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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1948
Page
10
Emmett Soothorn of Southern Stephens City Service will lead a two-day school January 28 in Baltimore. The session aims to train staff and improve service delivery across the region.
Washington Jan 20 The government would sell 250 million dollars in seized enemy property and share proceeds with civilian war victims under a House approved bill moving to a vote. The measure shifts U.S policy away from returning property to original owners and faces criticism as un Christian like. About 50 million would aid American civilians held prisoner by Japan in Guam Midway Wake and the Philippines.
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Mr and Mrs Kersey of Alexandria and Mr and Mrs Ed Lee of Winchester were guests of Miss Lonie Goodridge and Mrs Chales Ramey. Mr and Mrs Robert Creamer of Charles Town visited Mary Lanham family. Rev and Mrs Dargan Lucas visiting Roanoke relatives. Miss Marison Kay improving at Memorial hospital. Mrs C D Adams ill at home, daughter Mrs Harlow of Wilmington staying. Mr Powell Ashby of Warrenton visited. Mr Donald Whitacre, Baltimore Radio school student, stayed with R A Colston. Mrs B B McKay of Millwood visited Boyce. New residents Mr and Mrs Howard Melton and family.
The earliest official census, distinguishing it from estimates, is considered to have been initiated in New France and continued in North America from 1665 to 1754.
The Anti-Saloon League of America meets in Pittsburgh for its 33rd national convention to name new executives as two top officials resign. Younger members propose a new name such as the National Temperance Federation or National Temperance League to carry on the fight against liquor. George W. Crabbe of Baltimore plans to resign as general superintendent, a post held since 1940.
New Orleans January 20 voters in Louisiana select a governor among four serious contenders former governors Sam Jones and Earl Long U S Representative James Morrison and Appeals Judge Robert Kennon Observers disagree on strengths and anticipate a second primary February 17 and possible run off by today’s losers
Tokyo report says men shoveling snow near Niigata on Japan’s west coast slowed work then hurriedly moved fish from bundles. They had found and tossed fish to hide from black marketeers who expected a police search at the station.
In MT Williams Virginia on January 20 Mr and Mrs Grant Wilkens and family joined Mr and Mrs Albert Lacy for dinner. Mrs Thelma Ashwood visited Mrs Delilah Bell while Mrs Fanny Williams shows improvement after illness.
The guide explains standard time differences: Eastern establishes EST, Central is one hour earlier CST, Mountain two hours earlier MST. It notes some stations adjust relay times to fit local schedules and that last minute program changes cannot be included.
A detailed listing of daily radio programming across networks from 6:00 PM to midnight including news, variety shows, comedies, dramas, musicals, and discussions. Notable entries include The Beulah Show, Milton Berle Variety, The Green Hornet, Amos and Andy, Boston Symphony Hour, and Red Skelton Comedy with multiple network alignments and repeats.
Kalle Nergsard, 21, of the Norwegian Ski Association won the first Victor Constant memorial slalom on Mount Mansfield east slope, Stowe VI, leading 73 starters in 1 31 some time ahead of Don Henderson of Middlebury in second. Mrs. Alida Constant of Winchester, widow of Vic Constant, presented the trophy. Capt. Constant was killed in New Hampshire in 1946.
Winchester and Frederick County residents warned by the SPCA to provide feed and shelter for farm animals and pets during cold weather. Reports of neglect prompt a reminder that cruelty laws apply under Virginia Code Section 4554.
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