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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1946
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists national representatives DeLisser Inc based in New York at 11 East 44th Street as contact for advertising or syndication inquiries from Winchester Virginia readers.
Senator Pepper of Florida advocates destroying atomic arms sharing secrets with Russia and funding a reconstruction loan to Russia and Britain. Critics warn such moves risk security and could empower a hostile power while eroding U S defense.
Builders at the Chicago convention of the American Association of Home Builders report surveys show a shift toward unpretentious single story homes with larger lots. They note a revolt against crowded city lots and indicate many families desire outdoor living and country relocation for more space and better appearance.
At the California Institute of Technology expert workers resume a wartime layoff job polishing a large glass eye. Visitors to the optical shop gallery observe the ongoing operation daily.
The Mount Palomar Observatory 200 inch telescope mirror, after years of work, is almost finished. At Corning New York the disc requires removing three and three fourths inches to become spherical then four and one half one thousands more to reach a parabola. With about one one thousandth of an inch left to grind at the center the final reduction is expected by summer 1947. Scholars and amateur astronomers await the telescope’s promised discoveries since 1936.
Rep A Willis Robertson of Virginia earns Field and Stream's 1945 conservation award for leadership in wildlife protection. The Virginia state senator and congressman helped found the Virginia Game Department and chaired the House Select Committee on Conservation of Wildlife Resources. He also helped draft the Duck Stamp Act and the Coordination Act of 1934 and co sponsored the Pitt Man Robinson Grants in Aid to States Act financed by a 10 percent excise tax on guns and ammunition.
Howard J. Cahill of Valley Food Co. was elected exalted ruler of Winchester Lodge No. 867 B P O E last night. Capt Ralph E Manuel, a German POW, has been released per a telegram to his wife Jane Jolliffe. Major Joseph C Huffman of Mildale received the Bronze Star for meritorious service in combat per Fifth Army dispatch.
The Rev. Ernest Williams resigned at a vestry meeting after 18 months in Berryville. Charles L. Hancher from near White Hall will fill the vacancy left by Paul Riley, the Frederick County school band director, per Leslie D. Kline. Stewart Shiner, Winchester’s longtime band musician and Friendship Fire Company member, died last night.
Ten years ago Appalachian Apples Inc formed by growers from a five state area to advertise apples. Miss Mary Katherine Huntsberry is named princess Handley for the festival.
Washington dispatch analyzes General Walter Bedell Smiths Moscow mission as a practical approach to Soviet negotiations while Iran presses a UN protest against Russia. It weighs Iran's setback in blocking a stronger stance and notes Russia lacks current atomic threat, reducing need for appeasement.
E M Funk is named manager of the county Emergency Food Program by Secretary Anderson. The move is part of a national plan with state and county USDA leaders directing efforts to conserve food. Funk must coordinate councils, set local goals for wheat fats oils, mobilize community groups, and explain objectives to residents.
George T. Sanders, chairman of the 1946 Red Cross Fund campaign, asks residential solicitors to turn in all contributions to Red Cross volunteers at the bond booth and to complete lists of prospective donors. With little more than a week remaining, Sanders warns the campaign may fail without rapid action.
The article outlines preparing a scaled plan for planting seeds in a garden patch. It details marking row directions with stakes and labels, measuring distances, and repeating the process along both plot sides to ensure precise sowing before planting season. It also notes Marine Corps Reserve discharge points and changes in eligibility timelines.
Linemen of Northern Virginia Power set to string wires for 66 000 volt service double the usual, linking Millville Jefferson County West Virginia to Double Tollgate Clarke County Virginia. Voltage will drop to 33 000 at the new substation and feed Clarke Warren Shenandoah and southern Frederick counties and Winchester. Company says work supports steady power for regional customers as part of long planned expansion.
A rich man keeps a priceless violin despite large offers from Fritz Kreisler. After hearing Kreisler play it, the owner declares the instrument belongs to those who can use it, not to buyers. The piece reflects on inequities and the universe’s rule that what one has is given to those who can use it.
Thirty years ago Miss Ida Fisher becomes a stenographer on the office staff of the Northern Virginia Power Co. The cold wave improves the apple crop by delaying freezes and reducing damage. Germans hammer Verdun while Allied forces hold their ground as air battles continue.
Forty five years ago Mt. Hebron Cemetery supporters urge immediate action to raise funds for a General Daniel Morgan statue. The item also notes the marriage announcement of Miss Lillie Sale to Mr. Benjamin P. Anderson.
A set of ten questions tests general knowledge on topics from geography and government to language and aviation. It asks about a city in Arizona, Panama Canal ownership, paper sources, spring start, a U S president nicknamed Old Hickory, army ranks, steel composition, Duchess of Windsor’s birth name, grammar correction, and a term for aileron usage.
An advertisement for a surgical appliance fitter offers modern trusses that hold ruptures of any size, improve circulation, and reinforce weak areas. R. Crumpton of National Surgical Fitters at 16942 North Loudoun Street in Winchester Virginia promises ongoing guidance on proper wear for best results.
An advertisement touts Moroline petroleum jelly in a large 108 size jar for minor burns bruises scratches chafes and chapped lips and hands with a call to get Moroline.
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