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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1949
Page
4
A reflective tidbit from a 1949 issue warns against borrowing, urging readers to owe nothing to anyone except love. The line echoes Romans 13 8 and emphasizes personal responsibility and mutual aid in daily life.
The piece notes Pearl Harbor Day will pass with little notice in Honolulu and on the mainland. It reflects on eight years of war since December 7, 1941, ongoing conflict, and the elusive dream of lasting peace amid global tensions.
The article reviews recent fatal plane crashes including a Washington collision killing 56 and 37 airmen in B 29 accidents, a Dutch mercy flight in Sweden, an Air France crash in Lyons, and an American Airlines DC 6 loss. It notes CAB 1949 safety projections and the public's grief amid rising travel concerns.
Hundreds of citizens from Dwight Kans gather at the town hall as state health departments and medical societies organize a Midwest honor movement to set an example for towns and cities.
The passage stresses the vital role of family doctors in small communities and urges towns to support and attract medical talent. It highlights that physicians who answer calls day or night are among the most respected locals and calls for communities to emulate Dwight Kansas in showing appreciation and improving rural medical services.
Current Opinion notes James F Byrnes probably seeks South Carolina governor next year and will not run for President or Vice President in 1952. He advocates States rights inside the Democratic fold and could influence southern support if Eisenhower or Truman face strong opposition.
In Atlanta five union workers prepared to dismantle and rebuild a 65 foot steel pipe tower used for lifting materials in a new building after a non union crew set it up. A sub contractor was paid 130 dollars for the job and five workers earned 2.25 dollars an hour. The move followed a Local 387 complaint of the International Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Union.
A Ohio farm story from before the Civil War follows a boy named Jim who works at Worthy Taylor's Prosperous Portage County farm. He falls for Taylor's daughter but leaves after being refused marriage. Thirty-five years later Taylor finds Jim carved as James A Garfield on the haymow rafter, a future U.S. president.
One year ago in 1948 the Congregational Christian church consecrated a new parsonage. Also that year Capt Marion Anderson, George Eagle, Harold Spurling, Wade Guard, Irvin Slayton, Paul Clark, William Newlin, Ed Jones and Eston Tevalt traveled to Elmira New York to inspect a fire truck for purchase.
On the last day of the Sixth War Loan drive a $1,250,000 quota was pursued by city and fraternal groups. William Beverley Ritter, 17, son of Leo M. Ritter of 18 East Hart Street, has joined the Navy.
Ten years ago in 1929 the city appointed a zoning commission marking a partial step toward zoning. A new Montgomery Ward and Co store addition celebrated its grand opening nearby.
Twenty five years ago in 1924 inclement weather did not deter attendance at the Reuss firemen's bazaar. City council favors electric over steam power to pump Winchester water system. Two day sale of the late Martha Shumate's effects, including many antiques, draws crowds from several states.
Martin Fries, a clerk at P. H. Reardon’s Stocery store, resigns to take a position in Washington. James D. Spurr dies after a long illness at his home 4178 Market Street.
In Houston, Speaker Sam Rayburn delivered a sharp defense of the Truman administration's domestic and foreign program before about 2000 attendees. He criticized Dixiecrats and former officials Byrnes and Baruch, signaling fierce White House resistance to GOP and anti-Truman attacks while previewing the forthcoming Congressional agenda.
A humorous piece argues reading a large Sunday newspaper is the best exercise for middle aged readers, claiming it tones the mind and muscles. The author recounts a humorous routine using tabloid pages as resistance, noting a 5 pound weight loss and calling editions a Christmas test of strength.
The sartorius is the longest muscle in the body. It runs from the upper hip to the inner knee. Its name comes from the Latin sartor meaning tailor, reflecting the cross leg sitting posture.
In The Root And The Bough a refugee recounts a mid winter scene where a German woman, moved by pity, lends warmth by giving her woolen stockings to a Jewish refugee. The piece contrasts Nazi cruelty with Christian pity and calls for lasting compassion amid suffering.
A 100 question scoring scheme over 10 days ranks results by daily averages from memory genius to good. It asks a former Yugoslavia denouncing a treaty with a neighboring small country a month ago and seeks the Chancellor’s name.
Questions cover parliamentary procedure moving the previous question, the accepted value of Pi in mathematics, a coconut orange dessert named A a, George Fielding Elliott’s WWII writing and broadcasting subject, the name of a West African Negro Republic, Theodore Roosevelt’s marriage count, U S Steel’s signatory order in a nationwide strike, and the timing of hors d oeuvres in meals.
An old legend says Satan preferred to appear as a black cat, a tale that likely sparked the superstition surrounding black cats and misfortune.
Fran, a gallery salesgirl, meets Pat Sargent a clever child at Rocky Point. Pat joins Fran for a beach lunch with Tweed the fox terrier while discussing Mrs Betsy and Aunt Gene and hints about Myles Jaffray.
In a seaside scene Emilie Loring writes of Pat Sargent and Fran Frost as they share lunch on a cliff. Morrie Grove interrupts with a lunch invitation and a sharp temper toward Pat and the dog. Grove hints at jealousy and Pat senses unease about her situation at home. The story continues with Morgue’s threat lingering over the group.
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