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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1952
Page
4
Winchester Star fronts a 1953 issue with By G F Byrd Jr and national representatives. The paper lists addresses in New York and post office entry details for Winchester Virginia. The Tuesday August 6 publication date appears with distribution notes and business office contacts.
The Farmville Herald urges easing high life tension among professionals. It notes anxiety from work and the grind to acquire comfort, and advises relaxation and humor as the best antidotes to stress and errors, suggesting laughter can extend life and aid recovery from mistakes.
Eva Duarte Peron rose from actress to power partner in Argentina aiding Peron’s rise and release. Ella Lynch, niece of Nelson’s admiral, shaped Francisco Lopez’s Paraguay during the 1864 war, riding into battle and guiding decisions. Both left enduring legacies in South American history.
A reflective piece recalling Ella Lynch burying her husband and son after battles, dying penniless in Paris. It contrasts Eva and Lady Hamilton, Eugenie of France, and Parnell with Kitty O'Shea, imputing social judgment on women who win great men. Ella laments women’s misfortune and notoriety.
Judge Walter J. LaBay fined the Cicero police chief and two officers a total of 2500 dollars after their conviction for denying civil rights to the Neto family who sought to move into a Cicero apartment last July. The case highlighted a violent mob attack on the building and alleged misdirection by local authorities and a grand jury.
One year ago Mr and Mrs Russell Morris celebrated the birth of a daughter. The infant’s mother is the former Virginia Combs. In another note of local festivity Mrs Herbert Fries hosted a birthday gathering for Karen Sheard as she turned eight.
Dr and Mrs E Bruce Thomas return home after hosting guests Mr and Mrs John G Hubbard at East German Street. Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Charles M Hurst announce the marriage of their daughter Merion to Robert B Fuller, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur B Fuller.
John H. Rosenberger was elected to the Handley School Board to fill the vacancy created by the death of John M. Steck. The curb market featured roasting ears beans peaches tomatoes cucumbers and other produce of the season. Luther D. Pifer 56 prominent farmer and fruit grower died at his home in Stephens City after a brief illness.
Twenty five years ago Mrs H C Sheetz returned home after visiting relatives in Gaithersburg Maryland. Mr and Mrs O H Swanson spent several weeks in Philadelphia with friends. Mr and Mrs Howard Frye welcomed a daughter born to Mrs Frye formerly Miss Bell Stout of Stephens City.
John W. Reed, operator of the Woodside farm, exhibited a stalk of corn twelve feet tall. The Winchester Horse Show and Fair Association closed the season with a break even outcome. Miss North Parrish suffered a runaway horse incident in front of Capt. George Kurtz, her fear focused on keeping her hat in place until her father could help.
Washington dispatch notes Democratic selection of Stevenson reshapes GOP hopes for victory with Eisenhower. Voters query trust in Stevenson to purge Truman era handlers while Ike faces Dewey baggage and questions on domestic policy, signaling a tight race ahead.
The Chicago fire of 1671 the San Francisco fire of 1906 and the 1950 storms of the Northeastern United States formed early benchmarks for disaster related damage claims highlighting insured losses and reconstruction challenges.
Rainfall figures cover 24 hours to 7 am with today's total. Cumulative rainfall to date stands at 26.11 inches, with August listed as 3.82 inches. Historical averages by month from 99 years show several months near 3 to 4 inches.
A medical expert warns the public penicillin misuse can cause severe illness or death and allergy risk rises with prior prolonged use. Doctors should prescribe carefully and use penicillin only when necessary, with newer types reducing allergic reactions.
A wry Hollywood column recalls a vintage project with Bruce Cabot and Fay Wray aboard a ship. The piece notes sound knobs in a projection room and playful dialogue about miniature dummies amid a romantic flare and remote Pacific setting.
Unclear text presents a sentence asking to correct the phrase It is the habit here for everybody to go to church. The excerpt suggests a language usage query about common American phrasing and daily pay context.
A religious tract delivers a sermon disputing communism and praising Christ as the divine Son of God. It argues communists risk humanity under dictatorship and asserts spiritual means will check totalitarianism.
The largest congregation to date gathers at a union Vesfer Service as Rev. Carl W. Hiser of the E U B Church preaches on the Lord of the Unlikely. He cites Lincoln and early Christians, urging faith to spur community projects and higher learning in the town.
Blaise threads a mountain pass and encounters Tiburicio Vasquez who warns him away. Vasquez claims Hal King is safe with a healing wound and delivers a terse message to flee the country. Blaise returns to the rancho with relief as Allen greets him at the door.
In a tense inland confrontation, Blaise questions who hired the attackers and where their leader hides. He recalls being abducted and blindfolded as men approach the cabin with a masked rider from Las Montanas in the background.
A San Pedro waitress reported to police that she had often gone hungry to feed her three large dogs. One of her Bouvier des Flanders dogs, weighing about 150 pounds and valued at $1500, was shot to death. She noted the breed is used by police in the Netherlands and few exist in the United States.
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