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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1940
Page
6
Garay Virginia work on a 60,000 dollar textile plant to employ 950 people will start by April 1 if finances are arranged by the Lu ray Chamber of Commerce. Production is to begin by September in a 30,000 square foot unit on the Roller property with air conditioning planned.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations with deadlines by March 18. Posts include Specialist in social group work at 3800 dollars per year and other senior associate levels in the Children's Bureau and related offices. Full details from Herman Lee, secretary, at the local post office.
The Indianapolis firm Faust, Faust and Faust was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. Members include William W. Faust, Sr. his wife Irene Hermann Faust and their son William Faust Jr practicing as a family firm in Washington on March 24.
Robert Thomas Murry III the Negro baritone will sing at John Mann's church on March 10 at 3 15 and speak at 8 30 in the 82nd Men's Day Anniversary service. He has appeared here on numerous programs in recent years to large audiences. The public is invited.
Federal Communications Commission allows limited telecasting by September 1 and avoids strict rules. NBC CBS expand activity with early network links and longer programs. Sunday and Saturday night lineups include Broadway play telecast and multiple music and talk programs across NBC CBC WABC WEAF and WIZ with notable figures and events.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending a.m. none. February to date 2.58 inches, year to date 3.90 inches. The 27 year period 1913 to 1939 provides monthly averages from January 2.56 to December 2.39 inches. Average annual rainfall over 27 years is 35.53 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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