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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1948
Page
2
Elizabeth Bentley, a former ex spy, says she joined communism despite Vassar and Columbia credentials. The piece argues ignorance of American history fuels emotional allegiance to radical movements and calls for broader history education to strengthen citizenship and national values.
Venezuela. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Irving Berlin's. Kentucky Massachusetts Pennsylvania Virginia. 354000 television sets in use in the U S. CLERMONT. Haiti whose citizens are mostly of African ancestry. Six sides. True. Three minutes.
The Evangelical United Brethren church picnic is planned for tomorrow at Willow Lawn pool. Attendees meet at 1 30 p.m. at the church on N Brad dock St. Albert Robinson handles transportation and Mrs Herbert Pope with Mrs Ora Bailey lead the food committee. Hot dogs soft drinks and chips will be provided by the Sunday school. The program includes swimming softball horseshoes pitching and other games. If rain occurs families should bring a basket lunch to the church for a fellowship supper.
The article notes ongoing repairs on the railway in the Soviet zone with German officials advised the line may reopen only on Russian military instruction. Der Kurier reports repairs are nearly finished with only small sections left.
A local urges residents to save time and money by shopping within their own community. The brief emphasizes convenience and support for nearby businesses.
A compilation of auction and sale notices lists farmers and executors offering tractors farm equipment hogs cattle real estate antiques dairy cattle and household items. Locations include Winchester Front Royal Round Hill Flint Hill Gainesboro Loudoun County and nearby towns with dates from mid August to early September.
An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at Boyce at 7 30 p m EST Thursday is open only to those with a drinking problem. Attendees can discuss their situation with others and seek solutions. The event aims to provide help to those who acknowledge their malady. Last week’s session was well attended.
The District Nurses Association duties in July included sending a preschool child to Richmond for plastic surgery. Two adults were treated by physicians. Donations of clothing and house furnishings supported patients, including a bedstead with mattress and springs to a needy family. The nurse made 162 visits during the month.
A special entertainment tonight features Peggy and Her Melody Girls. The McIlwee band performed a concert last night. Junior Auxiliary of the hospital and the Quota Club assist in running the fundraising event.
In Benton Tennessee on August 10, National Guard protection accompanied the canvass of Polk County returns from last week’s general election. The Good Government League won majorities in every county post, ousting the Democratic machine led by Butch E. Biggs.
Winchester Executive Firemen's Assn plans to consider at 7 30 p m tomorrow at the recreation park picnic shelter a proposal to acquire an iron lung for public use. Fire Chief Taylor Barr notes polio cases nationwide raise the need, and the group may sponsor a summer carnival and discuss truck zoning changes.
Lambeth Palace in London has served as the Archbishop of Canterbury’s official residence for seven centuries. It was acquired by exchange from the see of Rochester in the 12th century and construction began under Archbishop Langton between 1207 and 1229.
The report describes Mrs. Beman's fall from a screened window at the Boman apartment, where she slept with Mrs. Carico and her son Allen. Mrs. Carico recalls both women had drinks, and Mrs. Beman rose around 2 a.m. to use the lavatory before the fatal plunge as Be man rushed from his nearby room. The coroner will continue the inquiry.
Mrs Beman of Birmingham Alabama is mentioned as a native while her husband's mother lives in Washington. The coroner is told that Beman ended his connection with the radio station last Saturday.
Sen Lucas of Illinois says Truman boosted Democratic organization while labor support coalesces behind him. Taft urges optimism for a Republican sweep in November as GOP fears loss of the Senate with 51 seats to 45. Possible pickups noted in Rhode Island Montana Colorado New Mexico Tennessee. Democrats could unseat Republicans in West Virginia Kentucky Oklahoma.
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