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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

5

New High School Sought to Meet Frederick County Need

Readers urge a new console high school on one avenue extended to relieve overcrowding at Stephens City High, cut long bus rides for Stonewall Shawnee pupils, and serve growing county enrollment with modern facilities. The letter notes prior county projects at Nesboro and Gore and proposes cooperation with the Frederick County Board to avoid bond issues.

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Outboard Champ Clayton Bishop Wins Albany to New York Race

Clayton Bishop of Onset Massachusetts, fire chief, pictured with the William Randolph Hearst trophy after winning the Albany to New York outboard motorboat marathon. He crossed the 130 mile course in a record pace of 40.681 mph repeating his 1936 victory in the same boat. The town’s growth as a residence and shopping center is seen, with Winchester needing a better water supply and a full-time Public Health Unit to support health and development.

Winchester Virginia Wll Clarke Frederick Clayton Bishop Onset Mass William Randolph Hearst New York Bishop L. M. Green

Japs Withdraw Marine Forces From Kulangsu Amoy Straits

In Amoy Kulangsu Island, Japanese Marines who landed last week were largely pulled back to nearby warships after a show of force by the United States Britain and France. About 126 American British and French sailors and Marines patrolled Kulangsu as US cruiser Marblehead destroyer Bulmer French cruiser Emile Bertin and four British ships stood by the island in Amoy harbor. Follows ultimatum.

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British Admiral Delivers Ultimatum Over Kulangsu Council

British Vice Admiral Sir Percy Noble delivered an ultimatum to the Kulangsu municipal council, stating no change in administration without land regulations. He warned Britain would retain naval forces while Japanese Marines stayed, and Tokyo planned a new protest amid council resistance and Japanese dissatisfaction.

Sir Percy Noble Kulangsu Percy Shanghai

Braithwaite disposal progress in poultry projects noted

Of considerable interest was the progress reported by those engaged in poultry projects. Hundreds

Agriculture students praised for progress at year end

Chicks reared to 8 to 10 weeks show only 2 percent loss. Teachers are commended as students honor Fred Braithwaite and Mr Cowles for support. D J Howard urges Future Farmer aims and parent involvement in rural education. State Senator Cather highlights agriculture education value and home community opportunities. Alonzo Fox notes FP F A chapter grew to 24 members with several projects.

Clarke County Jesus Oscar Ramsburg Fred Braithwaite Mr. Cowles D. J. Howard Northern Virginia T. R. Cather Alonzo Fox FP. F. A

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