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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1948
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star presents a national representatives section for PeLisser Inc of New York with subscription rates by mail or motor route. Details include address 11 East 44th Street and associated pricing and distribution options.
The Navy-CG team Task Force 80 recovered Peary papers from Cape Sheridan not far from 1995 06 records. They report the documents likely echo Peary's published account yet offer new data on Arctic exploration. The expedition traversed routes farther north than any before and returned to Boston in ten weeks with weather station resupply and reconnoitering results.
Col H Edmund Bullis of the Delaware State Society for Men Hygiene cautions that four of ten Delaware schoolchildren may enter mental hospitals later. He notes nationwide trends with more mental illness beds than physical illness, high mental health rejections by Selective Service, and psycho neuroses causing medical discharges.
A Grand Army of the Republic gathering in Grand Rapids Michigan included six veterans representing 28 living members with four in wheelchairs. A resolution calls for one more national encampment next year at which the group would disband. The GAR once exceeded 400000 members, fell to under 100000 by 1920, and has witnessed three wars since Appomattox.
The glory of American arms from Manila to Gettysburg fades as veterans of Chickamauga and other battles pass away. Their fading memory marks the closing of a significant chapter when blue and gray soldiers fought for their causes and helped shape a greater nation.
Patricia Schmidt, the Toledo dancer known as Satira, was pardoned by Cuban President Ramon Grau San Martin and ordered to leave the country after a Havana yacht shooting that killed John Lester Mee. The self defense claim and trial outcome sparked debate on justice and public exploitation of her notoriety.
A Wall Street Journal note discusses glamorous appearances and makeup routines, advising discreet application and a final reveal in retirement. It reflects on style norms and personal presentation within lifestyle guidance.
A Memphis note explains an oldtimer as a fellow who remembers when new cars cost more than used ones, capturing a nostalgic comparison of past and present prices.
Dudley Bennett and Mrs. Evelyn Kiser represent the Winchester Education Association at the annual Virginia Education Association meeting in Richmond. Leghorn hens sold for about 20 to 22 cents a pound while oleomargarine fetched 30 to 36 cents per pound.
Sgt Daugherty son of Mr and Mrs R O Daugherty 1310 S Braddock St returns home after a bombing mission. Three African campaign veterans address Capitol Theatre describing blood plasma as a lifeline in wartime.
In 1938 ten years ago, the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 5 to 2 to take the third straight World Series game as Pearson limited the Cubs to five hits. Claude Cammer was named a member of the board of directors of Shenandoah Valley National Bank.
Reported incident recalls a local colored man who was slashed during a quarrel over a playing record. The article also notes Miss Lola Carper losing $50 while shopping and James B. Russell fending off a masked bandit attempting a gunpoint robbery.
1893 notes show the Union Fire Company debating buying a new stable and horses. Charles Hendy quips they may as well buy elephants since the horses would prove troublesome. Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Baker plan to join a presidential party for the Omaha exposition. Christian Brunk delivers a second raspberry crop to the city.
A preacher recalls a tale where a young salesman helps an unemployed store manager, who later becomes valuable to his firm. The moral: kindness and consideration pay off for everyone, even towards book agents, as opportunities arise after years of hardship. The anecdote ties biblical bread casting to a cottage pudding ending.
Reynolds Store Virginia notes a day of visits with Cumberland residents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bohn and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bohn. Flora McDonald returns to Rosemary after visiting I D Shade. Clint Carpenter remains indisposed. E L Lewis trims Romney on business. Brown Collins family visits Ernest Batt and Trevillis Clark with Dorsey Strother and Winchester guests E D Shenk.
The article explains aluminum cookware is safe for kitchen use. It notes cleaning with soap and water, avoiding copper wool and washing soda, and keeping pans dry. It adds minor black stains from iron are harmless and can be removed by boiling in mildly acidic water.
A mixed list of across and down crossword clues with numbers, covering topics from felines and flowers to geographic terms and anatomy. Includes hints for various languages and historical references, plus abbreviations and household terms.
British Chancellor Sir Stafford Cripps told reporters in New York that Britain will endure four more lean years before exports and imports balance. He said nationalization is likely for the steel industry as the next step in economic restructuring.
Mrs Jennie Dix is sick at home. Mr and Mrs Trene Milburn and Mrs Marshall Unger of Glengary West Virginia were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Milburn. Irene Catlett has recovered and returns to work in Inwood. Everlyn Milburn weekend with Thelma Taylor. Mr and Mrs Junior Runkles and family and Mrs Rose Runkles visited Mr and Mrs Albert Luttrell. Mrs Howard Plotner and grandson visited Mrs Lloyd Milburn.
In a tight display of aquatic velocity the penguin matches the seal and porpoise in swift swimming. Spectators note the unusual three way race highlighting penguin endurance and flipper efficiency.
Ten question memory quiz asks true false or multiple choice about Rankin Mississippi AMA physicians numbers flight and life epilepsy ounce Olympic flame mule Notre Dame location. Readers score by categories from Poor to Genius and check monthly averages.
The spider has eight legs. The founder of the American Red Cross depicted on U S postage stamps is Clara Barton.
Newsweek polled 50 top political writers who unanimously forecast Thomas E. Dewey winning the presidency with 376 electoral votes while Truman would receive 116 and Thurmond 39. The GOP would hold a slim Senate edge and gain seats in the House. Wallace is projected to win about 2.78 million votes.
A crowded corner restaurant hosts a tall man and a pretty model who leave after a dinner provoking a jealous, fat patron. In a brownstone apartment Gail and Sam, a journalist, confront marriage and a stalled romance as they argue and tease. The scene shifts with noir mood and unresolved fate.
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