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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1945
Page
4
An item lists DeLisser, Inc. at 11 E 44th St New York with a quoted biblical proverb about wisdom and understanding. The fragment appears as a promotional or directory line from a historical newspaper page.
A wartime era warning highlights road dangers as drivers ignore safety. It notes 3.1 million injuries since Pearl Harbor, stresses aging cars and tires, deteriorating highways, and the risk of tire blowouts, urging caution and maintenance.
The article notes worldwide moves to ration and level menus as nations like Wenmark cut diets to British levels. It discusses synthetic foods in Britain, reducing meat with yeast from waste, and fears that postwar meals may only show minor changes to traditional customs.
Colored Cotton Frussia reports six color variants for its nature-dyed fiber including yellow brown green pine pink smoke and white. The farm produced 500 tons of colored crop last year and expects this year to surpass that amount.
The publication reports arrival of colored cottons with tests showing lower dye costs, longer fiber, and improved yarn quality. Natural color deepens with soap washing rather than fading, signaling a potential advance for women’s wear fabrics.
Editorial argues free flow of information is essential for peace and understanding. It notes artificial government restraints distort world view and cites ASNE’s world tour to discuss press freedom. Authors urge ongoing cultivation of seeds toward a freer international news system as vital to a lasting United Nations.
The Office of Defense Transportation warns the cross continental movement of American armies from Europe to the Pacific will be the largest transport job. Three million men will be moved by rail after furloughs. 50 percent fewer civilian Pullman cars will be available for 10 months after August 1. Roughly 300,000 men are planned to reach East Coast ports monthly, about 10,000 daily, with 250 sleepers needed daily to move west. Eastern roads face lighter strain than the six or eight Western roads, where single-track lines heighten the challenge. Railroads will handle the task, and civilians must avoid trains.
The article notes Senator Byrd and President Truman now backing administrative reorganizations aimed at simplifying government and cutting costs. Byrd, a key authority on administration, has long pushed consolidations despite New Dealer resistance. The shift to joint effort could save millions yearly for taxpayers.
During the recently completed term city and county schools invested $92,587 in war stamps and bonds. City schools yielded the largest returns while Britons face threats as German bombs hit London. The Fifth Army push in Italy slows under Nazi resistance with gains by the British Eighth Army cut.
A collision near Winchester injures seven people amid incomplete reports from Beddington West Virginia. A German American Bund leader opposes foreign controlled organization registration, claiming it would put the group out of business.
Police nip a planned office robbery targeting Herman Hable and hold two former city residents. Announcement confirms the marriage of Miss Mary Harbaugh of Martinsburg and Mr. Preston Pugh of Winchester on July 6. John D. Rockefeller marks his 96th birthday with a quiet golf round.
J Mack Noonan a 53 year old taxi operator died while guiding a party of sightseers through the city. Winchester teams win the annual five man team event at the Virginia Trapshooters Association tournament in Richmond.
Thirty years ago Germany sent seven submarines to the Dardanelles as the British fleet moved to bottleneck Turkish allies of the Kaiser. W. P. Massey urged city and county cooperation for mutual benefit. Charles Wisecarver of Berryville was injured when a car driven by Marvel Carter overturned.
Forty five years ago Harry Kern hosted the Winchester and Frederick County University of Virginia Alumni chapter. W H Smith gave a reception at his Peyton Street home. John Copp refused a $15 000 offer for his $6 000 farm where he planted fruit trees.
Earl L. Douglas compares earthquakes to spiritual upheaval, arguing that faith sustains when foundations shake. He contrasts Peter’s return to faith with Judas’s loss of courage, urging readers to cling to faith, honor, and self-confidence to endure life’s storms.
Washington comment on postwar diplomacy notes James Byrnes taking the State Department post and Harry S. Truman framing charter goals. The piece contrasts US-Russia talks, the world court idea, and the charter’s aim to protect national integrity while using the security council for big issues. Hull’s stance and a broad bipartisan support emerge as key themes.
Across clues list many short hints for a puzzle including Pelt Eye Part of a window Shower Region Glazed Gasps Matured Bestow Suitable Type measure Whole Native of Denmark Epoch Boy s name A disguise Frisk Jewish month Size of Eskimo tool Bet Dart Shop Permission Pen name Charles Lamb Poker stake Branch March date Down clues begin with Beginning Newspapers Told a falsehood Finish Savor Persia Member of a Mongoloid tribe.
The Washington baseball club achieved the highest count of 1 to 0 victories in the 1914 season according to the dataset.
The record lists two will admissions to probate: James Harold Steele of Kernstown dated April 1937 with May Steele as widow and executrix bond $20,000. appraisers Claude Grove, W. S. Sargent, C. A. Robinson Jr., Clyde Logan Jr., Austin White. Curtis C. Vann executor of Scott Vann with bond $200. Margaret Vann and unnamed son as chief beneficiaries. Samuel E. Grubbs will dated April 18 1945 with wife Katie M. Grubbs as executrix bond $4,000. nephew John Whillington receives a pickup truck. appraisers Stewart Bell, Claude Grove, Harry McCann, J. M. Fishpaw, Paul Clowser.
The Star invites readers to explore full coverage of local, national, and world events with in depth reporting and timely updates across sections. Readers are urged to turn to the paper for comprehensive stories, detailed timelines, and verified facts from correspondents.
A basket dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs A P Whitacre celebrated Cpl Harvey L Mauzy of Jackson Miss on furlough and Nellie Hinkle's birthday. Guests included Elsie Heironimus Virginia Patterson Ruth Kerns and many Mauzy relatives with music and singing in the afternoon. A Home Coming service is planned at Old Files Chapel Church on the first Sunday in August.
The origin of the idea is credited to Benjamin Franklin. He served as American ambassador in France during the early French experiments with balloons.
Terry Arnold, a Vermont novelist, travels to Argentina to study the wealthy playboy scene for a second book. Don De Vera and three Argentine newspapermen shadow her, pressuring a risky plan as she contemplates a costly stay at the Plaza and a last chance race fate.
Terry waits at a tearoom as a man appears through a revolving door. she declares love, impulsively buys a flight ticket back, and considers canceling before leaving with the confusion of emotion and a refunded fare.
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