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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1947

Page

6

Social Guest List and Local Visits Report

Middleway residents and relatives host and visit across Winchester Martinsburg Ridgeway and Charles Town area. Notables include Mr and Mrs Ralph Moore Mrs Frank Johnston Mrs Reva Smith and cousins in Winchester while Capt James Hafer departs for Fort Knox. Birthdays hospital updates and moves noted as 91st birthday celebrated and Scollay Hall residence planned.

Middleway Ralph Moore Frank Johnston Winchester Reva Smith Edward Chamberlain Rose Kearns Dan Fry Blanche Grove North Mountain Charles Kearns Joy Doris Ella White Mollie Pierce Baker Pierce James Hafer Fort Knox Capt. Hafer Rachel Dinthicum Montgomery County C. Averill Miller Martinsburg Scollay Hall Donald Schill Donna Jean Atlantic City Blair Tonalli Sandra Phoenix Ariz Calvin Kidwiler Nancy Lee Nicely Arlington Yvonne Nicely Albert Gingrich Buckhorn Kent John Harnock John Bradley Charles Joseph White James Ruble Ridgeway Hattie Engle Washington Roy Swartz Nelson Deck Charles Town General Hospital Joseph Hough

Local Health Updates from Area Homes

Mrs George Gruber is improving after an attack of shingles. Mrs Lydia Siford, at her daughter Mrs Tom Bates's home, is improving after a paralytic stroke.

George Gruber Lydia Siford Tom Bates

Police Court Disposes Cases Before Judge John Rice

Henry Harvey Brooks of 1010 8 Loudoun paid a reckless driving fine of 14.25 after an accident with Leonard R. Funk of 235 Loudoun Street who was found not guilty. Kenneth Dean Levi of Berryville was fined 14.25 for speeding. George Fiddler of Winchester received 14.75 for drunk and disorderly conduct and 30 days in jail. Floyd Finley of 9 East Pall Mall also faced 14.75 for drunk and disorderly conduct.

Henry Harvey Brooks Loudoun Brooks Leonard R. Funk N. Loudoun St Funk Kenneth Dean Levi Berryville George Fiddler Winchester Floyd Finley E. Pall Mall

Night fatalities dominate traffic crashes in study

A study finds that sixty percent of all fatal accidents happen at night, with higher risk linked to reduced visibility and driver fatigue. The report highlights the need for improved lighting, policing, and public awareness to reduce nighttime fatalities.

Rainfall statistics for Winchester area 34 year period

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 7 a.m. at .53 inches, July to date 4.84 inches, 1947 rainfall to date 22.41 inches, and average annual rainfall over 34 years 36.30 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 list Jan 2.45, Feb 1.97, Mar 2.95, Apr 3.07, May 3.64, Jun 3.86, Jul 3.79, Aug 3.77, Sep 2.61, Oct 3.36, Nov 2.40, Dec 2.43 inches. Data furnished by Winchester Research Laboratory.

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