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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
2
A devotional meditation on eternal life as more than physical life. It links belief in Christ with immortality, inner fruits, and triumph over death, urging readers to die to self and live in gratitude for undying love.
Gloucester county school officials cited for contempt of court over unequal Negro and white facilities appeal to Gov. Tuck for help after conference with the governor and State Superintendent. Federal Judge Hutcheson to sentence them this month. voters rejected a $300,000 bond for a new Negro school. Charles Dickens visited the United States in 1842.
Public auction to sell the commercial site The Ole Mill Wheel on Route 340 five miles east of Winchester in Frederick County Virginia. Auction set for April 9 1949 at 1130 am in front of the County Court House Winchester. plat viewable at 1414 Rouss Avenue. Auctioneer Coleman C Dunn. Attorneys in fact Flournoy L Largent Jr A Garland Williams. Call 5371.
New York bank official Richard Crowe pleaded guilty at arraignment to federal embezzlement charges after looting National City bank funds. Prosecutors said he dumped $690000 in bonds into New York harbor and carried $193660 in cash from the vault. Bail set at $100000 as grand jury weighs the case.
Atlanta dispatch notes George Tech athletes excelling in football, baseball, track and more during spring practice. Dick Harvin shines in football, while he also stars in track and baseball, with teammates Clay Matthews and John Stowers highlighted for versatility. Umpire Red Jones comments on hitter discipline, and historical props salute golf writers and Georgia football ties. The piece also mentions Detroit reliever Art Houtteman and Yogi Berra anecdotes, plus dealer figures and Barons farm movements.
Lazarus the headless 3.5 pound rooster survived last week’s decapitation and may be used for scientific study. Dr. Alan Ross faces charges under a state law on custody of maimed animals after the SPCA requested action.
Wardensville high school enters in the seventh annual band festival in Martinsburg. The parade begins 1 15 p m followed by band maneuvers baton twirling review and a mas band concert at Cobourn field. More than a dozen bands participate. Handley skips due to Apple Blossom prep.
Government experiments show no benefit from aspirin in water for cut flowers. Half a tablet per 500 cc caused overnight withering and dry leaves, while one quarter tablet was not as fresh as plain water. A small salt addition helps slightly. stems should be cut daily under water.
Auction notices list multiple sales across Martinsburg and surrounding towns. R W Fry on Wilson Street sells farm machinery April 8 at 10 am. R G Wolverton on Loudoun Street houseshold items April 9 at 10 am. Garland A Shutts near Winchester on Rt 11 auctioning real estate trucks and autos April 9 at 12 noon.
Studies show no poisoning from typical aluminum intake. An average person ingests about one ounce of aluminum in six years, roughly half from natural foods and the rest leached from cooking utensils.
Readers' quiz answers listed for a newspaper page. Items include interracial marriage prohibition, numbers 800 and 4, Spain and Norway, Assistant Secretary of War, New York Herald, Lafayette Escadrille, the Declaration of Independence, and note about text only.
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