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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1947

Page

8

Traveling Reserve Recruiting Unit to Visit Cities This Month

Naval Reserve recruiting efforts move through Frederick Maryland Ransom West Virginia Winchester and Strasburg this month. The Traveling Reserve Recruiting Unit No 2 from Norfolk arrives Frederick January 9 for one week then moves to Ransom January 13 18 before a seven day stop at Winchester. The visit ends with Strasburg January 25 as part of Fifth Naval District recruitment.

Norfolk Frederick Rawson West Virginia Winchester Strasburg Naval Reserve Fifth Naval District Mobile Ransom Virginia

Investigating Attempt To Break In Legion Home

Winchester police investigate an attempt to break into the American Legion Home on N. Loudoun Street. A rear door was pried but the lock held. The complaint was filed by Joe Swansor.

Legion Home Winchester American Legion N. Loudoun Street the Legion Joe Swansor

Radio Schedule Trends and Time Adjustments on Key Station

Radio program listings show January 7 broadcast times with network corrections. Programs span news, serials, drama, music, and variety hours from 6:46 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Eastern, noting time zone changes and local relay variations.

E Farrell Abc Bouquet Dbs Tennessee Abc Cbs Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-West Trong Capt Allament Lowell Thomas Abc World News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Filmer Davis Abe Po Abc Melodies Orch Arthur Hale Kaltenborn Stenedaerebs Bill Brandt Rudy Vallee Abe Dbs Lum Abner Abc Ont Shayne John Paris Abec Judy Mel Blanc Cbs the O’neills the Falcon Cbc Amos Rex Maupin His Gabriel Heatter Arthur Godfrey Boston Symphony Upton Red Skelton Earl Godwin Abc-Basic Abc News

Shenandoah Valley Inc invites state and federal officials to annual meeting

Valley Inc invites Governor William M. Tuck Senator Harry F Byrd and A Willis Robertson Representative Burr Harrison and WV Commission Chairman William A Wright to the 23rd annual meeting at The Gables Elkton Va Election of officers and directors will be held in the afternoon with a dinner program by humorist John L Davis and a dance by musicians from the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind Reservations through Florenz Hinz at Valley offices in the Beverley Hotel Staunton Va

William M. Tuck Harry F. Byrd A. Willis Robertson Burr P. Harrison State Conservation Commission William A. Wright Curry Carter Shenandoah Valley, Inc Organic Gabies Elkton Florenz Hinz the Gables John L. Davis National Association of Manufacturers New York City Virginia School For the Deaf and the Blind Hint Valley Beverley Hotel Staunton Virginia

Argenbright Takes New Manager Post At Huntsberry Shoe Store

E. W. Argenbright assumed his duties this morning as manager of the Huntsberry shoe store. At Lovett Brothers, where he resigned, it was stated that a new manager would be announced next Monday.

E. W. Argenbright Huntsberry Lovett Brothers Argenbright

The Star Has 30 Correspondents

The Star reports it maintains a network of 30 correspondents across multiple bureaus providing local and regional coverage. The article notes ongoing assignments and the breadth of its reporting reach.

the Star

Love and reunion amid wartime secrets in Connecticut

Lydia hosts Wade, a liberated pilot, as he returns from abroad. They recall past romance, shared danger, and Lydia’s struggle to accept Chris Stark’s place in her life. Wade’s return unsettles her plans while hints of Chris’s injuries surface. the scene ends with their unresolved tension.

Lydia Frances Isaac Betty Chris Captain Stark Mr. Stark Wade Rahge Atlantic Connecticut Eric Mrs. Christopher Stark Christopher Stark

Strength For The Day By Ker L Douglas D C

The article discusses Rome’s Colosseum as a symbol of civilization’s decline during spectator sports eras and contrasts ancient gladiator violence with modern football. It warns that public fixation on entertainment signals a decay in civic virtue and participation.

Colosseum Rome

Entertainment as Necessity and National Character

A short aphorism notes that valuing entertainment as necessary before primary axiom leads to a decay of national character. It warns that prioritizing amusement erodes civic virtues and societal strength.

Police Court Dockets Disposed Judge Rice Handles Several Cases

In Police Court Judge John Rice presiding the following defendants were disposed of. Earl Brown of Petersburg W Va fined 10 dollars plus costs for spending. Nicholas Kellas of 606 S Sen t street fined 10 dollars plus costs for drunk and disorderly conduct. Andrew Prather 614 N Camer on street convicted of disorderly conduct assault and battery with 10 dollars plus costs and 30 days suspended. Franklin C Rice Berkeley Springs W Va fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding. Marshall Shoemaker Cedar Creek Grade fined 5 dollars plus costs for drinking in public. William Robert Woods Park Way Hotel fined 5 dollars plus costs for being drunk.

John Rice Earl Brown Petersburg W. Va Nicholas Kellas S. Sent Street Andrew Prather N. Cameron Street Franklin C. Rice Berkeley Springs Marshall Shoemaker Cedar Creek William Robert Woods Parkway Hotel

Petty Cash Box Rifled at George Washington Garage

George Washington Garage reports a petty cash theft with a box rifled and about 67 dollars missing. A complaint details the loss and ongoing investigation.

Winchester George Washington

How stars are counted by K I M A observations

Photographic plates cover the entire sky and record stars bright enough to appear on the plates. From these images astronomers can count or estimate the number of visible stars and map their distribution across the heavens.

Accused Marine In China To Get Fair Trial

Major General Samuel L. Howard, head of U S Marine Forces in China, said the American marine accused of raping a Chinese girl at Peiping must be given a fair trial. He warned against trial by public opinion and noted serious potential penalties, while Chinese demonstrations and a possible court martial proceed.

Peiping

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Bette Davis Pau Henreid Aa Warner Warner Bros Aaren Aes Asika H. C. Sheetz & Son Gray & Sheetz George W. Kurtz Fene Furniture Farmers & Merchants National Bank Ray Robinson Paul M. Haldeman Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation J. W. Arthur General Insurance Romss Ave Winchester, VA Margaret Niche Margeret Gorman Ni Nichols King Features Syndicate Santa Fae Africa India You Ker L. Douglas D. C China Clarke County News Service Lupton Orchard Service Great Lakes Steel Corporatio N. Loudoun ST Hable Clementine Darling Clementine Linda Ee Seay Henry Victor Ewe Ey Westminster and Just Gray & Eddy Earl L. Mason N. Loudoun Hansbrough & Carter Valley Weather Strip & Awning Co Aubrey J. Gillian Mgr Box 242 Sinks Molden Electric CO S. Loudoun St J. A. Hotinger Mutual Insurance
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