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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1946

Page

8

Switzerland shows grit in food crisis handling and warns on war

The piece argues Switzerland’s import reliance and prudent management avert catastrophe and suggests food, not war, is the world’s top non political issue. It laments global divisions and calls for teamwork as a lesson from Swiss policy and resolve.

Switzerland

Swiss Wartime Rationing and Leader Muggli’s Role

Before World War II Switzerland foresees crisis and begins loans to importers. In May 1939 households stock two months of food and the government supports the credit short. When war starts the nonperishables sale is frozen for two months and rationing begins. Arnold Muggli leads rationing, turning it into a popular system built on teamwork and personal contact, keeping Switzerland well supplied and self disciplined.

Munich Europe Hitler Poland Arnold Muggli Bern Musgli

Foreign governments study it amid food production gains

The text notes that 23 foreign governments have sent commissions to study it. Food production has risen from feeding 2,000,000 people to 3,500,000, with virtually no black market in food.

Wanted To Rent By Ex Naval Officer

Ex naval officer seeks to rent a house or unfurnished apartment in a quiet neighborhood. Has one small child. Respond to Box 11 care Star. Date March 9, 1961.

Hanover area real estate and rural farm listings

Classified listings from Hanover Pennsylvania area include multiple farms for sale in York and Adams counties. Properties feature 96 percent acre brick homes with outbuildings, 212 acre fruit and dairy farms, 132 acre dairy farms, 118 acre and 52 acre tracts with homes, barns, wells, streams, and timber. Rural buyers offered possession to suit and prices ranging from 3 800 to 22 000 dollars. D. Guy Hollinger & Bro and J I Russell Bowen & Sons listed. Coal yard and household items also advertised.

Hanover York County Adams County Stone Road Littlestown Gettysburg D. Guy Hollinger & Bro Carlisle St Pennsylvania

Girl Scouts Plan 34th Anniversary Rally and World Fellowship Talk

The Winchester Girl Scouts announce a 34th anniversary rally themed Around the World with International Friendship. Senior Troop 8 led by Mrs. McNally and multiple troops will interpret countries from China to Russia, followed by a talk on Juliette Lowe and the World Fellowship Fund.

Bimney Jane Val Winchester McNally Getz Andanner Laura Fletcher Marcia Taper Brownie Frank Kellam Miles Henderson Curtis Fray Luttrell Sara Anderson China India Duncan Greece Robert Anderson England Dorothy Hawthorns Mexico Jane Rosenberger Holland Gladys Barman Russia Jean Hamman Ronald Wilson Juliette Lowe World Fellowship Fund WINC

Community Thanks for Kindness After Mrs Pope S Death

Thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the illness and passing of Mrs Pope. Edward Pope and Childre express gratitude for support shown during this time.

Remarkable ERB-HELP touted for digestive relief

A Winchester woman reports long suffering after meals then improved after using ERB-HELP a herbal compound said to cleanse bowels reduce gas and help liver and kidneys She claims no more acid spit up headaches or bowel irregularity and credits the remedy sold at local drug storesAdv advertorial style with strong claims and personal testimony

Winchester

Seabees eligible for rotation after 18 months overseas

The Navy Department has ruled Seabees may rotate after 18 months abroad with first priority on ships going to discharge. This affects families awaiting a husband’s return from overseas service.

United States Navy Department

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