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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
7
In a small Manhattan park a boy and a girl sit on a bench beneath a tree on a hot day. Ships and trucks pass by as the liner America sails away, echoing farewells once heard by soldiers during wartime. The scene contrasts urban grit with a moment of tender distance.
A boy and a girl linger at the riverfront dock as a liner passes. The boy longs to board and leave, while the girl questions his wish. They drift into silence until the girl helps him up with an old frayed Army combat jacket and they prepare to go home.
The piece weighs church leaders on war talk and the moral dilemma it poses. It contrasts pacifist gospel messages with the militant Christ and asks if Christians should endure wrong for spiritual gain or oppose war with force. A call for soul searching amid uncertain foes.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports possible widespread polio outbreaks in crowded regions. It notes 514 cases in the four weeks ending May 29, versus 1,148 in the same period a year earlier.
Adventure the Green Hunter, a dark bay owned by Mrs. Mary E. Whitney of Liamgollen farms, Upperville, won the Green Hunter class with 13 points at the Blue Ridge horse show held on the Carter estate in Millwood. The Pie, owned by F. W. Warburg, was reserve with 12 points. Dr. L. M. Allen of Winchester chaired honors in children’s divisions, with Nancy Lee Griffith winning the 6 to 10 year old class and Molly MacIntosh the 11 to 15 year old class.
Upperville reports 625 entries for the 57th annual show at Grafton Farms near Upperville. Nearly 300 eastern horses compete across 57 classes with strong breeding emphasis and points counting toward 1948 high scores in Virginia Horsemen’s and WHA associations. Notable exhibitors include Whitney Brookmeade, Ballantrae Stables, and several collectors from Fauquier and Loudoun counties. Judges cover hunters and thoroughbred divisions with multiple championship awards and special classes like Founders Cup and halfbred three-year-olds.
Mr William Bell Watkins and Mr Graham Dougherty appear with Springsbury Farms and related ventures in a Vernon era notice. Ad venture references and Mrs Whitney are listed alongside 3rd Tranmercan within the Springsbury Farms entry.
Winchester White Sox were held to five hits and committed seven errors as Middletown Minkes won 8 to 1. Sam Purtlebaugh pitched the complete game for Winchester, fanning five. O Leary struck out 12 and Judy five for Middletown. James Judy had two doubles for Middletown, while Spurling and Coffelt doubled for Winchester.
Charles Nash founder of Nash Motor Co died in Beverly Hills California at age 84. The report notes historical crosses dating from the 5th century found on the British Isle of Man.
The earth's population is rising by about 1 percent each year. Experts warn continued growth will impact resources, economies, and planning efforts worldwide.
Uncle Sam imported 1663 tons of dried figs in the 1946 47 period with the bulk of supply traced to Turkey. The report highlights Turkey as the leading source for these imports, reflecting postwar trade patterns.
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