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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1947

Page

4

Poultry Industry Tops Virginia Cash Income in 1945

The Virginia Cooperative Crop Reporting Service notes poultry as the leading cash producer for farmers in 1945 with income of 70,140,000 dollars and total poultry production including on f arm consumption reaching 84,935,000 dollars. Tobacco ranks second at 66,065,000 dollars. The Virginia Poultry Federation launches The Virginia Poultryman monthly to promote the industry. M J Pease Whitacre serves on the federation board.

Virginia Virginia Cooperative Crop Reporting Service Virginia State Polly Federation, Inc Virginia Poultryman The Poultry Federation M.j.pease Whitacre

Stock buyers wary as public resists high prices

Wall Street shows renewed caution as consumer reluctance to invest and ample cash hoarding by small investors slow market gains. Analysts say public prudence may prevent a 1929 style boom and protect financial stability amid economic warnings.

Wall Street Lim

Noisy Research Aims to Clear Fog and Cut Grass

A Navy lab in Washington tests a method using audible frequency vibrations to disperse fog by causing vapor to condense into droplets and to sever tall grass by breaking stems. The concept, though in early stages and costly, could mute nuisances but risks loud operation.

Naval Re Search Washington Lip House

Virginia tourism needs a cleaner, friendlier image says Nelson

Robert F. Nelson of the State Chamber of Commerce warned Virginia’s tourist industry that the state loses millions without better roadside facilities, hotels, and courteous service. He urged improved food and uniform courtesy, plus refresher training for restaurant staff, to attract and retain visitors and keep them from bypassing Virginia via Route 1.

Tuck Virginia Robert F. Nelson State Chamber of Commerce Nelson Mr. Nelson Richmond Williamsburg Yorktown Commonwealth Washington Old Dominion England

Boyd elected Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival president

Dr. Philip W. Boyd is elected president of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. The Famine Emergency Committee names Mrs. Gibson Baker secretary and an executive committee includes Mrs. Harold Brown C. P. McVicar Virgil R. Strader Mrs. J. G. Fos brink Margaret Flickinger and Bets Willie Eisenberg.

Philip W. Boyd Shenandoah Gibson Baker Harold Brown C. P. McVicar Virgil R. Strader J. G. Fosbrink Margaret Flickinger Bets Willie Eisenberg

Hayfield woman granted permit for 208 210 W Boscawen apartment house

Lottie W. Charin of Hayfield receives a permit to erect an apartment building at 208 210 West Boscawen Street dating from ten years prior in 1927 to honor the 1937 news item.

Lottie W. Charin Hayfield

Winchester Chamber elects McCormac president in 1922

In 1922 H B McCormac is chosen president of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce succeeding George B Chapman. New officers include W B Cornwell and Mrs Robert T Barton as vice presidents and T Russell Cather as treasurer. Joseph B Hodgson becomes schoolmaster after A Taylor Ritter resigns. Pennsylvania Railroad officials arrive in the city to weekend with Mr and Mrs Alexander Baker.

H. B. McCormac Winchester Chamber of Commerce George B. Chapman W. B. Cornwell Robert T. Barton T. Russell Cather The Pennsylvania Railroad City Alexander Baker

Answers to quiz questions page two

The page lists seven quiz prompts about authors, car milestones, renamings, bottled in bond whiskey age, word meanings, a proposed work week policy, and a presidential nomination, plus questions on Greco Turkish aid and winter sports terms. It notes a total city count for parking meters at 924 with yearly meter receipts near 100 dollars per meter.

Packard Motor Company 89Th Congress Boulder Dam Truman Norman Thomas Kirk Senate Milton J. Reynolds Public Administration Clearing House

Pocket Size Handy Dictionary Seeks Readers

A compact 410 page self pronouncing dictionary with 21 000 definitions fits in a pocket. It includes Lincoln's Gettysburg Address as a special supplement and sells for twenty five cents postpaid via The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau. Order with coupon and twenty five cents. Help keep Virginia green be careful with fire outdoors.

Strength For The Day by Earl L Douglas on Christ as bridge to heaven

The article extols Christ as teacher leader savior and lord and as the bridge between earth and heaven. It argues heaven is present on earth through him and that the kingdom will be fulfilled at a distant day of adjudication and testing.

Christ Earth Heaven

Twenty Two Boys Sign Up For July 4 Derby

Joseph Massie Jr announced 22 boys have registered for the July 4 Soap Box Derby in this city. Shell Oil will provide portable pits for racer service and inspection. A photo electric timing device will be used at the finish line and entries should be filed by June 1 for a full month of preparation and inspection.

Joseph Massie, Jr Massie Shell Oil Company

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