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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1930
Page
2
An unusual natural discovery occurs as William J. Gouchenour drills for State Road at Fishers Hill. Water strata appear at 16 feet and again at 75 feet, with a solid layer met, prompting deeper drilling to 142 feet to obtain a usable flow.
Drilling by Mr Gouchenour's crew in New Market produced two wells with pumps last week. A limestone fissure released a strong flow of water reaching 16 feet to the surface, amid severe dry weather increasing demand and taxing operations day and night in the valley.
Staunton May 18 state law officers continued the hunt for Harvey Campean and John Fincher two Negro convicts who escaped after assaulting Guard J M Newton and Supt Bowles while en route to Staunton for a dentist appointment The men were last reported seen in the New Hope area of Augusta county and a search was active tonight with Bowles aiding the pursuit despite injuries
Fincher, serving sixteen years for housebreaking and robbery in Petersburg, faces new scrutiny after a robbery incident. Authorities continue investigations and review prior convictions as part of the ongoing case.
Dr W A Kepner professor of Biology at the University of Virginia will deliver the graduation address to Strasburg High School on May 30. A Health Day Celebration was held Friday by the graduate school. The Home Economics Department plans its first sewing exhibit Thursday and Friday featuring dresses pajamas beach wear and other handmade items.
Rehearsals are underway for the senior play At the end of the Rainbow set for May 28 at the Strand Theatre. Mr and Mrs G G Cray were elected Assistant Secretary of the American Wing in Washington. Crawford, a 1925 Strasburg High School graduate, joined the McLachlan Bank in Washington and continues post graduate work. Fred Robert Palmer, Strasburg High School class of 1926, will receive a B S in Civil Engineering from VPI on June 10 at the War Memorial Hall. he is the son of Mr and Mrs W O Palmer.
A state survey shows one forest fire for every 840 residents in California last year. The finding highlights fire risk levels across the state and suggests targeted prevention efforts may be needed.
E. J. Meinhardt the Rupture Shield Expert will be at the George Washington Hotel Winchester on Thursday May 22 from 9 00 AM to 4 00 PM. Consultation and demonstration are free. The device is for men only and boasts no understraps sanitary design and possible use while bathing. He notes thousands of deaths from strangulation can be avoided and invites past customers for inspection at no charge.
President Hoover travels to the presidential camp in Virginia and plans to review the U S fleet off the Virginia Capes after a weekend in the capital. The fleet, about 30 000 sailors strong, prepares to sail from New York after a 12 day stop, with ships set to head south along the Atlantic coast.
A terse note indicates a review and decision by Tuesday as Sin faces scrutiny before a dent Hoover. The fragment mentions timing and sequence without clear context.
The Oklahoma state plant board has started a campaign urging farmers to use pure inputs. Officials emphasize quality controls and verification processes to prevent adulterated products from entering agriculture. The drive aims to protect crop health and market standards statewide.
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