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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
6
Dr. William Mann, director of the National Zoological Gardens, explains venomous snakes in the United States. He notes four poisonous species copper heads rattlers cottonmouth moccasins and corals and describes pit vipers physical traits and habitats.
The article warns on slick ground and berry or flower picking in cold weather where snakes may be. It advises wearing boots and gloves, recognizing poisonous bites, and outlines first aid steps such as tying a band above the bite and using shallow cuts, suction devices, or mouth suction while waiting for medical help.
Dartmouth College grew from Eleazar Wheelock's school in Lebanon Connecticut, aimed at Christian education for Native youth. Funds from England and contributions by Lord Dartmouth enabled Wheelock to relocate to Hanover Plain near the Connecticut and White Rivers. The colony of New Hampshire granted a charter in 1769.
Mr and Mrs Sam Nicley and children and Mrs Herbert Yost and children of Winchester visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs A C Carpenter. Dewey Hutzler and family of Chambersburg Pa spent the weekend with Walter Moore. E N Luttrell and Mrs O Peacemaker with Oscar Light near Grimes called on Sunday. Purcell Dick and family of Sunnyside visited Moore and H B Dicks Sunday evening. Alfred Clark and family of Winchester and Gem Holt and son Scott called on H B Shenk Sunday evening. Lonie Shenk and children Dannie and Roger called on the Carpenters.
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