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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1948
Page
7
The contest will be open to FFA chapters in Shenandoah county and the Northern Triangle Federation, 4 H clubs in Shenandoah county, and to veterans in on the farm training classes at Strasburg Woodstock and Mt. Jackson.
FOR SALE Cocker Spaniel puppies call 6785 or 7756 by G R Moyer 308 Greenwall Ave. FOR SALE Plymouth station wagon with new rubber all around runs extra good first 700 takes it call 5964. FOR RENT Unfurnished 3 room apartment bath hot water heat 45 dollars call 932 Woodland Ave Frances Rhod mame A1S-4-18. FOR RENT Furnished heated single bedroom East Piccadilly dial 5168 12-1-6t.
The State Corporation Commission announced a public hearing on the proposed rules and regulations. A copy is available at the commission offices and has been delivered to municipal and county officials statewide. The hearing is set for 10:00 AM December 20, 1948 in Room 923, State Office Building, Richmond, Virginia, to hear public comment.
The name Blue Point oysters derives from Blue Point, a Long Island village where a prized style of small oysters was discovered. The origin ties the delicacy to a specific locale and historical reputation.
The article explains purpura as bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes from broken capillaries, noting forms caused by infections dietary deficiencies allergies and low platelets. It details treatments from rest and diet to blood transfusion iron therapy splenectomy and even venom injections, plus cautions on ruling out causes. It then abruptly shifts to hiccups caused by diaphragmatic spasms, with nervous or digestive links and simple remedies before seeking a doctor if unresolved.
Bethlehem, Pa., December 4. The 90 foot Star of Bethlehem lit last night from South Mountain, visible for 25 miles. Eight miles of illumination lit the city with over 40,000 lights. A 60 foot tree formed by smaller trees and 1200 lights shone on the plaza near the hill-to-hill bridge joining North and South Bethlehem.
Czech Ambassador Vladimir Outrata told Undersecretary Lovett that Prague seeks licenses to import about 17 million dollars of U S machinery and materials. The goods include parts for a steel strip mill valued over 10 million dollars and 1000 tons of lubricating oil. Authorities cite policy to screen exports to Russia and controlled states to curb war potential. Outrata said trade is falling off despite most items paid for in dollars.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Margaret Unger of Cross Roads are set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Oakland Methodist Church with Rev. Willard White officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Friends and relatives meet at 1 p.m. at the late home. Surviving are her husband Charles J. Unger and four daughters including Mrs. A. G. Davison and Mrs. M. P. Michael of Berkeley Springs, and Mrs. W. J. McIntyre and Mrs. Dwight Dawson of Winchester.
The Chalice of Antioch, dating from AD 64 to 79, bears what may be the earliest representation of Christ. A silver chalice overlaid with gold contains an inner cup thought by some to be the Last Supper vessel.
W D Doleman died Thursday in Cumberland Maryland formerly of Clarke County. He was son of the late Humphrey E and Alice Williams Doleman. Survived by brothers Clifford Doleman Baltimore and Humphrey E Coleman Clarke County. Funeral 2 pm Sunday at Lewisville Church Lewisville with burial at Franklintown WV Cemetery.
Gore Virginia December social notes list visitors and hosts from Lorraine to Winchester including Sgt Logan Capt Odom and families at the W A Wolford home. Thanksgiving and New Year gatherings are described along with a few illnesses and the first snow causing minor accidents on Rt 50.
Five persons were charged with 20 game law violations yesterday in Woodstock. Morrison Sanford Filmore William R. and Mrs. Ruth Funk Sanford and Richard Hoffman faced counts for hunting on Sunday after sundown and without big game stamps. Sanford also faced improper license charges while the others allegedly hunted without any license. The Sanfords reside in Washington D C and Montross Va Hoffman lives in Powell's Fort Valley where the infractions occurred on November 21.
The phrase notes that presenting a ring to seal a betrothal traces back to an ancient practice. It highlights the ritual as a historical custom tied to engagements.
The Golden Rule Bible class at Braddock Street Methodist Church meets at 9 45 p m with guest speaker Rev F B Oglesby district superintendent Special music directed by Taylor Barr The notice lists a church event from the local segment.
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