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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1940
Page
10
Staunton scene as Knights of Pythias host meeting in Castlehall with delegates from District 9. Talks centered on entertaining the grand lodge in October for three days with C. K. Jones named general chairman and subcommittees to arrange entertainment for an expected 500 visitors.
Brucetown notes recount a church picnic held in the meadow of Mr. Lewis Pidgeon at Wadesville on Friday evening. The entry then notes Mr. and Mrs. Andy Whitacre and daughter motored to Capon Lake Park and Capon Springs Sunday afternoon. The brief mentions Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Snapp spending time together.
The weekend in Cumberland Maryland saw Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Hardesty of Wadesville visit Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brill on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Rissler of Charles Town West Virginia called on Mrs. Harry L. Myerly and Miss Mamie Tanquary. Miss Emma Gold Swimley and Mr. William T Swimley spent Sunday at Capon Lake.
Dowell J. Howard of Winchester, governor of the 187 Rotary District, stopped in Harrisonburg en route to Lexington for the District Assembly. He spoke of the Havana Rotary International convention and its gift of 50000 for Rotary families and Red Cross uses. He noted delegates from Finland, South Africa, Ceylon, Hungary, Palestine, and the Netherlands and shared impressions of wartime travel and global chaos.
The Wage and Hour Administration announced changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act affecting fruit and vegetable canneries. Col. Philip B. Fleming said the October 1 order expands coverage by redefining area of production, raises the exempt plant worker limit from seven to ten, and adds 14 week partial exemptions for certain facilities, potentially increasing the 30 cents per hour minimum while reducing overtime pay for some workers. An unofficial estimate cites about 70 000 workers affected.
Washington reports say former New Hampshire governor and former Social Security Board chair John G. Winant will succeed J. Warren Madden as chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. The appointment would place Winant at the helm of the federal labor agency.
Vincent argues that the current area of production clause creates discrimination by exempting nearby plants outside city limits while forcing inside city plants to meet strict rules. The Hiya proposal would close these loopholes and limit operations to no more than 10 workers and a nearby production area.
The South Branch and North Fork rivers at Riverton run muddy with reports of turbid water and limited clarity. Local observers note continued sediment disturbance and potential impacts on nearby boating and fisheries. Authorities urge caution for small craft and water activities.
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A severe storm with gale winds struck Bridgewater around 2 PM uprooting a large tree in front of Mrs. George Dovel, damaging three cars and breaking power and phone lines. Harrisonburg and nearby areas also saw heavy rain and electrical storms while northern parts had little rain. Official high reached 87, sunset at 74.
Extreme heat eased by a shower while local residents attend hospital recoveries visits and a lawn party. Emma Rinker leaves Winchester hospital for home, Scott Owens rests in Charlottesville hospital, and the 4 H Club hosts a church fundraiser.
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