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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1948
Page
6
In North Plainfield New Jersey a 26 year old mother of four delivered triplets after police found her home dark and cold with only oil lamps. Dr Albert Misko assisted and the mother and three babies were hospitalized and reported doing well.
Douglas School closes for Christmas break with an afternoon program at 2 p.m. Tuesday featuring high school and elementary students singing carols and selections. The basketball squad includes Kirk N Gaskins Jr Clifford Jr Leon Boles Richard Charles Jackson Henry Emerson Cook Celesta Carter Alvin Carter Roy Rhodes Wm Brown Harry Brown and Burns Joyce Gaskins of 11th grade was omitted from last week's honor roll.
In Boyce Virginia on December 18 churches host annual programs and sickness baskets while college students return for holidays. The Boyce school closes December 23 and resumes January 3. Merchants celebrate holiday trade as the post office stays cheerful. Boy Scouts organize drives for warm clothing and gifts for the county nurse to aid the less fortunate. Holly wreaths brighten streets as Christmas nears for the Star family.
In Chillicothe Ohio a 15 year old boy preacher John DeMint and his brother Chester skipped school over gym clothing seen as sinful. Judge Kenneth Stevens ordered both to attend a recognized school by Jan 3 or face action, with their mother responsible for compliance.
Charmersville Virginia reports Master Michael Foreman confined at home with measles and Miss Anna Lee Kerns likewise kept home due to mumps. Several local residents visit or host families including Mr. and Mrs. George Rosier Sr and son George Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White, Mr. and Mrs. John Good of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Miller, and Billy Johnson of Mr. Williams during the week. Additional visits include Mr. W. W. Brewer with Ray mond Bradfield and Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Rudolph and Mrs. Winifred Ashwood with Ralph Frye.
Rainfall data for 24 hours ending a.m. shows none. December rainfall to date 2.29 inches. 1948 year to date 42.04 inches. Average annual rainfall over 36 years 36.20 inches. Monthly averages for 1913–1946: Jan 2.46, Feb 1.94, Mar 2.91, Apr 3.02, May 3.67, Jun 3.92, Jul 3.82, Aug 3.76, Sep 2.57, Oct 3.31, Nov 2.44, Dec 2.38. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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