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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1950
Page
4
In a Monday August 14, 1950 issue a brief meditation notes Pharaoh promoted Joseph for his trusted service. It contrasts character with intellect and emphasizes Joseph relinquishing all he had to serve.
An analysis of The Forty eight State School Systems shows Virginia ranks 17th in population and school population. It notes Virginia's capital outlay, interest expenditures per pupil, teacher qualifications, superintendent salaries, and sick leave provisions, comparing Virginia to other states.
A Raleigh based writer defends the South against Eleanor Roosevelt's criticisms. He honors her humanity while arguing regional progress and lingering postwar scars, urging readers to consider economic and social realities beyond common liberal critique. The piece favors respectful dialogue over partisan rhetoric.
Virginia is among six states reporting availability of state loans for school plant construction, with the lowest interest rate on state loans found in Virginia.
The Senate votes 4 to 0 against former Senator Truman's picks, accusing the White House of ramrodding personal choices. The piece notes little Senate guidance and strong home-state opposition, with the Senate exercising its advice and consent duty to reject all four nominees.
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce board condemns any government move to socialize medical professions at its state meeting. Also noted are 8 year old Arlene Boyer of Siler Road as Frederick County’s seventh polio case and Portsmouth Eagles' seven-run first inning to defeat Bell Clothes of Winchester in the Richmond state softball championships.
A Star extra announces Japan's unconditional surrender. Edward H. Koons, 34, suffered severe back injuries in a fall at his grandmother Mrs. George W. Haddox's home and is listed in serious condition. Five men recently registered with the city draft board are Leonard Wilson Sealock, Randall Leroy Carter, David Franklin Burkes, Charles Lindbury Haines, all with listed addresses.
State Highway Department approved plans to widen Fairmont Avenue into a 40 foot thoroughfare as a state aid project. The Berryville show feature notes Rascality winning the Redmond entry in the Page Memorial Trophy middleburg class. Over London more than 6,000 British planes fought in a large scale air battle across the capital.
A two year old colt named Touch Me Not shown by C E B Wisecarver at the Berryville Horse and Colt Show was sold twice during the afternoon. A model house by John W Rosenberger and Co at 700 S Washington attracted many visitors as fresh air kids from New York City prepared to return after a two week visit in Winchester.
Washington reports AEC surveys seek safe H-bomb plant locations likely in a West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania triangle. Coal energy may power the site with underground work considered to resist coastal bombing. du Ponts win the award amid antitrust debates.
The piece extols ancient Greece for valuing elder wisdom and lifelong achievement. It contrasts Greek practices with modern American attitudes toward aging, criticizing retired elders and urging continued contribution beyond middle age.
Fragmented Q and A style excerpt discusses wartime by products and waste reduction under General MacArthur and Roosevelt signed acts. It includes questions about Korea policy, California history, animal lifespan, German phrases, and a WWII helmet color study. The tone mirrors a quiz page with scattered topics and dated references.
Rainfall for 48 hours ending 7 am today shows none. August total and year to date figures are listed with 1950 and 24.76 inches respectively. Average monthly rainfall from 1912 to 1949 is given with 3.93 inches for August and other months ranging from 1.92 to 3.93 inches. Courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
Feather confronts Brule to protect Tana as Brule shoots. Tom Feather dies. the colonel arrives as Hammer eyes potential ambush. Elisha Lund is buried. Ives faces loss, and the town mourns a leader amid rising tensions and possible retaliation.
The article explains fainting and loss of consciousness may stem from brain blood supply issues or brain cell disturbances. It notes anemia of the brain with heart block, epilepsy, brain diseases like meningitis or encephalitis, and advises thorough study to choose proper treatment. It also briefly covers wart removal methods and cautions examination before treatment.
Answers list club officers led by President J. L. Maphis and secretary Ralph R. Rosenberger, with District Trustee Robert T. Barton, organized June 23, 1922. A Scranton judge left 250000 dollars for Winchester library, which grew to 300000 for an Indiana limestone building opened August 22, 1913 housing over 30000 volumes. librarian C Vernon Eddy has served 37 years.
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