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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
10
Classified ads mention a minimum charge requirement and state cash must accompany all out of town ads. The snippet implies payment policy for distant listings and advert placement within the paper. It is a terse notice reflecting standard circulation advertising rules.
Classified items list farms, tents, furniture, vehicles, and staff wants. Green Spring farm 106 acres seeks best offer within 30 days. various sales from 5.95 to 17.95 in Winchester and Stephens City ads. 1960 Ford, 1940 Chevrolet, and living room suite offered. bids by January 15 for dairy help. sales positions and clerks needed in Winchester Fredericksburg Charlottesville area.
I T Quinn executive director of the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries says a six day deer kill west of the Blue Ridge was necessary to curb crop and property damage and to manage deer numbers. He notes landowner letters praising the reduction and says no further commitments are made until final results and evaluation are completed.
A five dollar deposit delivers a new Singer sewing machine or Singer vacuum cleaner to your home with gift wrap. Balance by small monthly payments. Address 25 North Loudoun with a December 16 1971 date line. Also mentions Terminix termite inspection and bicycle shop listings for Columbia and Schwinn.
Winter weather drives mice underground in Virginia orchards says A H Teske Virginia Tech fruit specialist. Mice may gnaw trunks and roots. remove heavy tree covers and deploy freshly cut apple bait on the first warm day. Place bait in active runways without disturbing them. use 3 or 4 placements per tree.
Virginia reports only six hunting accidents so far this season, with two fatalities. I T Quinn of the Commission notes 75 percent typically occur by December 15, and forecasts eight to ten more accidents, potentially 5 to 7 fewer than any prior year despite higher hunter numbers.
Mayor C S Hartman and Mrs Hartman will host their daughter Mrs Kenneth Houston of Falls Church and grandchildren Judy 8 and Craig 3 plus Miss Eleanor Houston of Chicago for Christmas. They will drive to New Smyrna Beach Florida January 6 to spend the rest of winter there with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Houston joining later.
Charles P. Marks, former manager of the Co and P Telephone Co and a past Rotary member, speaks at the 1 pm luncheon tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel about his U S Army duty in Germany and his experiences there.
In the Corporation Court of Win Virginia on November 25 1952 Hilda V. Hensley files for divorce from Samuel L. Hensley on desertion grounds. The defendant is unknown and due diligence has failed to locate him. He must appear within 10 days after publication to protect his rights.
A warning to youth about the consequences of reckless actions as two young couples cause grief in their families. The piece urges young people to consider lasting impacts, reminding that life is long and can be gracious despite hardships.
A terse admonition urges immediate effort for youth and mature readers alike. The message stresses that time is short and tasks must be completed now, echoing a philosophy of urgent responsibility across ages.
A shooting match draws crowds Thursday night at Wolverton's Auction on Stephens City Salem Church Road. Ladies invited for the event dated December 17 1918 with plenty of prizes on offer.
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