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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1941

Page

2

Mrs Graham Dougherty Re-elected Clarke Nurse Association President

Berryville Virginia March 12 Mrs Graham Dougherty has been re elected for the sixth time as president of the Clarke County Nurse Association at yesterday's meeting A second vice president was added due to increased work Other officers include First vice president Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin Second vice president Mrs E P Berlin Recording secretary Mrs Henry P Mitchell Corresponding secretary Mrs H B Harris and treasurer Ralph M Ware The annual report shows 5040 71 raised and 4008 67 disbursed The county plans to complete syphilis exams to 100 percent and a tuberculosis clinic X rayed 339 persons A gymkhana annual event was suggested and honors were given to volunteers and county doctors for their cooperation

Berryville Graham Dougherty Clarke County Nurse Association George P. Greenhalgh Kenneth N. Gilpin E. P. Berlin Henry P. Mitchell H. B. Harris Ralph M. Ware Leonard Langbein Arto Dougherty Polly Winslow C. F.mcintosh Carter Hall John Hardesty Langbein Agnes Mitchell Motor Corps J. D. Griffing R. M. Ware

Public Sale of W. Fred Hiett Property in Winchester

Default on a March 12 1936 deed of trust to secure a debt leads to a public auction. The sale will be held in front of the County Court House in Winchester Virginia at 11 o clock a m. The lender and court records are referenced in Frederick County Virginia.

W. Fred Hiett Circuit Court Frederick Virginia County Court House Winchester

Handsome Virginia estate to be sold at auction on April 12

Saturday April 12 1941 a large 33 acre Frederick County Virginia tract with 11 rooms modern improvements water electricity and concrete bank barn garage smokehouse and cistern will be offered. The property includes 25 acres of apple and pear orchards with Yorks Seckers and other varieties. Terms call for one third cash and two equal installments with 6 percent interest secured by a deed of trust. Harry R Kern Jr Trustee.

Frederick County Virginia Frederick City of Winester William 8. Hiett W. Fred Hiett Harry R. Kern T. Russell Cather Circuit

Tonic Claim Promises Restored Energy After Work

Fragmented text suggests a tonic marketed to busy workers claiming to restore energy after a day of labor. It mentions fatigue and weight loss but contains garbled phrases and unclear details about ingredients or efficacy. The piece reads like an advertisement or consumer testimonial from an older publication.

Mrs. Sydnor’s Mother Succumbs in Ossining

Mrs H C Sydnor of Winchester is advised of the death of Mrs James H Tompkins at 19 Edward street Ossining New York at 9 50 last night. Funeral will be held there. Mrs Tompkins is survived by her husband her daughter Mrs Sydnor and a son Edward Tompkins of Newark New Jersey.

H. C. Sydnor Winchester James H. Tompkins Edward Street Ossining N. Y

Afternoon News Is Late News

The Star notes press time varies by city with 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin and Rome 11 P M in Alexandria Bucharest indicating deadlines for late edition circulation.

the Star London Berlin Rome Alexandria Bucharest

Deficits To Be Outlawed Passes In Oklahoma

Oklahoma approves a constitutional amendment to curb state debt growth and limit annual appropriations. The plan, backed by Gov. Leon Phillips, requires new taxes to cover bills beyond three year average revenues and imposes spending brakes. It also limits department warrants to cash on hand and freezes current income taxes until the new fiscal year.

City Leon C.illips West D-Okla Oklahoma Phillips

Climbing Fish Learns to Move on Wet Tree Trunks

A small perch like freshwater fish from the East Indies can survive out of water for long periods. It moves over land and climbs wet tree trunks using its spiny fins and gill covers.

East Indies

Nazi Bombs Fall In Greece and Europe Fronts

Allied reports describe heavy RAF and US allied actions across Europe. German naval and air attacks target Britain while Kiel Bremerhaven docks suffer damage. Greek forces capture 450 Italian prisoners after halting a violent Italian assault. Franco rejects German pressure over Nazi flights to Africa. A British submarine sinks an Italian troop ship in the Mediterranean. A lone bomber raids Gibraltar harbor as defenses retaliate.

Roosevelt England Hitler Britain E Gham Palace George VI Queen Elizabeth Kiel Germany London Air Ministry Bremerhaven Spain New York United States Mediterranean Rock of Gibraltar

President pushes rapid funding request to Congress

President Roosevelt and budget chief Harold Smith prepared a letter to Speaker Rayburn urging immediate appropriation of a large fund. The move follows swift passage of the lease-lead law and aims to show U S resolve in aiding nations fighting aggression with a notable 30 percent increase in the budget plan.

Roosevelt Harold Smith White House Anya Rayburn Uncle Sam

Duke Glee Club to Sing at Handley Saturday

The Duke University Glee Club with 37 voices will perform at Handley High School auditorium on Saturday evening March 22. Directed by J. Foster Barnes the group will also appear on the NBC network after Winchester stop, sponsored by the Winchester Junior Board of Trade.

Duke University Glee Club Handley Duke University Glee Clube Handley High School J. Foster Barnes Winchester Newbe Duke Glee Club Greenville D. C Carnegie Hall New York City Duke University Winchester Junior Board of Trade

Reader Opinions on Fair Salary for Winchester's Trial Justice

The Inquiring Reporter gathers readers views on salaries for the city trial justice and clerk. Dairyman Shingleton backs 1200 annually with 75 for the clerk. barber Lazazzera advocates over 2000 yearly. Pine proposes 125 monthly for judge and 75 for clerk. Campbell questions 100 monthly. Burner supports 200 monthly. Burner cites court duties and private practice.

