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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1946
Page
4
Ad space must reach the office by 9 PM the prior day. Transient rate is 50 cents per inch. Subscription rates list by mail or motor route and by carrier with various prepaid periods. The issue date is Monday August 12 1946 and includes a biblical quotation from Exodus.
The Spirit of Jefferson notes seven ex governors in West Virginia: Hatfield a Huntington surgeon. Cornwell of Hampshire retired as B&O general counsel. Morgan living at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. Howard Gore of Harrison on Public Service Commission. H G Kump of Randolph practicing law in Elkins. Homer Holt practicing law in Charleston. Neely a U S Congressman from the First district. Virginia lists three ex governors: Peery at Tazewell. Colgate Darden Jr. of Norfolk. Senator Byrd.
Two drone B 17 bombers launched from Hilo Hawaii and landed 15 hours later at Muroc Field California setting a new record for pilotless multi engine aircraft. Brig Gen William L Richardson notes it previews future fleets guided remotely to targets across vast distances.
The Senate committee highlights a troubling picture of the Garsson munitions firms but stops short of charges. Attorney General Clark delays action until a thorough audit is complete while the Department of Justice decides whether indictments are warranted and how far to pursue leads.
In Virginia Senator Byrd defeats Hutchinson by narrow rural margins while Smith strengthens his bid for Glass’s seat. In Missouri President Truman backs Enos Axtell who defeats incumbent Slaughter amid Pendergast and CIO PAC influence. PACs align with opposing forces in Virginia and with the Pendergast machine in Missouri.
The Rev N B Habel of First Baptist Winchester announces special V J Day services as the day is proclaimed. Miss Evelyn Irene Garber of 308 Greenwalt Avenue wed Pfc George Raymond Moyer of Parkasie Pennsylvania on Friday August 3.
The 40th Berryville Horse and Colt show opens at 9 am tomorrow with 350 entries across 40 classes announced by A B Hummer. Miss Mary Gail Cather to represent Winchester as a princess at the Harrisonburg Turkey Festival October 9-10. A sharp fall in night temperatures was recorded with a 50 degree minimum at the Research Laboratory.
Maurice M. Lynch returns from the Virginia Bar Association session to applause from fellow lawyers for an honored distinction. Attempts to reach Rev. E. B. McGukin about a call from Bream Memorial Church failed. Col. Lindbergh ordered a flight to England scheduled for tomorrow. Local Boy Scouts plan Field Day at Camp White Rock for the 14th year.
A 1921 memorial committee is appointed to honor the late Dr Godfrey L. Miller with Mrs Charles L Bowly leading. Judge A C Carson and his family arrived in Winchester, staying with Mrs D B Conrad for several weeks. Carson formerly served as associate justice on the Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands and later started the Carson and Nicoll law firm in New York.
The Red Men hold a picnic at Carters Woods with a sizable turnout. Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama is scheduled to address residents of Clarke and nearby counties in Berryville.
A set of Q and A items covers deferments for students under new laws, loss from traffic accidents in 1945 totaling 1.45 billion dollars, transfer procedures to the Regular Navy via selection boards, details on the Army Distinguished Unit Badge, and the location of modern Jerusalem relative to the ancient city with debris depth.
Detergents called soapless soaps differ from ordinary soap and can remove fat and oil from the hands. Immediate dryness may occur, but the skin's oil is restored naturally and can be aided by creams or lotions.
John W. Larrick Jr at Round Hill near Winchester sold his 30 cow dairy herd this Saturday. The sale brought $5501 with several top cows fetching $250 each, described as unusually good.
A speaker argues it is never too late to start a career. He cites examples such as a woman who resumed art after fifty and earned fortunes later, and a renowned novelist who began writing after sixty. The piece notes aging can surprise and redefine usefulness.
This item lists ten quiz prompts from a historical column. Topics include military marching, a Bible verse, WWII veteran disability claims, Axis blacklist, largest world island, hallmarks, color science, Negro voting in Mississippi, CIO PAC chairman death, and WWII Army dead and missing percentages.
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