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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1946
Page
4
Editorial snippet honoring H F Byrd Jr editor with tribute language. reads like a newspaper page line from 1946 noting his leadership and influence. Contains names and a reverent tone characteristic of the era’s local press.
A British wartime opinion argues that peace depends on freedom of expression and open information. It criticizes Attlee for accusing Soviet leaders of walling off Russians from world views and urges transparency so Russians can understand Western hopes and fears.
Postwar rubber revival boosts supply after Japan abandonment of Malaya and Dutch East Indies. Officials say prices dropped from a wartime ceiling of 2352 cents per pound to 2014 cents as production surges. Transportation and depleted U S reserves slow domestic effects, with weeks needed to move imports to factories and meet annual needs.
The article notes that imported synthetic rubber cannot compete with the new industry but a shortage is being addressed faster than anticipated, a novelty in modern times.
A North Carolina editor and a Memphis educator praise Virginia’s education status, arguing wealth and leadership shape rankings. They suggest Virginia is nearer the top than bottom, cautioning against relying only on salaries and equipment, and warn against ignoring broader factors.
Winchesters receive word of a $20 000 bequest from Mrs Lily Livings ton estate for Winchester Memorial Hospital. The Victory Loan Drive begins with strong local resolve to boost county bond sales. Ballerina Marina Svetlova arrives with Met Opera troupe for a Handley High School recital. Mrs B B McKay resigns from Clarke County School Board after serving since 1940. Boyce P T A votes to delay student withdrawals for improvements to temporary quarters. Winchester Name Sake Towns committee favors a 500 purchase for a mobile field kitchen for Winchester England.
I Raiff president of Baylass Department Stores will attend the grand opening tomorrow morning of the Winchester store at 136 138 North Loudoun street. Miss Hilda Orndorff of Bryarly 4 H Club won a Frederick County record keeping contest. Elizabeth Farrer county home demonstration agent announced today. Extensive improvements have been made to the Winchester District parsonage at 405 Fairmont Avenue occupied by Rev W W McIntyre presiding elder.
In 1921 the Sarsh Zane Fire Company purchased a 600-gallon Seagrave triple combination hose truck. Mayor W. W. Glass tightens restrictions for Halloween due to vandalism and lawless acts. Robert Swartz and Miss Elia Timberlake marry last Monday in Winchester and Brooklyn.
One of the prettiest weddings in the city last night united Miss Dora Love and Mr. Frank Lee Simpson of Staunton. Miss Love is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Taylor. A second ceremony for Miss Vernie Oyler and Mr. Thomas Kremer is set for tonight at 4 o'clock.
A physician explains that heart palpitations are rare signs of serious disease, often triggered by extra systole from tobacco alcohol caffeine or drugs, with reassurance and targeted treatment. It notes tachycardia from heart damage, and external factors like low blood sugar anemia or thyroid issues as possible causes, stressing careful diagnosis before treatment.
PAUL MALLON reports United Nations plans for a peace site face local backlash as Greenwich rejects the UNO move and residents fear dispossession. The piece argues the U S stance appears neutral while preparing to fund any chosen site, criticizing motives and urging correction of an initial mistake.
The passage argues that choosing a peaceful home before a new war begins is vital to uphold principles. It predicts West Chester people will fight to preserve what they have created, and expects the matter to move to the courts where justice may reveal that the UNO’s peace efforts via vetoing itself have promoted strife.
Earl L. Douglas urges Christians to respond with zeal like Wesley Booth and Zinzendorf. He contrasts bold missionary spirit with modern inertia, noting the kingdom of heaven is at hand and urging immediate readiness to serve once called.
A list of ten questions tests knowledge on military aircraft designations English education West Point Byron misattributions a WWII Canal project artistic works diplomacy and economic office heads Plus questions on Pentecost Poor Richard's Almanac and the Fifty Forty or Fight slogan
R J Fankhouser of Charles Town has purchased the Cedar Lawn estate near Charles Town, once owned by the LawrenceWashington line. The ~100 acre property includes the original mansion and lies southeast of the city. The sale was disclosed by a local real estate agency. Fankhouser has been acquiring Washington properties in Jefferson county to restore them and open to visitors.
Abby and Craig part after a tense farewell as Abby contemplates family tensions and a possible rift with her father. Madge consoles Abby, while Barry revels in the elopement aftermath and Val watches with envy as gifts and wedding chatter fill the scene.
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