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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1940
Page
3
A study tests 36 pounds daily of cull York apples as a dry matter substitute for roughage in milking cows. Apples replaced 15.3 pounds of timothy hay or 1.7 pounds of well matured corn silage, using a 4:1 dry matter swap with similar protein and minerals.
Washington report warns adjournment this weekend is unlikely as the joint conference committee tackles the excess profits tax bill and a 1.5 billion defense appropriation. Senator Barkley signals little chance Congress closes both measures, while Burke and Utah senators push to bring the Logan-Walter bill to Senate consideration on cent appeals from agency decisions.
Excerpts from Mrs Park's wartime letter recount a bombing raid near Manchester. She details sheltering in a dark boarded space, bombs lighting the night, near misses, and the family’s fear followed by resolve and praise for the RAF amid a residential district battered but resilient.
The Rae City FFA chapter held its first meeting of the year with President Bo Richard presiding. Members elected include Mason Carbaugh as watchdog and committees formed for programs objectives and initiation. The annual first year initiation is planned for Friday night Oct 27 in the City agricultural build with 15 members to receive degrees.
London reported the British liner City of Benares was sunk last Tuesday with 83 children lost. The 11,091 ton Ellerman Line ship built in 1936 at Glasgow served in the England India trade before the war and was used by the Admiralty for war service.
The 200th anniversary service of Old Christ Church at Bunker Hill West Virginia includes an 11 o clock holy communion by Bishop Strider, a sermon by a visiting pastor, a luncheon on the lawn, a 3 pm historical address by the bishop, and a 7 30 pm candlelight service with a pageant. People are urged to attend, and those seeking evening entertainment may go to the Jefferson County Community Center on Route 9. A separate notice explains Virginia Selective Service registration for men 21 to 35, with instructions to register at a voting precinct or designated place.
Dr. Arthur D. Browne, a Black physician, was sentenced to one year in the Maryland House of Correction after a plea change in a Salisbury incident involving a stolen medical bag. The judge noted Browne’s charitable community work while presiding over the case.
Representatives of the Textile Workers Union of America and Celanese plant management will meet at 1 30 p m tomorrow for the first conference since a discipline dispute led to a walkout last week. The session will include state labor commissioner John N Polhaus and federal conciliator Aaron Horvitz with union president James A Dundon urging pickets at the gates today.
Dr C R Anderson city manager Lee Grant and city engineer Jack Brandon visit Roanoke Virginia for Virginia League of Municipalities sessions and plan to return to Winchester by Wednesday. The sun question explains floating specks seen in bright light as optic nerve shock from glare.
Relatives said Wilbur Tidler, a patient at University Hospital, has improved since yesterday. His temperature is just over 100 degrees and his oral condition is described as better. He is being treated for pneumonia that developed while recovering from concussion sustained in an automobile crash.
Carroll County circuit judges disbar Bruce T Barr of Westminster after a day long hearing. Investigating committee accused him of professional misconduct in four divorce cases including filing a suit in a woman's name and representing both spouses in one case. Chief Judge Parke warned a female witness that her testimony might be used in criminal proceedings.
Henri S. Beauchamp arrives at LaGuardia Field aboard a clipper plane after serving with the now defeated French army. He spent time in a Nazi concentration camp and was released after France capitulated.
In Westminister and Baltimore a judge challenged a statement by Bair asking if he would answer questions that could incriminate him. Bair, Maryland native, served as legion commander for a one year term ending in August 1938.
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