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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
6
Prospects for bolstering electric power in the region grew brighter this week. At PE's Williamsport Maryland plant a $4,000,000 expansion to increase generating capacity is under construction. Contractor superintendent W T Osborne cited arrival of carloads of structural steel and expected completion after January 1.
Work on the big power plant addition slows as steel shipments to Williamsport are delayed from last August. Only about a hundred workers are on site, instead of the usual several hundred, but officials hope the 30 000 kw generating unit will be installed and producing by December 1947 if no further delays occur.
No prayer service at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church on Christmas. Route 7 collision on a Sunday damaged two cars, no injuries. Police court cases include William L Duff and Mrs Della Duff, both on drunk and disorderly charges, fined $15 plus costs.
About $40 was contributed at a South End Fire Company party last week for Tommy Fadeley, Winchester Blue Baby. Tommy was two years old today. ATHLETIC CLUB CHRISTMAS Tumbling and weightlifting exhibitions are on the program Friday night when Sacred Heart Athletic Club for Boys holds its annual Christmas party for members and friends. Moving pictures dedication of a new boxing ring and trophy to the winning touch football team also on the agenda. ON ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION Eugene O White, 28, fireman.
A seaplane tender USS Pine Island, part of Task Force 68 for Operation Highjump, carries two helicopters, three patrol bombers and one seaplane. The mission spans about four months to train personnel test equipment and map Antarctic regions. Christmas plans include divine services and a turkey dinner for the crew.
Louis Wender said no new information emerged about a valuable three skin neck fur piece missing from his store last week. The three skins were valued at 85 dollars each and the piece carried no insurance. Wender noticed its absence Friday and found no staff member who sold or saw it. He suspects a shoplifter took the neck piece during Christmas rush near the center rack. ARRESTED HERE Robert E. Kerlin of 420 National avenue was arrested on a Richmond Va warrant for failing to answer a summons for careless and reckless driving. He pled guilty, bonded 28 dollars, and was released.
Old Faithful in Yellowstone Park erupts with a jet of hot water ranging from 1000 to 12000 gallons per eruption. The geyser is a major feature attracting visitors and researchers alike.
Present and past rainfall data cover 24 hours ending at 7 a m and the year to date. The document lists December to date precipitation and average annual rainfall over 38 years at 36.49 inches. It breaks monthly means for 1913 45 with values for January February March April May June July August September October November and December. Statistics are courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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