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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

6

High Pork Prices May Last Through Next Two Years

Chicago reports indicate pork prices may remain high for one to two years. Officials cite heavy spring pig losses due to bad weather and disease, with experts racing to identify causes. Analysts warn the fall and winter pork supply could tighten, extending the price surge.

Chicago American Veteriorary Medical Assoc Corn Belt H. M. Conway Th National Livestock Producers Assn

Stanley To Play Avisco Tomorrow

The Stanley Red Sox will play the Avisco nine at 5 30 p m Wednesday at Front Royal. Sunday the Heurich Brewers will play at Avisco.

Stanley Avisco Stanley Red Sox Front Royal Heurich Brewers

When is Rose Sunday observed

The name is sometimes applied to the fourth Sunday in Lent also known as Laetare Sunday. On this day the Pope blesses the Golden Rose awarded in token of special service or loyalty.

W.L.J. A

Boxing card in Williamsport rained out this week

Promoter Clyde Wood reports that last Saturday’s boxing event in Williamsport was canceled due to rain. He notes ongoing difficulties with this week’s bouts amid wet conditions and uncertain scheduling for June.

Clyde Wood Williamsport

Local Notes From Chambersville Area

Miss Colleen Rosier and Mrs. Maud Adams left Friday for Jacksonsville Florida to visit relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tyson of Winchester spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. John Hoover. Mrs. Grace Williams visited her daughter Mrs. James Patterson last week. C N Betty Lou Bradfield spent Monday on Tuesday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R F Bradfield. Mrs. Irene Holladay left for Fort Knox Kentucky to join her husband discharged from the Army. Rev and Mrs E B Smith called on Mr and Mrs Raymond Bradfield last week. Tibetans drink buttered tea to cope with cold and hunger.

Chambersville Colleen Rosier Maud Adams Jacksonsville Florida Charles Tyson Winchester John Hoover Grace Williams James Patterson C. N Betty Lou Bradfield R. F. Bradfield Irene Holladay Fort Knox U. S. Army E. W. Smith E. B. Smith Raymond Bradfield

Rainfall statistics for Winchester region years 1913 to 1946

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour precipitation ending at 7 am as None. June to date totals 4.28 inches. Average annual rainfall over 34 years is 36.30 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 are listed with values for each month. Courtesy by Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

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