Shenandoah Rivers Conditions At Riverton Report
The North Branch of the Shenandoah River is muddy at Riverton while the South Branch also runs muddy. Observers note turbid waters affecting local crossings and runoff concerns.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1936
Page
9
The North Branch of the Shenandoah River is muddy at Riverton while the South Branch also runs muddy. Observers note turbid waters affecting local crossings and runoff concerns.
Mr John B Earle Jr spent days with Mr and Mrs John B Sr at Milldale and will resume studies at the University of Richmond this week. He recently returned from Yahk BC where he worked with the International Boundary Survey. Mrs H E Clayton of the Western Union Office is spending her time in Washington and elsewhere. Mr and Mrs Otway Miller spent the weekend in Washington with Mr and Mrs Mack Richardson. They were joined by Marcus Richardson who has been with his grandmother Mrs Virginia Utz.
Officials report two lives saved and 26 victims treated at two highway aid stations serving the city of Winter. Plans are underway to transfer the station operations as part of continued road safety efforts.
Sponsored by the Elks at Middle town to Berryville avenue Obg. japene 36 will be in charge of Mrs. W. B. Stine and her sons Marshall and Howard, who have first aid training and will man the station. Other stations listed include Stephens City by Rotary, Martinsburg pike by Kiwanis, Rainbow Nursery by Lions, Northwestern Grade by D A R, and Route 60 east of Winchester by Jewish Community League.
General Waller lauds the Virginia National Guard rifle team for a strong showing in the infantry match on September 8. The squad finished twelfth with a 384 score, led by Capt W Cameron Roberts of Co 1 First Infantry Alexandria and Lieut Nathan H Mathewson of Co H Richmond among others.
Dr Logan Clendening argues against anti vaccination views and cites surveys showing low re vaccination rates. He notes smallpox risks and urges universal child vaccination before school entry to protect communities, highlighting urban rural disparities.
The answer notes very little danger for adults contracting tuberculosis while working as a waiter in a tuberculosis sanatorium. It explains that modern TB infection mainly affects children and advises readers to obtain Dr. Clendening pamphlets on infant feeding diabetes feminine hygiene hair care and related topics for ten cents each.
Sgt Edwin H. Smith of Company I and Corp W M L Barksdale of panel nn B are listed with the One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry in Lynchburg. The record notes Ester and identifies both men by unit and rank in the same unit.
A man arriving at Kansas City airport talked with airport manager Charles D Daily about politics. The visitor praised Daily for frankness and revealed he was Representative William Lemke head of a third party running for president with Roosevelt and Landon noted as rivals.
A U S bureau of home economics guidance recommends selecting a winter coat made from good quality fibers and tightly woven yarns. Look for a firm close weave that resists stretching and misforming.
Fascist forces occupied San Sebastian with insurgents gathering at Azpeitia 15 miles away. A Corunna broadcast warned ships near Bilbao and Santander of mine threats and urged vessels to depart. Only a paper factory and two houses burned. earlier fears of large fires were downplayed.
Ramona, famed singer with Paul Whiteman, will guest with Ben Bernie on the American Can Company broadcast at 9 o clock tomorrow night. Her appearance marks one of her few guest star visits as she plays piano and sings for the radio audience.
The national observatory reports at 7 am EST a tropical disturbance located 550 miles south by southeast of Bermuda, moving slowly northwestward. It is described as strong in intensity with a large diameter.
Advertisement details a new powder product Fasteeth that secures dentures without gummy taste or paste feel. Claims deodorizing effects and a fit that feels comfortable. Available at druggists in three sizes.
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