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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1948
Page
4
Notice about newspaper delivery and advertising deadlines at the Winchester Star office. Stresses daily publication except Sundays and noon advertising cutoff for display ads. Includes subscription guidance, classified rates, and national representatives address. Also features motto Behold I make all things new with Bible verse reference.
The Newport News Times Herald warns travelers of numerous fires along Route 168 as Virginia enters brush burning season. Winds in March raise the risk of rapid fire spread near timber and fields, urging safe disposal of trash and careful garden burning to protect new sprouts.
Virginia lawmakers debate a McCue resolution to warn judges against politics amid the Hopkins controversy in Bedford and Franklin counties. The dispute centers on a circuit judge’s duties and political entanglements, with Jesse W. Dillon named as a potential successor to Hopkins.
The article explains a state rule banning trash fires within 300 feet of woodland before 4 p.m. from March 1 to May 15 and requiring extinguishment by midnight. It notes winds ease after 4 p.m. and dampness rises, aiding fire control, with similar cautions for urban vacant-lot burns and a call to prevent fire-related loss of life and property.
F. M. Yellett the resident highway engineer urged farmers not to haul heavy loads on secondary roads recently cleared of snow. Winchester area residents to receive special awards for years of service with National Fruit Product Co. Virginia officials reported 1946 daily vehicle miles on Frederick County primary highways. John J. Howard announced a surprise blackout forthcoming. Shenandoah National Bank and C. E. Babb dropped a damage suit against the city. Taxpayers rushed International Revenue Office to file income taxes before midnight. Governor Price will not renew permits for drunken drivers. Postmaster Nelson Page attended Virginia postmasters meeting to plan National Airmail Week. City Park Association said W. A. Sandy Baker will again manage the Park.
1923 Clark McAboy of Stephenson died in Memorial hospital after ingesting weed killer near his mother's grave in Mt. Hebron. 1898 slander suit of Rev. J. H. Parlett against John B. Fries drew spectators in circuit courts. H Potts and Dr W P McGuire elected to Rouss Hook and Ladder Co. AStar notice about a lost ostrich feather tip returned promptly.
Ten questions test memory and general knowledge from history and culture. Topics include Valentine figures, diplomatic posts, wartime quotes, a 1933 Miami attack, a Medal of Freedom recipient, US regional demographics, vice presidency under Hoover, a Nazi-band leader’s escape, pinkie finger naming, and the gittern instrument.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour end 7 am none. March rainfall to date 1.77 inches, 1948 year to date 5.19 inches, average annual rainfall 36.20 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 vary from 1.94 inches in February to 3.92 inches in June. Courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
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