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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1947
Page
4
An advertisement from DelLisser, Inc. lists 11 E. 44th St., New York as the contact for a notice dated Wednesday December 3, 1947. The passage includes a Bible verse citation Luke 27:31.
The piece cites Woodrow Wilson predicting a second World War if nations fail to unite. It urges modifying the veto in the United Nations and argues U S leadership is needed. It also reviews 1948 farm production goals by Secretary Anderson, noting high acreage aims and potential soil strain, plus looming food shortages and possible rationing.
Governor Tuck urged Virginians to adopt a wait and see policy before backing any educational or public service proposals. He said any program must be financially sound and considered within the full state budget, calling for study of all plans including those to be submitted to the General Assembly.
Washington faces a large idle fleet of 137 surplus tankers rusting in port. The vessels were part of a wartime fuel supply system for air and naval use worldwide. Officials are urged to investigate why they remain unused in the current emergency. Prior warnings from eastern distributors described tanker scarcity as an ongoing winter risk.
A fire last night at 11 p m damaged the D C Beauty Shop on Loudoun Street, causing destruction estimated in the thousands. Lt Earl L Beavers, formerly of the city, has been promoted to Captain in the Army Air Force. The Linwood Panel Co formerly of Ruckersville has moved its units to Winchester to begin producing a new type panel window.
Daniel F. Miller, 99, recovering after a fall that fractured his hip at home. Halford Red Baker, Handley end, named to the all-CVAL team. Valley Airways Inc. awarded a commercial licence to run an airport on Front Royal road.
In 1912 a young Frederick county woman was arrested for shoplifting in a store. E W Dixon, an apple broker, won a $5 gold piece at the Commercial and Savings bank for guessing the seeds in a jar. Sheriff Luther Pannett bought two Kentucky bloodhounds.
The Fri endship Fire Co. saw its highest turnout in years as elections approached. Inclement weather stopped ditch digging on the new Main St water system, leaving mud and delays in progress.
A devotional urging faith in God to overcome world troubles. It reassures readers that God’s love shines above clouds, promises that Christian faith can save and sustain, and encourages trust despite personal sorrow and global peril.
Seven question quiz on radio language racehorse life overseas voyages Mozambique channel Howard Hughes flying boat GI Bill studies in Italy caisson and Berlin Diary with page 2 answers referenced.
Report shows 48 hour rainfall ending at 7 a m with no precipitation. December and 1947 year to date totals listed alongside 24 year average annual rainfall. Monthly averages for 34 year period through 1913 to 1946 include January through December figures.
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