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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
11
Practical guide for beginners on starting waterlilies in pools with aquatic plants and goldfish. Recommends May to early June planting, use of manure and loam, warm water before planting, 4.42 to 5 inch stock, tender lilies for larger blooms, top dressing with dried blood or bone meal, sand cover to protect fish, and winter storage in a dry cellar for replanting next spring.
State officials in Richmond Virginia revoke the driving license of B O Arehart for one year after a drunken driving conviction. Officers arrive to notify him and find Arehart in the State Penitentiary serving a two year sentence for a separate offense.
The report notes 25 cent common labor wages with about 30 hours per week, under 40 hours and a $10 cap. WPA rolls not increasing. officials cite contractor labor supply for Martinsburg turnpike project. Walter M Shade and Front Royal office provide outlook. Construction on the new highway advances about 2.42 miles partially graded, with hopes to finish and open in early fall.
The program features William W. Glass as principal speaker at memorial services and a male chorus. Monday includes administration meetings, opening encampment, a luncheon honoring past commanders, a three hour business session, a motorcade tour of historic sites, and a post commanders dinner. Tuesday covers a main dining room business session and an encampment parade with bands.
Cash prizes will be awarded to bands Drum and Bugle Corps and Drill Teams at Handley school grounds. At 7 PM the annual Department banquet will be held at the George Washington with trophy presentations. The Military Ball runs 10:30 PM to 2:30 AM with an outstanding orchestra. The encampment ends Wednesday with final business session and officer installations.
Edward and Mrs Warfield did not appear at the chateau gates as a press crowd heard a spokesman declare the Duke of Windsor’s wedding to Mrs Walls Warfield will be by invitation only for those with them in recent months. Royal stance remains unclear amid family and government dispute.
The Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1316 B offers a two tone sports dress with a high yoke sleeve, streamlined neckline, pearl buttons, two pockets, and a matching sash scarf. Available in linen or cotton for sizes 12 to 20, with busts 30 to 38 and yardage details for size 14. Also notes other Barbara Bell patterns for mature figures and occasions.
Crowds at the chateau gates hear news as Edward's abdication spills into royal wedding plans. Reports say King George VI with Duke of Kent as best man faces Cabinet opposition over official attendance and guest lists amidst Windsor discussions.
Pattern 9279 offers a dainty printed voile or similar fabric frock with raglan sleeves a dainty yoke notch and button accent. Sizes 14 through 42 with yardage 3% for size 16 and price fifteen cents per pattern plus book option fifteen cents. order to Pattern Department Winchester Evening Star New York.
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