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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1947

Page

3

Real America films urged for world audience by Johnston

Washington report profiles Eric Johnston, head of three major film groups, urging realistic depictions of American life to appeal to European audiences. He argues Hollywood must serve a world market or lose profit, while industry changes and antitrust actions loom.

Johnson Washington Sept Eric Johnston Spokane Wash Johnston Hollywood Europe New York Chicago San Francisco America Motion Picture Assn Motion Picture Producers Assn Motion Picture Export Corp Will Hays Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Amelia England Big Hollywood Studios Supreme Court

Victory Ointment ad offers relief for skin troubles

Advertisement promotes Victory Ointment for itching eczema psoriasis rashes and related skin conditions. Claims include greaseless antiseptic formula safe for babies and children. Sold in Winchester by local stores Miller's Rhodes Brooks Rexall Peoples Silco Cut-Rate.

Winchester Miller’s, Rhodes, Brooks Rexall) Peoples

Inner-Aid The New Herbal Digestive Aid

An advertisement touts Inner-Aid as a twelve-juice herbal remedy for upset stomachs and gas. It claims to purge poisons, cleanse the bowels, clear gas, enliven the liver, and reduce waistline while improving meals. Testimonials are cited as proof of relief.

All Drug Res

Peterson's Ointment Ad Promises Relief for Eczema

An elderly style advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for itching eczema pimples and red blotches with a 35 cent price and money back guarantee. It also claims relief for itching feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson

Neon Occurs in Air at Trace Levels

Neon exists in air only in extremely small amounts about 15 millionths of a percent.

iL D Ritter Dies at 62 in Winchester

Lawrence Dailey Ritter, 62, of Washington, died at 4 a.m. Monday at his brother Carl R. Ritters home in Winchester after illness. Born in Frederick County, he lived in Winchester years, married in 1920, worked at several firms, opened a grocery, and operated the City meat market. Surviving brothers and in laws listed. Funeral set for 4 p.m. Thursday at 111 N. Washington St.

Lawrence Dailey Ritter Washington Carl R. Ritter Washington Street Joseph A. Andaura Brown Ritter Ritter Georgetown University Hospital Winchester Welltown Frederick County Lillian Ruth Ritter Theodore H. Ritter William C. Gracien Grove Co Virginia Woolen Co Robinson Bros National Ave Kohlanhausen N. Cameron &T City Meat Mart Hallie B. Ritter York, Pa This City L. Lester Ritter Wayne Ritter Fred M. Ritter Edwin F. Ritter Claude Ritter Hagerstown Dewey Ritter West Virginia James Ritter New York City Washington St

Almack to Direct Hospital Need Study

Richmond reports Ronald B. Almack a 37 year old research analyst for the American Hospital Association will become Director of the hospital survey and construction bureau. The unit, created by the January extra session, studies Virginia hospital needs for 15 to 20 years with a five year cost estimate around 4000000 and federal matching funds.

Richmond L. J. Riper State Commissioner of Health Ronald B. Almack American Hospital Assn A. Gibson Howell Bureau‘of General Assembly State Health Department

Map of the United States and Dependencies

An insert promotes a detailed map titled Map of the United States and Dependencies showing state outlines the Philippines and features area population lists travel distances by air rail and highway and scenic places in each state. A coupon offer from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau for fifteen cents is included.

United States New Republic The Phillippines

Peaches Market News Reports Slow Demand and Weak Market

Peaches market notes for Winchester and Martinsburg show slow demand and a slightly weaker market. Sales for shipping point list US No 1 peaches at 2.50 to 2.75 dollars per bushel, with most at 2.75. A 1946 total of 5,725,692 motor trucks was registered in the United States, up from 4,876,054 in 1941.

Winchester Martinsburg Ebertas US United States

London Heat Wave Sparks Friendly London Reply

A London staffer rebuts Hal Boyle on English summer heat describing extreme heat since Aug. 7 sheepish figures and sunburned noses. He notes jackets shed in broad daylight and Londoners suffering as others enjoy the sea with icy surf.

Hal Boyle New York London England Hal Dover Abraham Lincoln Parliament Square Boyle

Commercial League Captains to Meet

The league president Betty Cline has called a meeting of team captains of the Ladies commercial league at 7 30 tomorrow at the Health center alleys. Plans for the season will be discussed. Teams from last year include Solenberger's Hardware Capitol Restaurant Va Woolen Co Cammer Tire Co Martha Washington Soda Fountain O Sullivan Newberry's Sears Roebuck Valley Service Station and South End Hose Co.

Betty Cline Ladies Commercial League Health Center Solenberger’s Hardware Capitol Restaurant Va. Woolen Co Cammer Tire Co Martha Washington Soda Fountain O'Sullivan Newberry’s Sear‘s Roebuck Valley Service Station South End Hose Co

Gandhi Starts Fast For Calcutta Sanity

Mohandas Gandhi begins a fast promising to continue until sanity returns to Calcutta amid Hindu Muslim clashes. Police used tear gas to disperse a mob outside Gandhi's Cai ra residence as crowds demanded a glimpse of a Hindu stabbed by Muslims.

Calcutta India Mohandas K. Gandhi Gandhi Mahatma Calcuta Caira Bengal

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