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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
7
Elktons marriage trade roars amid wartime rationing and license law changes. In four months this year 5196 couples wed here 45 percent more than 1941 first quarter. If trend holds 1942 total could reach about 20000 surpassing prior records.
This ad promotes FASTEETH, an alka non acid powder for denture wearers. It claims to hold false teeth more firmly and comfortably without gummy feel, prevents sour odors, and reduces plate odor. Available at drug stores.
Mt Olive Church near Hayfield hosts a May 17 program at 3 p m honoring cradle roll children. The service features a piano prelude, doxology, responsive reading, choir, prayers by Rev L C Messick, recitations by Ann Wolfe and others, songs like Jesus Loves Me, baptism and baby dedication, tithes and offerings, and a child themed message. The public is invited to attend with infants welcome.
Sunday visitors gathered across Trone and nearby towns including Made line Muse Brent Goss Carl ton Muse and families from Gore Cumberland and Winchester. Birth announcement shared for Robert Muse’s daughter. Back Creek district Sunday school convention set for June 10 here.
A spring blizzard in northern Colorado hindered the 45 to 65 age group draft registration. Farmers rode horses and walked as roads were blocked, while three men arrived aboard a huge tractor after 17 hours to cover 30 miles from the so called frozen north country.
An advertising pitch touts the Star as a value driven outlet where readers shop and advertisers gain. It claims effective reach and measurable returns for local campaigns.
Pocatello Idaho May 14 workers from the American Auxiliary have distributed four thousand dozen homemade cookies to soldiers on troop trains from this railroad hub. Letters of appreciation have arrived from as far as Australia for the sweet support.
The Star lists rooms for rent with varying terms and posted equipment for sale. Also includes help wanted notices seeking workers across departments and shifts.
In Oklahoma City on May 14 a light hearted First Aid note tells of Mrs James F McMurry whose bed collapsed during cleaning. Her husband explains he used bed slats as splints teaching students how to care for broken legs.
A brief notice explains that when The STAR goes to press it is 9 PM in London, 10 PM in Berlin and Rome, and 11 PM in the Balkans, marking a late news cycle across regions.
The Virginia 4-H program announces a large national canning contest prize fund, with county and state honors. Officials urge county extension agents to recruit participants and submit entries. The campaign highlights wartime food production and allied support efforts.
Do not roll up wet items until dry. Wash painted walls with mild warm suds and a wall brush, then rinse and dry. Wax floors twice yearly and recoat for a fresh finish. Ink stains vanish with milk or buttermilk on fabrics. carbon tetrachloride removes stains on non washable fabrics. A Safeway weekly insert advertises a salad ideas feature.
The program awards gold medals to county winners at season end. State victors earn trips to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago this December. Five national winners receive $200 college scholarships.
The readable items list can 22 cents Ib can 63 cents per pound and mention Tic.
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