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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia announces daily publication with a 12 noon deadline the day before. Rates include 55 cents per inch for transient ads and contract rates available on request. The notice ends with a Bible verse reference Luke 24 34.
A fable-like tale explains economic scarcity through a farmer who sells one chicken for the price of two and a city worker who earns less for more work. Prices rise on shirts, leaving each with one chicken and one shirt, illustrating the paradox of abundance.
In Lynchburg the speaker critiques Harry Truman saying he lacks the knowledge background and experience needed for world crisis leadership. The speaker argues the nation requires a big man with moral and mental vision rather than a good little man for global security.
A playful couple shares laughter and lighthearted banter as their engagement nears. She enjoys his jokes and clowning, never rebuking, while their joyful rapport signals a happy future together.
At a football game, a boss taps his office boy and asks if the funeral is his uncle. The boy replies that it is the referee down there, showing quick wit in a tense moment.
The AP Virginia All-State selection features one player from Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois New Jersey and Kentucky. The wording questions the all state designation and highlights a cross state roster.
One year ago in Clarke County twenty three Greyhound tour directors were hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Loring C. Kackley was named clerk of Clarke County Court. About forty people formed a fire company with Reynolds Store Gainesboro and Gore. Fresh meat shortages eased slightly. Superintendent A F Robertson noted local high school students taking civil service jobs with higher pay than teachers. American Legion post 41 planned a Clarke County honor roll board listing over 420 names.
Rev. C Worthington Lowe resigned as pastor of Grace Lutheran church and parish changes follow. Dr Walter S Hough of Research Laboratory reported apple trees in delayed dormant stage on March 21 with bloom height forecast between April 7 and 22. Shirley Carter Building and Loan Corp organized with officers Capt Lewis F Cooper T B Patton R Gray Williams and Clifford D Grim. Many local businessmen fined for violating child labor law. Robert Davis longtime Presbyterian church sexton died at home on Wolfe Street. Barney Wisecarver sues Austin White and Joseph Hillyard for $60 over a claimed board bill for a horse sale disputed by Hillyard.
Reports indicate many passed the B. and O. station received free weight after a scale coin slot was tampered with. Newton Grove bought the Scott Affleck residence on N. Braddock St. Mrs. Luther Miller was critically injured after an accidental musket shooting by her husband on Berryville Pike.
Review of Bible binding practices pairing the New Testament with the Psalms. The Psalms are praised for their deep reach into motives and moral purpose, portraying God and humanity in varied states. The text notes Psalms’ influence on church history and quotes the Bible’s impact on heart and life.
A reader quiz presents ten questions on politics geography arts and history with scoring tiers from Genius to Poor. It asks about Senator George state, South America’s northern country, cherub depiction, Marian Anderson, Hagana, US training Turkish airmen, amyl acetate odor, Whisky Rebellion state, moose versus bear in big game animals, and author of The Way of All Flesh.
A 1946 American Automobile Association survey shows the far West as the top vacation area for motorists with 43 percent of votes. The Northeast received 28 percent, Florida and the Gulf Coast 18 percent, and the North Central States 11 percent.
Mrs. Nannie E. Creswell aged 92 died 12 25 a m at her home 306 8 Kent St Winchester after two weeks illness. Born Hampshire County West Virginia she married Evan P Creswell who died in 1912. She leaves four sons two daughters twenty two grandchildren twenty one great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday from the residence with Rev T J Hawkins and Rev Paul Dick officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Remains to be moved from Jones funeral home to the late home at 4 p m tomorrow.
Senator Wherry proposed a bill to abolish the Civilian Atomic Energy Commission and transfer overall atomic energy authority to the Army Secretary. Royall opposed changes while Forrestal stated Russia has not yet learned to produce atomic bombs.
E. L. Keller was elected manager and Chick Curry asst manager of the American Legion post baseball team at a meeting of 25 members. Leon Pope as captain Lee Fawcett co captain George Boyd business manager Miller Fletcher committee chair. The group will cooperate with the recreation department on Park diamond use and may bid for it. First game with Clarke county all stars May 2. Location pending Park rights.
Donald Marks will represent Stephens City High School in the spelling contest at the District Literary meet. The school may also enter girls public speaking, but a entrant has not been chosen. The contest, set for this week, will now be held on April 3 at Woodstock.
John Bell of Boyce High School is replaced by Kenneth Legg of Middletown in the Legion boxing card at the Farmers Livestock Exchange arena. Bell is out due to appendicitis and his doctor forbids him to fight tonight. Ten other three rounders are scheduled with all participants being high school fighters.
The Winchester Evening Star promotes Uncle Sam's Almanac 1948 as a national favorite for colonial reading habits. It covers religion movies aviation government and United Nations makeup aimed at the whole family. Priced twenty cents postpaid and ordered with a coupon before May 15. Virginia law notes brush burning limits from 4 PM to midnight.
Mrs. Annie Painter Lineburg of Strasburg died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained when struck by a taxi Saturday in Strasburg. She was the wife of Philip P. Lineburg and survived by two daughters and several brothers and sisters in Shenandoah County. Funeral services are set for tomorrow in Strasburg.
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