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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1942

Page

6

Radio Highlights Zings Evening Air With Stars and Suspense

Radio schedule outlines Eddie Cantor guest Hattie McDaniel and a Columbia Suspense debut. Programs include Mr. District Attorney crime arc and a heavy lineup from 6:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. with music by Glen Gray and News segments.

WRO Hattie McDaniel Comedienne Eddie Cantor Time To A. Newhall Glen Gray Shirley Temple Ranson Sherman Ranson Sherman Kay Kyser Shirer Three Romeos A. MacLeish Arch McDonald

Antarctic Data Is Available For War Use

The House Appropriations Committee approved 30 000 of 39 000 unspent service funds to finish the expedition reports and publish expedition records. J E MacDonald said Byrd’s aide the service has prepared reports on cold weather clothing and long range radio operation. Cartographic work in the Palmer peninsula area offers strategic value to the War Department.

Aes U. S. Antartic Service Wale Analg House Appropriations Committee J. E. MacDonald Byrd War Department Navy Department Palmer Peninsula South America

Local Community Paper Promotes Neighborhood Interests

A home town newspaper emphasizes serving residents with local news and community updates aimed at residents and families in the area.

Rainfall Statistics for Winchester Area 1913 41

The record shows 24 hours ending 8 a.m. at 10 inches, June year to date 2.24 inches, year to date 15.73 inches. Average annual rainfall over 29 years is 35.55 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1941 are listed, with June highest at 3.77 inches and December 2.43 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Let us explain our re cap service.

A compact note describes a tire service that adds mileage to old casings. It outlines how a recap or retread extends tire life and reduces waste, highlighting practical benefits for cost and performance.

Eskimo Women Sew War Gear For Alaska Troops

Eskimo women in Arctic villages sew skin shirts to aid the war effort. Soldiers in Alaska need 5,000 pairs of mukluks and hundreds of parkas, fur lined pants, caps, and mittens. Skins go to Nome then to the Skin Sewers' Association, a cooperative of 25 native women and one man, with over 300 women involved.

Fairbanks Alaska Arctic Bes Nome

War bonds over cigars mark born son in Pueblo

Herbert Reno an Army engineer sent war savings stamps to friends instead of cigars when his son was born. He said they are more appropriate than cigars.

Pueblo Colo Herbert Reno Reno

Gas Samples and State Car Use Ruling

Missouri officials ruled that surplus gas from dealers may be used in state cars after testing. About 200 gallons of samples are sent monthly for a state test, and the attorney general said no law is violated by using the remainder.

Jefferson City Missouri

Tibby Finds Truth and Courage After a Dream Crash

Tibby awakens in a hospital after dreaming of flying the silver ship and a deadly fall. Wayne visits, but Tibby’s deepest revelation comes when Tommy, her childhood companion, comforts her and she realizes her love for him. The crisis shifts to inner truth and enduring bonds.

Tibby Mary Tommy Wayne Tom Sweete

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