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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1948
Page
8
A mixed list of crossword style clues with numbers for across and down entries. Includes items like Persian, punishment, youth, mercy, and river names, plus various short definitions and partial answers.
The security loan drive in Winchester and Frederick counties trails time against the quota. With 80 percent of the period elapsed, about 40 percent of the statewide goal is reported. Local sales reach $171,362 toward a $350,000 city and county target, with Clarke contributing $22,368 of $80,000.
City Park hosts a day camp from June 28 to July 1 and July 12 to 16 with 54 places for Brownies aged 7 to 9. Camp runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, lunches provided, water approved, swimming at Rouss Park twice weekly, and rain provisions in place. Transportation by donated large truck stops at several city points with chaperones and named escorts. Camp director is Mrs. Leroy Cahill. business manager Mrs. Owen Hoagland. unit leaders and assistants listed.
Four Virginia clergymen join about 300 ministers in signing a letter urging young men to refuse to register or serve under the draft act. The signers include Revs. Samuel Dumville Wakefield J T Watson Salem Ebvert Miller Bridgewater and James Stain Jr Franklin. One dissenter Llewellyn Oceana urges registration then refusal to bear arms. The letter urges pacifist action and disarmament worldwide regardless of Russia’s moves.
A compact call to stay within one’s own area for shopping. Emphasizes saving time, effort, and money by supporting local retailers and services in the community.
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior was established on June 30 1940 under Reorganization Plan III and by an act of Congress approved June 4 1940. It consolidated the Bureau of Fisheries and the Bureau of Biological Survey to become the federal custodian of the nation’s fish and wildlife resources.
Eastern Local Time guideline notes that central subtracts one hour and mountain subtracts two hours. Stations may adjust relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute program changes are not included.
Radio listings for Monday through late night show a dense slate across networks ABC CBS MBS WB and others. Programs include News Orchestras Concerts Variety drama and quizzes with guests such as Van Damme Quartet Margo Whiteman and Gabriel Heatter.
Lt. Charles Coe Jr. of 35 Bond Street is homeward bound on leave from the Marianas-Bonins command. After a visit and rest at his home he will be reassigned.
Norvell at Norfolk Lt Caskie Norvell 2d USNR 704 S Steward St reports to Fifth Naval District headquarters Norfolk for two weeks training with the Naval Reserve. He is assigned to the staff of the district public information officer and plans to return home in Winchester July 4.
Capt James Himelright announced Co I 116th Infantry Virginia National Guard will drill and inspect at 8 p.m. tomorrow on the court house plaza with 7:15 p.m. assembly at the armory. They will march to the court house for close order drill demonstration and inspection.
The dog presented to President Truman is referred to as Mars den Mr. Missouri in some accounts, while the president himself reportedly calls him Feller. This ambiguity appears in historical notes about the gift and its reception.
Martinsville June 28 Congressman Thomas B Stanley weighs a bid for Virginia governor. A firm decision awaits after the Democratic primary and possibly after the November general election. He faces renomination in August with no current opposition.
Astronomers believe the sun is a variable star with solar energy variations around five percent observed within a few days.
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