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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1948
Page
4
Community fund reaches near five hundred thousand for Winchester hospital
The Winchester Memorial Hospital building fund climbs toward an $850,000 goal as volunteers exceed 400 in the drive. John H. Rosenberger notes strong cross committee cooperation and a broad pledge base including subscriptions from surrounding communities. The campaign has raised $105,385 to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Rosenberger
Winchester
Ted
Rosenberger
Truman Civil Rights Plan vs National Crime Records
The text assesses President Truman's proposed federal anti lynching law by citing 1946 and 1947 crime statistics. It argues federal jurisdiction over lynching implies it should extend to murder rape and robbery, and questions political motives behind federal intervention in southern states. Virginia is noted as having no lynching for over two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Fatigue Linked to Higher Morning Night Driving Accidents
The Delaware Automobile and Aeronautic Association reports fatigue as a key factor in reducing highway crashes. Club investigators led by Charles W. Lawson found morning rush hour accidents are only one third of evening totals over five years, suggesting motorists heed fatigue risks.
Driver Fatigue Risks Highlight Morning Versus Evening Runs
The article argues that fatigue affects driving after a day’s work, reducing alertness and reaction times. Officials praise car makers researching fatigue causes in equipment, while urging drivers to judge their own state of mind and allow extra time for trips. Overnight caution to avoid rushed returns.
Ty Cobb Advises Ted Williams to Hit Left Field
Current Opinion in Greensboro Daily News notes Ty Cobb’s guidance to Ted Williams on hitting left field to improve against right-handers. It recalls Cobb’s own legendary left field hits and speed, claiming Williams should adopt Cobb’s approach to raise his batting average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Joe Jackson
Babe Ruth
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Ted
Puppy Love In My House Ends In A Catchy Lesson
A nine year old promises to keep a new pup from sleeping in beds chairs or rugs. The pup clings to the boy, yet the parent’s rule is broken as the pup ends up in the bed, revealing the child’s clever avoidance and prompting a humorous realization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Clarke County News Briefs From Berryville to Stephens City
Obituary notices report death of John S Goldsmith former mayor and Berryville resident. H Denis Hoover elected president of Frederick County Education. Stephens City earns a 9 7 win over Boyce to claim the Evening Star trophy. Two armed youths linked to auto larceny and break in were arrested at Commercial and Engines bank. Lions Club president C A Hobert announced a dental clinic sponsorship in public offices. Alsn Stephens City baseball all league honors include four selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
John S Goldsmith
Berryville
H. Denis Hoover
Middletown School
Fredrick County
Alsn
Stephens City
Frederick Clarke
Ohiio
W. Va
Commercial and Engines Bank
C.A Hobert
Lions Club
Aicuncation
Efioeis
Boyce
Rev Fe Br Menckin Receives Doctor's Decree at King College
Ten years ago in 1938 Rev FE BR Menckin, former pastor of Winchester Psisnesterian church, was given a doctor's decree at King College. Miss Dorohy Towing gave an annual dance recital at Hustiey school. Grace Methodist church Middletown trustees announced the installation of 10 chim es.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE BR. Menckin
Winchester Psisnesterian Church
King College
Dorohy Towing
Hustiey School
Board of Trusters of
Grace Methodist Church
Middletown
Local Flks Club marks 20th anniversary in 1928
The local folks club celebrated its twenty year anniversary in 1928. Police received instructions to arrest all boys playing basketball on Main Street and nearby areas. Construction of a new reservoir behind Hanley School began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flks Club
Basemain Streets
Hanley School
Bega
New switchboard causes mixups at Winchester Telephone Co
Fifty years ago in 1898 a new switchboard at Winchester Telephone Co produced many wrong-number calls. Mulligan post GAR and Ladies National Memorial Association observed quiet Memorial Day. George Eckard Bushnell died at an apartment over his North Mou Street store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Telephone Co
Mulligan Post Gar
Ladies National Memorial
As.n
George Eckard Bushnell
N. Mou St
Three Arrested In Homosexual Ring in Columbia
In Columbia Missouri three men were jailed on sodomy charges after a suspected homosexual ring was exposed. E K Johnson a 50 year old university professor is held on 3500 bond after pleading innocent. Willie Coots 39 and Warren Heathman 35 waived hearings with bonds at 2500 each and implicated Johnson in the ring involving at least a score of university men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Howard B. Jr
E. K." Johnson
Willie Coots
Warren W. Heathman
Long Sait
Coots
Heath
Johnston
New Look Spreads To Indian Regalia
Fremont shoppers adopt the new fashion trend as Indians claim regalia style with Midland College Warriors sweatshirts selling fast. A local store reported railroad and section hand customers nearly cleared out the remaining stock featuring the Indian brave motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, Neb
Fremont
Midland College
Strength For The Day Inspires Reflection On Princeton Battle
Earl L. Dougisa reflects on the Battle of Princeton and its impact on the American Revolution and democracy. He praises Washington’s leadership and urges readers to study his life as a guard against modern criticism of institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Alfred Bill
Washington
Arace
Valley Forge
Ian
IQ quiz and civil service bid notice from 1948 history page
A mixed item excerpt presents a 10 question IQ quiz with grading notes and answers on page 2, followed by a 1948 public bidding notice from the Federal Works Agency Philadelphia office seeking exterior painting and repairs at the U S P O Winchester Virginia with bid deadline June 17 1948 and division engineer Charles C Castella signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Works Agency
Public Buildings Administration
U.S. Custom House
2Nd
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Charles C. Castella
Rainfall totals and monthly averages from Winchester study
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour precip ending 7 am none. May rainfall to date 4.21 inches and year to date 14.38 inches in 1948. Average annual rainfall over 35 years is 36.20 inches. Monthly averages for 1913 1946 include January 2.46 February 1.94 March 2.91 April 3.02 May 3.67 June 3.92 July 3.82 August 3.76 September 2.57 October 3.31 November 2.44 December 2.38. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
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