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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
10
The U S Army and military government weigh a ban on private importation of American cigarettes into Germany by occupation personnel to curb the black market. Proposals also seek removal of cigarettes as barter items in army sponsored exchanges. Black market cigarettes fetch about 1 200 marks per carton of 200 plus bartered goods aid homes.
The listings note changes due to late corrections by networks with PM eastern times and subtract one hour for central time. Programs include The Sky King Repeat, Superman repeats, Captain Midnight, Buck Rogers, News reports, radio dramas, music shows, and late night variety with updates through 1 a.m.
At Lake Success New York the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission political committee approves an 80 page draft report by a 10 to 0 vote but defers the Baruch plan to a later session. Russia did not participate citing lack of study time and Poland abstained on the final vote.
The Veterans Employment Service in Virginia announces a new field assistant to boost job opportunities for veterans in Winchester Harrisonburg Front Royal Culpeper Arlington Alexandria and Fredericksburg. Walter M. Shade will visit employers and coordinate with the Virginia State Employment Service offices to place veterans and gather current employment information.
Frank Shaw fell into the water after a bowboat struck a sunken log on Little River. The craft developed a foot wide hole in its bottom. Shaw sat in the hole and, aided by bailing, he and his companion reached shore safely.
Don Fletcher was re elected fire chief of the John H Enders Fire Company in Berryville at the annual meeting. Other officers named include Robert Shenk captain Ed Diffenderfer assistant captain Roy Locke secretary treasurer Jack Enders first lieutenant Rev George S Lightner second lieutenant Ammie Lev third lieutenant Francis Chapman fourth lieutenant H L Armel chief pipe man Lewis E Hart fire assistant Carroll Rhoden second assistant Charles Marlowe third assistant and C B Stolle fourth assistant Dr Frank E Tappan was elected physician and Rev R B K McDonald chaplain A new building inspector post to inspect Berryville structures for fire hazards will be filled by Norman D Scott. Fletcher stated the force will continue to focus on putting out fires.
Episcopal High School of Alexandria reports $453000 raised toward a $1360000 goal in a three year drive begun in 1945 led by Rt Rev H St George Tucker. Funds will keep tuition low, pension retiring masters, hire more instructors, and upgrade buildings and laboratories.
Edwin Orndorff placed a large pine tree on the observation tower at the Monta Vista mansion for a distinctive Christmas display. The lights glow after dark, visible for miles across the countryside. Clarke County farm families produced crops and livestock valued at 2,842,000 dollars in 1945, more than triple the 1940 total, with 510 farms listed in the census. In police court, cases proceeded as reported.
In Police Court Judge John Rice presiding Robert C Carbaugh of Stephens City fined for speeding ten dollars and costs James Shanholtz of Winchester fined ten dollars and costs for drunkenness Onear Rice Akers of City Hotel fined five dollars and costs for drunkenness Melvin Whitlock of 409 Highland avenue fined ten dollars and costs for drunkenness Jans Ci Teets of Stephens City fined ten dollars and costs for drunkenness and aeneay fight ne Woodrow Wilson Teets of Stephens City fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct Calvert Racey of 371 Charles street fined ten dollars and costs for drinking in public Norman Thomas of City Hotel fined ten dollars and costs for drunkenness Hypermnesia is cited as the term describing the ability to remember names dates and details.
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