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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
5
Handley invited track meet postponed to next Wednesday due to heavy rainfall. Virginia high school league officials granted the delay after the Handley track was saturated. rain ceased, and Coach Snag Sargent expects the Handley Invitational to proceed this Saturday in fair condition.
Cincinnati reports hope of averting a major flood disaster as forecasts show little rain for the next two days. The Ohio River, at its sixth highest level in 64 years, rises about four inches an hour but rivermen expect only typical spring damage unless rain returns.
Howard Hart of 904 South Braddock Street reported his 1936 black Plymouth sedan stolen overnight. The Virginia license plate is 352 030 with city tag 777 and the car was parked in front of his residence.
The Twentieth Amendment adjusting the presidential start to January 20 was approved during Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration, though sent for state approval in March 1932 under Herbert Hoover. The Secretary of State proclaimed it effective February 6, 1933, and the first January 20 inauguration occurred in 1937.
Central Virginia on April 15 hosted a radio show at the Sc hool. Refreshments were sold at intermission. Proceeds benefit the school and the 4-H Club. Sponsored by Jimmy McCoy and Berkeley Springs group. Attendees noted.
Notices list numerous visits and relatives across Cumberland Leroy Kirby Martinsburg Summit Point and Cumberland area. Names include Cunningham Park Combs Wolfe Shingleton Cheshire Cheshire Cheshire Oates Poland Kline and others with extended family ties and weekend gatherings. The item reflects community social movements and kinship in regional towns.
Peters of Charlestown reports a fire ignited by a power saw at the woods near Mr Price Oates saw mill. Local neighbors helped extinguish the flames quickly, preventing further damage.
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