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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
6
The new leader Colgate Darden vows firm action against student misconduct and plans to tour Virginia high schools to recruit quality students for the University of Virginia. His approach aims to revitalize the cosmopolitan tradition while facing inertia on campus.
Olivia Taylor, Jefferson’s descendant, asserts in a Richmond Times-Dispatch letters page that Jefferson called his Virginia home Monti Chel lo with an Italian pronunciation. She says descendants have long informed the public about the correct pronunciation.
The article argues Webster's International Dictionary errs in Monticello pronunciation and notes that Virginia's Monticello should be Montisello. It asserts Georgia and Illinois may differ from Egypt on Cairo and that pronunciation rights vary by state and country.
Detroit July 24 The American Society of Piano Technicians warns of a looming tuning shortage with 16 million out of tune pianos and only 3,000 tuners in the United States. Society chairman V A Minefie cites the grim ratio and calls for action to avert widespread musical discord.
A reader note questions a player nicknamed the Georgia Peach. The piece lists approximate counts of Catholics in Virginia and asks about President Truman's Canada visit and the origin of cuttle bone used in bird cages.
A Chinese press dispatch reports a land mine derailment south of Tangshan 90 miles northeast of Tientsin killing one person and injuring seven. Five coaches overturned in the incident involving a combined passenger and freight train.
A wry tale contrasts Northern and Southern views on hospitality during the war years. An old resident tells two newcomers that they will encounter the same types of people they knew before, whether mean, selfish, gossipy, or friendly neighbors.
Clarke and Frederick counties received 39 485 tons of crushed stone for road improvement as stated by resident engineer F M Yellett. A fire on West Cork Street caused by a gas leak ignited a fire plug this morning.
A patriotic Winchester citizen bought two war bonds worth 1000 dollars each at the Capitol theatre. In the latest drive 599951 pounds of scrap rubber were salvaged across Winchester and Frederick county.
Miss Ann Bowyer Brown was chosen by the Chamber of Commerce as Miss Winchester at the National Tobacco Festival in South Boston Virginia. A Winchester garbage truck driven by Maynard Shanholtz damaged another car today with equal fault shares. Winchester residents are barred from watering lawns in the evening to conserve water. Rev J H Hawkins denies transfer rumors stating he remains at St Paul A M E church in Winchester.
In 1897 Ray McDonald, son of William McDonald, was stung on the toe by a honey bee. By day’s end his body had swollen to nearly twice its normal size prompting a doctor’s visit. Charles V. Moran, renowned amateur shortstop, joins Winchester ball club in championship play.
A quiz asks about Mormon colonization in a western state a duke nicknamed the Iron Duke the admiral who sank much of the Japanese fleet and the basenji dog breed a painful subcutaneous infection starting with b an inquiry into King Leopold actions in 1940 and an old time baseball topic
A reader cites a Bible verse about believers being sons of God now and the daily care of a heavenly Father. The message urges living with confidence in God’s provision now, respecting His will, and recognizing promises fulfilled on earth as well as in heaven.
Brass tubes offered for sale with twoff45 notes included. Transformer included as part of the package.
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