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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
11
Virginia poultry specialists urge increased laying flock care to boost production. They cite full laying mash, mite and lice control, frequent egg collection, and weekly marketing to keep eggs fresh. They also advise land rotation, mowing ranges, and protective fencing to improve healthy ranges and reduce costs.
Arthur M. Field, former Winchester city manager now in Memphis as an industrial engineer, is appointed area manager for defense contract service. He will link Memphis industries with primary contractors and assist local firms with defense opportunities, while remaining available to the Chamber of Commerce.
Relatives from Fluvanna and Front Royal areas visit Reliance as Mrs. Mitchell recovers from a sprained ankle. Neighbors welcome Mrs. Grover home after a winter in South Carolina. Miss Cummins, a Front Royal graduate, and brother spend weekend Edinburg as parents move there. Various social meetings and church activities are noted with families from Stickley Gruver and Grover.
The Civil Service Commission announces an open continuous examination to hire nurses for national defense needs. A written test is included and the program promises advancement and retirement options. Local nurses in Winchester should contact Herman Lee at the Winchester post office building for information.
Mr and Mrs Zirkle Williams and children and Mrs Fannie Williams from Opequot spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Perry. Other visitors included Miss Betty Moore Mr Jack Rickard and Mr Robert Carbaugh. Several families in the area hosted guests and church services are announced for next Sunday at the U B Church with activities led by Mrs John Perry. Edith Pitcock ill with measles.
The Winchester Department of Public Welfare sets a quota of three white boys for the May CCC Camp enrollment. Interested applicants should apply at the local City Hall office.
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