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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1939

Page

10

Patriotic Order Sons Extend Picnic to Three Days

The Patriotic Order Sons of America set July 13 14 15 for a dhnua picnic at Ungers Store W Va chaired by Perry W Unger entertainment committee. Last year’s two day event drew large crowds so it becomes a three day affair with a carnival company engaged to provide entertainment.

The Patriotic Order Sons of America Ungers W. Va Perry W. Unger Carnival Harpers Ferry Potomac By-Products Company

Baptists Fight Federal Education Funds Controversy

The Southern Baptist Convention denounced a bill adding 855 million dollars in federal education funds. Leaders argued aid would reach religious and non public schools, threatening church state separation. The report, read by Dr. Rufus Weaver to 8,000 delegates, also attacked Roosevelt era policies and social security extensions to religious groups.

Oklahoma City The Southern Baptist Convention Larrabee Dind Convention Rufus Weaver Washington United States Bailey North Carolina George Georgia Logan Kentucky Weaver Roosevelt Pope Pius XII Cardinal Hayes

First Billion Dollar Government Appropriation Year

The first annual appropriation exceeding one billion dollars was made for the fiscal year 1909.

Congress

Miss Chatfield Advises On Forgiving Love Bid And Cash Risk

A woman recounts a past engagement with a man who left, asking whether to lend him money during his financial reversal. Caroline Chatfield warns that borrowing and sending funds would be foolish, advising a firm refusal and to move on, while noting the tug of emotion is strong.

Miss Chatfield Caroline Chan

Nude Professor Virgil Cherry Found Dead in Berkeley

The nude body of Virgil H. Cherry, 32, UC Berkeley mechanical engineering assistant professor, was found in his home with no clear signs of violence aside from a nose bruise. The house was in disarray and officers questioned Cherry's wife Jacqueline Cherry and three men who visited the house overnight. Neighbors reported four-year-old Diane Williams, the professor's stepdaughter, delivering a message from her mother in Portland, Ore.

Berkeley Calif Virgil H. Cherry University of California O. M. Thompson Cherry Jacqueline Cherry Diane Williams Portland Ore

Miss Stella Hensell Expected as Middletown Postmaster

Withdrawal of several candidates for Middletown postmaster may lead to the appointment of Miss Stella Hensell between now and June 1. E. R. Sperry has served as acting postmaster since M. Earl Kline’s resignation and would likely remain as assistant if Miss Hensell is chosen. Two examinations have been held to fill the vacancy, the most recent on December 10.

Middletown Stella Hensel E. R. Sperry M. Earl Kline Hensell Mr. Sperry

Treasury funding daily totals May nineteenth figures

The Treasury released May 19 figures showing receipts of 10,722,783.51 dollars and expenditures of 24,248,692.38 dollars. The gross debt stood at 40,227,561,698.74 dollars.

Washington The Treasury

Average rainfall by month for 1913 38 period and totals

Average precipitation in inches is listed for each month from January to December based on a 26 year period 1913 38. The year to date rainfall totals 13.66 inches and the 26 year average annual rainfall is 35.09 inches. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

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