31 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1948
Page
1
Winchester Frederick Clarke area records show total rainfall over 44 inches for 1948, well above the 1913-1946 average of 36.20 inches. The year featured late frosts, a strong corn and hay crop, and drought relief only in July.
The Hotel Jack Coffee Shop announces its reopening to the public on Monday January 3 1949. The notice extends New Year wishes to patrons and friends in a brief welcome message.
No collection on New Year’s Day Saturday January 1. Garbage for January 1 will be collected January 5. Christmas trees will be collected in open trucks the week of January 3 to January 8. Two collections for everyone. curb placement needed due to closed equipment.
AP report by Harry T. Montgomery projects a stable, consumer friendly year with easing shortages and a return to a buyers market. While incomes stay high, production and spending may dip from 1948’s peak as rearmament effects fade and supply lines normalize.
Sheriff DeHaven reported several small thefts across Frederick County including two juveniles stealing Christmas cards and a mail box package from a rural route. a ham and side from a nursing home smoke house reappeared after reporting. two hens stolen from Braithwaite farm. a Boy Scout lodge break in with windows shot out and T-shirts missing. The cases head to juvenile court or are still under investigation.
Fire crews respond to alarms at 513 N Cameron St but find no blaze after occupants on the second floor report a persistent burning rag odor. Firemen inspect the house from cellar to attic and locate no fire.
Winchester and Frederick county residents prepare to welcome 1949 with New Year dances. An armory event by Winchester JET and a George Washington hotel benefit for the Winchester hospital women’s auxiliary are planned. Public watch services and private gatherings fill the night as New Year’s Eve progresses.
American pilot First Lieutenant Robert W. McGuire of Clifton Forge Virginia delivered a ten ton coal load to German guards at Berlin marking the 100000th airlift sortie since the June 26 blockade began. McGuire praised the moment as he prepared to rotate home to Alaska after his 161st mission with the 29th troop carrier squadron.
Washington reports that Treasury officials foresee higher corporate taxes in 1949 to offset a budget deficit. Individuals face no near-term tax hikes as Truman seeks a balanced budget and debt retirement through increased revenue, possibly reviving wartime excess profits taxes if Congress agrees.
Robert Eugene Campbell born Jan 2 1948 at Winchester Hospital celebrated his first birthday Sunday in Utica New York where his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell have lived since March He is the second child born at the hospital this year but the first resident of the city His grandparents Mr and Mrs Howard Schindel of 122 West Cork Street sent birthday gifts Mrs Schindel predicts a walk next month The Campbells plan a visit in February and have not been to Winchester since August Also noted are Handley Council meeting and two local notices for auctions and a shooting match
James W. Eaton 50 a carpenter of Northwestern Grade died in a Baltimore hospital after being struck crossing the Washington Baltimore boulevard near Hale thrope. He was en route to join his wife and daughter Mrs Paul Smith for a holiday visit. Eaton leaves a wife two daughters and siblings including Dora Eaton. The body will go to Giffin funeral home Capon Bridge. service time not set.
Soviet Russia announced a 1949 trade reduction with Yugoslavia to one eighth of 1948 levels due to Tito's unfriendly policy. The pact, announced by Tass, limits exchange of goods while Yugoslavia aims to sell to the West if bloc nations fail to honor deals. Milentije Popovic led the Yugoslav delegation to Moscow.
Sam s Cash Grocery opens New Year s Day from 8 AM to 9 PM at 9 South Kent Street. Rhodes Jewelry Co sends New Year greetings thanking patrons and wishing prosperity. Golden Glow Restaurant offers New Year Day Breakfast and Dinner hours. Chunk Wood for sale advertised with contact numbers.
Floods across New England New York and New Jersey forced evacuations with 500 residents uprooted in New Jersey. Manville South Bound Brook and Bradley Gardens were isolated as rivers rose, dams faced threats, trains halted and highways blocked under ice jams.
Sidney S. Kellam head of Princess Anne county Democratic organization will chair the state campaign committee for State Senator John S. Battle of Charlottesville in the upcoming August primary. Battle confirmed Kellam will lead his campaign in the primary as one of four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination. Kellam’s leadership has strengthened Princess Anne county's county party organization.
Today marks the last working day in Winchester for Hugh T. Henry director of the City recreation department and Herbert Wilkins executive of the Shenandoah area Boy Scout council. Henry leaves for Radford to become recreation director. Mrs. Isabel Cook will run city hall office until a new director is named.
Seven fliers rescued from a Greenland ice cap and two rescuers arrived in New York amid a rainstorm. Lt. Col. Emil Beaudry piloted the rescue plane from Goose Bay Labrador landing at 12 15 p m eight hours after departure. Beaudry was greeted by his wife Eva Beaudry, who had not seen him since December 15 at Westover Field Massachusetts.
A retrospective look at 1948 in Winchester and surrounding towns highlights key people places and events. Notable items include all state band selections fourteenth Handley students, a devastating fire in Josephine City, Berryville, and beauty winner Gloria Dorsey. The year also saw new fire trucks and a district title in basketball, with civic milestones and a grand procession of city development projects.
Five day outlook for Virginia calls for temperatures two to four degrees below normal. Cold Saturday, warmer Sunday, then turning colder Monday and Tuesday. Rain or snow possible late Sunday or Monday with total precipitation around one quarter inch.
Farmers head into the new year with anxiety and hopes that Congress will ease concerns about 1949. Sentiment grows for higher government price supports likely to pass. 1948 income fell from 1947’s peak of 16.5 billion to about 15.45 billion, with further declines expected as production rose and foreign demand weakened.
Senator McKellar of Tennessee defeated Senator Tydings of Maryland 27 to 25 in a Senate pro tempore contest. The Democrats named leadership for the period until January 20, with Barkley as majority leader. Lucas becomes eco leader. Sparkman noted a peaceful meeting as plans were set for the new session. Duke named clerk and Joseph C. Duke to sergeant at arms post, with P C Seaton retained as chaplain.
In its first full year at a new $140000 arena near the city, Farmers Livestock Exchange sold 55455 animals for 5000108. The exchange paid a first dividend of 3 per share on 128000 stock and plans to raise only 12000 more to finish paying for the plant. The year’s mix was 50 percent cattle and calves, 30 percent hogs, 20 percent sheep and lambs.
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