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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1951
Page
7
Classifieds list furnished house and apartment rentals with phone numbers and closing dates. Also includes miscellaneous notices for room rental, a lost black pocketbook, an unidentified caller request, found dog and found Hereford cow with contact details.
Advertisement notes a big rise in demand for welding operators and invites readers to write for free information. Includes utilities engineering institute contact at Box 55 core Star, with date 9 17 21.
In a 1086 mile race from Chicago to New York City the 1913 Stanley Steamer averaged 20.44 mph while the 1911 Stoddard-Dayton managed 20.22 mph. Jack Brause, 76, drove the steam buggy to a 37 minute overall margin, finishing 53 hours and 4 minutes.
Daily vocabulary entry defines countervail as furnishing an equivalent or compensation. Example shows a good conscience countervailing many calamities.
HAL BOYLE urges the U S Army to deliver warm winter gear to frontline troops in Korea on time. He recalls past shortages across campaigns and warns frostbite danger if supply delays persist, urging a calendar aware approach to seasonal clothing.
Mrs. Herbert Hal, a World War I nurse newly arrived from Bavaria, encourages sculpture as a relaxing hobby. She learned by practice over 50 years and became expert, teaching in Europe and finding children the best pupils.
Divers report a wreck off Cerve northeast of San Remo lies under 50 feet of mud. They uncovered numerous Roman earthen jars about 32 inches in diameter in a vessel likely sunk while carrying them. Salvage may be straightforward under a rocky ledge with no undercurrents.
Police Court records show fines in the last 24 hours. Robert Leigh 33 551 Highland Ave reckless driving 24.25 dollars. Ralph W VanMeter 24 448 N Kent Street passing red light 9.25 dollars. Alonza W Parrett 41 Senseny (text cut)
In memory of our Father Last Peasemaker who died 26 years ago on September 18 1951. The verses express sorrow and a sense of his continued presence, noting weariness, peace and rest after a long life. Signed by his children dated 9 18 11.
The Appleway Motor Court on the Valley Pike has hosted a cosmopolitan mix of guests this week. Visitors from Alexandria Egypt Sydney Australia Dublin Ireland Mexico City Mexico Montreal Canada and Yugoslavia toured and inquired about Skyline Drive local history and agricultural development. Some toured the Winchester Cold Storage Plant.
Franklin Oblesser 27 of Crownsville Md fined 15 dollars 25 cents for speeding. Johnny Washington 38 of 420 North Kent Street cited for assault. Walter Fincham 48 of Winchester held on vagrancy with 90 days in jail plus a 4 dollar 25 cent fine.
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