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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1947
Page
3
The piece discusses justice as an enduring ideal, comparing Rome’s pursuit of impartial rule with modern America. It notes historical abuses despite vigilance, cites Madison reviving Thanksgiving, and reflects on the contrast between ideal and practice in governance and law. It emphasizes striving toward a just administration.
An advertised testimonial claimsINNER-AID, a twelve juice herbal mix, relieves gas bloat and upset stomachs by acting before meals. It promises bowel cleansing and liver bile removal, with claims of broad consumer relief and drugstore availability.
An advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment to treat pimples itching and irritation. It warns against scratching or squeezing pimples and promises quick relief, improved skin appearance, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Also claims relief for irritated feet and cracked toes.
The New York Yankees surface four contenders for the No 1 spot to face the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series. Allie Reynolds Frank Shea Bobo Newsom and Bill Bevens compete as Spud Chandler shows signs of life. Reynolds and Shea led a doubleheader sweep of Washington 2 0 and 3 1 with Reynolds pitching eight innings for his 19th win and Shea gaining his 14th. Joe Page also warmed up from the bullpen as the team heads toward the series with a strong pitching mix.
Andy Pafko led the Cubs with three singles and a double as they pounded Cincinnati 7 2 to boost his team. Allie Reynolds and Frank Shea helped the Yankees prep for the World Series with 2 0 and 3 1 wins over Washington.
National League results Brooklyn 6 New York 1 Chicago 7 Cincinnati 2 St Louis 8 Pittsburgh 4 American League scores New York 2 3 Washington 0 1 Detroit 4 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 9 5 Boston 3 6 Cleveland 7 St Louis 4
The notice promotes a booklet on modern manners titled Good Manners What to do and when to do it. It urges readers to order a copy for fifteen cents postpaid and provides the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau address in Washington D C for ordering and payment.
Kenny Leetch hit 135 144 and 108 for a 387 set in the A League as L and M Buses split two of three with Home Life. O'Sullivan Plant won two of three over Sarah Zane Fire Co. and led by Bud Miller 146 122 with Roland Bush 143 in the opening game. standings show bands poultry leading with 42 followed by Home Beneficial Ins Co and Northern Virginia Power at 42. O'Sullivan Plant posted team high 1556 sets with American Legion 1538 and No Va Power 1505. The results include Leetch 387 and Bush 143, Miller 146.
In the Corporation Court of the City of Winchester Virginia on September 22 1947 the estate of Ashby Miller deceased is under review. The court orders creditors and interested parties to show cause by November 24 1947 why the estate should not be paid to legatees without refunding bonds after more than six months since the executor’s qualification. Copy Teste P J Marshall Clerk.
The Bi State League closed its season with Gore first place after taking two games from Strasburg 6 1 and 7 1. All star team games at Wardensville against Winchester Park on Saturday and Gore on Sunday cap the year.
Peoples Cleaners rose into a tie for third with seven points after a two game win and pinfall over Palace of Martinsburg. Frederick American Legion also has seven points in the standings, Spillway Martinsburg sits second with eight, and Colisem Hagerstown leads with nine. The local Bowling Center team hosts Waynesboro on Sunday afternoon and remains tied for fifth.
Worn-out bills are cut in half by banks and sent to the Treasury Department in Washington. The second half is sent only after the first half is received to prevent robbery. The money is then burned each working day, a process taking about five and a half hours.
Lebanon Church Virginia reports Miss Helen McDonald at Winchester Memorial Hospital after emergency appendectomy. Nearby, Frank Lindamood and A E Keller are up and recovering. Other notes mention Mrs Glenna Dodson and Miss Ivy May Hershman returning to Washington and Mrs Mary Supinger celebrating her 80th birthday.
Miss Martha Reely returns home after a visit with her brother and sister-in-law. Rev. H. S. Roane and Mrs. Roane come back from a Richmond conference. Frederick Kline of Washington visits relatives. Mrs. Tom Thompson of Middletown, Md. guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cox on Main St. Mrs. M. C. Little is ill. Mrs. Silas Henry visits Winchester with relatives and attends a birthday dinner for Mr. Brown Santos Mae Ginn visits Mrs. Nellis Van Meter. Charles Hammack and Mrs. Nettie Hammack of Washington were guests here. Will Owings and wife also present.
Front Royal residents enjoyed a day with Mr and Mrs Howard Owings. Rev D A Beery of Roanoke visited weekend with Rev and Mrs H B Roane. Miss Dorothy Felty of Washington stayed with her cousin Miss Mae Ginn. Mr and Mrs Gordon Keith insulated their dwelling and installed a furnace. Messrs Jimmy Coffman and Robert Barr enrolled at the local school.
Mrs J S Larrick is ill at home. Mr and Mrs Richard Evans of Winchester visited Mrs Ona Evans and Mrs Glenn.
In 1946 ice cream manufacture in the United States was enough to give each person 21 quarts. The question asks whose oe ox ee ae duction occurs, but the readable line notes per person availability rather than a specific producer or policy.
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