Rainfall Statistics for Winchester Region May 1948 Update
Present and past rainfall figures show May precipitation none for 24 hours ending a.m. May totals to date 1.23 inches. Historical data from 1913-1946 give average monthly rainfall with values from January 2.46 inches to December 2.38 inches. Total average annual rainfall over 35 years equals 36.20 inches, with totals and sources credited to Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Political activity stirs Virginia elections in Staunton notes
Current Opinion previews a busy Virginia political year as Republicans target 8th 9th districts and Staunton’s Stephen Timberlake challenges incumbent Democrat Burr Harrison. Harrison, a noted lawyer and judge, faces a stiff but unlikely upset amid district GOP gains and anti Truman delegate discussions.
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Virginia
Congress
Philadelphia
Stephen D. Timberlake
Burr P. Harrison
Berlin's Apothecary Opens at 21 E Boscawe n Street
Exchange club announces plans for entry in a light plane cross country race on May 11.
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Berlin
E. Bos
Exchange Club
Timberlake Challenging Incumbent in Virginia 7th District
The district discusses Timberlake as a young, affable Republican challenger with experience in law farming and real estate. Some believe his candidacy signals political health and will push incumbents to address issues, while others doubt voters will replace the seasoned public man for an untested rival.
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Timberlake
Stauntonian
Congress
Kington
Virginia
Memorial hospital to treat infantile paralysis victims
Dr. H. H. McGuire announced Memorial hospital was prepared to give Kenny treatment to infantile paralysis victims. Game Warden F. W. Pingley said 1500 brook trout had been placed in Back Creek. L. Paul Fries, vice president Handley class of 1938 announced there would be no reunion of class until after end of war.
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H. H. McGuire
Memorial Hospital
Kenny
F. W. Pingley
Back Creek
L. Paul Fries
Handley
Delinquent Car Licenses Drive Noted In 1938
Ten years ago in 1928 a drive was launched to round up delinquent auto licenses. Jean Whitehurst and Vance Larkin represented Handley at a literary meet in Charlottesville. H. A. Clevenger was named president of the Virginia Hog Breeders Association.
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Drive
Jean Whitehurst
Vance Larkin
Handley
Charlottesville
H. A. Clevenger
Virginia Hog Breeders Assn
Unclaimed Car Registration Cards Released in Winchester
Sixty six vehicle registration cards for city and county owners, uncalled for at the Winchester post office, were turned over to Andrew Bell a local license agent. They may be secured by calling at his office 17 Rouss Ave.
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Winchester
Andrew Bell
Rouss Ave
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
The piece argues leaders delay action with excuses like timing or committees. It urges immediate moves on pressing issues citing science and production power, claiming world progress lags and war threats force inaction.
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Earl L. Douglas
D. BD
How's Your I Q A Puzzle Quiz From A Vintage Page
A quirky 10 question quiz asks about Berlin population accuracy a poem fragment a Dardanelles true false question a Russian commander in an occupied city grammar degrees of comparison a writer's death Hagana flag color meaning and the Brenner Pass linking Italy and Austria plus memory and page turn to page 2 for answers.
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Berlin
Dardanelles
Alexander S. Kotikov
Walter Raleigh
Wise Granite Co. Wins Contract for George Washington Hotel
Wise Granite Co of Richmond awarded a contract to construct the George Washington hotel at a total cost of 445000 dollars. Also reported is a Jackson's Mill West Virginia resident removing a two inch glass sliver from her arm after it had gone unnoticed for eight years. Additionally Mrs. Virginia Maynard widow of Dr Clinton Maynard has died.
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Wise Granite Co
Richmond
George Washington Hotel
Carl Pickins
Jackson’s Mill
W. Va
Virginia Maynard
Clinton Maynard
Timber damage halts church interior renovations at Christ Episcopal
Falling timber damages interior improvements at Christ Episcopal church. Seven more miles of wire needed to connect Winchester with Martinsburg by telephone. An armed French freight and passenger vessel attempted to breach the U S blockade around Cuba.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Winchester
Martinsburg
U. S
Cuba
Sheriff Auction Sale of Aircraft in Frederick County Va
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Va dated April 26 1948 Valley Airways Incorporated vs Austin White and John Rynstrom the sheriff will auction the Waco model QDC aircraft NC11447 serial 3506 ownership certificate 21138 at Valley Airways near Winchester on May 7 1948 at 1 00 p m cash only.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Valley Airways. Incorporated
Austin White
John Rynstrom
Valley Airways, Incorporated
Winchester
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Posten
Robert L. Dehaven
Red Blood Cells Must Be Kept Up For Vitality
Claims that SSST and 88S Tonic boost red blood cell strength and energy. Advertises improved appetite sleep and overall vigor, citing medical authority and non organic anemia relief. Millions of bottles sold from drug stores with emphasis on vitality and healthier skin color.
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Tonia
Buia Health
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