N. B. Shingleton Dairyman Charles A. Pine Pine Motor Co

Fish and Game Commission proposes changes to bass size and trout season

The Game and Inland Fisheries Commission seeks to raise the black bass legal size east of the Blue Ridge from 10 to 12 inches, extend the trout season April 20 to July 31, and cut the daily bag limit from 20 to 15 statewide. Proposals require ten days of advertising before action at the next commission meeting.

Richmond Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries H. Nolting The Game and Inland Fisheries Commission Blue Ridge

Be Certain On Gas Tax

Washington officials explain federal income tax rules for gas and sales taxes. In most states the consumer pays the tax but oil companies remit it to the state. In about six states the dealer both collects and pays the tax regardless of retail pricing. The Treasury will advise on local situations.

Washington The Treasury

County Licenses And Out-of-County Hunters Increase Warden Load

Roanoke City and county officials note that nonresident hunters and fishers pay licensing fees but do not add credit to local revenue. The surge in out-of-county visitors raises the number of individuals wardens must check.

Franklin County Commission W. N. Angle Rocky Mount Angle Staunton Tiver Lin Roanoke City

Church leaders discuss canvass and staffing changes

Dr. Snarr and Garland R. Quarles spoke at the annual meeting as plans for a village canvass were outlined. Rev. Ronald Wilson announced Rev. Jonathan Edwards will serve as stated supply assistant pastor while a permanent replacement is sought.

Garland R. Quarles Handley Schools Ronald 8. Wilson Jonathan Edwards Woodstock H. J. Wemeldorf Bay View Edwards Cmy Highland Avenue Woodstoc Quarles G. G. Snarr Ronald §. Wilson

Rosenberger Items On Heppy Weekend Visit

Visitors and local residents are listed visiting Sunday afternoon and over the weekend. Mrs. Malone and Mrs. Haines remain ill while the community reports the heaviest snow of recent years.

Hepieee Iadeester Omer Malone Sara Nesselrodt George Edna Nesselrodt Russell Feeley Ruth Marlyn J. B. Snapp Little Marlyn Feeley Sven Miller Agnes Elliott Leonard Clowser Amiel Clowser Charlotte Frank Clowser Gladys Cooper John and Edward Dyke Edward Haines Malone

Treasury receipts and expenditures report and Seabiscuit statue creator

Treasury details for March 10 show receipts of 36 494 726 52 dollars and expenditures of 72 175 825 24 dollars with gross debt to 46 247 135 07 dollars, rising 4 880 090 61 from the prior day. The Seabiscuit statue was created by Tex Wheeler.

Washington the Treasury

Public Sale of City Lot in Winchester Virginia

The owners R. T. Bryarly and trustee B. P. Harrison will sell by public auction on Tuesday March 18 1941 at 10 AM in front of the County Court House Winchester VA a city lot 50 feet on the south side of Hanley Street with a depth of 118 feet free cash.

R. T. Bryarly B. P. Harrison Corporation R. C County Court House Winchester Tefriserate Hanley Ht Cashara Trustee

Lebanon Church Notes Preview of March Church Activities

March 12 notes show reorganization plans at Mt Hope Sunday School and a sermon by Rev Jonathan Edwards from Woodstock. Pending calls for a new minister and a student sermon on March 24. Local residents move in and out, with social calls and illness updates across the community.

Windle Place Vernon McDonald Jean Charles Elmer Godlove Ida Keller Met Violet Sager Betty McDonald Lucy Everly Marlboro Statton Walter Bowers Jimmie Windle Glenn Roy Menderlite Maryland Lizzie Ellen Hodgson Mt. Falls Elon D. Sheets

Local Notice on Meeting Postponed to March Saturday

Fragmentary OCR shows a locality calling in on Friday and a company meeting set for Saturday in March. Details are unclear but indicate attendance at a Biol ae Wine event related to a company.

Biol Ae Wine

Answers to Today’s Quiz Revealed on Page Four

Answers listed include Mickey Rooney Execution John D. Rockefeller Jr Oliver Wendell Holmes Director of the Mint Mark Twain Tschaikowsky and Absalom. Provided as a quick reference for readers.

Mickey Rooney John D. Rockfeller, Jr Oliver Wendell Holmes Director of the Mint Mark Twain Tschaikowsky Watash

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Clarke Nurse Association Harry R. Kern, JR S.S.S Bern T. M Greece Ielerd Congress Rayburn South Side Poultry Farm Palmyra Jones Funeral Home Bac Und Ira Stein Frieda Kay Stein Chambers Supreme Court Levy Ira Steins Johnnie Lazazzera Raymond Campbell Walter Burner State Board Rees Leesburg U.S Bickers Motor CO N. Braddock St Dr. Snarr Rosenberger Tie Tex Wheeler BEAN Friend MT. Gilead Myers Lebanon Yuwuu Absalom Cammer Tire Co Handley School C. B. Smalts & Son National Ave Allis-Chalmers John Oars AO Fordson Armall Moline—Ito JTO Mta Oliver A Orchard Silver King Goodrich Pune Vicks VapoRub Ree Aavicks Ag Vicks Royal
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