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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1949
Page
2
Richmond reports a sharp demand for the State Board of Education bulletin prompting 500 extra copies of Public Education in Virginia. The document is used as background for nine regional board meetings across the state.
Dolge born in New York into a merchant family began a career with the National Association of Manufacturers then moved to Venezuela. He collected 23 536 items over 40 years, claiming the largest and most complete Venezuelan archive, plus a separate holdings of 1808 newspapers.
Charles Douglas Johnson, 76, father of Abner Johnson of 118 East Piccadilly Street, died at 2 a.m. at his Ka town West Virginia home. Born Gerrardstown, he worked as a merchant in Kabletown for 50 years and once led the Sunday school at the local Methodist church. Survives include a sister, two sons, five daughters, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at the residence with interment in Charles Town.
In Richmond the 44th annual Virginia Cooperative Education Assn convention opened with remarks by Dr. Dabney Lancaster of Longwood College and National PTA president Mrs. John E. Hayes. They urged top notch teachers and adequate pay, and promoted parent teacher cooperation and open communication. Nominations for three year officer terms included Hunter Barrow, Edwin E. Brockley, and R. B. Jennings.
News from Richmond reports counterfeit twenty dollar notes circulating with distinctive features. Cashiers are urged to examine all Federal Reserve notes from the Richmond district, noting the check letter and plate numbers to identify fakes.
Hollywood reports MGM executives consider removing Judy Garland from summer stock role and suspending her after she reportedly exceeded eight pounds overweight and missed a rehearsal. A studio spokesman said she asked for another chance and was granted it amid past suspensions for failing to report to assets and lunch duties.
Senator Byrd warns at a Senate gathering that rising deficits threaten the republic and could force higher taxes and spending, risking a balance in the federal budget. He argues that continued deficit spending may push the nation toward what he calls a British socialism or more intrusive government, urging expenditure cuts to achieve balance without new taxes.
A man wearing a halloween mask entered a Pittsburgh supermarket and threatened employee Frank Catalbo with a gun. After firing a shot into the ceiling he grabbed $230 from the register and fled, claiming the stunt was real.
Torberé 50 pleaded guilty to drunkenness before Judge Harry F. Keeler in Long Beach. When asked how many drinks he had he said twenty five bottles of beer over about twelve hours. The judge fined a dollar per bottle and jailed him for five days when he could not pay.
The Bureau of Mines notes electricity or gas for water heating is usually more costly than coal heated water in a furnace coil. Costs vary with current gas coal prices and furnace operation. For an average home about half to one ton of coal is needed to heat water in the coil.
A fragmented road safety item provides brief guidance on driving longer trips slowly. It mentions caution and alertness without specifying locations or dates. The readable text emphasizes safe driving practices during travel.
In New Castle Indiana Charles Rothrock a 65 year old farmer amputated his right hand with a pocket knife after it was caught in a corn picker His wife Clara also endured severe injuries earlier from the same machine losing both legs. She fled a quarter mile to a brother for help and was later hospitalized. Rothrock’s condition was listed as fair.}
Vice President Barkley and Mrs. Carleton Hadley announced a November 18 wedding date. They shopped for a ring in St. Louis but could not locate the exact ring. Barkley planned a speaking trip to Washington Pennsylvania and Chicago before returning to Kentucky.
The Department of Defense states that the Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard National Guard and their components were officially designated as the Armed Forces of the United States by Public Law 253 80th Congress the National Security Act of 1947 effective July 26 1947 with President Truman's signature.
Answers to the daily quiz questions printed on Page 4 are partially shown with numbers 2, 3, 7 and notes on topics like ban retention, Canadian province date, and names such as Robert E. and Bologna. The fragment includes items about Bible portions and human heart movements.
A regional sales directory lists upcoming auctions and items for sale. November 5 at 1 pm J C Aits near Winchester on Rt 0 lists miscellaneous items. November 11 George Helsley at Community sale and Howard N Pletsch at White Post run sales. November 12 Harry Bucher Mt Falls Va and November 19 Mrs Howard Lantz near Wini Middle Road offer household goods livestock and farm machinery.
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