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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

2

Berryville Council Considers Budget and Fire Fund Plan

Berryville Virginia council adopted a tentative budget of 23717.78 for the year and moved to establish a 500 dollar annual sinking fund for a new fire truck with matching county aid. The plan also adds 500 dollar accident and hospital insurance for each fire company member and explores retirement of water bonds. A public hearing will follow in November. State Trooper Mitchell will boost speeding enforcement and a signal light at Routes 7 and 340 is proposed.

Associated Press Berryville Cma J Rhe County Board of Supervisors Rosemont Circle Council Act Mitchell Clarke County

Virginia Tech examines dull apples and skim milk use

The October bulletin of Virginia Tech’s Engineering Experiment Station outlines the costs and profitable potential of a plant to turn dull apples and skim milk into confectionery. Dr. Frank C. Wilbrant and Robert D. Sieg describe candy prospects, pricing 23 cents per pound for apple juice skim milk confection and 18 cents for apple pulp, with by products. Copies available from Earle B. Norris at Blacksburg.

Blacksburg Virginia Polytechnic Institute Chemical Engineering Tech Frank C. Wilbrant Robert D. Sieg Vilbrant Sieg Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry American Chemical Society Cincinnati Society Earle B. Norris Engineering Experiment Station

Virginia Doctors Elect Officers at Virginia Beach Convention

The Virginia Medical Society installed Dr. Roshier W. Miller as president and Dr. J. M. Emmett as president evac. Officers elected include Dr. James W. Anderson, Dr. G. G. Scott, and Dr. J. P. Williams as vice presidents with Miss Agnes Edwards as secretary treasurer. Comdr. W. P. Jackson warned on the health impact of air travel and urged regulated control. The group plans the 1942 meeting in Roanoke and delegates to the AMA meeting in June.

Virginia Beach Virginia Medical Society Roshier W. Miller Richmond J. M. Emmett Clifton Force Miller Walter B. Martin Norfolk NA Wowwuned American Medical Association Cavalier Hotel Virginia Society Roanoke James W. Anderson G. G. Scott Lynchburg J. P. Williams Richlands Agnes Edwards Martin W. P. Jackson United States Naval Reserves Comdr. Jackson

Danger of Brush Fires Growing In Rural Areas

In Virginia a heat wave with 95 degree highs worsens water shortages and raises brush fire risk. State forester Fred Pederson dispatches wardens to fight a blaze near White Stone while forecasts call for hot, dry weather for two more days and potential tropical storm rain later in the week. Harrisonburg water users are urged to curb waste as drought strains supplies. authorities consider restricting car washing and lawn sprinkling to preserve water. Evaporation from Hilltop Reservoirs rises and farmers haul water to support livestock as wells fail.

Fred Pederson White Stone Virginia Northern Neck Richmond Georgia Florida Virginia S. B. Trotter Harrisonburg Silver Lake William G. Myers City Water Department Myers

Hunters urged to return bands and tags on game

Richmond October 8 The Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries urges hunters to turn in bands and ear tags found on killed birds and mammals. Hart says return of markers provides data on abundance movements life spans and survival rates. Marked species include quail turkeys grouse waterfowl deer raccoons and others. send tags to Richmond. no law violation if seasons limits and regions are followed.

Richmond M. D. Hart Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Hart Virginia

Workers' Council Is Reorganized

The Frederick County Professional Workers' Council held a meeting yesterday and reorganized for the coming year. Retiring president W. R. Legge presided. New officers elected include Julian A. Everley as chairman H. G. Ramsey as vice president and Fred Stine as secretary.

Frederick County Professional Workers’ Council W. R. Legge Julian A. Everley H. G. Ramsey Fred Stine

Stephens City Moves to Modernize Tax Ordinance

Stephens City town council voted 25 for membership in the Virginia League of Municipalities and asked for a representative to assist in updating the tax ordinance. September tax receipts reached 210.32 with arrears sent to an attorney for collection. Council also authorized 175 town auto license tags for 1942 to be sent to the State penitentiary at Richmond for manufacture.

