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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1939

Page

10

Puerto Rico discovery and early settlement

The text states Puerto Rico was discovered in 1493 by Columbus and the first settlement at Puelo Viejo in 1508 by Ponce de Leon. It also mentions John Murphy in a separate note about law obedience and a car accident after a siren.

Puerto Rico Columbus Puelo Viejo Ponce de Leon Charlotte N. C John Murphy Murphy

Books To Own In Defense Of France By Edouard Daladier

A review notes Daladier's life sketch and twenty addresses from 1938 to 1940. It praises the prose's vigor and directness while observing the political pieces offer tempered insight into the French leader and Europe’s recent events.

France Edouard Daladier Doubleday, Doran & Co J. N. G. Finley University of Virginia Extension Division M. Daladier Yvon Lapaquellerie Lycee of Nimes Europe

New York Woman Slaps Police Officer Over Jaywalking Ticket

In Los Angeles Gladys Grossman, 24, allegedly slapped Policeman C W Mitchell after he cited her for jaywalking. She reportedly refused to identify herself, then apologized and accepted the ticket.

Los Angeles Gladys Grossman New York C W. Mitchell Mitchell

Miss Chatfield On Men And Marriage In Remarkable Column

A readers column discusses women’s views on marriage and men, contrasting disillusionment and satisfaction from failed and successful unions. It argues some women become bitter toward men while others defend male virtue, urging personal experience as the guide and inviting letters for discussion.

Miss Chatfield

Rainfall totals and averages for Indiana 1913 38 period

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending a.m. none. September to date 1.62 inches, year to date 35.13 inches. Average monthly rainfall for Indiana over 26 years 1913 38 lists January 2.53, February 1.98, March 2.94, April 3.20, May 3.64, June 3.58, July 3.34, August 3.68, September 2.36, October 3.13, November 2.32, December 2.40 inches. Average annual rainfall over 26 years 35.09 inches. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research.

Indhea Winchester Research

River Conditions at Riverton Show Mixed Clarity

Condition of Rivers at Riverton reports South Fork clear while North Fork appears slightly milky. Local observers note water clarity differences across forks.

North Fork

Remains of Mrs. L. E. Crabill Nossett Laid to Rest

The body of Mrs. L. E. Crabill Nossett, died September 5 at age 88, is buried beside her husband Jacob R. Crabill in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. She was born November 16, 1851, daughter of James Henry and Sarah Hodgson, mother of nine with seven predeceasing her. A member of Re-Hef Methodist Church, hymns included Nearer My God To Thee and Lead Kindly Light. ministers Rev. Walters and Rev. W. D. Mitchell officiated, and she recalled Civil War memories to her grandchildren.

W. D. Mitchell Reliance

Care of the Feet booklet offered by Information Bureau

A 32 page booklet CARE OF THE FEET is available for ten cents. It gives guidance on shoe and stocking selection foot hygiene exercises and safe home treatment. Order with name and city address and send ten cents to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington D C. Ralph J Gardner sought arrest after claiming he would be arrested following a hitchhiker story.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Kansas City Ralph J. Gardner Bolivar Garner

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Skin Relief

A home remedy touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple nightly and morning treatment for eczema, itching toes and feet, rashes, and other skin eruptions. Consumers are urged to buy only the original bottle from a first class druggist, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Moone

NBC Symphony enters third season with Toscanini at helm

NBC announces 20 weekly broadcasts October 8 to May 4 led by Toscanini in eight weeks and guest conductors for 14 weeks. Each hour and a half program airs Saturdays at 10 on WJZ NBC with details on schedules and related programs across networks.

New York NBC Symphony Orchestra Arturo Toscanini Wjz-Nbc

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