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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1947

Page

4

Classified Rate Card and Bible Verse Notice

Publication details from The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester Va indicate daily except Sunday edition with office ad submission by 12 the day before. Rates include 55 cents per inch for transient ads and contract rates on application alongside classified rates. Verse John 15 13 appears as single copyEnforced advance payment options listed for various intervals.

The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester, Va

Veterans hesitate to cash terminal leave bonds many hold nest egg

By early September three of four veterans were expected to cash bonds but only about one third had swapped for money. Early buyers stressed immediate needs, while many veterans withheld funds as payments declined. A holiday surge may come, but overall impact on prices remains uncertain.

Harmless Souvenirs Warned After Exploding Rockets

A bazooka rocket killed three children and wounded five in Newton Kansas, and a similar shell injured six in Hot Springs Arkansas. The incidents underscore risks from wartime souvenirs, with advice to verify safety and direct inquiries to the Internal Revenue Bureau. Authorities warn that atomic and biological threats could loom larger than bombs, citing experts King and Muller on future dangers and gene mutation from radiation.

Newton Kans Hot Springs Ark Internal Revenue Bureau Alcohol Tax Unit

Atomic energy misuse could wipe out humanity says expert

A scholar warns that minute delayed-action time bombs in germ cells of survivors could cause mass deaths across the distant future. He argues global atomic misuse may destroy the human gene system and erase mankind.

Stocking colors spark wary humor in shopping chat

In Current Opinion, a humorous look at how fashion reshapes stockings. A husband fumbles through a dizzying array of color names from cafe royal to black oak while a chatty salesgirl guides him through shades and jokes about winesap and red numbers.

Ex-GI with gambling win faces stock registration fine start business

An ex GI who won 98000 dollars at dice games and was fined 5000 dollars for failing to register stocks should be prepared to enter business selling goods at twice their worth.

Great Wall myth fades as price structure looms

Astronomers once claimed the Great Wall could be seen from the moon. The joke shifts to the modern price structure impacting daily life. The remark contrasts ancient wonder with contemporary costs shaping choices for households and businesses.

Great Wall China Earth

Monkey escapes sideshow then captured at home

A small monkey that escaped from a Penn Premier show was trapped in a residence on Woodstock Lane. William Bataile, chairman of the Winchester-Frederick County Community Chest Fund, announced a thirty thousand dollar goal for the coming drive. Mrs. James Fiddler of Stephenson brought a three legged chicken to the Star office for her daughter. The Lions and the VPF will sponsor an Army Navy relief circus on October 5.

Penn Premier Woodstock Lane William Bataile Winchester-Frederick County James Fiddler Stephenson Star Office Lions VPF

Winchester s youth needs Sunday movies and activities

In a letter to the editor the writer argues Winchester lacks entertainment for youths with no roller rink or youth hall. They suggest Sunday movies, skating, and local offices with modern ideas to keep young people home and prevent late night trouble. The piece contrasts long trips to Woodstock and Berryville with local options.

Winchester Young Peoples Hall Woodstock Berryville United States

Colorado Centennial State and Santo Port of Coffee

Colorado is known as the Centennial State for entering the union 100 years after the Declaration. Santo, a Brazilian city, is a port that coffee built and handles about three quarters of Brazil's export crop.

Colorado Santo Brazil

Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas

A reflective column argues that public access to information has expanded with newspapers radio and books yet questions whether abundant reading material truly deepens political and religious thinking and notes historical contrasts with the 18th century.

Read Less Talk More Solve Problems Philosopher’s Advice

The text argues people talk too much about global events and personal issues and should practice silence and action. It cites Pythagoras advocating three years of silence and suggests friendship could ease international tensions, fewer divorces, and better family life. It notes ancient Egyptians burned vegetable oils for illumination.

Pythagoras

Winchester family member dies at Lake Champlain home

Thomas Cover, a member of a prominent Winchester family, died at his summer residence on Lake Champlain. Also noted: Jack Bowers, a former local cop, returned from a circuit of leading race tracks where his horse won 15 of 17 starts. Rotarians pressed ahead with plans for the new George Washington hotel in 1922 as McKeesport residents praised the city.

Jack Bowers Thomas Cover Winchester Lake Champlain George Washington Hotel McKeesport Chamber of Commerce

Knight of Willow Grove winner tops 1897 tournament

In a fair grounds contest R. P. Duvall took first place as the Knight of Willow Grove. The Rouss Day events drew heavy demand for the Evening Star with supplies exhausted due to the lengthy account.

Fair Grounds R. P. Duvall Knight of Willow Grove Evening Star

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