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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1947
Page
7
New up to date United States Map printed in red on strong paper 21 by 28 inches shows Alaska Hawaii and all territories with population tables city lists travel distance by air and highway chief scenic forest sites in each state and a population index order by mail with fifteen cents included for postpaid copy
Justice Court dispositions list multiple defendants from Winchester and nearby towns. Entries include Linwood Oats and Adam G. Shoemaker cited for public intoxication with fines of 14.75 and not specified in full. Robert Edward Barrow charged with improper registration. Charles Conrad and L A Elliott for unlicensed female dogs. Ray Renner cited for improper lights. Bill Snapp for an unlicensed male dog. Garland Meadows listed with an incomplete address.
A fragmented notice lists unlicensed dogs with owners J L Courtney Ralph Brown Elver Miller and Clifton Stickley. Fees shown include 5.25 7.25 dollars and addresses Winchester Strasburg.
A clipped list shows multiple defendants with traffic offenses. James E. Brinklow of Front Royal faces driving while license revoked and speeding with fines totaling 83.50 and 30 days to serve. Marvin M. Estep of Strasburg charged with no operator license and related infractions with 24.25 in fines. Charles Ed Hurley of Cross Junction cited for reckless driving 14.25 fine. James Ira Miller of Grafton had speeding and related penalties with 28.25 and 30 days suspended. Victor Funderburg of R2 Mark cited for speeding 15.25.
Gloucester artist Lawrence O Toole paints murals for the first naval district officers club in Boston. The scenes show the launching of the frigate Constitution and the Boston tea party with faces resembling prominent navy officers of the era. O Toole, a former Coast Guard chief in the war, adds sly humor.
Tourism in Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley shows improvement after May lag. Henry T. Hardenburg, secretary of the chamber of commerce, says this year may be the best until 1950 with daily tourist expenditures at 15 to 20 dollars. Virginia leads an intensive campaign to boost visitor services and facilities, while local efforts focus on longer stays and enhanced cookery at establishments.
The article notes efforts to modernize sanitary and kitchen equipment at travel stations to provide meals and courtesy for travelers. It highlights Winchester catering to northern trade as a key example while southern travelers form a separate market flow.
Albany July 2. Wagering at New York race tracks totals 20 million dollars less than the same period in 1946 according to the state department of taxation and finance.
Washington reports the comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all National banks at the close of business June 30. Banks must submit their reports detailing financial status and operations for the period.
The line is from Lord Byron’s poem On My Thirty sixth Year published under that title. The quotation reflects Byron’s reflection on aging and lost love.
Australia designates 47000 acres for citrus fruit cultivation, signaling a major expansion in fruit production. Government plans outline development of orchards, processing facilities, and regional employment opportunities as part of the program.
On their thirteenth birthday the average weight of the Dione quintuplet sisters was reported as 122 pounds.
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