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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
4
Advertising deadlines set with a 12 moon cutoff the day before publication. Rates shown as 60 cents per inch for transient ads and contract rates on application. Classified rates in classified columns. Subscriptions billed by matter meter route. readers urged to report delays or irregularities to maintain a perfect delivery system.
The fragment presents a biblical verse citation Je. 51:43 and its repetition, framing a wartime or devastation theme. It lacks clear local events, persons, or organizations to anchor a full card. The readable content centers on a scriptural quotation used as a caption or devotional line.
The article argues for a Western European federation as a path to peace and unity. It cites Attlee and Churchill, notes French leadership and Briand's historic push, and discusses obstacles from division and diversity. It urges starting the process now for Europe to avoid future wars.
The Federal Reserve Board moves to enforce new installment buying limits from the recent congressional session. Down payments rise to one fifth of the purchase price, versus one third under prior rules, with terms shortened from years to months. The aim is to curb inflation by tightening credit while preserving some leverage.
The text argues that the Fed cannot instantly lower prices but can reduce demand for scarce goods and ease the inflation mindset. It notes caution in using reserves to avoid credit contractions that could trigger a slump, while acknowledging the rise in the rediscount rate signals readiness to act.
In a Petersburg Progress Index opinion, Mecklenburg County superintendent proposes a statewide sales tax referendum to fund public school construction. Gov Tuck seeks more data before a special session. educators argue the crisis in school facilities demands action, with cities and counties both pressing for fair share.
Senator Byrd warned in the Senate that the federal payroll now totals about six billion dollars, roughly twice the federal government’s total spending when he arrived in 1933. He argued that current outlays surpass military and civilian costs from fifteen years earlier, citing ongoing partisan debates over reducing expenses amid the largest budget in history.
R J Scott crafted a keepsake from a damask curtain for Jane Elliot’s fiancé Col. William Washington. Washington led him through the Revolutionary War era. The item is possibly the sole flag from that period currently held by a military company.
In seventeenth century Britain a chapel was built at Staunton Harold Leicestershire with a inscription praising Sir Robert Shirley for hoping and doing good in the worst times. The piece cites the Apostle Paul on steadfastness and hope and closes noting the chapel as a enduring temple to God and a monument to hopeful deeds.
A motorcycle operator and rider escaped with only slight injuries after a collision with a car at Fairfax Lane and N Cameron Street. Max Lee Foltz of 10 Greenwall Ave and Ann Salzer of Front Royal rode the motorcycle. William E. Worsley of the city drove the automobile. Car damage listed at $5 with over $200 to repair the cycle. A parked truck reportedly obscured vision for both riders.
Victor St Cyr of Woonsocket Rhode Island a carpenter by day and restaurant worker by night has offered to sell his right eye for ten thousand dollars to raise funds. He and his wife say without the money their seven children under twelve will be sent to an orphanage. The father says he cannot provide for them.
Cleveland markets see three carloads daily of fresh vegetables dumped due to oversupply. Lou B Foote, president of Cleveland Growers' Market, says markets receive about one carload daily from 132 farm members, but leftover stock is discarded each day. Farmers across northern Ohio report bumper crops with no buyers.
In Warmsley Vale, David Hunter confronts Enoch Arden who hints that Robert Underhay may still be alive and wealthy. Arden demands twenty thousand for a legal gambit tying Mrs Gordon Cloade to Underhay’s alive status. David agrees to pay but on a tight timeline, while Beatrice Lippincott watches with eager shock as the plot thickens.
News from 1947 notes Malden Electric Co. backed Miss Gayle Gregg in the Northern Virginia Beauty pageant. Walker McC Bond announced Rep Burr P Harrison as principal speaker for Friday night fruit growers meeting.
A compact list of crossword clues across and down with numbers, covering topics from arrivals and rivers to parts of speech and heraldry. Included are entries for both across and down sections such as Arrive Destiny River Part of stove Booth Hollow horned ruminants Neuter pronoun Part of the mouth An order under seal Marshy meadow Source of 8 light Radium Neat Navy war rant office Spawn of fish Born Small species of wolf To float Gold heraldry River Switz Uncooked Rational Kind of Slept Breezy ate cried of grevious hunger Contests of speed Narrow roadway Gaming cubes Coin Turk Man's nickname Storage place and related cross references from a puzzle page.
Earl Godwin will be guest speaker at the Lions Club dinner this Saturday. Mrs. H. Clay deGrange has named Mrs. E. L. Maiden and Mrs. H. Brown as co chairmen of the Women s Division of the War Finance Committee for Winchester and Frederick County.
Clarence Elwood Catlett presented the largest specimen of a corn spider number fourteen at Star Office. Mr and Mrs J M Fishpaw departed for a two week visit in Indiana. In 1923 twenty five years ago Samuel Gerscha and Mrs Gerscha visiting in Saratoga Springs New York. Miss Corrine Thomas returned from vacation in Martinsburg.
Fifty years ago this week Mr and Mrs David Mamilton hosted guests in honor of Mr and Mrs J Bailey Seevers on East Cork Street Capt Sale announced Capon Springs Ball plans Miss Love Baker held a picnic and party at her father’s home near the city with dancing John Snyder and Omar Jackson dined with Mr and Mrs John Sartelle
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