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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1938
Page
3
L W Moore of Virginia Tech urges October bait purchases from USDA through V P I to combat field mice damaging apple trees. He notes widespread infestation across Virginia and warns pine mice are most destructive, with bridge grafting suggested for saved trees.
Washington reports the Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes a larger batch and higher market and storage supplies expected in poultry and eggs this year. It says consumer income gains would partly offset mandate price rises next year, with egg prices up this fall and feed supplies affordable, possibly increasing pullet retention and a larger hatch next spring.
Invitation notices from Star Job Print cover upcoming weddings and formal announcements. The notices list honorees, dates, and locations, inviting guests to join celebrants in ceremony and reception.
Washington and Lee coaches praise Justice, nicknamed Chief, for fast pace in signal drills, punting, and ball carrying. He steps in at quarterback in the win over Hampden Sydney, directing the belated drive that sealed the contest. Expect him to be a key playmaker if Dick Pinck to return this season.
Charley Grimm former Chicago Cubs manager and radio announcer passes up the 1938 World Series opener with the Cubs and Yankees. Commissioner Landis barred him from broadcasting the series citing possible partiality. Grimm says he did not feel his presence would help and notes he did not receive a share of the series spoils.
Virginia receives 1 764000 pounds of flour from the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation for distribution by the Department of Public Welfare to relief families. The shipment totals 214 million loaves of bread and includes 98000 pounds of graham flour and 80000 pounds of wheat cereal. The program, dating back to last June, aims to move surplus wheat into consumption, with wheat products purchased representing over 14 million bushels. All flour and cereal are for relief consumption nationwide.
Virginia's ABC Board prohibits the word fortif ied on wine labels to avoid implying added distilled spirits or intoxicating qualities. The rule targets port sherry tokay and muskatel labelled as fortified while alcohol percentages may still appear.
At Fort Bragg on October 5 air corps pilots tested defense plans for American cities with flying fortress bombers and other war planes. Simulated waves from Langley Field divided into flights and single planes to elude anti aircraft guns and pursuit ships. The exercise, involving imaginary attackers from a mock carrier off the Atlantic, aimed to gather technical data for coast artillery and the mobile general headquarters air force.
ELKTON October 5. Business was strong for the marrying parsons in Gretna during September. The clerk of court reported 2,234 marriage licenses issued that month, shattering all records including August's 1,875 licenses.
The fifth annual Rolling Rock Hunt Club meeting near Ligonier Pennsylvania opens with steeplechases and flat races. The International Gold Cup, a 3.5 mile event with 1000 dollars added, headlines the Saturday card. Seventeen top brush horses nominated. winners earn Grand National entry in March at Aintree. The Rolling Rock Cup drew eleven entries for a 2.5 mile brush race and strong fields head the day’s program.
Chicago Oct. 5. A dentist turned baseball manager will try to drill the Phillies into pennant contenders over the next two years. Dr. James Thompson Pronthra of Memphis, signed to a two year contract by NL club president Gerald Nugent, replaces Jimmy Wilson who resigned after managing since 1934.
Major A Willis Robertson of Virginia is set to gain four seniority steps on the Ways and Means Committee, rising to No 13 among Democrats due to retirements and primary defeats of rivals in Texas Maryland Kentucky and Arkansas. He joined the committee two years ago as the first Virginian since Claude Swanson to serve there.
Rev. Dr. J. J. Scherer Jr., pastor of First English Lutheran Church of Richmond, turned down the National Lutheran Council’s call to be secretary of the proposed National Lutheran Department of Welfare. He will remain in Richmond where his work is described as ongoing and aligned with local objectives. He has led the Richmond church for 32 years and holds prominent regional church roles.
Property listings offer 175 acre farm with barn silo and electric lights at 2850 cash, 131 acre farm at 3500, 40 to 60 acre parcels nearby. Homes include a large brick house on North Loudoun St at 9250, a stucco home on Valley Pike, a 5 room stucco on Fairfax Lane, a 5-room bungalow at 1750, and a double frame on North Braddock St at 4000 with nearby Shenandoah area options.
J W Scales of Virginia Tech outlined a five point program to eliminate poultry diseases in Virginia. He called for disease free breeder stock, clean brooding practices, balanced rations, clean ranges, and strict prevention in laying flocks with delousing and worming strategies. He warned about pallets entering laying houses and recommended testing for pallor disease and intestinal parasites, plus careful use of medicated feeds and tonics.
Mrs Letty Ethbridge bagged two blacktail bucks with a single shot while hunting nearby. The first buck dropped. its mate wandered a few feet and died from mortal wound.
The Pennsylvania conference of the United Brethren Church in Hagerstown pledged to condemn cigarette use and gambling as sources of social decay. It repudiated war, praised peace efforts, and urged wide Sunday observance. Dr. John H. Hess of York was re elected superintendent for an eighth term as membership rose.
The State Chamber directorate will convene in Richmond tomorrow to review a heavy workload after the omitted mid summer meeting. Attending directors include Major Raymond Bottom Newport News H M Walton Jr Norfolk W A Roper Morton G Thalhimer Norman Call Richmond and others from across the state.
Walterboro South Carolina October 5 Rob Middlebrooks of Asheboro used a hickory walking cane to bag a deer during a fox hunt. The startled buck dashed from the woods into a fence and was knocked dazed, allowing Middlebrooks to swing and clinch the kill.
Police rushed to a traffic accident in Philadelphia as a horse named Dobbin perched on the hood of Mrs. Maude Bullock’s car. The horse bolted from a bakery wagon, pursued for six blocks, and the animal was forced off by officers after attempting to jump the vehicle.
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