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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1941

Page

7

Scout Meeting Notes Forge Progress and Camp Plan

The Scout meeting covered pledging to the Scout Oath and Good Turns, dues collection, and progress on advancement. A week camp at White Rock will help members meet requirements. The third use contest closes at the last meeting in April. Vic Arthur Jr. served as scribe and led the closing law recitation.

White Rock Cooper Wee Vic Arthur, Jr

Radio Highlights Schedule Skews Through Late Night

The listings detail a dense radio program slate across stations WRC WMAL and WJSV featuring Melton and White on the Telephone Hour, Crooks final Firestone date from Miami, and a mix of concert, stage, and news segments. Highlights include the Skaters Waltz for Emil Waldteufel, Kathleen Mavourneen and Dream pieces, and multiple service and variety programs running from 6:00 to 11:45 PM with orchestras, theater and news interludes.

WRC Emil Waldteufel Princess Eugenie James Melton Francia White WJSV Beatrice Kay Joe B. Howard Th the Owl Kitty Richard Crooks Firestone Miami Massanet Manon Grieg Kathleen Mavourneen Ottee Taylor Ruth Hussey WMAL Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Andy Wallenstein Orch Dr. I. Q Army Now Basin Street J. M. Levy Guy Lombardo Citizens All Desire Lou Breeze Tommy Resne Orchestra

Byrd Opposes Argentine Beef for Navy Purchase

In Washington March 24, Senator Byrd spoke against the Senate approval of Argentine canned beef for Navy use. He argued American canned beef can meet specs and urged maintaining U S government preference for American agricultural products. He supported improved American beef quality if needed and emphasized fostering relations with South America without yielding to cheaper imports.

Senate Navy Navy Department South America United States Washington

Program of the Home Agent schedule for March 24 29

Frederick County home demonstration clubs outline week activities. 4-H pattern and fabric demos, bedding facility discussions, and goals to enable all eligible families to participate. Meetings listed at schools and with named hosts plus a Leaders Training session at the Court House Building.

Elizabeth Sprouse Frederick County Gravel Springs Friendly Grove Home C. M. Rosenberger IT Home J. W. Stipe Tos Millwood Ave Winchester Evendale Home Demonstration Club R. L. Petrie Whitacre Gainesboro Court House

Rainfall totals by month for a Winchester area period

Present and past rainfall figures show year to date 4.06 inches and seven months rainfall per month across a 27 year period from 1913 to 1939. January 2.52 inches February 2.05 March 2.90 April 3.25 May 3.56 June 3.77 July 3.57 August 3.71 September 2.44 October 3.16 November 2.44 December 2.38 Average annual rainfall 35.80 inches over 28 years. Data courtesy of the Winchester Research Labor.

Winchester Research Labor

Joel and Eve plot a stylish dinner amid mountain threats

Joel reports to Eve and Bill on plans for a dinner, a rock garden, and candles as Rita arrives. Eve offers help with decorations while Bill sulks, and a publisher dismisses Joel's mountain stories. The scene blends domestic planning with tensions over control and looming danger.

Joel Bill Asheville Eve Jed Joel Lee Randall Rita Eli South America Sia Herman

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