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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1948
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists publication details including post office designation for Winchester Virginia and deadlines for display advertising. It notes transient rate 60 cents per inch and provides subscription and classified rate references and national representatives.
The Star asks readers to report any delay or irregularity in newspaper delivery to help maintain a perfect system. A quoted biblical question from Ro 3 29 follows.
Prominent citizen Frank N. Hack gives about 500000 toward enlarging Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hunter H. McGuire calls it the city's most significant gift since John Handley funded the public schools. Hack has previously donated roughly 200000 over 25 years to the hospital, an effort that has elevated the area's medical capacity.
The Census Bureau reports marked progress in fighting illiteracy with a rate of 2.7 percent of the population late last year, down from 4.7 percent in 1930 and 20 percent in 1870. Causes include dying-off of older illiterates, stricter compulsory education, expanded schooling, and World War I armed forces programs. Still, 2.7 million illiterates exist, plus 8.2 million over 14 are functionally illiterate, with farm areas at five percent.
The British House of Commons passed the Labor government bill to limit Lords delays for a second time, while the Lords defeated it six to one. The measure shortens the delay from two years to one and requires a bill be passed in two Commons sessions, paving the path for nationalization of iron and steel next year.
The Labor government remains determined to nationalize iron and steel despite opposition from the Lords. A belief persists that Prime Minister Attlee may still reverse course, though debate suggested the Lords bill is unrelated to the broader nationalization drive. The move seems likely to be pursued.
The piece argues 1948 mirrors 1860 with a States Rights division over Negro rights, noting Breckinridge carried most South states, while Union/Normal Democrats faltered. It recalls 1896 gold Democrats and 1928 religious issues, citing margin details from Virginia and regional results.
The community mourns Dr. John Paul Tyler pastor of Washington Street Methodist Church for three years. A respected figure, his death follows illness with he had hoped a full recovery. He was noted for spirituality scholarship and a compassionate pulpit presence. His loss is felt deeply by his church and town.
A concise note from the Wall Street Journal style column prompts readers to consider gendered address norms and social labeling in interactions between men and women. The piece highlights how terms of address reflect power and familiarity in everyday exchange.
Fred Ritter was chosen as president of the Community Chest as part of 1947 year end news. Dr William P McGuire was elected third vice president of the Medical Association, marking key leadership changes.
Mrs Ann Breining reports her dog Butch missing and Mrs Grant Pollock announces finding. Also notes butter ration increased to 16 points at the refinery.
Miss Viola Nichols of Opequwn is slain. W R Crausman, a 28 year old telephone lineman, is fatally crushed by a falling pole. Park football team calls for candidates to open season October 9 against Hagerstown.
The 1898 peach season produced 3 cent carloads by freight, 392 crates and 12,000 baskets by express. George C. Fries and Elizabeth Tharp are married.
A vintage quiz page presents ten questions with multiple choice style prompts. Topics include parcel post weights, Social Security act anniversaries, bee sound, classical names in speech, a deceased Chief Justice, vehicle wheel size, material weights, a Socialist Party presidential candidate, solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, and decapitated snake nerve activity.
Bargain hunters may buy auto and truck licenses at 50 percent off Friday at the State Division of Motor Vehicles on Court House Square. Agent E T. Bnider noted October 1 marks the half year point for vehicle licenses. The text mentions a separate note on Mesopotamian tile glaze.
Diabetic patients show earlier hardening of arteries, especially retina and legs, with possible bleeding and pain. High protein diet and vitamins may help. nerve cutting or penicillin can aid circulation and infection control. Regular physician care is essential to manage diabetes and prevent vascular complications.
A mixed set of across and down clues covering common crossword terms including elements like salt pant puffed and shaped curves. Answers span food objects weapons crafts and geography with typical crossword wordplay and definitions.
Berlin observers expect the Western Powers led by the United States and Britain to maintain a firm airlift to supply Berlin as Four-Power talks collapse. The Western stance aims to counter Soviet attempts to dominate Germany and test the resilience of Western Europe, with UN involvement suggested as a possible, imperfect remedy. The unresolved issue risks major cost and even war if diplomacy fails.
The piece cites Thucydides noting war reshapes temperament and life, a truth seen across generations. It reflects on today’s troubled era, Europe’s dislocation, and the enduring, long shadow of protracted conflict.
The author argues that war remains the greatest danger and that eliminating war is essential for all fields from business to science. Thucydides warned of war 2500 years ago, and humanity repeats the same folly if it ignores the lesson today.
In trial justice court Charles Eward Boyce of Winchester was fined 24.25 dollars for a truck without license inspec tion sticker or brakes. Judge Erle Edwards also fined James Rey Lupton of Capon Bridge 10 dollars for lacking empty or gross weight display. Floyd Leonard Bly of Winchester 5 dollars for no inspection sticker and John Richard Thorton of Youngstown Ohio 29.25 dollars in fines and costs for reckless driving. The article notes that Glenn H Curtise made the first long distance trip in the United States in 1910 from Albany to New York City.
Poirot and Lynn discuss changes after years away and the distrust around David Hunter. Lynn reflects on love, truth, and the danger of gossip as they decide to visit Furrowbank to help Rosaleen Claude. The scene ends with a plan to confront the family sorrow and possible danger.
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