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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1949
Page
5
The article discusses infant diarrhea usually stemming from infections or illness elsewhere, outlining mild cases during colds and more severe risks with ear or throat infections. It covers feeding adjustments, diluted formulas, boiled milk, temporary diet changes, mild drugs under medical guidance, and the aim to eliminate infection. It also mentions Raynaud's disease in a patient, detailing symptoms and warning signs.
The Christian Herald reports the United States is about 60 percent Protestant with 33 percent Catholic, six percent Jewish, and one percent other faiths. Total religious membership reaches 79 million at decade's end 1948, with a 2,190,164 gain in last year.
Pet owners are urged to arrange care before travel to ensure animals receive food, water, and supervision. A local animal welfare group emphasizes planning ahead to prevent gaps in care during absence.
Five Virginia localities have applied for public funds to build local hospitals from state and federal money. The deadline is midnight tonight, but late submissions mailed today may still be considered. Petersburg, Rocky Mount, South Boston Halifax community hospital, Richmond eve hospital, and Danville city are named in the applications.
Pet care tips remind readers to arrange reliable supervision for dogs cats birds and other pets while travelers are away. The column stresses choosing trusted sitters boarding services and clear emergency contact details.
In Paris on August 23 Britain urged against the proposed Marshall Plan aid share. OEEC members reviewed Britain’s request of 1518 million dollars, but the working party cut Britain to 842 million amid doubts about overseas income and export profits.
A discussion notes that 1518 million is a fair figure amid deep spending cuts and criticizes several unfounded reductions. It then addresses starling control, labeling roosts a health and cleanliness menace in cities, but arguing complete extermination is neither possible nor desirable and that starlings can aid in insect control while reducing numbers where unwanted.
Chicken and ham supper with ice cream soft drinks and sandwiches held at Greenspring UB church Double Toll Gate on Wednesday August 24 with rain date August 25. Proceeds or purpose not specified.
Coroner's inquest in Pikeville Kentucky revealed a 22 page suicide note by Blaine Edgar Jones, who confessed to killing a 19 year old Pike county woman. The letter to his brother Harry is partially read, stating Blaine severed himself from the family years ago.
The text recalls a broken marriage with Berton Jones and Bertha and mentions Jones's daughter Margaret Ann. It reflects on a period of hardship. The passage also defines an elver as a young eel and notes the sucker fish’s limited native range in North America and China. Pandanus leaves are linked to hula skirt production in the South Seas.
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