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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1947
Page
10
A Senate House investigation plans hearings nationwide to determine why fewer prefabricated homes have been erected and to identify factors behind the shortage.
The notice explains standard time conversions: Eastern adds one hour to the base, Mountain adds two hours. Local stations may adjust relay times to fit schedules. last minute program changes are not included.
A dense list of radio programs with times and networks across CBS NBC and ABC. Highlights include News and Commentary, The House Party, Milton Berle Variety, Detective Drama, Call the Police, Real Life Drama, Fred Waring Music, Philip Marlowe, and Dance Band hours across multiple time zones.
Ralph Bauserman and Alfred Snapp, both of Stephens City, win seats on the board of directors of The Southern States Stephens City service. Mrs. Virginia Bauserman and Mrs. Fred Gore are selected to join the farm home advisory committee for the service.
In The Hollow two worlds collide as Henrietta Savernake plans a weekend visit while sculpting Nausicaa a blind model who unsettles her. Henrietta battles fatigue and a growing uneasy pull between John Christow and her art as she contemplates what she has created and what she has sacrificed.
A Chicago woman called Becker asking where to buy a fish caller. Becker, puzzled, lists other animal calls and doubts such a device exists, suggesting the caller may be kidding. The brief exchange ends with disbelief about a fish caller.
Washington area reports heavy damage to corn as Japanese beetles attack crops in Montgomery Prince Georges and Fairfax counties. County agents note beetles worsen this season with corn silk chewed threatening pollination. DDT spraying reduced numbers.
Alexander Hamilton wrote to Robert Morris on April 30, 1791 not 1871 saying a national debt, if not excessive, will be to us a national blessing. The idea has echoed by other writers in history.
The treadmill served as a penal device in England starting in 1818. Prisoners walked a never ending set of steps that powered a revolving mill, used as a form of labor and punishment.
John W. Rice Assistant Commissioner of Accounts fixed August 15 1947 from 10 A M to 4 P M at 14 Rouss Avenue Winchester Virginia as the time and place for receiving proof of debts against Effie M. Hiett estate G G Baker Administrator notified creditors to present claims as proceedings continue until report is completed.
Administrator I John W. Rice set August 15 1947 as the time and place at 15th Street Rouss Avenue Winchester Virginia for proof of debts against the estate of W S Hiett. Commissioner of Accounts G G Baker will preside and proceedings will continue until report is completed. July 17 1947. Assistant Commissioner 2 Accounts for Frederick County Virginia.
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