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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1940
Page
6
Washington report shows 1939 cigarette output at 75,095,000 with a value of 940,741,105 dollars, up six percent from 1937. Cigar, smoking and chewing tobacco valued at 97,006,412 dollars, up 18.8 percent. Per capita consumption noted as six cigarettes daily for each person aged 18 and over.
The 34 manufacturers paid out $26,067 in wages to 27,426 employees, up 7.8 percent in wages and 4.9 percent in employment compared with 1937, indicating expanding payrolls and hiring.
Hogue Creek residents and friends from Johnstown Gore Winchester Waynesboro Holbrook Monessen join weekend gatherings with the Larricks Marples and others. The community mourns Mrs Palmer's death while a Mt Olive service is announced for Sunday night at seven.
Foreign affairs writer DeWitt MacKenzie contributes an interpretative analysis of The War Today, offering context and interpretation of ongoing events. The Associated Press article examines strategic considerations and diplomatic angles shaping current military actions.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the post of aircraft model maker at Langley Field Virginia. Applications must be filed with the Fourth U S Civil Service District in Washington D C by November 18. Written exams will be held soon after the close of receipt of applications.
Wednesday market notes show demand light and market dull for apples. Prices listed include Ben Davis at 2.35 a bushel, various grades of Yorks Staymans Jonathan Golden Delicious and others with car lots and box prices ranging roughly from 70c to $1.35 per unit.
The Commerce Department reported that U S exports to Japan in the first eight months of this year rose by about 12 million dollars from a year earlier. August shipments reached the highest level since January at 25 188 thousand dollars with July and August 1940 figures showing substantial gains. Japan bought 147 497 thousand dollars worth of U S goods in eight months.
Elgin Illinois dated report says farmer Rupert Grumms and a hired man attempted to herd a bull into a barn when the animal bolted and charged a windmill. The 50 foot tower toppled in a heap of twisted metal. Grumms and the worker escaped injuries.
Weather data show present and past rainfall figures. 24 hours ending am None. October to date 1.73 inches. year to date 26.28 inches. Average monthly rainfall based on 1913 to 1939 is listed per month with an overall annual average of 35.53 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
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