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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1947

Page

4

State Department urged to back United Nations reform

The editorial argues the United States must act within the United Nations Charter and press for veto modification. It criticizes unilateral actions over Greece and warns that by refusing to by pass the veto, the U.S. undermines global unity and moral leadership. The piece stresses America's faith is essential for a functioning world league and cautions against duplicating principles at home and abroad.

State Department United Nations World Organization United States Greece Herschel V. Johnson United Nations Security Council U.S Council Johnson United U. S Russia Britain France China League of Nations America Lake Success

Walter 5 Newman Chosen Tenth VP I President

Dr. Walter 5 Newman selected as the tenth president of the institution. He will succeed Dr. Johnn R Hutcheson who has been in ill health since last Christmas. Jack Hutcheson becomes chancellor to ensure continuity of judgment and experience while easing administrative duties. Newman, from Shenandoah County, has long guided Virginia public education and built a strong record as Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Walter 5. Newman Newman Jdhnn R. Hutcheson Jack Hutcheson V.pi Shenandoah County Virginia

Corn crop outlook clouds wheat record year

The Aug 1 1947 USDA report projects corn yield at 2.659 billion bushels, 629 million below 1946 and under the 3.0 billion goal. Drought risk and late planting threaten feed supplies, with price implications for 65 percent of food costs. a larger crop could ease animal slaughter pressure.

Department of Agriculture

Round Hill 4-H elects camp officers at Fort Valley

Jack Lillis of the Round Hill 4 H club was elected Big Scribe at the Powell s Fort Valley camp and Fredy Stine was made camp buglar. A fire at the George Smith home near Gore caused damage this morning with origin undetermined. Negotiations between the Winchester plant of National Fruit Product Co and AFL entered its 10th day with major issues unsettled.

Jack Lillis Round Hill Powell's Fort Valley Fredy Stine George and Lee Smith Gore Winchester National Fruit Product Co AFL

Caterpillar with green saddle found in Middletown garden

In 1942 Mrs G W Stultz found an unusual caterpillar in her garden at 221 East Lane. The creature featured a green saddle and horns at both ends. The Middletown Grange, the oldest Grange in this region, marked its 14th anniversary at a gathering last night.

G. W. Stultz East Lane Middletown Grange

Help for Chronic Arthritis by Dr. Herman N Bundesen

An article on chronic arthritis treatments notes a steroid complex shows relief for atrophic and hypertrophic arthritis in a Northwestern University study of 180 patients. About a third had good to excellent results, over 90 percent some improvement, with minimal side effects when properly supervised.

Herman N. Bundesen, M.D Paul B. Magnuson Northwestern University Medical School

Tiny Newborn Kangaroo Born Weighs Lightest Moon

A newborn kangaroo measures about one inch in length and weighs roughly 0.34 ounces, a remarkably small birth size for a joey.

Winchester Woolen Mill mulls own power plant plan

Officials consider installing a power plant for the Winchester Woolen Mill ten years ago in 1937. The Winchester Rotary Club has been asked by the Young Men's Business Club to select a princess to represent Winchester at the Tomato Festival in Berkeley Springs.

Winchester Woolen Mill Rotary Club of Winchester Young Men's Business Club Berkeley Springs

Birthplace of Jack Holt in Sheridan era home

A 1822 note recalls actor Jack Holt born in the Gen. Phil Sheridan era Marshall mansion. It also records a chestnut colt from Capt. Philip E. M. Walker near Boyes selling at Saratoga Springs to oil magnate J. B. Cosden for 19000 dollars.

Jack Holt Phil Sheridan Marshall Philip E. M. Walker Boyes Saratoga Springs J. 8. Cosden

Lightning strikes Ely residence on East Cecil Street

Twenty six years ago in 1891 a bolt of lightning entered Daniel Ely’s East Cecil Street home. It traveled under the eaves to the kitchen stove knocked the pipe free, ran down the chimney and emerged behind the dormitory window stunning Mr Ely.

Daniel Ely Cecil St Mr. Ely

City and County Realty Transfers Listing

Realty transfers include Walker S Moten to Frank M Keckley on West James Street and Robert L Jones to Laurens Jones on Loudoun and Clifford, Glaize Developments to Clarence Cain on Patterson, and multiple other transfers with parcels on Stewart, Braddock, Braddock, and Millwood avenues plus Pine Motor Co involved in two deals.

Walker S. Moten Frank M. Keckley West James St Robert L. Jones Laurens P. Jones S. Loudoun Stewart St F. L. Sargent Edee C. Dovell Pennsylvania Joseph A. Massie, Jr J. Henderson Cook E. Bond St Thomas G. Scully Pine Motor Co. Inc S. Braddock St

Sox to Play At Hume Sunday

The Winchester White Sox will play at Hume Virginia on Sunday. All team members must meet by 12 noon. Sam Ensogna, manager, said the reply to the Park statement about a weekday game referred to a Sunday contest only.

Winchester White Sox Hume White Sox Sam Ensogna

Lightning kills three girls in motorboat near Syracuse

Three 15 year old girls riding a small motorboat were killed by a lightning bolt yesterday near Syracuse New York. A fourth girl was unconscious but swam ashore. The boat stayed afloat. Also notice Christian Science services begin August 10 1947 at Winchester Business College 40 W Boscawen St with Sunday lessons at 11 am and Wednesday 8 pm.

Syracuse N. Y Christian Science Winchester Business College W. Boscawen St Atd

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