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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
6
Present and past rainfall data show no precipitation in the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. January rainfall to date is 1.00 inches. The 36 year average monthly rainfall from 1913 to 1948 lists figures for each month, with January at 2.47 inches and December at 2.43 inches. Data credited to the Winchester Research Laboratory.
Mas ter Ronnie Miller has been very sick but is much better. Local residents report social visits and family gatherings at homes in Boyce Winchester and surrounding areas. Multiple notes mention illnesses, callers, and guests at the Wiley White and Clowser households during the week.
In Cross Junction Virginia Howard Braithwaite and the Braithwaite family relocate to the old home place. Numerous friends and relatives from Winchester Fairfax Falls Church Arlington and Martinsburg share Christmas visits and post holiday travel plans.
Police Justice Carleton Jewett fined Devoe & Reynolds Co. of Richmond $50 and costs for violating the Virginia paint law. A state chemist testified he bought a can in a Richmond store on November 17 and analysis showed less linseed oil than labeled and absence of three specified ingredients.
Rev and Mrs H Roane returned Friday from Christmas with relatives in Gloucester. They were joined by Miss Alice Roane, who spent the New Year with them. Several local households hosted Christmas guests over the holiday.
A service department promotes John Bean Wheel Balancing and Aligning Equipment to check steering systems. The ad promises savings in tire and chassis wear that will offset the cost of the job.
Richmond dispatch reports Bishop Arthur J. Moore of Atlanta urging Christians to organize a great offensive around the world. He promotes emphasis on Christian truths over denominational tactics and seeks a major effort beyond church labels. He spoke after a European tour expressing concern over China and global faith outreach.
Mr. and Mrs. Rosseau Martin are at their Main Street home. Mark Sperry has returned to Washington after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Trone Sperry. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Carroll of Bartonsville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Green.
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