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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1950

Page

4

National Representatives Belisher Inc Directory Note

National Representatives Belisher Inc lists contact numbers for the business office and news room at 11 East 44th Street New York City with lines showing two care numbers for each department. The clipping reads as a directory bottom item and provides phone references without additional context.

National Representatives Belisher, Inc East 44Th Street New York Ciy Business Office News Room

Radar of the Soul Faith Quote Anew

A dated message reflects on certainty giving courage and wisdom to life. It proclaims walking by faith rather than sight as a guiding outlook.

Virginia approves monthly welfare board reports to tax bodies

The Virginia Attorney General rules local welfare boards must file detailed monthly reports with boards of supervisors. Initiated by Delegate Tayloe Murphy of Warsaw, the law aims to ensure tax levy authorities see exact welfare spending, deter improper relief claims, and focus aid while lowering costs.

Virginia Tayloe Murphy Warsaw Murphy

Quotations on U S military readiness and world peace

A compilation of statements by Gen J Lawton Collins Secretary Acheson and Presidents Truman from 1946 to 1949. notes American military training, South Korea defense, national defenses, and global peace prospects. The quotes frame postwar attitudes on readiness, deterrence, and peace in a tense early Cold War era.

South Korea Acheson

Squirrels Hoarders Viewed in Saving Bond Debate

A Philadelphia Fed report notes an 11 percent rise in redeeming U S savings bonds while new bond purchases offset it in the Independence drive. The piece argues hoarding is a provident act, not recklessness, contrasting human behavior with squirrels and defending savings as stabilizing.

Truman defense and foreign policy strain over cabinet Excel

Current Opinion argues President Truman should reconsider pledges to keep Dean Acheson and Louis Johnson in their posts amid defense spending concerns and unclear Korea policy. It warns that backing them unconditionally could erode public trust and weaken strategic stance.

Truman Dean Acheson Defense Louis Johnson Johnson Russia Acheson McCarthy Willy-Nilly Johnson South Korea

The Hand That Rocks Lost Arts Cited In USC Survey

USC survey finds reading forgotten among TV owning families and radio listening down sharply. Nearly all report less sports event attendance and fewer movie trips while couples note restricted outings and shared frustration with limited leisure.

University of Southern California Reading

Grouch: The Only Thing That Gets Worse From Careful Nursing

A Wall Street Journal column argues careful nursing sometimes worsens outcomes. It critiques practices and highlights frustrations with patient care standards.

Sermon Marks Cornerstone Ceremony At Berryville Church

The Rev. R. Carrington Paulette returned to Berryville Baptist Church to deliver a sermon about the cornerstone laying for a new educational wing. Also noted are birth congratulations for a Dodson boy and a birthday celebration for Rufus Boyce Jr. plus a military honor for Cpl. Robert B. Fuller of the 329 Field Artillery Service Bn in Italy.

R. Carrington Paulette Mt. Airy N. C Berryville Baptist Church Russell Dodson Stephens City Chester

Death at Reuss Park Pool Ends Marine Veteran’s Life

Fred Jackson Atkins 20 recently discharged from the U S Marine Corps died of a heart attack while swimming at night in the Reuss Park Pool. Mary C. Perkins, manager of Mt. Zion Church Youth Fellowship in Middletown, thanked friends and members of the Win-...

Fred Jackson Atkins U. S. Marine Corps Reuss Park Mary C. Perkins Mt. Zion Church Middletown Win

Census Doubt in Middletown Sparks Possible Recount

Citizens suspect census error as Middletown weighs a recount after a reported loss of 42 per persons. A caravan of gypsies arriving in Winchester was turned away by a local policeman.

Middletown Winchester

Berryville Horse Show Entries Fill 25th Annual Event

Over 150 horses were entered for the 25th Berryville Horse and Colt Show. A dance at Cook's Pleasure Park drew 300 attendees from Frederick and Clarke Counties. Frank M. Wray of Berryville won the post as department commander at the American Legion convention in Staunton.

Berryville Frederick Clarke Counties Cook’s Pleasure Park Boyce Pike Frank M. Wray American Legion Staunton

Questioning Korea War Policy Touches U N and Draft Talk

Washington dispatch discusses calls to name Russia as the aggressor in Korea and the U N role. It notes Warren Austin’s stance, Truman Acheson hesitations, and the risk of Moscow’s wider impact. It also covers WWII veterans draft exemptions, selective service plans, and the pending expanded Social Security bill with expected near term enactment.

Washington C. F Charlotte N. C Russia Korea United Nations Warren Austin Truman Acheson Malik White House Moscow Messrs South Korea U. N Senate House Conference Committee Senate House Congress

Chiggers Cause Itchy Rash From Summer Outings

The article explains how chiggers Trombicula cause a red itchy rash after contact with vegetation. It describes how bites appear next day, spread on ankles and belt lines, and linger for weeks. Prevention includes repellents such as sulfur and thorough washing, with treatments like antiseptics and bacitracin for infected rashes.

King

Local Questions Answers and Meeting Details

The record notes answer to Local Question 1 as 22 and identifies Fred E. Clark as the person. The first meeting is recorded as October 13 1921 with these details preserved for reference.

Fred E. Clark

Thirty Minutes to Raise the Dead

A preacher’s critique notes ministers face criticism yet churches falter when laity lag. A book titled Thirty Minutes to Raise the Dead prompts clergy and congregations to support church projects and moral revival rather than rely on pulpit alone.

Apostolic Church

How's Your I Q Based on 100 Questions

A quiz feature lists daily scores and IQ brackets Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good for 9 10 8 7 6 5 4. It poses ten sample items and a bonus on origins and misprints in the text.

England Royal Observatory Joseph Sele Lincoln

Rainfall figures for year to date and averages

Reported rainfall for 24 hours ending 7 am today is none. August total is .33 inches. year to date 24.76 inches. Average yearly rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 list inches for each month, led by August at 3.93 and June 3.78. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Shadow on the Range Clutches Tana as Brule hides her

In a tense trek northward Brule abducts Tana and heads toward Feather's shack. Tana notes Elisha Lund's blood on her blouse and senses Brule's plan may be kidnapping or ransom as they near the Sombra Hills and Hammer territory. Feather's detached welcome hides danger as Brule declares they will stay a couple of days.

United States Tana Brule Elisha Lund Lund Lound Brian Ives Hammer Sombra Nester Shack Feather Marybelle Cory Lund Brile Tamerlane Lunds Tom Feather Howdy Dohme Euan

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