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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1946
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star cites Mail in conformity with P.O. D. Order 19687. It lists NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Inc New York and includes a biblical quotation from 2 Chronicles 7 14. The notice appears in a daily publication from Winchester Virginia with standard publisher details.
The Peace Conference voted 12 to 7 to discuss the Greek Albanian border dispute at the next meeting. The Greeks claim part of southern Albania is Greek territory. Secretary Byrnes urged allowing all governments to present their case, underscoring liberty and past Greek resistance against Axis forces.
Thirteen U.S. senators face turnover before the November vote with seven Democrats five Republicans and one Progressive. Several retire, others lose primaries, and appointed members depart, highlighting a 113 year combined service among five senior figures including Gerry Wheeler Shipstead LaFollette Aus tin.
A national survey finds ex servicemen often retain prior views after service. While many were nominated, most newcomers failed to win. veterans in office before the war maintained their political stance, and postwar expectations of sweeping change did not materialize as returning servicemen resumed former life and priorities.
The Roanoke Times argues Virginia doubled school funding and investment over twenty years but notes population decline and higher costs. It highlights attendance gaps with 81,269 nonattending students despite available teachers and classrooms, and questions next legislature’s focus on Denny Commission recommendations.
The Rev Nelson M Fox pastor of Strasburg Christian Church was elected president of the Disciples of Christ Valley District yesterday succeeding Rev C R Line of Winchester. A severe electrical storm with hail and high wind caused crop damage in parts of the county. Winchester merchants vow to close year round except Saturdays at 5 PM by vote 50 to 14.
McKIlwee's Municipal Band performs tomorrow night to inaugurate the Winchester Park Fun Festival which continues through Saturday. Mrs Alma Anderson her brother James Ritter and Miss Pauline Hawkins left this morning on a motor trip to Atlantic City New York and New England states. Burlington NC reports a man bitten by a snake but the snake died.
Six large Main street stores signed an agreement to close all day September 5 Labor Day. Mr and Mrs Arthur Shull suffered numerous cuts and bruises from a car wreck yesterday near Knoxville Md, keeping them home today.
At a recent district convention in Fishers Hill, T. J. Cooper of this city was nominated for Congress. A fashion uptick in Winchester features election–themed buttons with flirtatious inscriptions among the youth.
A Baptist preacher from Atlanta reports in Russia that Stalin allows some worship but uses churches as propaganda arms, taxing church income and controlling clergy. An Afro American Methodist preacher at the National Elks convention claims communism would be better for American Negroes, a point refuted as false. The piece argues truth and Christianity oppose communism and urges defender to confront distortions with facts.
This piece urges readers to prepare financially and spiritually for death. It favors early and updated wills and life insurance, and argues wise living as if every moment could be a calling from God, echoing Bryant on facing death with trust.
Question 1 asks for the American woman poet of Browsie and Willie who died recently. Question 2 inquires which southern state witnessed lynching of two Negro couples. Question 3 asks what the h’s in the 4 H emblem stand for. Question 4 asks if hair grows faster in summer or winter. Question 5 asks which flowering plant replicas were sold by the Purple Heart during August 7 14, with proceeds to veterans’ families. Question 6 asks whether males are blind. Question 7 asks if almost half of the $38 in comes fall under certain amounts. Question 8 seeks the new War Assets Administration administrator whose last name is the same as…
An advertisement from E. R. Crumpton of National Surgical Fitters promotes well fitted trusses for ruptures and incisional hernias. It claims adjustable, comfortable performance, improved circulation, and teaches proper wear. Located at 130 West Burke Street Martinsburg West Virginia.
A reader asks about whether the carrier Franklin D Roosevelt took part in enemy action and who killed Gualberto Villarroel. The reply notes veterans may apply for arrears in pay to the Central Field Fiscal Office Army Central Adjustment Office Saint Louis Missouri.
Bank notices state Sept 2 1946 is a legal holiday and banks will close. All paper maturing that day may be paid on Sept 3 1946. Names include J H Yost cashier Farmers and Merchants National Shenandoah Valley Nate Bank Harold G Brown cashier Commercial and Savings Bank John I Sloat cashier.
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