Rainfall Statistics for Winchester Area
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 7 a.m. none. August to date 3.02 inches, year to date 19.55 inches. Average annual rainfall over 33 years is 36.49 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1945 include January 2.49, February 1.97, March 1.75, April 3.14, May 3.63, June 1.58, July 3.82, August 3.76, September 1.58, October 3.37, November 2.45, December unknown. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester
Crop Insurance For Winter Wheat Now On Sale
Federal Crop Insurance for winter wheat is now on sale at the Frederick County Agricultural Conservation Office and through local agents in Virginia. County official E M Punk notes insurance protects against drought flood hail insects and plant diseases, with applications due by September 28 1946, covering risks from planting to harvest.
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Frederick County Agricultural Conservation Office
Omer T. Webb
Clearbrook
E. W. Adams, Jr
Gainesboro
H. L. LaFollette
Gore
L. H. Messall
Middletown
Roy C. Triplett
Mt. Falls
Richard Luttrell
Whitacre
R. E. Albin
Stephens City
I. W
W. Wright
Star Rt
Winchester
E. M. Punk
County Agricultural Conservation Chairman
Notary Public Qualification for Clarke County
Mary V. Webb of the Bank of Clarke County Berryville qualified as a Notary Public for Clarke County for a four year term starting August 5 1946. A corporate bond was posted before the Clerk of Court in the amount of 590 dollars.
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Mary V. Webb
Bank of
Clarke County
Berryville
Legge Elected Chairman of Northern Virginia Professional Workers Council
W. R. Legge of Winchester was elected chairman at Staunton for the Northern Virginia Professional Workers Council. John Sturat of Charlottesville became vice chairman and Miss Belle Burke of Charlottesville was named secretary. James E. Stone, outgoing chairman from Salem, presided as plans were outlined for rural housing and medical care, plus strengthening the council across 42 counties.
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W. R. Legge
Winchester
Northern Virginia Professional Workers Council
Staunton
John Sturat
Charlottesville
Belle Burke
James E. Stone
Salem
Farm Security Administration
Police Court Fines Man for Reckless Driving
Russell William Shell of 124 E. Cecil Street was fined $10 and costs in police court this morning on a reckless driving charge.
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Russell William Shell
E. Cecil Street
Greece and Bulgaria Clash Over War Allegiances
The Greek delegate Tsaldaris condemned Bulgaria as an aggressor and called a draft treaty too lenient for a nation allied with Germany. Bulgarian speaker Koulishev argued Bulgaria acted as an occupation force and war with Yugoslavia or Greece involved no Bulgarian soldiers.
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Reece
Greece
Consantin Tsaldaris
Bulgaria
Germany
Koulishev
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Yugoslavia
Italy
Balkans
MacArthur Sees Peace, Thanks for Democratic Governance
The article notes MacArthur’s reflection on the first year of his leadership in Tokyo, expressing humility and gratitude that peace can be won and maintained by governments formed from the people. It reports messages from Patterson and Eisenhower congratulating MacArthur and Forrestal’s call for strength and international amity through free information exchange.
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Forrestal
United Nations
Patterson
Army
Eisenhower
MacArthur
Tokyo
Japan
Missouri
Three Wartime Neutrals Receive U.N. Endorsement
Sweden Iceland and Afghanistan, all wartime neutrals, won endorsement for U.N. membership. Ireland Portugal and Transjordan and Siam faced opposition. Russia opposed all four, Siam opposed by France. Poland led the opposition to Portugal’s bid.
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New York
Sweden
Iceland
Afghanistan
United Nations
Ireland
Portugal
Transjordan
Siam
Russia
France
Security Council
Republis
Poland
Jerzy Michalowski
Warsaw
Michalowski
Waltonites and Lions Club Pledge Civic Improvements
The article notes Henderson’s estimate of about 25 farm ponds for flood control and soil conservation, alongside Lions Club plans to improve street lighting and public rest rooms. It also mentions V J Day memorial services at Handley High School and lists luncheon guests Joseph Prickett Pollard Lindsey and McGinn.
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Senseng Road
Henderson
Lions Club Civic Improvement Committee
Lion P. G. Ireland
American Legion
Lions Club
Handley High School
Joseph R. Prickett
Winchester
R. B. Pollard
P. W. Lindsey
Balto, Md
Neil T. McGinn
Hagerstown
Vermont Primary Results Signal GOP Shakeup
Proctor lost the Vermont gubernatorial nomination to Ernest Gibson by 8000 votes, marking the first modern denial of a second term. Ralph Flanders won the Republican bid to succeed Warren Austin, while Thurmond and McLeod led a field for a September runoff. The text notes political shifts and adds a glossary-style definition of spelunking.
