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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
4
Secretary Snyder says the debt retirement program will pause due to reduced Treasury revenue from the tax cut. He notes spending outpaces income, while other officials argue high government spending, not just the tax cut, drives deficits. He hints higher taxes could restore funds but warns of fiscal harm.
Ashland fashion expert Harry Conover notes a shift in public preference from the magazine cover’s slim 5 foot 8 inch 115 pound ideal to a shorter peppier figure. He cites updated measurements: about 5 foot 7, 120 pounds, 24 inch waist, 34 inch bust, 34 and a half inch hips.
A Lynchburg News column contrasts marriage and singleness, recalling a crusty bachelor’s warning that either choice may bring regret. The piece frames real estate and social expectations as backdrop to the personal life decision.
C Vernon Eddy received a gift from the local American Red Cross chapter for 30 years of faithful service since 1917. Also, Lester D. Arnold won the first annual seniors tournament at Winchester Golf Club with a net 68 on a 14 handicap. Mrs Gladys B D Wright and Mr George W Bayliss joined the Potomac Edison System Quarter Century club. Lieuts. Lewis Hyde and F L Largent Jr arrive from Quonset, RI.
Ten years ago in 1938 Henry Benham departed for New York City on business. Mrs. J Scully addressed the Winchester Clarke Garden Club.
Five years ago this week 1923 Miss Lucille Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson left for Hoston to enter New England Conservatory of Music. Mayor W W Glass prepared to deliver curtain address as Empire opens theatrical season with A W Russell merchant reported held up and robbed by two unmasked men while enroute home from work.
Miss Lelia McGuire held a card party for a guest at her home. A barn owned by James M. Adams near Cross Junction burned to the ground in a destructive fire. Reverend Beall of Williamsport served as acting pastor at Market Street Methodist Church during the pastor's temporary absence.
A sermon by Earl L. Douglas D D contrasts lives pursued by selfish desires with a dead end at the end of the road. It urges reflection on liquor dangers wealth building at others expense and fading memories. It cites Galatians 6 8 to urge sowing to the Spirit for eternal life.
A fill in the blank trivia page tests readers on a 10 question IQ style quiz with outcomes based on score. It invites turning to page 2 for correct answers and lists questions about politics history and military terms.
The record lists 1948 rainfall to date at 28.66 inches and 35 year average annual rainfall at 36.20 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 include 2.46 inches in January 2.57 in February and 3.92 in June with other months noted.
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