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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1949
Page
4
A historic Bible verse from Corinthians is quoted, emphasizing that believers are a temple of God and that the spirit of God dwells within. The line reflects religious invocation and moral reflection typical of the period.
The Richmond News Leader urges reopening the Virginia State Capitol on Saturdays and Sundays to public visitors. It notes historic features and past vandalism, calling for better Capitol Police and greater accessibility to showcase Virginia’s heritage. It also references Vice Presidential trivia about marriage and age precedents.
Economists note a postwar drop in per capita pajama sales to men in 1948 as the masculine revolt against excess clothing grows. Haberdashers fear the trend may extend to summer wear leaving men hatless and coatless.
Industry fights back as hatmakers promote the saying. Pajama makers push nocturnal garments in bold hues for men to wear in privacy. Public decency concerns limit outerwear and dress standards remain conservative.
Ezzard Charles displays skill and power in a Wednesday exhibition as New York fans fund the fight money. The heavyweight title lacks a worthy challenger and a popular draw, prompting talk that Joe Louis should return, a notion many see as desperate and painful for the sport. Louis’ return would be a relief only if he declines.
The piece recalls Briand's Geneva proposal inviting 28 nations to lunch and a remark about a cornerstone of European federation. It suggests Strasbourg 1949 delegates to the Council of Europe may advance the idea further amid Strasbourg cuisine.
The Red Cross with Willow Lawn pool and instructors Dan and James Saxe plans a 10 day junior and senior life saving class at the pool starting Monday. A bucket of hot tar on the roof of the Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Co addition was extinguished at 12:35 p.m. Capt. and Mrs. James W. Brooks returned to Washington after a week at 237 Jefferson St.
George Reading spoke at the Kiwanis weekly luncheon. The Victory Exchange adds hand tinted historical prints of Winchester area. Warner Bros comedy Janie will premiere at Capitol Theatre Friday night September 8.
G W Garner of Strasburg is named principal of Gore High School. Co L Wright of Middletown elected president of the Tri County Odd Fellows Association.
Miss Gertrude Higgins will supervise the baby show at the Winchester Fair. Four Republican candidates for city postmaster are Roland Ryan Harry H Willis Harry S Stouffer and Wilbur Cather. Harness and Mt races are included in the fair racing program.
Pvt Hunter Seabright writes to his parents from the Philippines noting not much fighting. The local post office has four rural carriers. Survivors of the Sixth Regiment hold a reunion at Col A Moore Jr’s home near Berryville with about 400 attendees including veterans' sons.
Washington reports Dixiecrats from Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and South Carolina arrive for a National Committee meeting to select a McGrath successor while bitter factions plot to widen the split. Leonard Perez to head a new Southern States Rights Bureau to monitor Capitol Hill votes and coordinate pressure.
New York Aug 23 Canasta craze meets domestic snags as Ed Creath recounts a torn rule book a jealous wife and a TV purchase plan. The story ends with the narrator admitting he cannot share canasta rules today and the fight shifts to a peace offering television.
Sen Ferguson aims to force Senate action on the displaced persons bill held in a subcommittee. A bipartisan push including Lucas and Taft plans to seek a discharge motion despite McCarran opposition. The measure would raise admissions to about 335,000 Europeans, from 205,000 in two years.
A memory test guide presents daily scoring ranges from 9 to 10 correct for Memory Genius down to 4 correct for Good. It asks ten quiz questions on literature history geography and science with true false prompts.
The article recounts Walter Savage Landor's failed military venture in Spain during the Napoleonic Wars and his rapid return to England. It notes the memory of those events inspired his later poetry, praising resilience and the idea that failures can yield greater works. It ends with the question of what comes next after defeat.
Kit and Audrey walk toward a crossroads amid autumn details and school tension. A near collision with a dusty Ford chunks their routine, raising memory of Nedda’s house and Marvell’s control as Kit longs for certainty and a listener.
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