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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1947
Page
5
Present and past rainfall figures show 48 hour totals ending at 7 a.m. and long term averages. The document lists average annual rainfall for 34 years and monthly averages from 1913 to 1946, with values for January through December.
A society or entertainment column centers on glamour topics, featuring Don Flowers commentary inside the paper’s page. The piece reads as a light, whimsical note on fashion, style, and perhaps a playful survey of trends.
John Rice and Thomas Roger Johnson of 3018 Market Street faced hit and run and driving without a license with $55 plus costs. James Washington of 117 N East Lane was fined $5 plus costs for drunkenness. Ernest Schulze of Pittsburgh was charged with operating on dead Virginia tags with $25 and costs. Edward Perrill of 27 W Cork Street was fined $5 plus costs for drunkenness.
Science offers a hand held hearing unit enabling the deafened to hear faint sounds and music. It requires no battery pack or bulky case and is adjustable to changing hearing. Beltone of Chicago invites requests for a free descriptive booklet and home demonstration.
Ex servicemen urged to study GI loan down payment practices. Winchester VA official E C Goss says lenders may require a small down payment to protect their investment, though no law compels lenders to fund veterans. He notes government guarantees help those with limited cash, and warns prices could fall before loan payoff.
League managers representing senior teams in the Church softball league will meet at 8 p m Tuesday in the Recreation office to discuss several important matters.
Thunderstorm halted most local games yesterday. Westt hal Hose Company Winchester Park led 20 to 0 after three innings. Clarke County All Stars and Winchester White Sox tied 21 to 2 in the fourth before rain stopped play. Buckner and Purtlebaugh pitched. Sox schedule a night game at Staunton and a home game next Sunday.
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