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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1947
Page
4
NationalRepresentatives DeLisser Inc located at 11 East 44th Street in New York operates as a representative firm. The listing notes its address and city, indicating its presence in the national business directory.
In 1947-48 total government spending tops 37 billion dollars, nearly four times prewar levels. Three main drivers defense, veterans’ benefits, and debt service account for over half the budget, with postwar relief and occupation costs adding to the total. After war costs are deducted, about 15 billion remains for peacetime functions.
The piece argues that the federal government expanded civilian employee programs beyond necessity and questions future cutbacks. It cautions against indiscriminate slashing and calls for careful inquiry. It links reforms to Republican prospects in the 1948 elections, urging a measured start in six months.
Roy Kern a young Winchester farmer won first prize in the Southern States Winchester service hybrid corn contest. Sponsored by the Loudoun Street Presbyterian church Mary Baldwin College glee club will give a concert.
In a 1942 blackout, police arrested two colored youths for impersonating air raid wardens. Robert Snuffy Taylor, ex Handley gridder and now Virginia Tech freshman guard, made the all state team. Wilbur M Krise, payroll savings plan chair, announced the plan’s August launch in Winchester and Frederick County.
In an exhibition at the Health Center alley Ida Simmons, noted as a champion bowler, broke the 15 game women’s record. Unofficial reports say the local council’s police committee urged 1938 budget funds for a new scout car with short wave sender and receiver. Charles Wesley Fletcher, a Frederick county truck farmer, died suddenly at his Front Royal road home.
A Rouss Fire Co spokesman said carnival festivities will start tomorrow. W R Talbot received a letter from Harv Firestone denying any involvement with a Ridgeway West Virginia automobile plant. In a Sarah Zane Fire Hall speech Z A Fitch congratulated local fire companies on their work.
In 1891 fifty years ago the county supervisors at their regular meeting decide to pave the public square and provide drainage. Harry C. Baker formerly deputy county clerk has accepted a position with Capt. George W. Kurtz. Work nears completion on C. M. Gibbons dwelling on Peyton Street.
Earl L. Douglas compares the road white line to moral law renewed by reading the Bible. He argues life traffic wears down resolve and church attendance reestablishes guidance, faith, and God’s providence bringing peace. He emphasizes repeated renewal of principles for satisfactory living.
A dated Q and A style item lists ten quiz questions about public figures history and trivia. It includes Miss Margaret Truman voice coach names a president who became Chief Justice and other factual prompts with brief embedded geography notes.
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