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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1941
Page
6
In Waukegan Illinois a thief took Ruth Roemer's shoes while she skated but left one pair behind so she could walk home in stocking feet. The incident highlights a considerate yet unlawful act during a minor theft.
The report lists present and past rainfall figures, with a year to date of 2.35 inches and March to date at 0.06 inches. It provides monthly averages over 1913 to 1939, plus an average annual rainfall of 35.80 inches for 28 years, courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
Howard Frank, son of Jack Frank known for Civil War service with Stonewall Jackson, died age specified after a stroke that left him crippled for life. He died in 1886 in Rock Enon, where a small crowd attended his funeral on a cold snowy day.
Our meeting was cut short due to participation in a Table Tennis Tournament at the American Legion Building. Assistant Scoutmaster Rogers opened with the Scout Oath and flag salute. The patrol leader's report and dues were collected. Assistant Scoutmaster Clare outlined next week's contest to boost activity. A Troop Board of Review at Market Street church Thursday night granted Merit Badges Civics to Harold Rogers, Pathfinding to Harold Rogers Carl Seabright and Buddy Clark Firemanship to Harold Rogers Carl Seabright and Buddy Clark Second Class to Buddy Clark and Neil Driver. The meeting closed with Taps. Scribe, Neil Driver.
The regular Troop 1 meeting opened with the pledge and Scout Oath. Beaver Patrol won the patrol contest. Bobby Huntsberry and Rhodes Huntsberry will demonstrate Morse Code, Paul Carper and Emory Tinsman Semaphore Code. The annual birdhouse contest is announced. kite contest set for March 22. A new patrol will form with Richard Grove as Patrol Leader. Vic Arthur Jr. notes as Troop Scribe.
In Attica Indiana Mrs. Thornton Hunt recovered a gold watch lost 36 years ago. Workmen at a Danville Illinois power plant found the timepiece embedded in concrete while moving a motor. A jeweler confirmed the watch kept perfect time.
Joel travels from the cabin to Eve Allgood's home after sending a note to Bill. He stops at the post office and asks for directions, then navigates to the Allgoods' white house to meet Eve and her mother. Joel reflects on past misunderstandings and hopes Eve is glad to see him.
Daily radio highlights list includes WRC and WMAL programs across the day featuring performances by Henry Hull William Penn drama Cavalcade of America Cantor Bogart and Mams, Louise Massey Westerners Daring Sisters and more with sport and news breaks through late evening.
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