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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1948
Page
2
A bucket of hot tar on the roof of the new addition at Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Co. caught fire but was put out with no damage. Four city fire trucks responded, aided by two portable extinguishers raised by elevator.
A sequence of auctions and sales notices announced for Frederick County and nearby locales. Listings include August and September dates with items such as antiques, furniture, livestock, farm equipment, real estate, and household goods. Addresses include Winchester and surrounding streets with executor and estate notices.
James Wisley Miller of Highland Ave is ordered held for the grand jury on breaking and entering and grand larceny from Ike Allamong's northeast county home. Police say ten shirts two firearms two suits and other items were stolen while Allamong was away on August 21. Judge Erle Edwards also held Ray B Miller for the grand jury on a charge of receiving stolen goods.
In the preliminary hearing four individuals previously implicated by Miller were released. This marks a development in the case as prosecutors proceed with further investigation.
The page presents ten quiz items with confirmed answers: 1 did not participate, 2 Pinochle, 3 Louis Bromfield, 4 Cleopatra, 5 Shylock, 6 Mills who outpointed Les Nevich, 7 $9 per gallon, 8 Barkley age 71 with Truman 64, 9 Criterion, 10 Leprosy.
Winston... Shea seeks to acquire and revive the Winchester CUC distribution system amid news of its proposed abandonment. Lynchburg officials warn the move would stain the gas industry in Virginia as talks with potential buyer 8 A Sloan Jr of New York progress toward a new operating corporation.
A Lynchburg gas entrepreneur outlined a plan to buy the Winchester plant, keep service safe, and bring in natural gas within a year. He cited aging systems in Virginia, proposed malodorant use, leak checks, and street renewals, with 3000 potential customers once gas arrives.
The City of Winchester Virginia will receive bids and proposals for a 1948 bus service franchise at 2 00 p m DST on Wednesday September 15 in the Council Chamber City Hall. For further information contact S L Grant City Manager.
The article notes a tendency for gas to dissipate upward rather than accumulate in basements. As August 31 approaches, gas customers fear losing fuel for appliances and continue converting equipment to bottled gas, electricity, or kerde’ sene operation.
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