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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
6
Friday schedule lists an American Legion Post weekly luncheon at the hotel at 22 30 and a Western Order of Was at Odd Fellows Hall at 20 00. The items indicate community fraternal gatherings on the same evening with differing venues.
Berlin reports say more British tanks were destroyed south of Salam after a fierce Libyan Egyptian frontier battle. The German high command claimed six British planes shot down and heavy bombing of Alexandria, with prior figures citing British losses of about 200 tanks and 42 planes.
MINNEAPOLIS June 19 A Minnesota football lineman Fred Van Hull a power at tackle on the last two teams will enter the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Md next Tuesday He passed entrance exams and was ordered to report June 24 He plans to leave for the east Saturday afternoon.
Virginia Tech vegetable specialist L C Beamer urges Virginians to plant fall gardens to bolster home defense amid higher food prices and shortages. Plan in June, choose good seed, and apply 4 12 4 fertilizer ahead of planting. Grow turnips, potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, cabbage, kale, spinach, broccoli, and beans for fall and winter.
The Labor Board ordered Tidewater Express Lines Inc Baltimore Md to stop interfering with employees Wagner Act rights. It found the company threatened to go out of business before recognizing the AFL freight drivers local union and threatened to discharge an employee for soliciting union membership.
Society notes describe a tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Funkhouser honoring Miss Barbara Miron with guests listed. The item also lists births, weddings, hospital updates, visits, and local social news from Winchester and Stephens City including relatives and out-of-town guests.
A concise etiquette note clarifies preferred usage and social norms. It states that talking with someone is correct while conversing is incorrect. It also addresses pay for gas on a group ride, saying the rider should cover their own costs. The piece ends with guidance on who may use colored stationery.
The Valley Junior Convocation gathered yesterday at Grace Episcopal Church Berryville with 150 juniors from local churches. Deaconess leaders Miss Charlotte Picot Miss Kate Powers and Miss Sue Jones guided the event. Mrs. Shelton spoke on Episcopal missions in Alaska. Grace Church hosted a parish-house lunch.
The Winchester Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seeks article donations for a future fundraiser. Donors may leave items at Mrs Clar ence Hardy 710 South Braddock street.
Cambridge Maryland June 19 Wage hour officials and central Eastern Shore counties will meet to discuss regional wage hour issues. The meeting aims to outline canning exemptions and new production definitions with questions answered by Inspector Forrest L. Ireland and Leo H. McCormick. The conference at the American Legion Auditorium is presided by States Attorney Bernard S. Needle and expected to draw attendees from Cambridge Easton Preston Federalsburg and Vienna.
Passengers aboard the President Coolidge arriving from Hongkong said about 100 Japanese battleships cruisers aircraft carriers destroyers submarines and supply ships were moving slowly southward in the Formosan Straits off Amoy, heading south toward a likely objective.
A yard party will be held at Greenway church on Saturday June 28 to benefit the Ladies Aid. The event invites community members to join for a day of fellowship and fundraising activities.
A fashion writer advises careful perfume selection to suit personality and season. She warns against overpowering scents, recommends floral and woodsy blends, and suggests light application on skin rather than hair for a flattering, respectful fragrance.
Dr. Harold G. Moulton of the Brookings Institution told Brown University candidates that postwar taxation can rise without grievous sacrifice if defense costs are paid as we go. He warned of higher taxes after the war and possible lower national income, asserting fiscal stability hinges on timely pay as we go.
Dr. Moulton warns students that current defense spending will not generate lasting revenue. He cites an assumed national income of 85 to 90 billion dollars over four years and suggests a 25 percent tax take could balance the budget without burdening individuals.
By dialing 3424 you may let friends know when you have guests are away or have returned home. The Star will publish all such matters on this page.
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