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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
2
Grace Lutheran church announces its annual church picnic hosted by the men's Bible class. The event starts at 5 p.m. at Seneeny Road city park with a program of games and a picnic supper. Members may attend any time after 5 p.m.
Firefighters from Stephens battled a blaze that gutted the interior and roof of a concrete block smokehouse owned by Martin Wheelbarger on Front Royal Pike. The cause was undetermined as crews worked to contain the flames and prevent spread.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists Francis Biddle and a colonel in charge of Army nurses, mentions Bulgaria and Burma, Nebraska and Salt Lake City, and a Cadillac limousine tied to Bastille Day. It notes sulfur’s uses from food to matches and medicine.
Auction notices list Mrs W D Dailey 232 Shawnee Ave and E C Heil Muller Estate 121 S Cameron St among others. Auctions cite many Winchester addresses with household goods furniture antiques tools and personal property set for August 22 to August 30 with times 10 a m and 1 p m including Capon Borden Tom s Brook and local warehouses.
Forty two teachers from Northern Virginia will attend a three day State Department of Public Instruction home economics education teacher training conference at the George Washington Hotel next Thursday through Saturday. Mrs Eliza H Trainham district supervisor leads with assistors Miss Kathryn Watson and Miss Ruth Boyer. Registration opens 9 am Thursday with sessions daily 8 30 am to 4 30 pm and an informal dinner Friday night. Mrs Trainham and Miss Rowena Eriel will preside as they plan the year and discuss challenges for old and new teachers in the district.
Navy flier Boyd set a new speed mark in a Lockheed P 80 R jet over a three kilometer course. The record surpasses Britain's Blaster Meteor IV 616 mph from 1946. Commander Caldwell, aiding in fighter design, piloted the tiny plane that reached 653.4 mph on the fastest pass. Calibration of records by Navy and Army technicians extended through the day.
Ray Grim of 22 Valley Ave is linked to the shotgun incident as the narrative continues from page one detailing a dynamit related event.
Witnesses report a large blast across from Shenandoah Motor Co as glass in a garage trembled. Police answered 25 calls in 15 minutes and residents in Kernstown and Main Street offices described shaking dishes and panic in the audience. Neighborhood damage included Douglas Seymour at 201 Millwood Ave. and others noting tremors.
Dalton reported Britain drew 700 million dollars on the loan in July leaving a million balance. He said last week 176 million and this week 66 million more were taken. He cited two reasons for a new arrangement: to ease the dollar shortage burden and to keep sterling strong. the core issue is a trade deficit with imports exceeding exports.
Senator Robertson argues the nation cannot rely on others and must boost domestic production to support itself and 16 allied countries. He warns Russia and satellites possess vast potential and could seize wealth if conflict arises, urging allies and a humane plan to counter communism cheaper than a full military program.
Senator Brewster announced Republicans will not seek a January extension for the Senate war investigating committee. He expects to resume hearings on Howard Hughes wartime plane contracts on November 17 and says standing committees will handle future inquiries. He cites Navy oil purchases and a Hopkins memo as additional areas for upcoming hearings.
British authorities threaten to transport 4400 Jewish refugees aboard three ships off Marseilles to Germany if they do not disembark by tomorrow. Displaced after battles with boarding parties, the refugees threaten a hunger strike to reach Palestine amid sharp international criticism and agency statements.
The United States contains about 230000 churches, reflecting a widespread footprint of religious congregations nationwide. This estimate highlights the broad reach of faith communities across regions and denominations.
Washington Aug 21 The United States signals a fresh approach to Korea and Austria after stalemated talks. Secretary Marshall set a Seoul deadline for the Soviet American joint commission while Vienna negotiations stall. officials hint at UN or Big Four retry.
In 1945 the United States, Russia, and China agreed to return territories to Chinese administration and open them to world trade. Russia bans foreign shipping to the U S consul general, blocking mail and supplies. Nine nations, including Australia Canada China France India The Netherlands New Zealand The Philippines and Great Britain, agree with a US suggestion that two thirds votes govern conference decisions. Russia was refused a limit on initial talks to four major powers and was told the conference would proceed with or without Russia.
The article reports Senator Bilbo’s bill to relocate 13 million Black Americans to Africa and his public admission of Ku Klux Klan membership. It cites his book Take Your Choice Segregation or Mongralization and his defense of the mechanical cotton picker when discussing cotton labor.
Hobert the Rec reation council chair outlined the program history in Winchester and noted improvements including a future public swimming pool and added picnicking and camping facilities. Wirth praised the city for its enterprise in creating a recreation area valued by the community and nation. A police detail aided traffic and parking while a note mentions Colorado's high elevation.
Washington reports the ogee heat wave severely reducing the corn crop in the first half of August. Officials warn yield prospects are lowered as high temperatures persist across growing regions.
An Aug 15 condition report notes a production drop to 223 million bushels from Aug 1 figures, marking a significant decrease in the department's output.
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