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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
2
Ten members of the Winches IOOF and four from the Mid lodge attended the Tri Assa meeting Tuesday. It was decided the next session would be held at Mid.
In a list of nominees the Fourth Circuit seeks an eight year term for Nom andes Lemuel F. Smith and others from multiple circuits. Unexpired terms end February 1 in various years. Harvey B. Apperson becomes Attorney General, succeeding Justice Sta, with several judges named for terms ending 1952 1955 or 1949.
Compilation lists correct selections for a set of historical quiz prompts. It cites responses on Bunyan, a phrase about Liberty and Law dated July 4 1776, a statement about harm, a count of twelve pairs, Senator Eugene D Mills, a James Monroe related item, and a pressure cooker as a device.
Rep. Knutson of Minnesota praised Herbert Hoover for endorsing smaller foreign aid as aiding a veto proof tax bill. The House Ways and Means chair said Hoover’s letter supports trimming Truman’s 1949 budget and backing at least a three billion dollar reduction. Hoover urged cautious steps not to over extend export and proposed cutting the Marshall plan first year outlay while keeping aid within economy bounds.
The Star reports a daily readership exceeding eight thousand in Clarke County with strong engagement across local news, sports, and community notices. Readers from widespread towns rely on the paper for updates, weather, and civic information.
January 24 10 30 a.m. Marijorie I Shresk sales 2 miles west of Greenspring on the road to Gerrardstown features two cars a cow furniture and household appliances. February 25 10 a.m. Gilbert Roy ston sale one half mile east of Berryville on Route 7 lists horses cattle hogs sheep and farm machinery.
By virtue of an execution in the Civil and Police Justice Court of Winchester Virginia Loan and Thrift Corp. vs. Augustus Gaskins I will sell in front of the Frederick County Court House at 1 Pm January 24 1948 for cash one washing machine electric ice box one heating stove several stands G. G. Baker City Sergeant
Hal Boyle reports Berliners fear a U S withdrawal while the German capital debates the scale of black market activity by Americans. He cites both criticism of looting claims and praise for thousands of soldiers and civilian employees who support German families and feed the economy, arguing most Americans here do honest work.
Increases to the general fund include recordation deed and contract fees of 35163, beverage excise tax 57189, business and professional license fees 70780, and investment interest 66934. Alcohol sales climbed from 40429972 in 1946 47 first half to 48928332 in the current first half, up 8498359.
Nine residents of the Winchester trailer camp were found guilty in police court for not having city auto tags. Each was fined $1 plus $4.25 costs and ordered by Judge John Rice to buy the tags. Names include Jim T. Reel Albert P. Hobby Alvin W. Brady Raymond D. Bowley Frank Kalafat Clarence E. Ward John R. Keplinger Wesley W. Dunn. Summons issued to about 25 residents. deadline for tags was last April.
The House committee on privileges and elections considers the sales tax vote. Gov. Tuck reveals a broad reorganization moving 70 departments into 11 with six staff divisions. A Moses bill to have the state take over school transportation is expected. Senate adjourns after brief session as five new bills circulate.
Berryville high school boys and girls basketball teams will play a twinbill starting at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Boyce high school. It will be the first matchup this season between the arch rivals.
Admiral Byrd announced that the Navy Antarctic expedition begun last year discovered 10 new mountain ranges including some of the world’s highest peaks.
The data shows families rose by 175 percent from 1890 to 1940 while the overall population increased by 110 percent, indicating a shift in household structures and family size during that period.
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