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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
5
Color blind drivers face difficulty reading colors in traffic signals and signs. The article explains how standard shapes and positions help color blind drivers identify warnings and avoid accidents, noting local nonstandard signs and the need for consistent signage.
Miss Mary Ann Henrick transferred to Honolulu for the same occupation after four years at the Aronautic Station. Local residents share visits and family events with many names and a report on the ongoing flu. A mystery injury near Ridge Road and a funeral for Sarah Henry are noted along with a cottage prayer gathering at Bowen residence.
Green Spring Virginia on January 23 records many friends calling on ill residents Bruce Milburn at his parents home in Glengary West Virginia and Mrs Carter Luttrel in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Delmar Saville and Lily visited Mrs Canter Milburn. Mr and Mrs Robert Brannon announce birth of son January 13, Brannon is Naomi McCarty's daughter. Federal debt peaked February 8, 1946 at 279.2 billion dollars.
Community notices report services for Howard White at St Johns on Saturday January 11. A Valentine Party is planned at Friendly Grove on February 15 sponsored by the Friendly Grove Association. Others are noted for family visits and births including the Duke Hospital birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Upchurch of Durham NC and Virginia Cooper's daughter.
Mrs. Clara B Keller and John G Bowman attended the Emily Hutton Griest and Dwight Walker Rieman wedding at Chestnut Hill Friends meeting house Philadelphia. They also visited Lancaster and Lititz. Miss Veda Hockmore cannot resume teaching due to a knee injury. Local residents mentioned include Mr. Statton Bowers and the Keller and Beeler families with trips to Front Royal and Capon Road.
On a clear night the atmosphere cools faster than on cloudy nights due to radiation losses, which may produce frost. The moon is not the cause, but it may be linked to the phenomenon.
Advertisement touts TE-OL as a non greasy 90 percent alcohol foot germ killer. Claims rapid contact killing of athlete foot germs with deep penetration. Priced 35 cents at the drug store today.
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