penetrating. A two hour exposure in early morning or late afternoon may burn less than a half hour at midday.
In memory of our husband and father Howard A Scruggs who departed July 20 1948. There is someone who misses you sadly and finds the time long since you went. From his wife and children dated 7 21 11.
Frederick County Board of Supervisors approves an ordinance requiring the Commissioner of Revenue to issue building permits for repairs, erection, remodeling, or removal of structures over 500 dollars. Violations carry a 25 dollar fine. Permit forms are in the commissioner's office. Landon B. Whitacre chairs the board.
Mabel R. Patton is granted an absolute divorce from Donald W. Patton. Married in March 1933 in Hagerstown, the court approves a July 7 contract settling property rights. By paying $8500, the defendant is discharged from alimony or support obligations. Judge Elliott Marshall also merges a separate partial divorce into an absolute decree for Harland Maydew Jenkins and Phelma Orndorff.
Jane Mills of Asborne BR and Mills were granted an absolute divorce by desertion. George Carter Holmes received a bed and board divorce from Helen Armstead for desertion. The couple had married in 1936.
Local campaign promotes broad shopping in Winchester with emphasis on consumer turnout and community benefits. Officials highlight available stores, events, and promotions to boost year end purchases and support local merchants.
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