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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
3
A large fire damaged Clarke timber on Luther Broaddus Jr land in Longmarsh district Clarke county Tuesday. The blaze burned about 150 to 175 acres of timber and 20 rods of rail fence. About 25 people assisted in fighting the flames which were brought under control late Tuesday night.
Davis and Lena Mayhew of the Siler section were each given six months suspended by Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner today on assault and battery charges. The plea stated Davis held Mrs. Mayhew while the daughter beat her.
The young actress shows lemons as a beauty aid substituting makeup in sub-deb scenes. The piece highlights lemon as a versatile cosmetic substitute and its shown applications.
A guide to hosting a Swedish style table buffet with self serve dishes like sardines anchovies stuffed celery jellied meat loaf rye bread and coffee. It suggests decaffeinated coffee and a specific method using coffee egg and water to brew and strain for rich flavor.
Two new members Russell J. Herrell and H A Mooneyham will join Hickory Camp No. 34 Woodmen of the World at the regular meeting in Odd Fellows Hall at 8 pm Tomorrow. A social hour follows with others to be inducted later in spring. The annual W O W sermon is set for Sunday March 31 at Grace Lutheran Church at 7 30 pm with Rev Carl Honeycutt.
The Virginia National Guard warns Headquarters Co 3rd Bn and Co I 116th Infantry must move from the old stone church at 304 East Piccadilly by September 1 1940. Loss risks disbandment and relocation, costing Winchester about $12 000 yearly in economic activity.
David Sarnoff announces a $4000 college scholarship for one high school senior, with 10 finalists to be chosen from 17 000 high schools. Final winner receives tuition and maintenance, others get $100 cash and trip expenses for a month of RCA NBC facility inspections in New York, including World’s Fair exhibits.
Fire destroyed a house and shed killing William Rosenberger. The blaze damaged a gasoline engine and carpentry tools while gun cartridges exploded from heat. Rosenberger had recent health complaints and lived near Racey. he was born in the house at the scene and survived by several siblings.
A brief notice states arrangements for the funeral service will be announced later. A discussion mentions whether a silk or opera top hat is appropriate with a dinner suit, noting the opera hat has been worn in the past and suggesting a black hat may also be suitable with a dinner suit.
Governor Price’s third floor offices cited politics as delay. Sheriff Gilkeson resigns as Virginia Sheriff Association president while attacking jail bills. Localities Charlottesville Albemarle Norfolk Martinsville Lynchburg Henrico alleged profiting from jail fees under county executive governments. Henrico would lose two thirds of fees and pay sheriff deputies under proposed bill. Lynchburg officials deny opposition to jail reform. Glass and Daniel of Lynchburg say they voted for the program.
The piece notes German pressure on Romania to stay neutral, referencing a luncheon invitation declined by German Academy leaders and a speech by Helmuth Wohlthat restricted to German nationals. It cites Ribbentrop's influence and hints at shifting alignments and Romania's expected aloof stance amid war rumors.
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