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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1950
Page
4
Classified notice lists prepaid subscription options outside Virginia and West Virginia with a one dollar carrier surcharge and a biblical quotation about death. The fragment suggests a newspaper subscription pricing scheme and a decorative motto.
A petition by Attorney General McGrath seeks to compel registration of the Communist Party as an agent of a foreign government. The document argues the party adheres to Soviet and world communist leadership, receiving aid and pledging allegiance to Russia over the United States, as cited during Truman’s era.
People embrace Christmas Seals as a humane message of goodwill. The forty fourth annual sale expresses hope for better health and the Yuletide season feels complete with these emblems.
The drive will mail out seals to recipients and use money from sales to back tuberculosis relief. Purchasers support a nationwide project with community stakes, and messengers will deliver seals with letters and parcels during the holiday season.
Current Opinion argues unity means debate not silence over war with China. It warns against bipartisan conformity and warns leaders who boxed in Korea by Yalta Potsdam and bribes to Russia. The piece urges vigorous discussion and intelligent decisions to avoid costly entrapments and protect Europe and Asia from future aggression.
The wrestler Gorgeous George and Jane Barkley were seen getting their hair curled at the same Chicago beauty shop. The Weepers noted the moment as a missed chance for conversation as George offered a brief, tongue tied reply about sharing the shop.
Ray A. Garrabrandt of 142 N Washington Shawnee District training chairman received the Silver Beaver honor. A garage fire at Dr E W Lacy Jr 806 S Stewart caused about 2000 in damage. Walter and Mrs Martin Route 1 welcomed a girl and Louise Avey Handley graduate aims to be a librarian.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Loy of Winchester announce the birth of a baby boy. Mrs Loy is the former Miss Charlotte Carter of Winchester. Col and Mrs William B Kern with Col Kern’s parents Mr and Mrs John A Kern returned from Philadelphia after attending the Army Navy game. In Handley the Junior Event Star reports girls singing Oh Johnny. John Campbell scored for the Judges. Hays the Romney football team. Charles Clevenger John Wolfe and David Whiiids, coached by C C Funkhouser, were to represent Clarke County in livestock judging.
Twenty five years ago Mrs. W. N. Bageant showed improvement after a recent illness in Gainesboro. Capon Bridge welcomed Mr. Clark as the new high school principal resuming duties. Funeral services were held at Pine Grove M. E. Church for Howard De Haven who was killed in a motorcycle accident on the Martinsburg Pike.
Miss Boyd of this city and Mr Harrison of Martinsburg wed at the Episcopal Church. Senator and Mrs Faulkner hosted many foreign notables at Boydyville in Berkeley County. Secretaries of a commission in Paris to negotiate peace between Spain and the VA and withdrew to compose terms.
Washington insiders stage off the record briefings for top business and labor leaders to defend postwar policy from Balkans to Korea. The two secret sessions critique Congress and voters while outlining a plan for continued aid, military buildup, and strategic positions across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific.
The article explains non specific urethritis and prostate inflammation in men, noting discharge, pain, and the role of urine tests. It covers treatment with sulfonamides or antibiotics, sits baths, and prostate massage, plus cautions on over treatment and when surgical drainage is needed. It also describes the three glass test to locate infection sources.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 7 am today is none. November rainfall to date is 4.49 inches. Yearly rainfall to date totals 39.28 inches, compared with the 37 year average of 36.56 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 to 1949 list January at 2.60, February 1.92, March 2.86, April 3.09, May 3.77, June 3.78, July 3.81, August 3.93, September 2.58, October 3.34, November 2.47, December 2.42 inches. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Laboratory.
A discussion contrasts those who claim spiritual rebirth as essential with others who doubt it. Jesus emphasized that rebirth is necessary to enter the Kingdom of God, and while the path varies, the New Testament portrays born again as a fundamental Christian experience.
The Christmas Doorway Contest in Berryville sponsored by the Women's Club of Clarke County offers two prizes for best illuminated and best non illuminated doorways. All Berryville homes will be judged and County participation is encouraged. Contact Mrs Ernest Woodworth, Garden Department chair, to enter.
Mr Charles Hamilton has been inducted into the Army and is now stationed in Mississippi. Mr and Mrs L R Miller visited Mrs the Everly siblings in Petersburg West Virginia. Mrs Myra Hockman suffers rheumatism at her daughter Mrs John Moyer home. Mrs R H Doman returned from Winchester Memorial Hospital where her infant son stayed for further treatment. Mr and Mrs James Pingley of Baltimore spent the weekend with the Pingleys here. Mr Hunter Ritenour visited his parents at Seven Fountains.
Reader quiz presents IQ scoring by daily 10 question cycle with ranges memory genius to good. Questions cover quotes authors islands Chiang Kai-shek river crossing lame duck term meaning Napoleon bid farewell remark and coast view exclamation.
Liza schemes to host a housewarming while juggling Hiram's attention and Michael’s warnings. She plans to move into a new apartment after paint scent fades and contemplates inviting various friends, including Patty and Jane Brown, as well as the Goddards, Robert, and Abby. Michael jokes about a carriage of trouble.
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