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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1948
Page
5
Mayor Mifflin B. Clowe Jr. proclaims a year long campaign to promote in home fire safety and urges citizen cooperation. The proclamation notes cooperation with civic bodies service organizations and the Junior Chamber of Commerce to conserve lives and property through safety measures and employment opportunities for the disabled.
An advertisement touts SSS Tonic as a cure for low blood count and non organic anemia. It promises increased appetite energy and vitality, claiming fortified red blood cells improve eating sleep and work, with millions of bottles sold and availability at drug stores.
Winchester Mayor Mifflin B. Clowe Jr calls Oct 3 start for National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. He urges officials industry labor and groups to support full employment of handicapped workers based on surveys showing equal efficiency with nonhandicapped workers.
Eleven Order of Arrow members spent the weekend at Buffalo lodge Rock Enon scout camp and planned fall and winter activities including a social in Winchester during Christmas. Ralph Gemmill of Front Royal was named committee chairman to study purchasing neckerchiefs with the local insignia. Charles Johnston, chief, presided at the meeting outlining Rock Enon development work and district scout affairs.
Hedgesville defeated Stephens City 36 to 14. Scoring came on passes to Brown and Anderson. Edwards scored twice with Burkhart Catlett and Laign adding singles. Catlett kicked three extra points. Stephens City suffered injuries to DeMayo and Cotes with DeMayo likely out 2 3 weeks. Coates may return soon.
One third of unemployed physically handicapped Americans are World War I and II veterans, the Winchester VFW post says as Physically Handicapped Week is observed. Employers should survey openings and report to the State Employment Service. handicapped individuals should contact the VA rehab service and state vocational rehabilitation. Mayor M B Clowe Jr proclaims observance.
Notarized statement listing publisher Evening Star Publishing Company Winchester Virginia editor H F Byrd Jr managing editor L B Sisson business manager R S Fansler ownership by E Bolling Byrd Winchester Virginia and no major bondholders. Average copies distributed 6834 to paid subscribers in prior year.
Ruke McCray of William and Mary and Bob McNeish of Virginia Tech duel for coaching momentum in the Old Comm on. McCray faces Wake Forest after a rough set back while McNeish drills his Gobblers to spark scoring with Bruce Fisher and Ralph Beard in the backfield.
Last Saturday the Gobblers managed only 120 yards total and crossed mid field four times against Virginia. McNeish again drilled Tech backs on scoring moves as Maryland looms undefeated this weekend.
A promotional notice invites local readers to sign up for a daily Star delivery sent to school locations. The offer highlights a reduced subscription rate aimed at school teams and institutions.
Winchester and Berryville grocers join about 500 members of the Virginia Independent Food Dealers Assn for the Roanoke meeting marking the group's 10th anniversary. Attendees from the area include C. S. Burgess, C B Shickle, L. G. Boyer, Cecil Bailey, Hove Riley, and Oscar Ramsburg. Round the clock attractions highlight the three day event.
National wholesalers and manufacturers display food products and store equipment. Entertainment features include Bullslinger’s Breakfast Mountaintop hoedown and a ladies fashion show.
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