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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1949
Page
10
Irvin Williams of Stephens City has been reelected as a member of the Winchester Area Poultry Improvement Council. The official action confirms Williams continues his role on the council representing local poultry interests.
The group elected officers including president Walter Grant and treasurer Melvin Seldon. A summer field will be held at Raymann farm near Wardensville. Directors were chosen from five Virginia and five West Virginia counties with C. J. Cunningham named member at large for West Virginia. The organization reported a balance of 234 dollars and 425 attendees at the February conference in Winchester.
Washington April 11 federal actions decontrolled 170000 dwellings in 27 states and removed ceilings on 58000 rooms apartments and houses in several states. Housing Expediter Tighe Woods warned ceilings may return if rent increases prove unreasonable and said the agency will police areas with local rental advisory boards.
Eastern standard time governs listings with central subtracting one hour and mountain subtracting two. Some stations adjust relay to fit local schedules but last minute program changes cannot be included.
Radio and TV listings show a dense slate of broadcasts across CBS and network stations marked by repeats and regional notes. The lineup spans 7:00 to 12:00 with news, variety shows, dramas, contests, and musical programs including News and Comment, Cavalcade of America, Sherlock Holmes, Bob Hawk Quiz, and News Broadcasts.
A dense, fragmented TV guide shows programs by time blocks across WNEW Channel 4 and WORC Channel 9 including Newsreels, talk and variety shows, boxing, film shorts, and music programs. Notable items include Kukla Fran and Ollie, Henry Morgan, News Caravan, Nature of Things, Americana, Boxing, and NBC Newsreel plus late night fare and local offerings.
County superintendent Leslie D. Kline and Stonewall High principal Bryant Harper serve on State Department of Education school evaluating committees. Kline assists Leesburg High School in Leesburg while Harper evaluates Woodstock High School. They are expected back in the city Thursday as the department plans to evaluate all schools over five years.
Braddock St Methodist church presented Maunder's Olivet to Calvary in a first ever major cantata. Led by Mrs Hoye L. Riley with Helen Woore Hirth assisting, the Sanctuary and Charles Wesley choirs featured Roy Wickes Jr Louis Renner Anita Lanahan Helen Boyer and others in tenor baritone and quartet parts. The performance culminated with Rock of Ages as lights dimmed and worshippers sang along.
The last session of the 4 H tractor maintenance school was held at C F Dunlaps farm implement store with 10 4 H boys present. John Wolfe reports the program wrapped a series of lectures and demonstrations by local dealers.
The UN charter grants the organization legal capacity and privileges in member states. Officials of the UN and representatives of members enjoy immunities needed to independently perform their functions.
Subjects and the dealers offered refreshments to participants at the session closure, aiding the conclusion of discussions.
Mrs Meredith Anderson of 915 E Core St fre ed at Molden Electric Co as 289 dishwasher prize in a contest staged to contrast old and new kitchen gear. About 2500 people tried to unlock the chain on Hanna the captive prop. 16 who succeeded returned Saturday for a final where Mrs Anderson chose the winning key. Second item notes new moons occur about once in two years with other phases following.
Richmond April 11 CWA members in Virginia will receive ballots to decide if the state division should affiliate with the Congress of Industrial Organizations A V Atkinson president says the vote window runs April 15 to May 5 and will determine linkage amid broader labor group affiliations.
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