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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1948
Page
4
Entered at the post office in Winchester Virginia as second class. Published daily except Sunday by The idee wavrvibe. Advertising deadlines and subscription rates listed for various durations. Saturday edition includes a Bible verse from 1 Samuel 16 7.
The Easter message asserts life supreme over death and rebirth as the core, paralleling Christmas. It celebrates joy and faith, with symbols, music, and spring awakening underscoring the spirit of love and brotherhood that cannot suffer final defeat.
James Petrillo heads the AFM with a three year contract that leaves salary scales and staff counts unchanged. The deal allows simultaneous AM and FM appearances and TV live music while maintaining the ban on record making. No new gains in pay or work for members despite broader radio and video industry struggles.
Report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am March with 2.56 inches and year to date 598. March rainfall to date not aligned. Long term average annual rainfall for 35 years stands at 36.20 inches with monthly averages listed from 1913 to 1946. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
An immigrant earned $2,000,000 in 25 years not by luck but by manufacturing glass eyes for dolls. The tale highlights America as a land of opportunity for those with ambition and vision to seize it.
A group who consulted a New York bridge expert for a ruling faced charges. The expert billed $25 for services, and after paying, they received a second bill of $10 from a lawyer for legal advice.
The piece notes how America is still seen as a land of opportunity amid government aid and economic struggle. It follows Samuel Marcus, a 30 year immigrant and self made machinist, who rose to own a small factory before his death, with his estate probate inventory filed.
The piece laments potential loss of hunting dogs alongside quail, praising blue blooded setters and pointers for their spirit and discipline while warning that losing these dogs would harm hunting culture and social life during off seasons.
A father explains to his young son the difference between a gun and a machine gun with a humorous comparison to the parents speaking in turn. The quip highlights a simple, domestic analogy to a serious topic.
Weather winds eased but a cold wave persisted causing 285 student absences across city schools, marking a rise in illness. Memorial Hospital requested lists of volunteers willing to donate whole blood in case of need.
Five years ago in 1943 Red Cross chairman Fred L. Glaize Jr. reported locals had donated 17 735 26 to date, while Rev. George Peyton Craighill answered a Leesburg call to Cunningham Episcopal parish in Clarke County and F W Pingley Frederick County name warden warned against illegal fishing.
Rev Forest Oglesby district superintendent Winchester district will preach at Burnt Factory Methodist Church Sunday at 7 30 p m Activities begin 6 a m with sunrise service on the Lee Dick lawn at Clearbrook Brucetown Methodist service at 11 a m and Carpers Valley church at 3 p m Emory Ellmore of Brucetown and preparatory members participate in the day’s events.
Ten questions test memory and general knowledge. The quiz rates results from Genius to Poor and directs readers to page 2 for the correct answers.
A devotional sermon argues Easter proves triumph through suffering. It notes Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection reveal God’s closeness, offering self control, peace of mind, and spiritual victory by facing pain with faith.
In 1938 A. J. Novick, chairman of the festival concessions committee, announced readiness to accept applications. Installations of new white way lights began on 8 Loudoun Street. Boxes of Shenandoah Valley apples were sent to the state vocational agriculture supervisor's convention in Richmond.
In 1923 fruit growers observed the first substantial growth signs on apple pear and peach trees. A burning truck owned by P C Neidmyer and Co was saved by prompt arrival of firemen. Edward McDaniel, colored, was fined 32 dollars 25 cents plus costs for attempting to pull a razor from his pocket while arrested on drunken and disorderly charges.
Fire destroyed a valuable barn and much farm produce owned by S A Byers of Stephenson. F W Schmidt announced plans for organizing an artillery company. Freight cars attached to the B and O line carried goods destined for Japan, Germany, France and Holland.
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