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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1947

Page

7

Empty and Gross Weights Required In Track License

Virginia motor vehicles commissioner instructs Andrew Bell that licenses for trucks trailers and semi trailers must include both empty and gross weights. If the owner can supply empty weight the agent accepts it. otherwise weigh the vehicle and obtain a weight certificate. Gross weight equals empty weight plus maximum load for the license year. No difference in reporting for vehicles under or over 10 000 pounds gross weight. For vehicles under 10 000 pounds empty and gross weights need not be shown on both sides of the vehicle. continuous continuous

C. F. Joyner, Jr Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles Andrew Bell Mr. Joyner

The Bell On The Conscience For The Day

The modern mariner uses a compass bell to warn of drift and so too a man’s conscience. If the bell never rings or is ignored, one loses moral steering and risks shipwreck. A healthy conscience warns through every breach of trust or promise until action follows or ruin comes.

What is a white cane law

A white cane law is a state law that gives the right of way to a blind person who is carrying a white cane. It describes protections and duties aimed at aiding navigation and safety for visually impaired individuals.

Navy notes on Dorothy L. Dix ship name question

The Navy Department confirms a vessel named Dorothy L. Dix in response to inquiry. Details specify the ship designation and related naming information as recorded in official correspondence.

Navy Dorothy L. Dix R.L.B. A Navy Department

Echoes and Motives on the Ainswick Path

In a garden conversation at the Angkatell estate Henrietta explains Ainswick and family claims while Poirot probes whether she could have killed John Christow. He suggests a possible rushed act of anger and notes fingerprint implications, prompting tension as she defends her honesty and character.

Henrietta Poirot Mademoiselle Ainswick Ireland Edward Midge Lucy Sir Henry Henry Edward Angkatelly Hercule Poirot David John M. Poirot Lady Angkatell Dr. Christow Edward Angkatell David Angkatell Christow John Christow Inspector Grange Miss Savernake Gerda

Auto Parts Store Adds Floor Space

The Winchester Automotive at 811 S Loudoun St expands to hold 47 48 stock as owner J C Foster notes a continuing parts shortage. He opened the business in 1945 and cites scarce front end suspension parts king bolts and steering sectors needed for state inspections.

Winchester Automotive S. Loudoun St J. C. Foster Foster Staunton

Divorces Granted In Two Bed and Board Actions

Harland Mayhew Jenkins is granted a bed and board divorce from Thelma Orndorff Jenkins for desertion. Kathryn O Roark Nicholson is granted a bed and board divorce from Arthur Nicholson for desertion, merged into an absolute decree. she may resume her maiden name.

Harland Mayhew Jenkins Thelma Orndorff Jenkins Kathryn O’roark Nicholson Arthur Nicholson

For Sale A Modern Home Near Winchester on Limestone Land

For sale a modern home on 3 acres of limestone land with seven rooms a bath hot water heat and hardwood floors. Features nice shrubbery and location on highway six miles from Winchester. Owner moving to Florida. Priced to sell Tommy D Lockhart 109 N Loudoun St Phone 7479.

Winchester Florida

Fairlawn Third Graders Lack Classroom Space

In Pulaski Virginia on September 8 the Fairlawn third grade pupils stayed home as no classroom was available. They had previously used the basement of the village Baptist church amid parent protests over facilities. Officials sought a temporary room while parents planned a mass meeting to address legal questions and push for space.

Pulaski Virginia Fairlawn School Village Baptist Church Estus Rushing County School Board Frank J. Critzer

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