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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1948
Page
4
Health data from Virginia show 3559 smallpox cases in 1920 but only six in eight years due to vaccination. Diphtheria cases fell from 4370 in 1920 to 237 in 1947. Authorities urge protection for every child in the first year of life.
A U S News and World Report poll of 55 senators and 274 representatives from both parties ranked Taft as the best presidential prospect, followed by Vandenberg Dewey Martin Stassen MacArthur and Warren, noting Congress members influence conventions and delegate selection.
The piece notes four young Americans who shifted away from US loyalty in recent months. Annabelle Bucar and Gregory James M McMillin joined Russia through marriage and desertion respectively. Henry Noe renounced nationalism becoming Garry Davis a world citizen. The author questions their judgment and predicts regret.
The Southern Regional Council reports Virginia's housing conditions are well above most Southern states. Virginia ties for second with Texas behind Florida, led by strong farm housing in 28 counties. The Shenandoah Valley is highlighted for many acceptable farm houses, and nonfarm home values top the region at 1,905 dollars.
The large Buick Local 599 unit in Flint votes against a strike in a sign that labor foresees a need for durable solutions beyond periodic wage hikes. Voters recall 1945 46 wartime memories and the 67 day meat packers strike, urging a more lasting approach to inflation eroded gains.
The Senate Finance Committee moves swiftly on repealing special margarine taxes after two days of hearings. The House passed bill, with a new amendment requiring restaurants to notify patrons if serving colored margarine, receives Senate approval 12 to 6.
Six year old Janet Duncan of Stephenson was bitten on the hand by a copperhead snake and reported improving at the hospital. Mifflin B. Clowe Jr. was nominated for commander of the Conrad Hoover American Legion Post.
Alfred deMazzon leased Southern Inn for one year. Weather bureau said past weeks weather was unsuited to Virginia crops affecting farming plans and crop prospects.
Ten years ago in 1938 Dr W F Locce former pastor of Brad dock Street Methodist church died at his Washington home. Winchester Park unveiled plans for a tennis tournament. Mrs John Payne of Long Island visited Miss Gwynne Harricon in Clarke County.
Obituary note of the well known city resident Mrs. S. H. Hable who died after a long life. A sports item reports Winchester Park defeating Strasburg 10-? and a convention in Washington attracting many Ehriners from the area.
Fred Rinker was struck with an axe and seriously injured while playing. Dr. Rawlings delivered the annual baccalaureate sermon to the young women of Valley Female College. Miss Gertie Barnett endured considerable pain when three gnats entered her eye.
The article argues hearing ranges vary and can be trained like taste or touch. It compares listening to organ pipes and dog whistles and urges training the moral sense or conscience as a vital, growthable faculty for integrity and happiness. It emphasizes daily use for true peace.
A reader quiz asks ten questions on pop culture and history from a vintage issue. Topics include composers of Evergreen standards, a false claim about Decalcomania, Nellie Tayloe Ross roles, U S presidents with mustaches, patent death expiry, Joseph’s coat, the Gold Bullion Depository, Truman’s children, tire dynamics in curves, and a flower completing a simile.
Bryn Mawr Smokers Novelty Co. sues G G Lewis trading as Shenandoah Wholesalers and L E Hill trading as Winchester News Co to attach Lewis property in Hill’s possession for 537.60 with interest from Feb 19 1947. Lewis, nonresident, must appear within ten days after publication four weeks in Winchester Evening Star. notice posted at City Hall. Clerk to mail copy to Lewis at 3601 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC.
Report shows 24 hour precipitation of .09 inches ending 7 am. June totals reach .09 inches. Year to date rainfall stands at 15.20 inches. 35 year average annual rainfall is 36.20 inches. Monthly averages over 1913-1946 range from January 2.46 to June 3.92 inches, with December 2.38 inches. Courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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