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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1949

Page

12

Electric Power Shortage May Run For 2 More Years

Chicago April 22 The Federal Power Commission said new generating capacity is being installed at an unprecedented rate but demand keeps pace. Robert DeLuccia warned that shortages similar to 1947 48 could recur in drought years. Capacity could reach 6 million kilowatts this year and continue for two more years, with a late 1950s 1951-53 improvement regionally though northwest may face shortages until 1954. The article also notes the origin of the term midshipman at the U S Naval Academy.

Chicago Midwest Power Robert DeLuccia Federal Power Commission Bureau of Power Northwest

Radio Programs Broadcast on Key Stations Friday Schedule

The listing details Friday, April 22 evening through late night radio programs on key stations. It enumerates multiple shows across CBS ABC and NBC networks including news, dramas, variety programs, talk shows, music, sports, and a boxing bout with times and network notes.

Cbs Lowell Thomas Cbs 1008 Club Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Dardenelle Abe Bob Crosby Cbs Sports Paul Lavalle Abe Jack Carson Fat Man Aberence Jimmy Durante F.B.L Hy Gardner Eddie Cantor Cbs Break the Bank Abe Gabriel Heatter Newareel Red Skelton Abe the Sheriff Abe Enchanted Riley Abc Friday Playhouse Abc NBC Television Meet Bill Stern Abc Yours Truly Abc News News & Variety Abe- West

Cultivator Uses Weed-killer Instead of Cultivation

C M Janney of Round Hill Loudoun County says he will continue the plowless method after a 25 acre trial yielded over 100 bushels per acre. He used 4-5 of a pint per acre of Weed-No-More a chemical that kills weeds but spares corn. The experiment was conducted by the rural chemical division of Sherwin Williams Co with Ray Carpenter as local representative.

C. M. Janney Round Hill Loudoun County Janney Rural Chemical Division Sherwin-Williams Co Ray Carpenter

Hudson Seal fur color coats muskrat popular trade name

There are no seals in Hudson Bay. The fur known as Hudson Seal is a popular fur and the universal trade name for muskrat that has been sheared and dyed seal color.

Huda Bay Hudan

New 20 Foot Unit Train Demonstrated by ACF

The American Car and Foundry Co showcased a novel train design built from 20 foot units held by rear wheels and linked like truck trailers. The carriages sit 18 inches above rails with a center of gravity 40 inches, using aluminum to reduce weight to less than a quarter of present equipment and enable fast acceleration. Plans call for two similar trains between Madrid and the French border this summer.

American Car & Foundry Co ACF Spain Madrid French

Dinner Guests Across Nearby Towns Attend in High View

Dinner guests included Jonah Ballenger Lillian Carper Kerfoot Carper and Donald Rogers from Bunker Hill West Virginia along with Ivy Lineburg of Winchester. Other visitors came to Stephens City and Reliance while Erie Pennsylvania guests spent the weekend with local families.

High View Thurman Ballenger Jonah Ballenger Lillian Carper Kerfoot Carper Donald Rogers Bunker Hill W. Va Ivy Lineburg Winchester Percy Malone Lillian Williams Mary Kain Kay Stephens City Elmer White Reliance A. W. Conner Guy Hattie White James Orndorff Marvin White James Williams Erie Irvin Williams Bill Long Washington John Bauserman

Television listings for WNEW Channel 4 evening lineup

The schedule lists multiple programs across two segments including Newsreels, sports, variety shows, and a baseball game. Notable items include Washington vs Philadelphia baseball, Blossomtime in Winchester, and Adventures in Jazz with various hosts and specials.

Walter Compton Washington Philadelphia

Trifocals and bifocals in eyeglasses explained

Eyeglasses offering distance, middle and near vision are trifocals, a recent development worn by about half a million people in the country. About 38 percent of eyeglass wearers use bifocals.

Sermon and Music at Ebenezr Baptist on Sunday

Elder J. Reese of Edgemont Pennsylvania will lead services at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday at Ebenezr Baptist Church in White Post Virginia. The Southern Pioneer quartet from Washington will provide music at 8 p.m. Rev. H. A. Twyman is pastor.

J. Reese Edgemont Ebenezr Baptist Church White Post Southern Pioneer Quartet of Washington H. A. Twyman

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