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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
10
Thirty six campaign majors have been appointed throughout Mandanah County for the 200000 Memorial Hospital Drive to start August 2. Ostriches may weigh from 150 to 300 pounds.
A severe electrical storm yesterday afternoon sparked a barn fire six miles northwest of Woodstock in Shenandoah County. The blaze destroyed the barn and its contents and grain but no livestock. Power outages affected rural lines near Siler and Cross Junction as a tree blew down wires. No serious corn damage reported. the owner was Mrs. Ada Keller.
The National Bureau of Standards notes that re inked typewriter ribbons are not always usable because worn fabric fibers detach from the ribbon and transfer to the inked impressions, reducing quality.
Eastern Local Time note explains subtract one hour for Central and two hours for Mountain time. Mentions some stations adjust relay to fit local schedules and that last minute changes are not included.
Radio listings for Friday July 23 show a dense lineup across ABC CBS MBS and other networks. Notable items include The Lewis Show Supper Club News and Commentary and musical programs with The Lone Ranger Drama and It Is Always Albert. The schedule concludes with Dancing Continued into midnight.
Benjamin Franklin reportedly took an asbestos purse to England in 1724 to prevent money from burning holes in his pockets. The anecdote underscores his practical humor and early interest in materials with protective properties.
The Solvay Process managing director at Hopewell is appointed chairman of a Virginia State chamber of commerce committee to study state fiscal policies. Dr. William H. Stauffer heads the research. Ernst’s appointment announced by N. W. Kelley Roanoke chamber president. The 18 month study aims for greater efficiency and economy in state government under chamber direction.
U S Sen A Willis Robertson and Rep Burr P Harrison are slated to speak at the Lantz Mills fete three miles west of Edinburg on Saturday. Robertson to speak at 3 30 p m and Harrison at 8 p m. The event opens Friday with Mt Jackson band concert. Saturday features Lantz Mills and Stonewall Brigade bands, with Virginia forest service showing movies both nights.
Fifteen fire companies including South End Co. of Winchester and seven bands will participate in the Strasburg parade on August 6. Entires close Sunday. A special meeting approved a parade progress report and a plan to buy an auxiliary truck with portable pump and a 1500 watt lighting system.
The English apple crop faces moderate prospects this year. Early dessert and cooking varieties yield well, Cox expected medium, Bromleys about half 1947 output. Cider apples medium in Worcestershire and fair in Hereford, but poor in southwestern counties.
Feed prices fall as 46 head of Berkshire Duroc Hampshire Hereford OIC and Poland China hogs are to be sold at Winchester. Hog prices rise due to tight supplies but lower feed costs boost commercial producers as 1948 crops arrive.
The ice thickens gradually through autumn and reaches five to nine feet in midwinter. Afterward growth slows, though bergs and masses can pile up to 15 feet or more in some areas.
Finis W. Danley of 312 West Whitlock Avenue, an insurance man with 22 years of experience, has earned membership in Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York's national field club for meeting production standards and serving clients. Danley, with seven years at Mutual, was born in Missouri and built a career across California, Virginia, Florida, and Missouri before settling in Winchester 15 years ago and developing land on Whitlock Avenue with eight houses built and 16 lots opened.
An upstairs air conditioner pipe in Dr. D. Blanton Allen’s building broke, causing a leak that damaged about $850 worth of stock in Pine’s drug store. Cosmetics and dresser sets near the front were most affected, with some chocolates also spoiled.
Ruth and Augustus Goetz based their stage play The Heiress on Henry James novel Washington Square published in 1880. The adaptation follows the novel’s themes and characters as a dramatic American production.
Winchester residents donated 488 pounds of clothing shoes and other items to European relief. The Virginia relief effort contributed to 52 129 pounds received at the Church World Service Center in New Windsor Maryland during June. A 114 pound donation was picked up at the Methodist church 111 S Braddock St as a local collection point.
Gov. James H. Duff ordered a general 10 percent pay raise for 52,000 state employees effective Aug 1. The new minimum base salary is set at 157 dollars?29- wait.
Receipts from meters on two Woodstock business streets totaled 5318 for the year ending June 30. Three-fourths of the funds cover meter costs, with expected repayment in two to three years.
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