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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1947
Page
4
Virginia has dramatically increased school funding and teacher salaries over 12 years. State appropriations rose from 7.8 million in 1936 37 to 27.7 million in 1947 48 while local spending grew. teacher pay climbs from 841 to about 1800 this year and near 2000 next year, signaling substantial progress.
Contrasting views emerge on Japan's readiness for parole after a peace treaty. General MacArthur favors early withdrawal, while U S officials in occupied southwestern Japan push for years of continued American supervision to prevent a return to totalitarianism. Occupation costs and European recovery timelines are also discussed.
Yale professor R M Jellinek claims 1910 saw more female drinkers than 1945, arguing that public acceptance and reform eras changed drinking patterns. He notes women moved from secret boudoir sipping to open consumption as politics and suffrage altered social norms.
Appraisals filed for the estates of Dr. Henry Rolfe DuPuy and Oliver S. Snapp list valuations. DuPuy estate appraised at 14061.68 by Philip W. Boyd J C Blackburn and C P McVicar. Snapp estate appraised at 1145.48 by Alson Hott W Lee Fisher and Martin Stevens.
The report shows 48 hour precipitation ending at 7 a m and June to date. Long term data over 34 years gives monthly averages with values for January through December. Statistics provided courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
A Farmville Herald note extols Virginia with a travelogue from Farmville to Orkney Springs and Skyline Drive. The writer praises Virginia mountains seas and rivers, calling the state mother of states and inviting readers to enjoy its scenery and vacation spots.
A young French composer recalls Cesar Franck revising his work and offering lessons at six in the morning, revealing Franck’s dedication. John Wesley’s journals cite rising before four for prayer, highlighting extraordinary discipline. The piece argues that neither Franck nor Wesley demand slavish imitation but serve as ideals.
The reader is invited to turn to page two for the correct answers to seven quiz questions. Topics include Hungarian premier succession after Ferenc Nagy, a questioned wartime sedition case, Baltic states’ fate, Judas Iscariot's death, the capital of New Zealand, citizenship law for long-term aliens, a 1948 budget surplus forecast, grammar on sit versus set, the Preakness location, and the French president at surrender time.
An testimonial ad promotes INNER-AID a twelve juice natural remedy from Nature's Herbs claiming to relieve gas upset stomach bloating and digestive toxins. It asserts premeal use cleanses bowels enlivens liver and removes old bile with claims of broad consumer relief. Sold through drug stores.
Mary Jane Huff of Millwood draws capsules for Victory Bowl in the bond drive. Gavin T. Binner of the Clearbrook Woolen Company becomes president of the Winchester Junior Board of Trade. L. O. Dick, Stonewall district school trustee, resigns for health and labor shortage. Rufus Martin of Winchester builds handmade beds for many, including a Hollywood studio. A half grown skunk on East Piccadilly street entertains residents by crossing the street between cars.
William and Robert Woods among Winchester youths to apply for Citizens Military camps this summer. 1922 Twenty Five Years Ago 1922 Winchester baseball team at head of league with four wins and two losses. Perry C. Anderson of Welltown celebrates 76th birthday. He served under Col. John S. Mosby in the Civil War.
Robert Glaize and Blake Martin of the county along with John Lloyd and Frank Walter Jr of Winchester receive R. A. Robinson scholarships each year. Capt. R. C. Marshall of Chambers Stream Fire Company was chosen to respond to Major John Williams's welcome address at the 11th annual convention.
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