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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1948
Page
4
Daily newspaper notice stating display ads due in the office by 12 noon the day before publication and transient rate of 65 cents per inch with contract rates on application. Classified rates available in the classified columns.
Bradley Kelly of King Features argues that comics foster reading, imagination, and American character from early childhood. He cites educators and wartime history, notes a King Features Code for clean content, and frames Blondie as a model of family humor appealing to all ages.
Current Opinion discusses the House passage of a reform bill for Army courts martial establishing an independent Judge Advocate General department and allowing enlisted men to sit on courts. It notes the bill falls short of placing court and sentence review under the JAG and urges a parallel Navy reform. Senate hearings may fix deficiencies and extend reforms to Navy courts martial.
Bradley Kelly of King Features Syndicate argues that adventure comic strips teach morals and common virtues. He contends realistic violence in true life surpasses fictional strips and urges parents to guide children's taste and judgment.
Earl L. Douglas reflects on Sir George White's 119 day defense of Ladysmith and asks if readers keep the flag flying amid trials. He compares personal virtue to steadfast honesty against ridicule and temptation, urging perseverance for God's glory.
A quiz asks seven questions including naming Marshall Plan countries and the creator of Sherlock Holmes. It covers topics from U S history aviation and baseball to literature and charity CARE.
Public notice urges readers to renew subscriptions with special January rates ending January 31. Announcement emphasizes major upcoming news from The Star and encourages timely renewal to avoid missing coverage.
News from years past notes the annual Apple Blossom Festival dates May 1 and 2 announced by Dr. P. W. Boyd, president. Horace C. Browne reelected president of the Shenandoah Area Council of Boy Scouts. Mrs Nettie Lee Owens of Berryville dies at 61. Andy Bell cites truck weighing deadline March 15 for city and county fleets. Mrs. Gertrude Organ of Graduate Nurses Dist. 12 calls annual elections January 28. J. H. Funkhouser elected vice president of Shenandoah Production Credit Assn.
Ten years ago in 1938 Harry L. McCann secretary of the Northern Virginia VPI alumni arranged a banquet for 50 persons and guests. Col T B McAdams president of the Union Trust Co. of Maryland Baltimore will be guest speaker at Shenandoah Valley Bankers meeting here.
From 1923 this item notes a cedar cutting campaign by the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association. It also reports state prohibition laws aided by postal refusals to mail whisky and the S. H. Hable Company announcing a temporary remodeling shutdown.
Fifty years ago in 1898 John Towers, a local musician, had an article published in the Pianists and Organists magazine. A brilliant gathering of local society played whist at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles F Nelson at the corner of Washington and Water Streets.
A weather bulletin records present and past rainfall including January 1948 totals and year to date figures. It lists monthly precipitation for 35 year baseline from 1913 to 1946 with January 2.46 inches and February 1.94 inches among other values.
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