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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1949
Page
4
The Augusta era story notes Robert M. Hazelwood, Arnold campaign manager, alleged a bribe offer linked to Senator Byrd. Byrd urges details. Hazelwood withholds the name. The piece also covers Frank Nesbitt of the Textile Workers Union who backed Senator Battle and was suspended after election in Front Royal Warren County.
Frank Nesbitt, a Virginia citizen and former union president, voiced blunt opposition to national leaders who backed defeating Senator Battle for governor. He is now out of office by a small executive committee’s vote, raising questions about freedom under CIO Political Action Committee influence.
A Richmond News Leader excerpt critiques Roy Miffleton who was fined ten dollars for kissing his wife on Mayo Beach. The piece argues the ruling is unconstitutional and urges Maryland's Supreme Court to grant certiorari, dismiss the prosecution, return the ten dollars, and award a medal.
A Wall Street Journal item notes marriage introduces music into a man's life as he learns to play second fiddle at home. The brief reflects on domestic harmony and personal growth through shared household routines and companionship.
Mr and Mrs John L Shine announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Colleen to Wallace Frank Dill son of Mr and Mrs Frank Dill of Kennebunk Port Maine. Betsy Baker celebrated her third birthday with a party at home. The Winchester Rotary Club plans a picnic meeting at the home of McSherry Lupton tomorrow evening. Mrs Hs Clay GeGrangze spent yesterday in Warrenton. Miss Nancy Louise Harbough earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Madison College.
In 1939 C Vernon Eddy spoke to the Rotary about his European journey. Frederick county 4-H clubs held their annual camp at Camp White Rock. Lewis Allin entertained the Lions with magic tricks. A 1929 note recalls Berryville's 1924 home-coming with native sons and daughters returning and events planned. The Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion enrolled 52 new members.
In 1899 the Board of County Supervisors declined the city’s proposition to enable Winchester to accept Mr. Rouss’s $30,000 gift for building a public structure. A horse owned by Adams Express Co. dies from internal injuries the prior week, a familiar Winchester street figure.
Hal Boyle profiles Sidney Buchman who rose from writer to producer and director. He notes many writers now write produce direct and cut films, shaping projects from script to screen. Buchman cites writers becoming majority producers and discusses plans to stage music oriented films culminating in Beethoven themed projects.
Earl L. Douglas argues that in God’s eyes the willingness to forgive others is the supreme virtue. He notes forgiveness is central in the Lord's Prayer and contrasts it with the vice of refusing to forgive. The piece urges constant readiness to forgive to stay on the side of the angels.
A 1949 features syndicate article outlines allergy as a growing medical issue in the United States with 14 to 20 million affected. It traces causes from genetic predisposition to prenatal food exposure, infancy irritants, and family history, and recommends protective environments, doctor-led diagnosis, desensitization, and antihistamine treatments to reduce or eliminate symptoms. It also includes reader questions on lymph gland enlargement linked to tuberculosis or cancer and stresses thorough case evaluation before treatment.
A British official says West German leaders risk Britain's friendship with inflammatory remarks during an election campaign. He cites Dr Kurt Schumacher and other politicians criticizing Britain, France and the United States. The official warns such talk could jeopardize Germany's return to the community of nations.
A 10 day question quiz tests readers with 100 items covering ping-pong table sizes mammoth origins mis spelled names Italy government and movable type. It includes a long answer on tree stump root sprouting and root death as a study note.
A friendly reminder urges caregivers to arrange pet care before leaving town. It emphasizes planning routines, meals, and safety to prevent distress during travel.
Marvell begins farming life on a new farm with Kit while weather signals risks. Kit adapts slowly to their sunlit home, sharing a tense night as old fears surface and Marvell consoles her with song and warmth.
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