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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1945
Page
4
Publication schedule and advertising deadlines for The Evening Star with rates for transient and contract ads. Reader notices request reports of delivery delays to maintain service. Copyright verse from 1 Corinthians included.
The Senate Agriculture Committee debates farm workers’ union status while foremen unions threaten management side bargaining. Analysts warn of expanding union influence to stockholders and consumer groups, with potential boycotts and investment strikes shaping future negotiations.
A reader notes the reprint of A. G. sketches from Old Virgin and remarks on the Commonwealth recovering from agricultural ruin. The editorial tone recalls historic hardships and hopeful progress in rural areas.
A praise of science education in Virginia highlights figures like Dr. Sea man A. Knapp and T. O. Sandy. It urges expanding science training at all Virginia colleges, notes University of Richmond lab facilities, and calls for more engineering facilities to prepare graduates for national technical schools and to return to benefit Virginia.
In Washington, Peter Edson warns the OWI against re educating German teachers after the Nazi era. He argues that even so called harmless subjects could carry dangerous bias and cites Hitlerist math themes like divide and conquer and Aryan purity to show how arithmetic could be misused.
A writer urges Pa and Ma to build a united front for education and spiritual well being. They advocate smaller graded schools as community centers, shared high school facilities, and reductions in tenant farming. The note calls for unity in home church and school, affordable funding, and timely action to steer toward a safer future.
One year ago Ma Winchester noted definite spring signs with tulips at Handley ready to bloom and apple blossoms expected soon if warmer weather arrives. J Sloan Kuykendall of the Winchester Bar joined the State Board of Law Examiners, succeeding the late Senator Aubrey G Weaver. Miss Betty Riley of 124 West Piccadilly street helped Red Cross staff arrive in India.
The Weather Bureau warned that reports of fair and cool weather for May festival dates may not be guaranteed. Frances R. Affleck is honored for 46 years of faithful service at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church School with 40 years leading the Primary Department. Local girls attended traditional ring dances at VPI this past weekend.
Ten years ago Miss Virginia Dave White was named Princess Frederick County for the coming festival. The piece notes other historical items including Harry Hopkins leading the Works Progress Administration and a local death of William E Grim.
Miss Mary Slagle resigns as manager of the Dempsey store on North Main street. Union Station at Harrisburg is destroyed by fire.
Forty five years ago Southern people plan to unveil a bust of Charles Broadway Rhodes in New York City around May 1. Deputy Sheriff and sailor Adam Forney quietly marries Miss Sallie V. Snapp of near Rosenberger.
A reflection compares conscience to a policeman whistle, warning that ignoring moral laws leads to penalties. Those who heed the warning avoid harsher comeuppance, while stubborn individuals risk future silence from conscience. The piece cautions that repeated disregard carries growing danger.
The U S Naval Institute Proceedings notes county names assigned to transports and cargo vessels. Clay and Union are the two most common county names, appearing in 16 states, while Warren counties occur in 14 states.
A list of quiz questions asks 10 queries and two veteran benefits items. Questions cover TVA founder, Mt Whitney high point, Hercules twelve labors, tall memorials, Tutla island, weight for gold, Webster Ashburton pact, Aroostook River location, seventh war loan period, Hellas name for Greece, veteran benefit eligibility, and postwar veteran family population estimates.
There is no fixed rule requiring a soldier to be returned after a set number of wounds. The decision rests on the individual’s physical condition and overall suitability for service.
Helen Miller visits with Philip and Dick while weighing flying with Paul and handling defense duties. Zoe returns from honeymoon with Paul and invites further contact, hinting at social duties, dinner, and a Sunday bridge at the Wentworth plantation. The pair exchange flirtations and future plans amid the war era backdrop.
Mr and Mrs Mitchel Lamp of Washington DC visited White Hall with several relatives including Hinkle Lamp and Phyllis D Alessandro. The Rev Dr Brinning will preach at the White Hall Church on April 29 at 730 PM. Various local families, including Russell Oliver Libby and Carolyn Smoke, hosted or visited others in the area.
Mrs Naomi Luttrell and Mrs Margaret Luttrell were guests last Thursday of Mrs Bessie Catlett with Mr and Mrs Newton Harmon listed as creme from neuritis. Miss Beatrice Myers and a friend were guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Emmet Shifflett.
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