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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1939
Page
10
In Salt Lake City a dentist called for the next patient and Roy Daniels, 8, vanished. His mother reported him missing, police located him five hours later and she told officers they would try again tomorrow.
Fireman Frank Stephenson fought a roof blaze causing 250 dollars in damage before it was controlled. It is noted as Stephenson’s residence. In Los Angeles James Roggads reported a robbery but wore only one leg of his trousers, joking the assailant took the other half with his wallet.
Cold rainy weather slows bloom in Mathews and Gloucester counties delaying the second annual daffodil tour. The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce says fields may transform to seas of blossoms in a few warm days. Tour bulletins guide visitors. most tours target dates after the 25th if unseasonal cold ends, with anticipated full bloom.
The Virginia Conservation Commission issued 32 postcards by Dexter Press featuring travel sites in Virginia. 500000 copies printed with more to follow. subjects include Petersburg National Park, Mount Vernon, Yorktown, Jamestown, Monticello, and several state parks and landmarks.
A. Willis Robert son of the district issues a statement praising the Blue Ridge Parkway as a key Virginia tourist draw linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky parks. He criticizes Republicans for a party-line vote to strike the appropriation and notes his concern for constituents.
Terrorists killed Wong Shih Zung an official of the Japanese sponsored shipping control bureau in his hotel room in the International settlement. The attack ends a month of inactivity by the group.
By distress warrant for rent in O. R. Bailey vs Robert Harvey a levy leads to public sale at the Winchester Virginia courthouse on March 23 1939 at 10 am. Items listed include Westinghouse radio living room suite dining room china stove studio couch beds and kitchen furniture with cash terms.
A reader asks if dating others while in love is wise. The adviser says the plan can widen acquaintances, create a contest dynamic, and raise the man’s respect, but notes a gap between lovers with differing life stages.
A reader asks about a jealous boyfriend who dislikes dances and quarrels after every outing. Rosemary and Miss Chatfield warn that jealousy can persist after marriage and advise against continuing the relationship unless the price of love is willingness to endure controlling behavior.
A three judge court postponed ruling on Henrico county's motion to dismiss Richmond annexation proceedings until March 30 after a 40 minute session. Judge Julian Gunn noted the decision would be announced at noon on March 30 with Judges Frederick Coleman and A D Barksdale. The Henrico county challenge centers on legality and compliance with state law passed March 10 1904.
Richmond March 22 A probation and parole course believed first of its kind in Virginia has been added to the summer school curriculum at William and Mary’s school of social work. Instructor Carroll Minor Federal Probation Officer and Virginia Conference of Social Work secretary says no textbooks exist and students will study problems in probation and parole as handled by Virginia authorities.
Crossword puzzle clues listed for across and down entries with mixed partials and garbled words. Mentions relate to a 1939 King Features Syndicate publish dated material and includes possible river and letter clues.
The southern section of Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park from Swift Run Gap to Jarman Gap will open July 1. When complete the drive will total about 100 miles, joining the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Great Smoky Mountains area.
William Seabrook, formerly of Winchester and author of Asylum and Magic Island, will head the guest list on Dave Elman’s Hobby Lobby at 8:30 tonight on NBC blue. He will discuss black magic and African voodoo cults and share experiences from his travels in Africa. Also featured are Charles L. Brown of New York with a corkscrew collection dating to 1790, Thomas Finn of New York who performs piccolo solos without a piccolo, and Mrs. Carson Baker of Weatherford Texas who collects bottles as souvenirs of famous places or epic events in history.
Mrs. Margaret Terault of Middletown seeks $2,500 in damages from Ernest E. Hockman of Lebanon Church after a Christmas church crossing incident near Grace M. E. Church Middletown. B. P. Harrison represents the plaintiff.
Firefighters answered an alarm at the residence of Mrs. Charles Lupton on Stonewall Avenue caused by an overheated furnace. Trustee James P. Reardon will sell at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia on March 29 1939 the North Cameron Street property lot numbers 207 and 213 with a brick store room building including a nine foot alley right of way. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance secured by two bonds payable in one and two years bearing 6 percent interest with deed of trust and insurance.
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