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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1942

Page

5

Arthur Treacher Appears On Hobby Lobby Etiquette Tips

Radio schedule highlights include Arthur Treacher portraying an etiquette expert on Hobby Lobby at 9:00 with NBC coverage at 9:15 Summer at 9:30 and a string of programs through the evening. Other features include Belive It or Not 10 to 10 45 and various music and drama segments from J McDonald to Ellery Queen and Abbott productions.

WJSV Arthur Treacher NBC Symphony J. McDonald Ina Ray Hutton Cavallero Heatherton Orchestra

Too Fast For Him

Miami resident Thomas Booras has been injured in three traffic incidents in four months. He was not driving in any of the crashes. two involved buses and the latest involved a private car as he crossed a street. He is hospitalized after the most recent collision.

Tibby Steena Wayne

Certain Person Has Lowdown As To When War Is Over

A reader reports rumors about when the war will end. The note claims whispers from diverse sources including a Timbuc phrase, Cuban negroes in Texas, a circus clown, Klondike, South American Jews, and a Borneo tip, all tied to a socialite’s mother-in-law claiming her relative knows the timeline.

the Star Timbuc Cuba Texas Klondike Borneo Tandabe

Rainfall Summary From Historical Almanac Data

Report lists present and past rainfall amounts over 24 hours ending at 8 a m 80 inches for May to date 130 inches year to date 919 inches with average annual rainfall for 29 years and average monthly precipitation based on 20 year period 1913 to 1941. Values include March at 2 87 inches and other monthly figures.

Galilee Church Services And Local Visits Reported

Grimes Virginia reports preaching planned at Galilee on May 17 Rev John Teeter called on friends last Wednesday Several local women attended a service in Winchester last Thursday Visitors from Baltimore Elizabeth town and Washington visited the area last Sunday Including Mr and Mrs Arthur Orndorff Mrs Marie Bunnester and Miss Jean Taylor Also Mr Brooke Taylor tended to patient Albert Anderson in White Hall A rain storm struck Tuesday night and crops look healthy across the area

Arthur Orndorff Garfield Shearer Samuel Manning Mumaw Elizabethtown Marie Bunnester Washington, D. C Jean Taylor C. E. Beckey Brooke Taylor Ablert Anderson White Hall Mr. Anderson

Help the Boys. Keep In Touch With Home While Training.

In a wartime morale appeal, readers are urged to support soldiers by sending letters and care packages through The Star. The campaign emphasizes daily training schedules and the importance of maintaining contact with loved ones back home to boost spirits during challenging times.

Olds Says Flying Fortresses Stand Unmatched

Spokane May 16 Brig Gen Robert A Olds says the United States air force will never be equalled in the bomber field He recalls early four motor bombers and asserts there is no long range bomber today that rivals the flying fortress He adds the air force must train crews to match the planes and asserts superior devices will keep them ahead for years.

Spokane Wash United States Air Force Robert A. Olds Air Giants Air Corps Second Air Force Air Force

Tibby and Wayne Weigh Friendship After Accident Call

Tibby faces lingering worry about Mary and past events after a night call from Courtright. Wayne Courtright pressures a clear answer about engagement and friendship, while Tibby weighs her feelings for Steena and her own future.

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