Star Stephens City Virginia League of Municipalities League Richmond

Engineer Suggests New Disposal Plant

A detailed report on Winchester sewerage finds the old Imhoff tank in disrepair leaking sewage and breeding pests. It calls for a completely new system or pumping station due to drainage away from current lines and impractical septic tanks.

Imhoff Winchester Rouss Spring

FSCC Is Buying Details by Class and Grade

The notice lists purchase terms for FSCC across Class B 1-2 and higher with prices 98 and 2 1-4 and up 0.85. It notes a 10 cent lower Combination Grade on most ranges except 2 1-4 to 2 1-2 in Class A and states no combinations are accepted in 2 1-4 to 2 1-2 Class A.

Officers Elected At Stephens City High School

Stephens City Va Oct 8 activity groups and classes elected for the new year. Senior and Junior Classes Home Economics Club Future Farmers were named last spring. Officers include Sophomore president Mason Carbaugh and others with sponsors listed. Enrollment totals 506 students with 61 seniors.

Star Stephens City Virginia Stickley Walker Miss Stickley Hovermale Rhodes Robbins Aylor

Defense Outputs and Lend-Lease Plans for 1943

Committee report outlines proposed lend-lease funding totals, including 40 million for TVA and 1.875 billion for agricultural and industrial commodities. It notes expected material flow increases, arguments for no draft cuts, and projections that 15-20 percent of U.S. factory capacity will shift to war production with half devoted by June 1943. Reflects warnings against delays and calls for broader Britain support.

Tennessee Valley Authority Roosevelt Secreary Agriculture Wickard Great Britain Stimson George C. Marshall Army Russia Rep Starnes D-Ala Congress of the United States Hitler

Mrs. C. M. Hott Dies in Maryland at 83

Word comes of the death in Baltimore Maryland of Mrs C M Hott 83 from pneumonia She died at the home of her daughter in law Mrs Dwight Hott with whom she lived Funeral services set for Friday at 1 pm with interment in Fairmont Md She formerly lived in Frederick County with her late husband the Rev C M Hott who served a United Brethren charge locally

Fairmont

Middletown Resident F E Kline Dies At 59

Frederick Elmer Kline 59 a longtime Middletown resident died at his home after a brief paralytic illness. He was born October 7 1884 and is survived by his widow Mrs Lottie Virginia Kline and three children Lillian Kline Hallford Frederick E Kline Jr and John Boyd Kline. Funeral services Friday at 230 pm from the Grace Methodist Church with Rev J T Brown officiating. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery Middletown.

Frederick Elmer Kline Middletown Kline Hugh Boyd Kline Little Russell Muses Kline Frederick Lottie Virginia Kline Grace Methodist Church Odd Fellows Pittsburgh J. C. Kline Vaucluse E. Henderson Washington Anna K. Campbell J. T. Brown Grace Church Mount Carmel Cemetery

Unidentified Hit and Run Victim At Winchester Hospital

An elderly stranger badly injured in a hit and run near Winchester on the Martinsburg pike was brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital. He spoke unclear English, possibly German or Lithuanian, while three pairs of pants and multiple layers wrapped around his feet hinder clear identification. Efforts to find an interpreter and the driver remain ongoing.

Winchester Memorial Hospital E. B. Mitchell Winchester Martinsburg Pike Mitchell

Deny Plans Made To Attack Turk

Berlin reports authorized sources said Germany and Turkey declared there was no basis for reports of German troop concentrations in Bulgaria for an attack on Turkey. Earlier Istanbul dispatches claimed German troops were moving toward Romania via Greece and Bulgaria to bolster the Russian campaign.

Berlin Bulgaria Turkey Istanbul Greece Romany Russia

Treasury Debt and Balances Reported for Oct 6

Treasury status shows receipts of 36.67 million dollars and expenditures of 146.67 million dollars for October 6. Gross debt totals 51.48 billion dollars.

Washington Aep The Treasury

Unexploded shell found during shipbuilding work

A debris find near a shipyard in New Mexico prompts safety checks after crews uncover an unexploded shell during routine construction. Local authorities say operations continue with precautions as investigations proceed.

New Mexico Weasel Sir Walter Scott True Elizabeth Job

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