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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
12
Police recovered a body from Baltimore harbor identified as John A. Robinson of Occoquan Virginia. Identification came from a veterans bureau letter found in the man's clothing.
A heartfelt poem honors mothers, reflecting on sacrifice and guidance from childhood to manhood. Molly Ann Grim of Winchester Virginia writes about a mother's care, patience, and enduring influence, urging readers to cherish their mothers and keep their light shining.
The Treasury reports May 13 receipts of 10 527 520 58 dollars and expenditures of 24 035 829 13 dollars, with gross debt 40 204 272 046 70 dollars and a daily increase of 605 127 54 dollars. Pohick Church lies about six miles from Mount Vernon, built from plans George Washington helped prepare.
A reader seeking guidance asks how to win back a girlfriend while jobless. Caroline Chatfield advises that lasting romance is unlikely without employment, suggesting the man focus on securing work rather than planning a love campaign. She notes the girl may pursue other options and warns against pressuring her.
Baltimore Mayor Howard W. Jackson opened his fourth term with a cut-to-the-bone plan to reduce government costs. He cited continued unemployment and pledged emergency measures to fund relief without impairing essential operations of government.
Present and past rainfall data show May to date .39 inches and year to date 13.44 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1938 list January 2.53, February 1.98, March 2.94, April 3.20, May 3.64, June 3.58, July 3.34, August 3.68, September 2.36, October 3.13, November 2.32, December 2.40 inches. Average annual rainfall over 26 years is 35.09 inches. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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The May 9 report from the USDA Bureau of Agricultural Economics indicates wool prices remain higher with slight year over year increases in new clipped wool arriving. Domestic supply and demand are favorable, but price moves depend on farm market developments and mill consumption prospects for 1939. Total wool stocks on April 1 were about 58 million pounds less than a year earlier and below the 1934-38 April 1 average.
Public auction to be held at 330 North Cameron Street Winchester Virginia on Saturday May 20 1939 starting at 10 o clock in the morning. Items include beds bureaus chairs tables sewing machines carpets rugs stoves dishes and other furniture plus geese feather stuffed mattresses and pillows. Inspection allowed beforehand at the sale location. Com Kane? Harry R Kern Commissioner Gertrude Fitch John M Miller.
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