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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
6
An estimated 1.4 million turkeys will be marketed this year in Shenandoah Valley's 10 counties, about 400000 more than earlier plans but not exceeding last year's $9 million due to lower prices. Movement began in June and averages about 6000 weekly with peak around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Sealed proposals in duplicate for construction of an Addition Alterations to Winchester Memorial Hospital Virginia will be opened at 11 AM EST on the specified day. Bidders may view drawings at York & Sawyer New York or the hospital. Deposit $150 for three copies, refundable if drawings returned in good condition. Right to waive informality or reject bids reserved.
The Stephens City co and ladies auxiliary committee thanks all who helped publicize and support the annual yard party. The effort drew a large crowd and boosted the event, with praise for nearby town supporters and the fire company.
A reader questions a political clash over state funds. The writer notes a thwarted appropriation, a suggested reprisal by a lady against Senator Battle, and questions whether such actions show good sportsmanship. The letter is signed by James M. Cox from Richmond Virginia.
Dates announced for Martinsburg concerts by the Eastern Panhandle Vi Vic Music Association. The season opens December 18 with Beno and Sylvia Rabinoff performing piano and violin, then January 1 features the Don Cossack choir, February 16 features Abba Bogin pianist, and March 5 features Floyd Worthington baritone.
Sullivan park service employee who treated two year old John C. Boney Jr. of Hamlet North Carolina for a copperhead bite on Skyline Drive was bitten himself on the hand last Saturday. He treated himself and returned to work Monday. Another victim was 19 year old Bobby Cousin of near New Market bitten by a rattlesnake tied to a wagon with hay.
24 hour precipitation ending 7 am none. July rainfall to date 3.60 inches. 1949 rainfall to date 24.18 inches. Average annual rainfall for 36 months appears incomplete.
A 36 year period analysis shows monthly precipitation averages: January 2.47 inches, February 1.92, March 2.91, April 3.07, May 3.68, June 3.88, July 3.81, August 3.82, September 2.58, October 3.34, November 2.50, December 2.43 inches. Courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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