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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1947
Page
10
The term tornado originally described a violent squall from the front of an understorm on Africa's Gold Coast. The touch-me-not plant earns its name from seed pods that explode on contact in India and Ceylon.
Eastern standard times apply with adjustments: central minus one hour mountain minus two hours. Stations may alter relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute changes excluded.
A detailed hourly listing of network programs across CBS NBC and ABC for July 15. Includes news, dramas, variety shows, music, youth and sports features with times, duplicates, and regional repeats. Prominent titles: News Report Frontiers of Science Call the Police Philip Marlowe Detective Drama Green Hornet Lum and Abner Berkshire Concert Hoosier Hop Barn Dance.
The Veterans Administration Guidance Center in Winchester reports 115 veterans receive education and training under the GI Bill. An additional 24 veterans receive training plus government compensation for disabled veterans.
Execution sale in Winchester Virginia listing a 1 Dodge Pick-up Truck Engine No 23 56214 to be sold for cash in front of the Frederick County Court House Friday July 18th at twelve noon. G G BAKFR Sergeant City of Winchester.
Leda argues Sherry should stay but Sherry accepts a newspaper job in Oakridge Ohio while Leda plans a New York move. Steve urges acceptance and Lex expresses mixed feelings about Sherry’s departure to Ohio and the absence from the farm.
Steve weighs future ties with Lex and Kay and Sherry as he walks to Tom Kent’s old site. He worries Kay may have a hidden agenda, cherishes Sherry’s freedom, and contemplates Sherry inheriting Ridge Farm someday. A meadow lark chorus returns his calm.
The United States seeks flags of all other countries and of its own civilian officials for official use. The request aims to furnish proper emblems for ceremonies and government buildings, reflecting international representation and internal administration.
The Ladies Aid Society of Bethel Lutheran Church Albin Virginia mourns member Harry S Yeakley age 31 who died June 17 1947. The group adopts resolutions of respect sending sympathy to the family and requesting prayers while noting unity beyond the Silent River and publication of the resolutions in local papers.
Despite erratic cold weather, Willow Lawn commercial pool built by James E. Sprint Jr. reports heavy patronage on favorable days. The 400-bather capacity nears full on Sundays as floodlit nights await. Water is continuously circulated and treated from a stream on the Sprint farm. first terrace dance is planned for Wednesday night.
Juliet St Amour files for divorce from Romeo St Amour after he put her out of the house in night clothing. The couple married February 6, 1944. Wayne county court process servers seek clarification on the case before Judge Theodore J. Richter.
Judge John Rice disposed of multiple police court cases including Alvin Couger fined for throwing firecrackers at pedestrians, Robert Curry cited for speeding, Harry Brannon for drunk driving, John Stewart for drunkenness, Charles Stewart for drunken disorderly conduct, Harry Hinty for drinking, Elwood Kern for running a red light, John Culver for improper Maryland license tags, Ernest Carroll for drunkenness, Ashby Corbin for drunkenness, Claude Dix for drunkenness, and Paul Waters for contributing to a minor's delinquency. Total fines largely range from 9.25 to 15.25 dollars.
Washington July 15 A broad coalition of over 400 national and state highway user groups filed with Congress a petition urging dissolution of all special federal taxation on automobiles. The request argues such levies are unnecessary and inequitable, impacting motorists nationwide.
The report cites levies on vehicles gasoline tires and parts bringing in 800 million dollars in 1946. It also notes West Point military reservation covers 15 085 acres and an air field area of 1 674 acres.
Miss Agnes Shirley county home demonstration agent and Mrs. E E Fawcett of Mountain Falls RD plus three Frederick County women plan to attend an agricultural affairs institute in Blacksburg from July 29 to 31.
On May 28, 1947 Representative Frank A. Mathews Jr. of New Jersey delivered what was described as the shortest speech in the House. The remark: What this country heeds is a foreign policy that is less foreign and more policy.
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