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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1952
Page
4
A brief note references a soldier said to have become Saint Longinus later, aligning with legends that Christ finished his work before his death, and adds a remark that a king who rules by love cannot be dethroned.
Dr. John A. Hannah heads a committee investigating college sports after scandals. He notes a trend toward reducing athletic excesses, including possible abolishing bowl games and restricting scholarships and seasons, with the Rose Bowl may be the last such game. He cites widespread but fading athletic fervor across regions.
Pred Zeig of Indiana became the first person to visit all 3 074 counties, starting in 1947. He reached Los Alamos New Mexico as his 3 074th county just as Armstrong County South Dakota ceased to exist, merging with adjacent Dewey County after a November 4 vote.
The passage weighs which hobbies could be pursued nationwide, considering whether individuals have the time resources and vocational flexibility to engage at a broad scale. It probes practical constraints and popular interests shaping widespread participation.
Current Opinion approves Virginia joining the Southern Regional Education Board program for specialized graduate education. The plan allows Virginia to attend out of state graduate schools with out-of-state facilities at similar tuition, with state funding per student. The piece argues regional cooperation avoids duplication and benefits Southern education.
Virginia farmers at the Farm Bureau Federation convention condemn inflationary federal spending and the Brannan plan. They credit the bureau with helping defeat Fair Deal policies and warn of government overreach threatening the economy and farmers' solvency.
The article notes actor Dick Haymes cannot leave the United States due to unpaid income taxes while many others can stay because they have paid their taxes.
Fresh apples in the Frederick and Clarke County area total 1 027 128 bushels as reported by the Appalachian Apple Service. Bertha Carroll learns her son Pvt Garland Carroll is missing in action in Korea. Mrs Rh White announces the marriage of her daughter Fisie Irene White to Christian Ebersole. Liverpool market sold York Imperial for 8740. Darrel is noted in Liverpool report. The Treble Club met on West Piccadilly Street. Margaret Amick resumes teaching at Round Hill School after flu.
Cp) Liston K. Grim son of Mrs A Grim Stephens City was stationed at Port Dix N J Mrs Alice Bush had as her house guest Mrs Fred Bush of Hagerton Pa Mr and Mrs Clayton Cochran had as their house guests Mr and Mrs F A Beck of Frederick Md Miss Mary Elien Flannagan student nurse at Winchester Memorial Hospital was visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W J Flannagen
John K. Lewis succeeds C. B. Hardy as chairman of the Handley Board The South End family entertained a gramophone party. F. T. Woodward and Sam Noakes return from Clarke County with a haul of 43 rabbits 4 squirrels 3 coons 3 turkeys and a five foot wildcat after a one day hunting trip.
A writer argues that height over six feet creates social and practical challenges. He notes problems with housing, seating, sleep, and clothing, plus biases in public settings and the military, while acknowledging a few advantages and a counterpoint about tall women appeal.
In Helena Montana County Sheriff Dave Middlemas reports a 20 year old hunter admitted firing at two elk intentionally then injuring himself. He shot a cow elk then a bull emerged and was killed by a head shot. He later admitted to self injury while reholstering a .22 pistol and left the cow undressed, a game law violation.
Gerald Fontaine fashioned a car from a motorcycle engine wheelbarrow wheels sheet tin and canvas in Spiritwood Canada. The self built vehicle reportedly hits 40 miles per hour and can travel about 30 miles per gallon of gas.
Alfalfa grown on Topeka city airport produced 7923 in revenue this year under a shared arrangement with a local dehydrating company. The city supplies land and harvest is by the company, with profits split after planting costs. 405 acres were planted this season.
Effingham County farmers lunching together noticed smoke and a small blaze under a water jug shown by Si-?-Ab Beck er. The jug was moved to a can vase and soon caught fire again, Becker said, with sun rays through the jug’s curved shoulder blamed for starting both fires.
Report shows rainfall for the past 24 hours ending 7 a m on December 17 with a total daily amount of .17 inches and year to date figures reaching 34.1952 inches. It lists long term averages for 39 years including monthly values from January to December with inches per month and average annual rainfall figures.
In 1912 lung cancer was rare but rising faster than stomach cancer. Early signs include persistent cough and chest pain. diagnosis often late. X rays and bronchoscopy aid detection. surgical removal offers best chance when caught early. Possible causes for heightened smell include nasal infection or brain issues. seek medical evaluation.
A scanned quiz summary lists 10 daily questions with scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good. It includes queries on the Katzenjammer Kids first names, Over There composer, Speak softly and carry a big stick origin, horse class, Alaska volcanos, Richard Carvel author, canine ancestral stock, McKinley birthplace, 1909 Seattle Exposition, and a grammar correction.
A devotional urging strong faith through prayer. It emphasizes that God opens doors to those who ask seek and knock and that believers must use earthly means while relying on divine power. The article stresses human limitation without divine help and invites readers to pray boldly for strength to overcome obstacles.
Lomax McQuestion and Mark Whirter weigh a bold plan to seize a gold camp with fur profits, using whiskey gifts to sway Indigenous allies and a white flag parley after loading the boat with liquor under guard. They fear the risk but press ahead to buy peace and survive.
McQuestion and Rawls land with crew as Sioux leaders convene over talks and alleged prior treachery at Devil's Spin. Rawls notes a boat loot deal while a messenger accuses McQuestion of complicity, heightening danger and prompting cautions to wait or act.
Hong Kong residents vie for 100 special seats to view Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in London next June. A drawing will determine who watches from housetops and curbstones as more than 300 seek attendance.
The government owned Broadcasting Corp of Japan has a preliminary license to telecast and will begin regular television service in February via a three station hookup. TV tests in Tokyo Osaka and Nagoya already show popular sports events.
A quotation emphasizes praying as if all depends on God while acting as if all depends on us. It frames God and man as partners and urges frequent bold prayer to make the impossible possible.
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