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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
4
The Winchester Star lists mailing and advertising details including P O D order, deadlines, and rates. It also quotes a Bible verse about Joseph fleeing to Egypt, noting errors in the printed text and a call for prompt delivery.
The American Medical Association warns of a severe shortage of doctors in rural areas due to young physicians avoiding small communities and many older doctors retiring. North Dakota has three counties with no physicians, and limited hospital and public health facilities worsen emergencies in the countryside. The War Department plans to release 15 000 doctors and 6 000 dentists from service, potentially easing rural gaps and inviting a new generation to consider country practice.
A major seed company releases its 1946 flower and vegetable catalog as gardeners plan for the next season. With frost months ahead, growers are urged to prepare soil now by clearing debris and enriching beds while Victory Gardens rest, and to study offerings to shorten winter’s wait for spring productivity.
The piece notes a shift in blood supply economics as wartime demand rises. It states professional donors previously charged 25 to 50 dollars per pint, while today hospitals pay 7.50 dollars per pint. It mentions patient ageing costs of 32.50 and refunds of 250, though details are unclear.
Doctors describe blood by products and serums expanding medical use. Fibrin foam from plasma aids wound clotting, serum globulin treats measles, hypertussis reduces whooping cough effects, and blood typing serums improve compatibility. Army releases a million pints to the Red Cross. plasma stores last years.
The editorial criticizes Director John W. Snyder for diverting U S coal exports to liberated countries while local homes in Danville and Southside Virginia face shortages. It argues the area was promised 80 percent deliveries last year but received far less, leaving many with minimal heat. It urges prioritizing domestic needs before foreign shipments and questions reconversion aims.
Herbert W. Watson announces Largent's Cash Grocery Ralph Market Opequon and M. S. Snapp Bunker Hill W Va elected to the board of directors of the Southern States Winchester Petroleum Cooperative. The board chose J. H. Funkhouser White Post as president.
Dr. L A Neal appealed for the return of a 20 pound bronze plaque showing a country doctor in a buggy taken from his yard. Three days later it reappeared on a note of apology from a college student who said he took it to end his college career and planned to return it.
Madame Rosalie Ia Grange and Dorothy Moore lead the cast in Winchester Little Theater's production of The Thirteenth Chair. John Randall, 81, of Winchester and Frederick County resident, died at his home this morning. Taylor Barr and Scott Atkinson will direct special music at Montague Avenue Methodist Church Friday evening.
State Senator T Russell Cather addressed the Winchester Education Association yesterday on educational policy in Virginia. Chief C W Hollis said a patrol wagon is badly needed this afternoon. The Open Door Bible Class pays tribute to John S Solenberger and Langdon C Janny. Congressman T W Harrison introduces a 20000 dollar bill for a Mount TIEbrON Cemetery monument to General Morgan. White Cargo runs all week at Empire Theatre. Mrs William E Cooper dies of angina.
Berlin asserts Serbia has fallen to its forces as Bulgarian troops reach the Greek border. First snow of the season is noted, and horse prices rise from 90 to 165 dollars.
William Hoffman, captain of the Berryville Fire Company, suffers a broken leg while battling a fire in his own store. Separate note: The B&O announces installation of typewriters in telegraph offices at railway stations.
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