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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1952
Page
9
The dodo on Mauritius and Reunion lived without predators until humans arrived with pigs and other domestic animals. This caused the bird to be hunted, overwhelmed by introduced species, and lose the power of flight, leading to extinction within about three decades.
Sealed bids for numerous road projects across Bath Charlotte Chesterfield Greene Lunenburg Mathews notables and counties are due May 13 1952 at the Virginia Department of Highways Richmond. Plans include soil cement stabilizations bridge work pavements and underpasses with project numbers and locations listed. Bond required. commission may reject all bids or waive technicalities for state interest.
Western Union employees in Newport News returned to work after a strike that began on April 2. An employee spokesman said there is no chance of settlement and cited economic reasons for the nine workers resuming duties.
Charles Schritte, chairman of the Apple Annual Committee, said more than 100 filling stations, restaurants and retailers will place the annuals on sale in the city and area. He expects to sell 5,000 annuals on each of the three pre Festival days and have 1,000 in residents’ hands by Festival time on Thursday.
Navy reports 61 rescued as the carrier Wasp suffers a 75 foot starboard hole and heavy damage after Hobson collides with it during a night operation. 14 officers and 223 men aboard the Wasp. Hobson carried 14 officers and 223 enlisted. Rescue efforts continue through rough weather with missing list updating as next of kin are notified.
Coverage of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival is expected to be the greatest in the event’s history. About 50 to 60 press radio and TV representatives registered at the Chamber of Commerce with more anticipated this year.
In Roanoke Virginia more than 250 family physicians will gather May 8 and 9 for the second annual scientific session at the Hotel Roanoke.
Officer John Wert investigated a crash involving a 1949 International truck driven by Robert E. Jenkins of Strasburg that headed north on Cameron and stopped at a red light. A 1947 Dodge sedan owned by Viranor Corp of Newark New Jersey and driven by Jean Robinson of Los Angeles California failed to stop and struck the truck from behind, with Dodge damage estimated at $75 and no damage to the truck.
The article lists parade participants and arrangements for a Firemen parade on Cameron Street and a Grand Feature Parade forming Friday afternoon. It names Ryland Conner and Dorsey Hottle among officials, Douglas O Connell and assistants, Queen Shenandoah XXV and court, Chief Boyd, and others. The Grand Feature Parade features 50 bands 35 floats with numerous dignitaries and many named floats and sponsors.
Rainfall in Winchester and Berryville this week surged to 8.12 inches for April, far above the 3.02 inch average. Experts Groves and Hough say many blossoms remain and should yield a good crop, though rain has damaged early blooms and raised scab risk. Flooding closes Route 7 near Osborne and Carlisle, with creeks out of banks and fire teams pumping water from basements.
Weather cool and wet raises expectations of ample apple blossoms for the Apple Blossom Festival. A few sunny days are needed to dry orchards and allow spraying equipment to be used in many areas where fields remain too wet.
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