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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1957

Page

4

Weeping Over the City echoed in Luke’s tale

A historical Winchester Evening Star front page notes a sermon or caption referencing Luke 19 41 and the moment Jesus wept near the city. The fragment highlights a dated observance and religious quotation within the republication context.

Winchester Evening Star TF. Byrd, JR Mohawk News Room Winchester Midass Matter New York City Rr Associated Press

Forgotten Man On Labor Day

Peter J. McGuire fathered Labor Day yet is largely forgotten. The piece recalls his humble beginnings, leadership in the labor movement, eight hour day push, and the 1881 New York address that spurred the first Labor Day parade on September 5 with 19,000 workers marching up Fifth Avenue and a festive afternoon of picnics, dances, and fireworks.

McGuire New York American Federation of Labor Central Labor Union Fifth Avenue Killarney

Wonderful World of Texas with Airy City Wonders

A Philadelphia Inquirer column surveys Texas excesses from air conditioned sidewalks in Dallas to drive in groceries in Houston and a roller skating ore bank. It notes fortunes and novelty projects while poking fun at Texas tall tales and jokes that Lone Star men average 4 feet 8.3 inches.

Texas Lone Star Dallas Houston Ore Bank Ferevier Lovelady Justice of the Peace Nouveau Riche States

Labor Day reflections and the rise of American labor

A 1957 reflection on Labor Day tracing its origins with Peter J. McGuire in 1882. It notes 75 years of labor gains from 10 hour days to minimum protections, warns of reckless leadership risks, and values the day as a tribute to industry and workers.

McGuire Organized Labor Senate Labor Peter J. McGuire Dave Becks Jimmy Hoffas Johnny Dios

Editorial Digest Flips Through 40 Newspapers Daily

A concise selection highlights the week’s most engaging editorials from forty papers arriving at the office. The digest curates opinions on current events, public policy, and civic matters, offering readers a quick, diverse snapshot of editorial voices.

Miss Nosey Larrick Visits From New York City

Five years ago Miss Nosey Larrick arrived from New York City to spend days with her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Larrick at their Clifford Street home. Lawson Triplett Jr son of Mrs Ethel Triplett of Mountain Pulse completed basic airman indoctrination at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas. Henry M Stephenson of New York was Mr Stewart Bell Jr’s guest, teaching Industrial Arts. Mrs James Sloan Kuykendall announced the marriage of her daughter Mary Ray to Edwin Taylor Driscoll of the University of Virginia. William Payne and Miss Anne Tuck, Payne arriving from Charleston WVa, were guests of Mr and Mrs W Nelson Page.

Nosey Larrick New Yor City Mgr Herbert Larrick Clifford Street Lawson Triplett, Jr Ethel Triplett Mountain Pulse Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Henry M. Stephenson New York Stewart Bell, Jr James Sloan Kuykendall Mary Ray Edwin Taylor Driscoll The University of Virginia William Payne Mins Anne Tuck Payne Charleston W. Va W. Nelson Page

Rainbow Ridge residents and visitors noted in brief

Mr. Samuel Hurst of Rainbow Ridge on the Northwestern grade had been ill for several months and was a patient at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond. Miss Wini Largent left to spend a week visiting friends in New York. Mr. Braxton Duvall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Duvall, returned to Brookville Indiana.

Samuel Hurst Rainbow Ridge Medical College of Virginia Hospital Richmond Wini Largent New York Braxton Duvall Roy Duvall Brookville Ind

Typhoid fever and visits noted in local notices

Mr. T Marion Bantz hosted his daughter Mrs Thomas Beardeworth. Mrs Alexander Whetzel of 1 ucetown Wes1 stayed at her brother in law Dr Brumback’s home while ill with typhoid fever. Miss Eva Tyler, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J Williams Taylor, left for Springfield Conn.

T. Marion Bantz Thomas Beardeworth Alexander Whetzel Brumback Eva Tyler J. Wiliams Taylor Springfield Conn

Ed Wynn at 71 Still Flexible in Mind and Body

Hal Boyle profiles Ed Wynn nearing 71 as he continues to perform and act. Wynn visits Scaroon Manor for Marjorie Morning Star filming with Natalie Wood and Gene Kelly while reflecting on aging, career longevity, and the need for tradition in modern show business.

Ed Wynn Schroon Uncle Samson Scaroon Manor Adirondacks Natalie Wood Gene Kelly

Baby songbirds leave nests at different ages

The age varies by species and nest location. Wrens and bluebirds in holes may be 15 to 18 days old when they leave. Birds with open nests may depart at about 10 days, sometimes before they can fly, using low shrubs for cover before learning to fly.

New Spray On Bandage Among Medical Advances

Doctor reports spray on bandage that forms a protective film and releases an antibiotic. it rinses off with warm water. He also notes two cancer developments: sputum tests for early clues and a chemical alteration of TSH to shrink cancer without gland removal. A Q and A covers gallstones causes.

Herman NS. Bundesen Review of Medicine Albany N. Y Wolf

Faith of Our Fathers A Call to Guard the Heritage

By Farl L. Douglas DP D FAITH OF OUR FATHERS argues that Christian faith was bought by martyrs and grew through persecution. The author warns against soft praise without sacrifice and urges modern believers to uphold and pass on the legacy to future generations.

Christ Western Europe I T

How's Your I Q Memory Quiz Guide

A 10 day self quiz questions test with 100 items covering unions, horse measurement, Bible geography, Sicily nationality, Virgin Islands capital, post Churchill prime minister, the Mikado opera country, piano keys, usage of the phrase there that job is over with and a rhyme about March and its meaning.

Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Pithom Ramses Egypt Sicily Virgin Islands Winston Churchill

Carnation Name Tied to Flesh Color by Romans

The carnation, once pale pink or flesh colored, derives its name from Latin caro for flesh. Romans named the flower for its color.

Worry Clinic Teaches Simple Facts To Save Marriages

Doctor's column argues ignorance fuels divorce and urges couples to study medical and psychological facts. Rachel Z described as example of transformation from suspicion to devotion after applying new marital insights. Readers urged to request the booklet Set Problems in Marriage by sending 20 cents and a stamped return envelope.

Rachel Rachel Z Dr. Crane Alan Eve Cleopatra

Rights group runs into hurdles for Ike

President Eisenhower faces delays in establishing the six member civil rights commission and funding after the new law. Congress may not act until January, risking months of postponement and possible interim steps. The staff director and new civil rights division head also await Senate approval.

Washington Eisenhoer Commission Senate Congress Eisenhower Bil Bul Justice Department Department

Timeline of Baseball Commissioners and Antartica Flight Distance

The text lists three baseball commissioners with terms and salaries: Landis from 1921 to 1944 at $50,000 yearly, Chandler from 1945 to 1951, and Ford Frick elected September 20 1951 for seven years at $65,000. It also states the air distance from New Zealand to an Antarctic landing base is about 2,250 miles.

Ford Frick National League Albert B Happy) Chandler Kentucky Kenesaw Mountain Landis Antarctica New Zealand

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