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Proctor
Ernest W. Gibson
U. S
Vermont
Williams
J. Strom Thurmond
James A. McLeod
State Health Association
Ralph E. Flanders
Cio-Pac
Warren R. Austin
United Nations Security Council
Sterry R. Waterman
George D. Aiken
Freed of murder charge Murray seeks new start in Chicago
Donald Murray was acquitted of murdering Maj. John Fletcher after a 43 minute jury decision in Chicago. Murray testified self defense claiming Fletcher attacked him with a chair. his wife Doris supported his account while announcing her continued love for him. Murray said he plans to stay in Chicago and find work to support his family.
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Chicago
Donald Murray
Doris
Murray
Maj
John Fletcher
Vancouver
B. C
Mrs. Murray
Fletcher
Heavy fighting near Tatung, forces mass on three sides
Reports say 10 communist regiments versus 10,000 government troops as clashes press toward Tatung from north, west, and south. Central News Agency quotes Brig. Gen. William E. Clement stating only one battalion or regiment would remain as reserves return to the United States.
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Tatung
William E. Clement
U. S
Tsingtao
United States
Widow Of Dr. Smith Dies After Week of Illness
Mrs Margaret E Smith 81 widow of Dr N R Smith of Gainesboro dies at 4 pm at her daughter Mrs J M Whitacres home 502 North Loudoun Street after a week of illness She was born April 22 1865 in Gainesboro daughter of the late Alex and Susan Robinson She is survived by daughter Mrs J M Whitacre son N L Smith grandchild and great grandchild Funeral services Thursday 2:30 pm at N L Smiths Gainesboro home Walker M Bond to officiate Pallbearers Rex Light Laurence Ruble Virgil DeHaven Clay Rogers Earl Rinker James Adams Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery Body to be moved to son’s home this afternoon from Omps Funeral Home
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Margaret Eee Smith
N. R. Smith
Gainesboro
J. M. Whitacre
North
Loudoun Street
Alex and
Susan Schenck Robinson
Frederick County
Hopewell Friends Meeting House
Mrrs. J. M. Whitacre
N. L. Smith
Walker M Bond
Rex Light
Laurence Ruble
Virgil DeHaven
Clay Rogers
Earl Rinker
James Adams
Mt. Hebron
Omps Funeral Home
Virginia man profits from surplus wire screen sale
Bernard Rudlin of Richmond testified before the House Surplus Property Committee that he earned more than $6,000 from selling 539 rolls of wire screening. He said he operated as the Virginia Wholesale Company, worked for the South Side Hardware Company of Richmond at the time, and now works at Adams Camera Shop.
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Washington
Bernard Rudlin
Richmond
House
Rudlin
Virginia Wholesale Company
South Side Hardware Company
Adams Camera Shop
Bergdoll Plans to Buy River Edge Estate in Virginia
Richmond Aug 14 The News Leader reports Grover Cleveland Bergdoll 53 year old draft dodger has nearly completed negotiations to purchase River Edge James River estate in Charles City County for about 90000 dollars.
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Bergdoll
Old Dominion
Richmond
the News Leader
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
River Edge
James River
Charles City
Portsmouth Council OKs $4.2 Million Power Plant Bond
Portsmouth Virginia city leaders pass an ordinance for a $4,200,000 bond issue to fund a municipally owned power plant. The measure goes to voters in the November general election.
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Portsmouth
Stock Exchange Employes Walk Out For Strike Vote
About 700 members of the United Financial Employes Union walked out at the New York Stock Exchange to vote on authorizing a strike. They returned to work at 11:45 a.m. EST after the vote, which could trigger a future strike at the exchange.
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Stock Exchange
New York
New York Stock Exchange
United Financial Employes Union
Ind
Exchange
State official to attend Claytor Lake park meeting
Richmond officials outline plans to attend the August 26 discussion on the Jefferson State Park proposal at Claytor Lake. Commissioner William A. Wright will also join an August 24 celebration at High Knob before the meeting.
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Richmond
William A. Wright
Claytor Lake
Jefferson State Park
Wright
High Knob
Coffee Prices Rise 10-13 Cents as OPA Orders Retail Hike
Washington Aug 14 The OPA authorized immediate retail price increases on coffee from 10 to 13 cents a pound. The move follows subsidy cancellations and earlier importer adjustments totaling about 5 cents, with further ceiling increases to offset higher import levels. Retail impact varies by distribution method.
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OPA
Washington
Apple Orchard Tract Sold Near Warrenton to Maryland Officer
The Bartenstein Orchards near Warrenton comprising 1 935 acres with thousands of apple trees were sold to Captain and Mrs Thomas E Dunham of Upper Marlborough Maryland from Rus sell W Arundel of Warrenton.
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Warrenton
Maryland
Bartenstein
Thomas E. Dunham
Upper Marlborough
Russell W. Arundel
Virginia Horses Bring Big Money at Keeneland Sale
Three thoroughbred yearlings from A. A. Baldwin of White Post sold at Keeneland, Kentucky, grossing $12,000 with an average of $4,200 each. The report highlights strong prices and notable demand for the White Post consignor’s horses.
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Virginia
White Post
A. A
Sandy) Baldwin
Keenland
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