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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1946
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists editor H F Byrd Jr and publishing details. It provides delivery notices, subscription rates, and contact prompts for readers to report delays, with a Psalm quotation for the date August 24, 1946.
The Washington Post editorial criticizes ambassador Richard C. Patterson for urging an end to UNRRA aid to Yugoslavia. It argues UNRRA aid is humanitarian, not political, and questions The Posts call amid US lend lease, food shipments, and casualties. The piece accuses The Post of misreading facts and pressuring U S policy.
The article reflects on a shift in diplomatic language from courteous restraint to direct accusatory phrasing. It cites Byrnes calling Molotov's stance "loose and wicked" and Molotov replying that Byrnes and Bevin were conspiring against him, signaling a new blunt style in international discourse.
W J Jordan confronted Russian delegates over delays in peace talks calling their efforts quack quack and old rot. He labeled Vishinsky's speech blasting and warned that his words reveal a shift in diplomacy and tone.
Former State Senator William A. Wright announces C O Conor Goolrick of Fredericksburg will manage his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the unexpired term of the late Senator Carter Glass. Goolrick is praised for long public service and willingness to aid the campaign.
Winchester Park and Alexandria Florists clash Sunday as the Florists bring a 21 win District of Columbia area semi pro pitcher Jimmy Lyons and a strong infield. Park’s Méntzer may miss to rest a balky arm while Pope and Miller anchor the outfield and Hoopes eyes first base.
Chief C W Hollis announced letters were sent to mayors within a 65 mile radius of Winchester inviting law enforcement and auxiliary officers to the training school opening September 10. Miss Madeline Myers called for more volunteers to help with canning for the Winchester Frederick Food Bank. Creamery representatives from three states met at the George Washington Hotel to plan programs to improve cream quality for butter making.
L Douglas D D discusses Jesus teaching on the Kingdom of God as an inner spiritual state rather than a social order. He argues the Kingdom means God’s rule within hearts and minds, surrendered to God’s will, not creedal focus or political change.
The Womens Missionary Society of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia will hold its fifty third annual convention at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester from Wednesday to Friday this week. Emblems honor long service for three Winchester C P Telephone Company employees Mrs Marie L Kindig Miss Marie Anderson and Anne E Cochran. Thursday evening the Church of Christ Christian Endeavor Societies will present Emmy Lous Cabin a negro pageant written and produced by Mrs W L Dudley.
In 1921 a massive airship ZR-2 purchased from Great Britain exploded over Hull. The event follows a local note as camping families Mr and Mrs Smith Clark and John and William Brown return from two weeks near Berry’s Ferry. A Berryville wedding tied Miss Gretta Wyndham to Charles L Isenberg of Pennsylvania.
An effort is underway to start a Republican paper in this city and it is expected that the first issue will appear shortly. Capt. George W. Kurtz returned Saturday night from the Undertakers Convention and meeting of the State Board of Embalmers in Charlottesville Virginia. Mr Albert P Miler of Trenton Missouri who was with the firm of and Company and later manager of the Winchester Boot and Shoe Company is in town with Mr J Pew Brown
The Clarke County Wildlife and Conservation Association announces the second annual Bench Show to be held Labor Day September 2 at Berryville High School starting 10 PM. Entry fees are a dollar fifty per day, close at noon September 4. Classes include dogs bitches and puppies of Bluetick, Tree Dogs, Foxhounds, Beagles, Pointers and Setters, plus a general pet class. Judges are H. B. Shirley of Stephenson and Ford Young of Washington DC. Prizes include engraved silver trays for Grand Champion and best hound and best bird dog, with cash and ribbons and other prizes. Local dealers contribute prizes. entries obtainable from Secretary W. E. Jackson.
Brooklyn and St Louis race for the National League title with identical records five weeks left. Both won yesterday 2 1 in ninth inning comebacks. Standings show Brooklyn and St Louis tied at 72 45 with Chicago and Boston trailing.
The Bermuda government debates extending permission for motor vehicles after a temporary law expired. With about 1,300 vehicles on the island, officials expect cars to remain for public use and study private use as part of the decision.
A reader quiz asks seven questions covering Ambergris usage, Arlington Cemetery location, earth's surface makeup, Utah gratitude to gulls, a famous address, timing of equinoxes and solstices, grammar correction, the Canticles label for a biblical book, FDR era and the N Y A, and the loach animal type.
Huntington West Virginia reports a patrolman’s casual chat with a motorist led to the voluntary payment of unpaid parking tickets. The motorist paid $1 per ticket after revealing 17 dollars worth of tickets stored in his glove compartment.
In Portland Oregon Ed Porky Oliver defeated Byron Nelson 1 up after 36 holes to halt Nelson’s seven event streak without a semi final appearance. Oliver's 69 edged Nelson as contenders for the 1946 NPGA title narrowed to Oliver McSpaden Demaret Hogan with Hogan narrowly beating Moore earlier.
Nelson led early and held a four hole edge at the turn but Oliver won the 32nd to 34th holes and pulled within one. Nelson closed with a 70 for the afternoon while Oliver finished with a 72 as the match concluded with Oliver clinching.
In Martinsburg E R Crumpton offers fitted trusses with ongoing adjustments and instruction to ensure correct wear. The service targets incisional hernias and ruptures after surgery and emphasizes improved circulation and stronger affected parts at 130 West Burke Street.
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