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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
3
Winchester police teletype service will be cut in on the statewide circuit tomorrow according to headquarters. Police clerks Kenneth Brengle and Joe Ritter have practiced since its motion and can send messages accurately. The system, used with state radio, is expected to aid in capturing fugitives who flee on highways.
Dr I C Riggin, health commissioner, argues health is the greatest blessing and must be actively pursued. He warns modern life invites habits that erode vitality and outlines practical steps to improve sleep, diet, exercise, and restraint from stimulants and excessive “pick ups.” He stresses balance and enjoyment while adopting healthier routines.
Martha Bowman offers for sale at public auction on May 4 1940 at 10 am at 610 S Cameron St Winchester VA. Items include parlor suite two beds tables chairs stoves rugs carpet dishes sewing machine and more. Cash required and removal after payment. Auctioneers Duvall Dunn.
An introductory scouting course will be held tonight in Stephens City in the central district. George central district chairmen oversee the program with R. E. Ao e as district chairman. Morris Grim and Walter Burner of Winchester plan to attend. the Stephens City troop was recently reorganized and is sponsored by the Grove Lime Company.
The Gravel Springs Juvenile Grange hosted a parents day program at 3 pm last Sunday at the Star Tannery Lutheran Church. The program featured choir selections, recitations, duets, exercises by junior girls, and a closing song led by Rev. E. B. Smith.
Local society reports include visits by Mr and Mrs Tom Poland of Rio to the Ramsburg home and a fall injury to Mrs Frank Kerns. Senior class to stage Don t Darken My Door May night. J Robert Giffin returns home from Winchester Memorial Hospital. Church youth plan Christian Endeavor at Ebenezer Church. Ice weighs 57.2 pounds per cubic foot.
Virginia reporters note two changes in the 1940 General Assembly gasoline tax act affect common or contract carriers and small motor fuel dealers. C. F. Joyner Jr. says dealers must qualify and file monthly reports or face a misdemeanor and fines. The measure adds licensing for carriers transporting fuel by highway or waterway to strengthen oversight.
Chicago May 16 The war in Europe triggers a historic price plunge in the wheat pit the world’s bread basket. In three days the new crop value for American farmers dropping toward harvest in a month fallen by more than 125 million dollars with rye and other grains following the slide as buyers and sellers react to Germany’s Western Front victory.
Tomato growers of the Gainesboro Cross Junction area will meet tonight at Gainesboro High School to discuss current problems. The tomato industry is a key income source in Frederick County and acreage has risen in recent years.
Coleman J. Jacobs longtime Winchester resident died at 2 30 pm yesterday at his son's Cumberland Maryland home after a seven week Cumberland hospital stay He was 90 and a Pennsylvania native He moved to the area young operated a Winchester coal yard later moved to the county Survived by two sons Stewart Jacobs of Arlington and L Coleman Jacobs of Cumberland and three daughters Mrs Clyde Haulman Manor Hill Pa Mrs Roy Beahm Whitacre and Mrs John Sargent White Post Funeral services planned with a Cumberland viewing and Mount Hebron chapel rites not yet detailed
An illegible medical advertisement claims doan’s can remove 15 miles of tubes from the body to purify the blood and filter waste. It mentions swelling redness and eye puffiness as signs and urges using the product.
The National Underwriter reports Virginia paid policyholders and beneficiaries 38 million in 1939, about 14.04 per person, with ordinary life in force at 1.064 billion on 465,333 policies. Winchester accounted for 114,000 in 1939 life insurance payments.
Stalin rose to dictatorial power after Lenin died on January 21, 1924. The question notes Stalin was General Secretary before consolidating control. The prompt also asks about famous baseball plays or Sundays, citing Mathewson not pitching on clay.
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