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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1948

Page

10

Police Court Roundup in Judge Rice Cases

Judge John Rice settles cases in police court. Marvin Fravel of Edinburg fined 104.75 for drunken driving. thirty day suspension. Lawrence Smith of Winchester speeding 24.25. Richard Combs of Winchester speeding 24.25. John Kline of Cameron Street drunk 10.25. Lonnie Conley of Kent Street drunk and disorderly 15.75. Elmo Conley of Kent Street and Charles Lee of Highland Ave no operator license 10.25. Nora Rudy of Loudoun Street drunk 9.25. Norman Thomas Berryville drunk 14.25. Floyd Pitcock Kent Street speeding 14.25. Bradey Haines Romney drunk and disorderly 19.25. Jasper Berg Jr. Cork Street speeding 14.25.

John Rice Marvin Alva Fravel Edinburg Lawrence William Smith Winchester Richard C. Combs John Kline S. Cameron St Lonnie L. Conley N. Kent St Bradey Haines Romney Jasper Lee Berg Jr E. Cork St

Bedbugs Live on Blood From Human Hosts

The bedbug is a parasite that feeds entirely on blood by biting humans to obtain sustenance.

Time Zone Rules for Local Stations and Program Changes

Eastern Local Time explains hour adjustments for central and mountain zones. It notes subtract one hour for central, two hours for mountain and warns against including last minute program changes. The guidance emphasizes station schedules and relay timing.

Evening radio schedule highlights for August 3

A dense listing of network programs from 6:00 p.m. to midnight shows a mix of news, music, drama, and variety across ABC CBS MBS and related stations. Notable items include Lowell Thomas, The Lewis Show, The Green Hornet, Carmen Cavallaro, Bob Crosby Club, and Studio One drama with multiple commentaries and public affairs slots.

Abe Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Abec Frontiers of Science Dbs Dbs East Abe Lowell Thomas Cbs Abc the Lewis Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Mbs Rollins Abe Bob Crosby The Green Hornet Harkness Sports Mel Torme Carmen Cavallaro Mrs. North Billy Rose Jane Pickens We the People Gabriel Heatter Cbs Berkshire Corliss Archer Abc Studio One Cbs Public Defender Romberg Abet Abcance Orchestra U.S.A Abc News Abc West

Didawick Given 60 Days in Jail

John Didawick of Whitacre was found guilty of petit larceny by Trial Justice W Erle Edwards and ordered to serve 60 days of a six month jail term. The case involved alleged theft of an automobile battery coil and gasoline belonging to Landon Whitacre.

John Didawick Whitacre W. Erle Edwards Didawick Landon Whitacre

Devere Your Hind Minds a New Path in Love and Work

Ogden Sayre praises Andrew Delacourt and notes Carol enjoys a social circle Joan McClure introduced her to. Andrew reconciles with his past as he plans a secretive courtship with Joan, while Emma Potts reports on the cat Joe and a looming house project as the night ends.

Ogden Andrew Carol Ogden Sayre Branfield Joan Joan McClure Ralph Sayre Merwell Delacourt Paulson Millie Emma Potts Alec Andy Paulson Mrs. Pot Andy

60 acre Lancaster Farm Sells At 995 Per Acre

A 60 acre Lancaster county farm, touted as the garden spot of the world, sold for 995 dollars per acre to Amos N. Hoover of Ephrata. Auctioneer Landis Buchen described the price as the highest for such a tract in 32 years, with bidding starting at 325 dollars per acre.

Lancaster Lancaster County Landis Buchen Amos N. Hoover Ephrata Martin Z. Burkholder

Kentucky Recognizes More Grounds for Divorce Than Any State

A Kentucky report notes the state allows a wider range of divorce grounds than others, highlighting extensive statutory allowances and differences in legal standards across courts.

Kentucky

Briton Defies Vishinsky at Danube Conference

Sir Charles Peake, British delegate, denounced Andrei Vishinsky for trying to dominate the Danube talks. He said the UK will not be bullied or bow to Soviet pressure as Vishinsky plans to push a draft river convention giving control to Russia and eastern bloc states.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Britain Andrei Y. Vishinsky Vishinsky Charles Peake United Kingdom Sir Charles Russia

Fire Co Picnic Moved Indoors After Rain Deluge

South End fire company members planned their annual picnic at Ca-Deapon State Park but rain forced the group to return to Winchester. About 100 attendees gathered indoors at the fire hall on W. Monmouth St after unable to find shelter at the park. The company also conducted a routine business meeting last night.

South End

Twin Squash Found in Bartonsville Garden

Mrs A L Martin of Bartonsville found a twin yellow squash in her garden yesterday. The two joined for five inches from the stem and weighed three pounds. Basseterre on Tortuga was famed as pirate capital in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. captured by British and French nine times and razed, now only a small village remains.

A. L. Martin Bartonsville Basseterre Tortuga Haiti

Refugee sells wife for six dollars in Shanghai

Chow Nan Fu, a northern Kiangsu refugee, sold his wife to Ma Feng Wen for six Chinese dollars. Mrs. Chow complained to police. Ma was arrested, while Chow is still at large.

Shanghai Chow Nan Fu Kiangsu Ma Feng Wen Chow

Birds Keep Warm With Dense Plumage And No Sweat Glands

Birds rely on thick plumage for insulation and lack sweat glands, a trait that helps regulate body heat in varying environments.

Harrisburg officers arrest man on non support warrant

Capt Francis Funk and Officer Amon Strosnider took James Harler into custody in Harrisburg Pennsylvania yesterday on a non support warrant issued locally. The arrest followed standard procedure by city police in cooperation with state authorities.

Francis Funk Amon Strosnider Harrisburg James Harler

Feathered Wing Efficiency Outpaces Other Flyings

A bird wing made of individual feathers is shown to be a more efficient flight instrument than the wing membranes of all other flying creatures from butterflies to bats.

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