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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1942

Page

6

Radio Highlights and Network Lineup Listings

Radio schedule notes multiple show blocks across stations WRC WMAL WJLV and network features. Highlights include Gracie Allen and George Burns, Paul Whiteman Orchestra with Jimmy Cash, Cugar Rhumba Revue with Margo and Carmen Castillo, Horace Heidt introducing notable figures, Latin-American programs with Sumner Welles and diplomats, and a lineup of mystery and comedy programs through 11:45 PM.

WRC Gracie Allen George Burns Paul Whiteman Jimmy Cash WMAL Margo Carmen Castillo WJLV Sumner Welles Wallace North South America

Handley Library’s Recent Popular Books List

Handley Library announces new popular titles across fiction and non fiction. Notable works include Haunted Lady by Mary Roberts Rinehart The Kimball Collection by Elizabeth Corbett Dina Cashman by Kathleen Norris Long Albert by Philip Gibbs and Along These Streets by Struthers Burt. Gardens for Victory and related vegetable gardening guides appear alongside India and Democracy and Europe by Curt and Dabney.

Mary Roberts Kimball Elizabeth Corbett Dina Cashman Kathleen Norris Long Albert Philip Gibbs Benis Down John Stein Struthers Burt Nevil Shute E. Philipps Oppenhe Saint Waits Evelyn Eaton F. C. Coulter J. M. Putnam A. R. Robbins Cc. H. Nissley P. W. Dempsey India Democracy George Schuster Gregor Ziemer Europe Curt Cross Creek M. K. Rawlings Pinhead Palace R. G. Ward Alaska C. L. Andrews Below the Potomac Virginius Dabney

Rainfall totals and monthly averages from historic records

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending at 8 a m with none. May to date 1.30 inches and year to date 9.19 inches. Average annual rainfall over 29 years is 35.55 inches. Monthly averages for 1913 41 41 41 to 1941 are given: January 2.51 February 1.99 March 2.87 April 3.21 May 3.51 June 3.77 July 3.66 August 3.69 September 2.37 October 3.08 November 2.46 December 2.43. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Examinations In Civil Service Close for Various Positions

The United States Civil Service will stop accepting economist applications paying 2600 to 5600 dollars yearly. Applications due May 29 must reach the Washington office. men must apply by June 1 for junior chemist and technical scientific aid posts while women may apply if qualified. Announcements for technical assistant in engineering and junior meteorologist were amended with education changes, with women especially desired for meteorology. Sub professional meteorology posts at 1620 and 1800 dollars will be filled by those accepting these salaries. Defense training entrants may apply for engineering draftsman roles paying 1440 to 2600 dollars, with all drafting branches included. All applications to be filed with the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D C.

United States Civil Service Commission Washington Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C

Clerk Announces Civil Service Examination Materials

A note states that the examination materials may be obtained from Herman Lee secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at the post office in this city.

Herman Lee Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners

Church Protest Delays Dance Hall Program In Idaho

In Idaho Falls on May 19 a church group protested Sunday dancing. Local officials said a planned dance with a nationally known band did not start until 12:01 Monday morning amid reports of a sheriff's office investigation into the disturbance.

Idaho Falls Idaho

Tibby Goes To The Aviation Banquet In White

Tibby emerges in a dreamy white gown for an aviation banquet and dance with Wayne Courtright. Tommy Dare arrives unannounced, brings chocolates, and questions who accompanies her, while Tibby hints at a grown up, more seductive look and resists assumptions about her future.

Tibby Wayne Courtright Steena Wayne Tommy Tib Dr. Dare Tor

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