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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1949
Page
4
A brief devotional snippet quotes Psalms 69 19 stressing loyalty and divine support as a moral admonition. The date indicates a period religious column, offering a timeless moral reflection rather than news.
The Handley Board of Trustees, managing a $2 million Handley fund for the city, begins its 54th year under chair Clifford D. Grim. Long-serving members include Maurice M. Lynch with 48 years, and Thomas J. Cooper with 37, among others who contributed 25 years or more.
The November issue of the Federal Reserve Board Bulletin notes that U S consumer income in Q3 1949 reached an annual rate of 210.6 billion dollars, about 90 percent above 1939 and near the 1948 peak. It highlights a brighter prewar comparison while acknowledging population and dollar value adjustments.
The Bulletin notes that consumer income in the third quarter would be about 50 percent higher in 1949, in 1935-39 dollars, than in 1929 if the increase tax factor is ignored. It credits war-time gains but says the true advance grows more slowly than the Bulletin claims.
Decatur actor Mell Turner of Virginia's Barter Players broke his nose in a kiss, and the Virginia Industrial Commission ruled the incident an occupational hazard. Turner received 176 dollars for medical costs and four fewer days of work. The piece notes moonlight may be enough light for kissing and applauds the commission’s precedent setting decision.
The Hoover Commission studies hospital stay lengths show Appendectomy averages 7.8 days for non federal patients while Navy and Army figures run 20.3 and 19.6 days respectively Tonsillectomy averages range 14 to 16 days with hemorrhoidectomy and hemiatony also lengthy The article questions whether cheaper care arrangements could reduce costs during recovery while personnel await fit for duty.
A wife boasts to a friend that her husband quit smoking and she has the will power behind his success. The exchange highlights the joke that her own willpower is the key factor.
An overflow crowd of about 300 attends the annual Baptist meeting. Hugh T. Henry resigns as recreation director and accepts a new post in Radford.
Picture caption notes Clark Loy son of Mrs R H Loy of 319 Amherst Street wounded in action in France. Another item says Walker McC Bond reelected head of Frederick County board of agriculture. A pocketbook containing 69 dollars reported stolen from Susan Williams of 528 North Kent Street.
Charles E. Kern, a former county resident now with the Washington 200, suffers scratches and bruises after a fight with Susie, an orangutan that escaped its cage. Mrs Glenna M. Paulette, a local telephone company employee, receives a ten year service emblem.
The 1924 city council approves a resolution to add 600 to the budget to hire Prof. McKnee of Keyser West Virginia to organize a municipal band. The Handley band is already funded by the schools. Gordon G. Keith’s brick home at Middletown burns, uninsured, with losses around 25000.
J E Correll reports 14 proposal sets for the proposed Rouss City Hall. City council will choose a plan soon. Stephens City to gain a large lime industry as M J Grove Lime Co of Maryland announces purchase of E P McLeod farm near the B and O tracks.
Washington column argues the United Nations shows limited impact and critiques U S and Soviet actions. It notes Russia veto power and the Assembly as a potential world opinion court while warning that nations delay peace for self interest. It questions future U S participation and broader global cooperation.
Jean Tennyson runs a large concert bureau that funds and organizes entertainers for hospitalized veterans. Since 1947 she and Leo Stokowski built the Artists Veterans Hospital Programs, arranging 350 concerts in about 90 VA hospitals. She travels to schedule and cover expenses, aiming to reach all hospitals despite ongoing veteran needs.
Dr Bundesen explains ovarian dermoid cysts in premenarcheal girls, their symptoms including abdominal pain vomiting and possible twisting of the cyst or ovary. Diagnosis relies on rectal examination imaging and occasionally pneumoperitoneum or surgery to confirm the condition.
Quiz notes 10 day scoring system with 100 questions links to memory genius levels. Sample questions include uni cycle wheels and Shakespeare fairy names. The piece discusses commencement and personal energy fueling healthy, purposeful activity.
A reflection on stagnant pools noting a garden pool becomes green with scum this time of year. The solution is one word stagnant. The piece hints at water flow as the core cause and calls for awareness in daily contemplation.
In a Maine coastal town Myles and Fran share a moonlit lobster supper after tense talk about debts and Gene Sargent’s trouble. Fran pushes for money while Myles hints at unresolved dangers, and no clear news reaches their secret channel.
Fran rebuffs a smoking offer and contemplates news as Gene Sargent and Myles push for Fran to join a charity dance at the Town Hall. Sinclair and Blake pursue a ride home after a day of brisk social maneuvering as the group debates where Fran will go next.
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