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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1940

Page

9

Frederick Well Represented at Farmers Institute in Blacksburg

Frederick county will be well represented at the Institute of Rural Affairs in Blacksburg Virginia from July 30 to August 1. Attendees include E M Punk P H Wakeman Mrs P H Wakeman E W Wright Edwin Marker Landon Whitacre R B Anderson P H Gold E W Grant J H Brumback and many others with Mrs Punk chairing the Homemakers Board and Miss Elizabeth Sprouse home agent. Those needing transport should contact Fred Stine by Monday morning.

Frederick County Institute of Rural Affairs Blacksburg E. M. Punk P. H. Wakeman E. W. Wright Edwin Marker Landon Whitacre R. B. Anderson P. H. Gold E. W. Grant J. H. Brumback Russell Feeley Annie Lovett Julian Larrick Walter Larrick J Wright David Muntzini H. A. Punk Paul Braithwaite

Our Unyielding Rule: Aid for All Families Regardless of Wealth

A policy statement asserts constant support for every family in need, regardless of financial status, emphasizing equal access to services and resources without discrimination. It reframes assistance as a universal obligation rather than a conditional benefit.

Estate of Mary E Bowman Administrator Notice

All persons having claims against or indebted to the estate of Mary E Bowman deceased please settle with the undersigned W E Edwards Administrator January 23 1925 27 31 Notice of H L Braithwaite deceased please W E Edwards July 23 1925 27 31

Mary E. Bowman W. E. Edwards H. L. Braithwaite W.E. Edwards

Five Billion In Gold Being Sent By Mail

The Treasury starts packing about 5 billion dollars in gold at New York for registered mail to Fort Knox Kentucky. An army of guards from postal inspectors secret service and regular army squads will accompany it. Postmaster General Farley will oversee the operation and the gold will be shipped in large trains in undisclosed lots. Fort Knox vaults are largely underground with a 20 ton main door and 25 inch thick casing. Fort Knox will hold about half the nation’s 20.4 billion in gold, about 80 percent of the world’s monetary gold.

Washington Treasury New York Fort Knox Secret Service Bing Farley Europe Army Mechanized Cavalry Center

Notices Oue Day Before Publication

Announcements for the church column must reach the Star by 4 PM the day before publication. County notices due by Thursday 4 PM and city notices by Friday 4 PM to ensure inclusion with church news.

When to Write a Message on a Visiting Card

The advice favors writing the message on the face of the visiting card to avoid it being overlooked on the back. The guidance suggests placing important notes where they are immediately visible rather than on the reverse side.

Chewing Raw Meat May Grow Extra Teeth

Smithsonian expert Dr. Alex Hrdlicka reports from a study of 5,000 skulls that long chewing of raw meat and blubber in Arctic peoples can cause a bony ridge of front teeth. The ridges do not ulcerate but can impede denture fitting and may represent environmental bone growth rather than a primitive throwback.

Washington Alex Hardlicka Smithsonian Institution Hrdlicka

Local Market Prices and Brand Names From the Daily

The Star lists wholesale flour prices and mixed feeds, plus various live stock and dairy items with brand notes. It shows short patent Brann and Creamery brands, and includes ranges for hogs, lambs, cows, and cattle categories alongside miscellaneous farm goods.

Star Ceayeswe

Backache and leg pains signal kidney trouble

If backache and leg pains persist they may warn of tired kidneys. Kidneys remove acids and poisons from blood and poor function causes swelling, under eye puffiness, dizziness, and scanty urination. Doan’s Pills have helped millions by aiding kidney flushing and relief.

Nature

Gifted children later life success study finds high income

In a 15 year study of 1300 gifted children by Dr. Lewis M. Terman, professional life progress is exceptional. Average income at age 30 reaches $3,000 with a dozen earning between $10,000 and 18,000. Senator Robert F. W. arrived in the United States from Germany at age 8.

Lewis M. Terman Robert F. Wi United States Germany

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