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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1946
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is a daily paper except Sundays published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. It lists national representatives DeLisser Inc and provides subscription rates by mail and carrier with notes on delivery delays and Bible verse closing lines.
A quotation attributed to Socrates extols agriculture as strengthening body and soul, teaching justice and solidarity, and producing the best citizens. It argues that thriving farming uplifts all arts, while untended land leads to the decline of all disciplines.
The article notes demobilization driven growth in veterans organizations with more than 3.5 million men joining groups. The American Legion leads with about 2 million WWII veterans, followed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars with 2 million members. Other new groups total around 60,000 and potential future membership could exceed 15 million veterans. Many WWII veterans remain unaffiliated.
The Army Air Forces warn of future aerial congestion covering 60 miles across and a mile deep, with planes at varied levels and speeds awaiting landings. Jet and propeller craft will clash with limited clearance in fog or darkness, prompting authorities to devise preemptive control measures.
A peculiarly reprehensible and insidious campaign unfolds within Virginia Democratic circles aimed at opposing the renomination of Senator Harry F P Byrd. The effort signals significant intra party conflict and potential realignment within the state’s political landscape.
A circul ar from the committee for Virginia of the Southern Conference of Human Welfare is criticized for one sidedly portraying Senator Byrd and Hutchinson. The piece argues the mail campaign deceives voters, lacks transparency, and resembles C I O tactics, demanding clear openness from the committee.
A storm drenched downtown Winchester with flooding and hail across county sections. Luther L. Painter reports repeated prowler sightings near his home prompting police attention. The Winchester Kiwanis Club plans an all day picnic at John Warner's Capon Lake bungalow, West Virginia.
In 1941 a county official near the County Clerk’s building uses a McKeever’s Store ex tension fly swatter. Trial Justice Taverner may buy one. Construction on the Route 50 overpass over the Norfolk and Western Railway between Waterloo and Boyce has begun by Blackwell Engineers.
The Virginia A B C Board bans wine and beer sales from 2 to 5 a m in summer and 1 to 5 a m in winter, with after midnight hours on Saturdays. A 104 degree reading tops the July heat record set in 1930. Rotary Club luncheon featured C Vernon Eddy Handley librarian with officers installed for the year.
The 1896 note reports the extension work to Boyce starts today. It also states W. B. Bakers Son's Flour Mill will run at full capacity next week after a period of repairs.
Earl L. Douglas argues that few people are true hypocrites and many fail to live up to their beliefs. He urges gentleness, pointing to biblical mercy and restoration for those who stumble, reminding readers to avoid harsh judgment.
A set of trivia prompts asks about historical figures battles laws monarchs policy Monroe doctrine and a word puzzle. It includes who won the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 and the reigning Netherlands monarch.
Advertisement for athletes foot fungus treatment Teol. Claims to kill more germs faster with 90 percent alcohol. Offers 35 cents refund if not pleased and directed to ask any druggist. Locally at Boyd's Drug Store.
A curious wind propelled vehicle uses a circular sail wagon with a mast engaged to cog wheels connected to the wagon’s front wheels. The feature notes the King Pisteres Syndicate and Bergies mated in the description.
Nat Glasser district manager of Warner Brothers Theatres will be guest speaker at the Rotary Club weekly luncheon. Lamar Keen leads the program as Glasser discusses Talking Pictures Their Conception and Development. Wagner Brothers marks twenty years of talking pictures in celebration.
The 35th annual Opequon District Sunday school convention will be held at Grace Methodist Church Middletown on Thursday August 1 with Rev. R Moroe as pastor. The program includes Devotional service Address of Welcome, responses, quartettes, multiple addresses by Rev. Minor C. Miller Rev. E C Day and Rev. R L Booze, plus reports, offerings and adjournment.
The Shasta Dam, second largest concrete dam worldwide, was practically completed in 1944. The Bureau of Reclamation is awarding contracts for other essential features of the project deferred by war.
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