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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1946

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star notice and publication details

The notice outlines publication details for the Winchester Evening Star dated September 7 1946 including editor H F Byrd Jr and circulation information with a request for reader reports on delivery delays and irregularities. It references a Bible quote John 1 14 and notes post office classification as second class matter under P O D Order 19687.

Winchester Evening Star H. F. Byrd, Jr Winchester

Robertson Wins Senatorial Nomination In Virginia Convention

The Richmond News Leader says the nominating convention was creditable in procedure and result. Willis Robertson won on the third ballot over Howard W. Smith with Darden and Goode among strong contenders. Smith urged Robertson by acclamation. The piece favors sportsmanship and democracy. Laundry soap supply faces shortage due to meat controls and by‑products cut from packing halls. Small slaughters reduce by‑product availability. production may slump next winter.

Richmond News Commonwealth Democratic Party Darden Gates Robertson Judge Smith Seventh District Willis Robertson Howard Smith United States

Crime Upsurge Reflections Postwar Tensions

An article discusses rising crime in postwar times with mentions of murders robberies and gang activity. It questions the percentage of culprits behind the increase and notes crime as a potential inevitability of the era.

War, crime and the illusion of freedom

A columnist argues war spreads anarchic conditions that erase law and order. The piece says crime rises in peacetime after conflict, condemns violent factions, and insists criminals belong behind bars. It calls for extirpation or cure of human dregs left by international war for civilization’s safety.

United States

Retirements Loom for Episcopal Leader Tucker in September

Current Opinion notes the Right Reverend Henry St. George Tucker will retire as presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America at the triennial General Convention on September 9 in Philadelphia. It highlights his wartime service, family lineage from Virginia and Ohio, and his role as Japan interpreter and church leader.

Portsmouth Star Henry St. George Tucker Protestant Episcopal Church In America Philadelphia Bishop Tuchker Bishop Tucker Harry Emerson Posdick Riverside Baptist Church New York City Tidewater Virginia Beverley, D. Tucker Ohio Tucker Episcopal Church United States of America Federated Council of Churches of Christ In America

War contracts not interrupting Clearbrook Woolen mill work

W H Lawrence Jr owner and manager says cancellation of war contracts has not interrupted the Clearbrook Woolen Company mill. Apple growers to receive higher prices from processors per OPA and Agriculture Dept announcements. Initial steps began in Berryville to form Clarke County Chapter of the Isaak Walton League of America.

W. H. Lawrence, Jr Clearbrook Woolen Company OPA Department of Agriculture Berryville Clarke County Isaak Walton League of America

Stock market skid linked to foreign news and inflation fears

New York reports a stock market drop tied to overseas news and inflation fears, with speculation that stability may arrive as wages and prices rise unevenly. Analysts debate causes, including psychological factors, inflation, and the possibility of broader economic restructuring amid shortages and high demand.

New York Russia Amsterdam England

Winchester public schools reopen after vacation break

Vacation ends and classes resume in Winchester with 1,859 students in the city system on the first day. John R. Gano represents The Commercial and Savings Bank at the Virginia Bankers Conference.

Winchester Commercial and Savings Bank Virginia Bankers Conference John R. Gano

Grace Lutheran welcomes Rev. C. W. Lowe in Upper Marlboro

Ten years ago's item reports the installation of Reverend C. W. Lowe of Upper Marlboro Maryland at Grace Lutheran Church. The same brief notes that Lewis Bly suffered a broken leg and a slight concussion after his car skidded and struck a tree yesterday.

C. W. Lowe Upper Marlboro, Md Grace Lutheran Church Lewis Bly

Ritenour Leaves Revenue Service for Insurance Post

D W Ritenour long time deputy collector for the district resigns to join Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York as agent. The Star notes local manufacturers presented crates of 3 C Nectar beverage to the staff.

D. W. Ritenour Internal Revenue Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York The Star

Why People Have Digestive Upsets

An article explains that digestion relies on nerves as much as a healthy stomach. It outlines multiple causes from nervous tension, eating habits, and environment to overeating, rapid eating, and bodily issues like liver or pancreas function. It notes simple habit correction may resolve many cases.

Walter C. Alvarez Mayo Clinic

Strength For The Day By Ear L Douglas D D

Before Jesus came into the world the word servant was despised. Jesus preached that it is noble to serve and that the greatest thing is to be a servant of God and others. If a man believes he serves God his life becomes inspiring. Our religion teaches us to reach up in love to God and reach out in love to our fellows.

Jesus Nazareth God

How's Your I. Q. Quiz Question 1 Overview

A quiz asks if the President can declare war with Senate advice and consent. The item notes turning to Page 2 for answers and singles out the U S President’s war power as a question.

The U. S Senate

True or false questions on geography and science policy

False statements and knowledge checks cover capitals of several countries, POE meaning in military terms, correct Smithsonian naming, Swift's book about Lilliput, types of essays, Crossroads naming, Arthurian legend editors, foot and mouth disease effects, and SEC's relation to the Treasury.

Managua Colombia Nicaragua Venezuela Honduras Ecuador Smithsonian Insttution Smithsonian Institute Swift Kingdom of Lilliput Bikini Arthur Alfred Lord Tennyson Thomas Malory Thomas Babington Macauley The Securities and Exchange Commission Treasury Department Trus

Jenkins and Spiker wed in morning ceremony

Mr A B Jenkins and Miss Annie B Spiker were united in holy matrimony yesterday morning by Rev Joseph P Wilson. Several Berryville men came to town Saturday night seeking a horse thief believed to have passed this way. The Rock Enon passenger wagon horses unhitched and ran away near the B and O station this morning.

A. B. Jenkins Annie B. Spiker Joseph P Wilson Berryville Rock Enon

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