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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
12
A University of Nebraska botanist notes mid-1930s drought shifted prairie grasses from bluestem to western wheat grass. Wheat grass yields less nutritious feed, uses more moisture, reduces ground cover, increases runoff and erosion, altering soil moisture and pasture value in the Dakotas and surrounding prairies.
Poem lines express a son’s devotion to his mother with themes of self sacrifice and gratitude. The piece recalls childhood yearning and a mother’s blessing. It links Mother’s Day with angels singing and saints rejoicing.
Mrs. Dan Brumback hosts Young Woman's Sewing Circle with several members. Co workers at School Class meet with Mrs. Roy Gregory and Mrs. F L Roof presiding. Delights include refreshments as plans emerge for May events. visitors travel between Charlottesville and Washington. Rev Roof to attend Columbia Seminary commencement. Public encouraged to attend Grace Lutheran Church convention and Opequon rural life program.
Principal David J. Berti at Allport school reports a baby 45 minutes old when sugar-rationing cards were issued. The father had rushed from the hospital and was not yet breathing easy as the scene unfolded. The administrator declined to name the parent.
J Henry Smythe Jr the nations No 1 flag waver leads flags and cheers arguing for a patriotic crusade during wartime He envisions a giant Stars and Stripes from the Washington Monument a Liberty Bell pilgrimage and an Altar of Liberty at the Statue of Liberty base Also proposes a national flag tour with Betsy Ross impersonators and reenactments of Fort McHenry with fireworks He was rejected for WWI service for poor vision and later gained fame for a FDR likeness
The Star reports late news as press time shows 9 PM in London 10 PM in Berlin and Rome and 11 PM in the Balkans detailing global time zone differences for readers awaiting updates.
Chinese army communique reports Japanese forces driving Chinese frontiers from Bares and pushing northeast into Yunnan along the Burma road. Wanting remains obscure as Japanese reinforcements including mechanized units strike outer Chinese defenses. Another Japanese force along the Burma road fights Chinese troops in a fierce engagement.
A fragmented recipe note from Safeway Homemakers' Bureau lists steps to prepare mushrooms and pork with vegetables, soy sauce, and a Chinese Brown Sauce. It mentions serving with steamed rice or noodles, plus a Chow Mein option and a tip about fried noodles for Chow Suey. Credits Julia Lee Wright, director.
The Society of the Plastics Industry will work with the government to plan future plastic uses. A war committee to aid government planning was announced at the convention closing. A joint government industry technical committee to gather plastics data was proposed. Ronald Kinnear of Niagara Insul-Bake was named president and Elmer C. Maynald of Chicago Molded Products vice president.
Fragmentary text advertises relief from fatigue using roots and herbs. It mentions safe traditional remedies and cautions against harmful treatments while urging sensible use and adherence to directions.
Two packages of famous soaps are advertised for savings. The ad highlights discounted prices and promotes value to shoppers seeking bath and personal care products.
A listing of canned goods and jellies with assorted prices for No. 2 and No. 2% cans. Items include gelatin desserts Jell O Royal pudding varieties and multiple can sizes with prices ranging from about 22 to 196 cents.
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