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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1947
Page
10
Eva Peron inquiry spurred apologies from the Swiss federal council for stone and tomato throwing incidents during her visit to Bern. The report notes disruptions and reflects on security and public sentiment during the high profile tour.
A dense listing of radio programming across CBS and NBC networks detailing times for news reports, entertainment, sports, dramas, music, and variety shows. Notable names include Eric Sevareid, Red Barber, Lowell Thomas, Robert Trout, Gramps, Crosby, Meredith Willson, and Pat O'Brien Theater. The schedule spans evening to late night with multiple repeats and ongoing serials.
A fragment from Christie Jones chronicles The Hollow gathering with Dr John Christow, Gerda, and the Angkatells. Gerda endures the weekend while John contends with patients and a tense secret under the surface. Terence excels in science while family tensions simmer.
Chambersville August 6. Jacqueline Barton daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Barton celebrated her eighth birthday at a party in the afternoon. Attendants included Annalee Kerns Ewood Patterson Michel Foreman and Junior Pingley. Betty Bradfield visited Atlantic City and Mrs Noel Williams and sons Alfred and Louis Allen visited Mrs Mabel Hamilton.
A historical note asserts that Java and neighboring Madoera together host about 50,000,000 people. The statement underscores vast population density in this region as a point of reference for demographic discussion.
Mr Williams and Mrs Hurl Himelright hosted visits from Mr and Mrs Russell Feeley and others. Kernstown guests stayed with Mrs Will Himelright. Paul Smoke Jr and infant visited the Flagels. Baltimore and Opequon guests joined Mrs Delilah Bell and Mrs N C Williams hosted relatives. William Ferguson trained for a commercial pilot license with a solo flight from Westchester. Conkey, Feel families and Ashwood hosts noted. Emma Miller returned from Winchester for a month. St John Lutheran Church plans its August 16 picnic at the grounds.
Dust buildup on a light bulb can reduce efficiency by up to 20 percent. The amount varies with dust density and bulb type, impacting brightness and energy use.
The body of Nottoway County Sheriff Charles G. Ash was found in an alfalfa field near his Crewe home shortly before midnight. He had just learned of his 956 820 defeat in the Democratic primary by E C Elliott Jr. The killing appears connected to the political setback.
The inhabitants of Gomera in the Canary Islands communicate over distances by whistling. The custom likely started with goat herds amid the island’s high mountains and deep ravines, though its exact origin remains unexplained.
Three Steubenville Protestant ministers organized the first anti gambling raid led by Sheriff Robert Bates. Six men were arrested at the establishment and fined after the raid conducted August 5 in Steubenville Ohio.
Mt. Jackson Va Aug 6 Garry Will two year old son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Will suffered second degree burns about the head and shoulder when a twoquart jar being removed from a canner exploded.
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