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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1940

Page

12

Hog Cholera Ravages West Virginia Hog herds

The hog cholera outbreak began in Swan Pond Berkeley county and has spread to Hardy county. Reports place hundreds of cases in Moorefield area with a single farmer losing 65 hogs and more likely to follow. Other farms report 25 to 30 hogs dying before inoculation. Farmers in Hardy county face greater potential losses due to larger herds.

West Virginia Swan Pond Berkeley County W. Va Hardy County Moorefield Berkeley Jefferson

Romania's exiled king Carol II seeks new home

Carol II and Magda Lupescu fled Lugano by night and crossed into Italy in a special train in search of asylum possibly in Portugal. Crowds at the railway station cried long live the king while police urged quiet as the king’s health was cited. Lisbon was seen as likely final destination, with a Riviera stop possible. France refused him indefinite stay.

Lugano Switzerland Romania Carol II Italy France Portugal Magda Lupescu Lisbon Carol Riviera

Photo Exhibit At Handley High Showcasing National Photography

The Handley High advanced art classes present a collection of premier commercial and illustrative photography. The exhibit, guided by Miss Pannill and Mrs. Jolliffe with courtesy from Mrs. Lawrence Jolliffe of the National Photographers Association, showcases notable works from the nation’s finest photographers.

Lawrence Jolliffe National Photographer's Association Handley Pannill Jol

Francis J. Clohessy Installed as Supreme Governor of Moose

Francis J. Clohessy of Waverly New York was installed as Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on August 31. The installation was by United States Senator James J. Davis. Clohessy began duties September 1 for one year. He was elected by delegates at the Fifty second International Convention in Des Moines Iowa on July 2. Clohessy is a lawyer and former newspaperman with a long record in Tioga County New York local government and veterans service. He is a World War veteran and past leader of several local groups.

Harrisburg Francis J. Clohessy Waverly New York The Loyal Order of Moose United States James J. Davis Moose Clohessy the Moose Order Des Moines Iowa N. Y University of Notre Dame Elmira Tioga County Board of Education Tioga County Bar Association American Legion

Public viewing of Handley School photographs

Liffe will display photographs in the main hall of Handley School through Monday September 16. The school opens tonight from 7:00 to 9:30 for visitors unable to attend during the day.

Lindseys Return to Mississippi and Weekend Socials

In Millwood Virginia on September 11 Winston Lindsey and his four sons returned home to Mississippi after a summer at Spout Run. The piece lists numerous social visits weekend guests and dance events at North Wales Club, Woodley, Edgewood and Long Branch, with attendees including the Pierce, Alsop, Dougherty, Watkins, Huidekoper, and Wilmer families, plus local arrangements for forthcoming travels to Texas and Auburn.

Millwood Winston Lindsey Winston, Jr Edward James John Tucker Edward Lindsey Spout Run M Ps Texas University of Texas Auburn Ala Vassar Pierce Dagmar Pierce Eric Pierce Prescott Huidekoper Long Branch North Wales Club Virginia Watkins Mary Dougherty Tony Villa Bud Grassie Kay Gilpin P. K. Smith Fraser Graham Dougherty Howard Wood

Travel plan aims for 4 12 day cycles leaving every two weeks

The plan reduces travel time to about 4 12 days and schedules departures from the United States every two weeks. Twelve passengers were booked for the initial flight.

United States

Clippers Start With Passengers To New Zealand

Pan American Airways’ clipper planes begin carrying passengers from the United States to New Zealand across the South Pacific. The service ends months of exploratory flights and mail runs, replacing the 17 day sea voyage with monthly steamers.

San Francisco South Pacific Pan-American Airways States New Zeaand New Zealand

Daily Crossword Clues From A Historic Page

A readable crossword list with across and down clues inclines to timeworn phrasing. Contains varied wordplay such as Face of a timepiece and Abalone, with entries like Noted sing and Source of light. Christie style puzzle prompts appear alongside archaic hints and mis-spellings throughout.

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