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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1946
Page
5
The Methodist Church plans to broaden its church school offerings and increase teaching staff. In seven months they report an enrollment rise of 227 pupils, and the Council notes adjustments in resources and distribution.
Church World Service lanes appeal for candles and stubs to accompany relief items sent to Europe. Centers in New Windsor Maryland or nearer locations will receive the supplies as the relief agency allocates about 1.5 million dollars monthly in gifts in kind medicines food and clothing from Protestant churches.
The query cites Stanley Kimmel's Mad Booths of Maryland noting John Wilkes Booth as a bad boy in school. It alleges he bullied younger pupils and avoided study, a claim attributed to the author’s portrayal in the Maryland setting.
There is no record of George Washington presenting two cannons to the city of Savannah. Tradition holds they were given soon after his May 1791 visit, though documentation is lacking.
The Home Demonstration Agent submits the weekly schedule from September 2 to September 6. Activities include morning conferences with Miss Burke, demonstrations on Window Treatments by Gore HDC with Mrs. Lucas, teen party by Stephens City HDC at Mrs Lovett, and Christmas Gift Suggestions demonstrations by Shawnee HDC and Albin HDC. Evenings feature meetings of All Stars, Gainesboro 4-H Club, and project planning for the Fair.
Thirty eight women aged 27 to 61 from professions including typist and university professor were elected to the Japanese Diet in April 1946.
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce reports total membership of 2,601 people across 1,444 organizations in 169 communities and 77 counties, the largest roll since 1924. Revenue from membership, however, is not at a record high, with income at $78,120 as of July 1, 1946, down from 1927.
About 52 747 people live within 20 miles of Winchester with a 320 minute slow driving time to Northwest Virginia shopping center.
Brig. Gen. J. Palmer Bright of the OPA announced Spare Stamp No. 49 remains valid for five pounds of sugar through September due to shortages. Spare Stamp No. 51 becomes valid Sunday for five pounds, with the balance of the year. He said Cuban crop uncertainty prevents a higher ration. The OPA may close wholesaler ration accounts overdrawing allotments, but enforcement will continue as needed.
Chicago reports the National Safety Council yearbook 1946 notes July and December as the deadliest months for accidents including drownings and heat-related incidents.
Fatalities rise with vacations and holidays in July while December records peak traffic deaths. The report also notes increases in burns and asphyxiations and little seasonal variation for rail accidents and poison incidents.
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