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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1938
Page
3
A nationwide survey of 1,898 daily papers shows 38 percent generally support Roosevelt, 62 percent oppose, with the shift strongest in the South. The poll covers circulation from about 25 million readers and reflects patterns since 1932.
A 13114e acre farm three miles southeast of Stephens City is priced at 3500 dollars. A seven room home with two halls bath and full basement offers modern conveniences and hot water furnace at 3150 dollars. Financing available and possession in 30 days. Also a 175 acre farm with large barn silo sheep sheds good water and lights. Accessible by automobile, priced at 8500 dollars with 2 thirds financing. Call 133 N Cameron St. Licensed Real Estate Broker.
The State Committee on Conservation of Soils and the soil conservation district in that section convened to hear petitions for forming a district across three counties. The group, first under the 1934 General Assembly plan to curb erosion, will hold referendum hearings early next month with dates to be announced. Attendees included J. R. Horseley chairman J. R. Hutcheson Lyman Carrier Dr A W Drinkard and L. W. Walker. Halifax Charlotte Lunenburg and Mecklenburg counties will host educational meetings this week. Two thirds of landowners must vote yes in the referendum for district establishment.
Field Museum officials display eggs they claim were laid by a dinosaur eighty million years ago but offer no certainty on freshness.
An old car care booklet offers practical tips on battery brakes headlights testing cleansing methods lubricating rules tire pressure safety and parts drawings. It promises to save time and money and costs ten cents with orders mailed to Washington D C.
Public auction of a 104 acre limestone farm in Stonewall District Frederick County Virginia to be held September 24 1938 at 12 oclock in front of the Winchester Court House. The property on both sides of the Winchester and Martinsburg Pike includes a residence barn and 35 acres in orchard. One third cash with two annual installments. liens include a $5 600 federal land bank mortgage and a $3 400 bank trust. M Lynch trustee.
Washington reports detail the hours provisions of the new labor standards law. The affected employees exclude certain executives professionals and local retail staff while apprentices messengers and some disabled workers may be exempted. Overtime rules set 44 hours first year 42 hours second year and 40 hours thereafter with one and a half pay for excess hours. Time off may count as compensation and meals may be part of compensation for waitresses. Overtime timing unclear. first year may start after 44 hours but not yet decided. penalties include fines up to 10000 or six months in jail with first offenses exempt. Employees may sue for wages and damages. aggrieved parties can seek circuit court reviews of orders.
The Front Royal Rotary Club held its regular luncheon with guests including Rotarians Denver Aleshire Luray Rev Charles Warner Washington D C F H Cole Petersburg L B Smith New Market and A S Pennepacker Winchester hosted by Walter Carter Major Wilkie C Burt was the guest speaker. Multiple visits and weekend trips are listed for local residents with friends and relatives in nearby towns.
The article outlines the second of several explanations of the wage hour law, detailing its aims, scope, and expected effects on workers and employers. It emphasizes compliance basics and references administrative guidance for businesses.
Dr and Mrs 8 G Coe and two daughters plan to return to Clearwater after visiting Mrs Coe s mother Mrs C A Ford. Miss Louise Strother of Dela Plane visited Miss Elizabeth Reid. Willis Wake returned home to Strasburg after visits with Mr and Mrs W L Wake. Lloyd Edmonds and Mrs monds host from Brooklyn N Y visit Mrs C R Edmonds. Warren Rifles Chapter elected Mrs Nathan Allnutt president with officers R W Buttsfield and Richard Baldwin as vice presidents and John Rinker as third vice president. Mrs Carroll Walter named delegate to U S Confederate convention in Tulsa. Delegates to the U D C convention in Alexandria in October listed.
In New Freedom Pennsylvania Mary King nicknamed Grandmother who baked bread for Union soldiers before Gettysburg demonstrated she can endure hardship. She broke her arm and, when church ladies came to comfort her, found she had gone for an auto ride with oe King.
Tourists in Newport Oregon heard a loud hiss in thick fog and wondered if Neptune was near. When the fog lifted, a pod of sperm whales spouting about 500 feet offshore explained the mystery with playful display.
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