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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1941

Page

6

Radio Highlights 9 with Carroll Voorhis and More

Radio highlights list guests Madeleine Carroll and George Stock for University of Pennsylvania Sigma Nubarytone. At 10:15 Congressman Jerry Voorhis discusses price control legislation. The schedule runs from 6:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. with news, music, and various programs including Easy Aces Bob Hope and Cantor.

WJSV Fred Allen Madeleine Carroll George Stock University of Pensylvania Sigma Nubarytone Jerry Voorhis California Eres Wmal WRC WISV E. C. Hill Hunt Chamber Mus Eddie Cantor Basin Street Wi - Boat Penthouse Ine Ey Cai Attorney Rhs Kay Kyser Glenn Miller Melody Hour Etanoal Prof R. Briggs Cavallaro Orch Bob Armstrong Vaughan Monroe Iy Orchestra

Boy Scouts Not To Be Militarized

Dr James E West chief scout executive of New York stated in Dallas that the Boy Scouts would never be militarized as long as he lives. He said militarization would defeat the organization’s purposes while acknowledging trained scouts are likelier to volunteer in emergencies and may become better soldiers per army men.

Dallas James E. West New York Sheila Eric Hallie Holly Wood

Yorktown Hero of Bank Heist Receives Recognition

Cecil G. Fletcher cashier at the First National Bank of Yorktown stopped a robbery on Oct 17 by shooting the attacker. The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company will present a $200 check and Newport News Bankers plan a testimonial dinner. Fletcher wounded the robber, Clarence Blue, who died after fleeing the bank.

Yorktown Cecil G. Fletcher First National Bank of United States Fidelty and Guaranty Company of Baltimore Newport News B. Conway Taylor Baltimore Guaranty Company Clarence Blue Fletcher Blue

Rainfall totals and monthly averages from Winchester laboratory

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending today at none. October to date .77 inches and year to date 22.12 inches. The 28 year average is 35.80 inches with monthly means ranging from 2.05 inches in February to 3.77 inches in June. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory Lydia Pinkham

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promise Quick Bile Flow

An ad claims the liver should produce two pints of bile daily and that Carter's Little Liver Pills will restore free bile flow to prevent constipation and sour feelings. The copy urges purchase of the 10¢ and 25¢ packages and directs use as labeled.

Carter

Nurse Drowns While Hunting Along Rappahannock River

Miss Henrietta Pratt 23 year old student nurse from Port Royal area drowned on a hunting trip along the Rappahannock. Caroline county coroner Dr John G Broaddus said death by accidental drowning after her motorboat excursion ended with a fall or strike near her home.

Fredericksburg Rappahannock River Henrietta Pratt John G._ Broaddus Caroline County University Hospital Charlottesville R. T. Pratt Port Royal Broaddus

Boat motor fumes suspected in possible asphyxiation

A fragment notes concerns that fumes from the boat's motor may have overcome a person, suggesting an accidental exposure or poisoning scenario pending further investigation.

The Closed Bedroom Door and a Meeting of Minds

Hallie confronts Eric about their unsettled marriage and his restless lifestyle. She demands commitment and stability while he defends his past choices, admitting fault yet resisting a firm future plan as tension peaks in the intimate room.

Eric Hallie Sheila

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