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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1939

Page

9

State wide cancer war undertaken in Virginia drive

A state wide campaign against cancer will run in April under the joint direction of the Woman's Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer and the Virginia Cancer Foundation. An executive committee will coordinate fundraising and public education across Virginia with state headquarters at the University of Virginia Hospital.

Woman's Field Army American Society For the Control of Cancer Virginia Cancer Foundation Richmond Old Dominion Woman's _ id Army Virginia Can; Foundation Edwin P. & Man University of Virna The Medical Society Virginia Cancer Control Eile Hich Unirsity Nam Aawe Thomas J. Stark Woman’s Field Army Eleanor McK. Gibson Charlottesville Medical Society of Virginia Lehman University Isaac A. Bigger I. L. Riggin Richard P. Bell Alex F. Robertson Staunton Robert L. Payne Norfolk Hugh H. Trout Roanoke L. C. Harrison Danville

Prosperous days for bricklayers in Frederick County

Frederick Md March 15 reports Capt Charles N Staley state employment office manager finds construction jobs absorbing idle bricklayers. He has sent requests to officials in nearby counties to supply men for a new high school project.

Frederick Frederick County Charles N. Staley State Employment Office

Radio Highlights Program Schedules For Europe Coverage

New York radio listings show Europe focused broadcasts with overseas pickups tied to Czech development. Tonight programs on WEAF WABC and WJZ include music talk theater and public affairs with tomorrow’s slots featuring Words and Music Ma Perkins Farm and Home Hour and a panel on Federal Spending by Rep. C A Woodrum.

New York Europe WEAF NBC Tommy Dorsey Fred Allen Kay Hmuser WABC CBS Jim McWilliams Paul Whiteman Theater of Stars Raymond Paige WJZ Bobby Lobby Wings

RIS Trial Treatment Ad Promises Kidney Benefits

An advertisement urges readers to take a thirty day RIS test to keep kidneys active and healthy. It claims the drug is unique with pricing from 25 to 50 cents up to one dollar and directs readers to local druggists, warning against substitutes.

Regional Architecture in Winchester and Virginia's Colonial Legacy

The speaker describes regional architecture as a reflection of climate, history, and local craft from Colonial Virginia to 19th century Gothic and Greek revival influences. He cites Winchester landmarks, warns of losing the MacCormick house, and urges preserving a local vernacular that blends modern conveniences with traditional forms.

Greece Rome Shenandoah Valley Kernstown Aone Fredericksburg Europe South Massachusetts Williamsburg Virginia South Carolina California Mexico France Bermuda England Tidewater New World Old England New England United States of America Winchester Mississippi Pennsylvania Frederick County Carolinas Blue Ridge Cumberland Valley County Court House McGuire Logan Elk’s Club Taylor Jackson Weaver-Trenary Judge Parker Washington Street Lee Stuart Parker Buchanan Gov. Holliday Talbot Cameron Street Piccadilly Street Post Office Handley School Maxfield America East

Rabbit Trouble In Palestine A Boy Loses Toe

John Boyd fourteen chased a rabbit into a hollow log in Palestine Texas. He reached to grab it and a rattlesnake bit him. He now limps with a missing toe after resting the shotgun on his foot while checking the safety.

Palestine Tex John Boyd

Virginia license plates go on sale across 117 points

Virginia motor vehicle plates go on sale today at 117 points as drivers prepare for the 500000 sets. The State Division of Motor Vehicles follows Attorney General Staples on signature rules despite a ruling as to the capitation tax. Drivers may obtain permits with licenses and must display new plates after April 15.

Richmond Virginia State Division of Motor Vehicles C. F. Joyner, Jr A. P. Staples Leroy Hodges Supreme Court of Appeals Hodges Commissioners of the Revenue Geneneral Comptroller

Police Court Roundup of Disorderly and Petit Larceny Offenses

Recent Police Court cases include John Washington of 5 East Pall Mall charged with drunk and disorderly conduct for $15.25. John Smith ordered out of town for window peeping. Herbert Jones drunk and disorderly fined $15.25. Franklin Hockman of Ridgeway West Virginia charged with drunk and disorderly fined $15.25. Howard Hockman charged with petit larceny and resisting arrest, six months suspended if he leaves town for two years. Carl Patton charged with drunk and fined $10.25. John Mason of 6 Fremont Street charged with petit larceny, one month and costs. Floyd Finley Jr. of 9 East Pall.

John Washington East Pall Mall John Smith Herbert Jones Franklin Hockman Ridgeway W. Va Howard Hockman Carl Patton John Mason Free

North Fletcher Heads Horse Show

J North Fletcher of Warrenton and Camden, N C was elected president of the Warren ton Horse Show Association at a meeting in Warrenton. Fletcher, former secretary, succeeds Julian C Keith who resigned after many years service and was presented with a silver pitcher. Keith recently celebrated his 80th birthday by hunting with the Warrenton pack. New directors named were Mrs Robert C Winmill Col Clark Reynolds E Kenneth Jenkins all of Warrenton and Morris Ss Clark of Orange. Directors re elected were Geo W Cutting Amory 8 Carhart Frank D Gasking H E Ullman Alex Calvert H E Smith Sterling Larrabee and James Hamilton.

Warrenton J. North Fletcher Warerenton Camden Clark Reynolds E. Kenneth Jenkins Morris Ss. Clark Orange Geo. W. Cutting Amory Carhart Frank D. Gasking H. E. Ullman Alex Calvert H. E. Smith Sterling Larrabee James Hamilton

Disorderly conduct and petty offenses listed in local notice

Mall guilty of drunk and disorderly with a fine of 15.26 dollars. Charles Miller of Smithfield Avenue fined 14 for reckless driving. R H Shanholtz cited for bad check law with one month suspended and costs. Fred Cain noted for drunken behavior with 10.25 dollars. Lucy Harris of Berryville cited for drank and disorderly with 15.25 dollars. George T Butler Jr of 2 Glaize Avenue charged with petit larceny, six months and costs suspended on condition restitution to Massies store and monthly court reports.

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