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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1939

Page

10

Virginia Teachers Receiving Less Than Years Ago

Virginia educators face higher workloads yet lower relative pay when adjusted for 1913 values. Dr. Sidney B. Hall reports average teacher salary at 940 dollars for the year, up 31 dollars from 1930 31, while days taught rose to 180 and pupil numbers increased 11 2 percent since 1930 31. He urges pay boosts, better supervision, free teaching tools, and expanded study vocational cultural and academic programs. He calls for safe economical transportation and an art supervisor in the state education department.

Ginia Sidney B. Hall Superintendent of Public Instruction State Department of Education

Woman Loses Grip On Dream World In Marital Strain

Advice column recounts a husband seeking guidance after his wife clings to a past love who is now distant. Caroline Chatfield urges frank talk to restore trust, suggesting the wife confront fantasy and pursue constructive work, while the husband asserts boundaries and mutual respect.

Caroline Chatfield

Governor Suspects Winnie Judd Had Help In Escape

Phoenix, Oct. 27. Gov. Bob Jones aide Y C White said Winnie Ruth Judd likely had help in her midnight escape from Arizona State Hospital. White, heading the inquiry, stated the former "Tiger Woman" may have been aided inside and outside the institution and ordered the investigation continued until those responsible are found.

Phoenix Ariz Winnie Ruth Judd Arizona State Hospital Y. C. White Bob. Jones White

Employers Keep Bette Davis Busy

Hollywood news reports Bette Davis, after a quarrel over a heavy schedule, is at peace with her employers again. Warner Brothers announced she would begin another series of pictures with The Woman Brown.

Hollywood Bette Davis Warner Brothers

Your Health Read Dr. Logan Clendening

A daily feature on page 4 presents Dr. Logan Clendening’s helpful medical insights. The editor highlights his authoritative guidance to readers seeking practical health advice.

Logan Clendening

Tough Guy Toledo Roof Fall Ends in Scratch

A report states Herman Neal, a carpenter, fell from the roof of a two story building and only scratched his finger. Friends had thought him a tough guy until they learned the roof was part of a prefabricated house shipped in sections and stood six inches from the ground.

Toledo Ore Herman Neal

Six Caroline County Officials Deny Ouster Charges

Six Caroline county officials deny malfeasance charges in ouster proceedings over the Bowling Green consolidated high school project. The defendants include Thomas H. Chewning L. R. Christian L. G. Pitts H. B. Smithers Thomas H. Blanton and W. A. Vaughan. A hearing was scheduled for November 10 with Judge Frederick W. Coleman presiding.

Fredericksburg Caroline County Bowling Green Thomas H. Chewning L. R. Christian L. G. Pitts H. B. Smithers Thomas H. Blanton School Trustee W. A. Vaughan Frederick W. Coleman Smithers Raymond V. Long State Department of Education

Bad Weather Has Compensations

British reports say stormy seas hinder submarine and aircraft spotting but also impede bomber aims. A naval man notes handling submarines and mines in rough seas is no picnic.

London

Funeral Services For Mrs Walters at Refuge Methodist Church

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Refuge Methodist Church for Mrs R C Walters who died Sunday October 22 at her home near Pike side. She was born in Refuge and spent her early life there. The Salvation Army of Martinsburg conducted the services. Six girls served as pallbearers. Interment followed in Refuge Cemetery. She leaves many friends and relatives in the area. Floral tributes were noted as beautiful.

Refuge Refuge Methodist Church R. C. Walters Pikeside Salvation Army of Martinsburg Refuge Cemetery

Britain Builds More Warships and Improves Air Defense

London reports a mass production system allows completing a 3 000 ton merchant vessel in four months. Anti aircraft gun accuracy is improving rapidly, and British air ministry says at least seven of 12 German planes from Saturday raid did not return. German losses may be greater.

London Britain British Air Ministry

Card of Thanks for Bertha Bohrer

We thank friends for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother Bertha Bohrer. Gratitude for flowers and use of cars shown to her husband and children.

Bertha Bohrer

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