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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1955
Page
4
The passage recalls Jesus on the cross with his mother and sisters nearby while Mary Magdalene stands close. The article notes the cross as a central symbol of devotion recognized worldwide.
Christmas card design in 1955 features narrow looks and a sheath style inspired by Paris fashion. Blue and blue green dominate while red remains top color, with diverse designs from Mossacs and Oriental styled glitter. Full color snow scenes and Currier and Ives remain popular. Some cards include hymn excerpts and even music.
The note traces the saying I owe my soul to the company store to an old folk song from era of company owned mines. It notes widespread use of the phrase today and its figurative meaning about debt to employers.
The piece critiques installment contracts and modern budget accounts that let customers owe beyond their means. It highlights foretelling debt via finance companies acting as company stores, noting Senator O Mahoney's alarm at people driving cars they may never own while trading them in for newer models yearly.
A digest highlights editorials culled from daily prints. Editors compile perspectives on politics policy and social issues from multiple papers, presenting a cross section of viewpoints and rhetoric used by commentators.
The Youth Research Institute estimates the cost of raising a girl to 17 years at 15 000 to 16 000 dollars. The study tallies food, clothing and daily habits including thousands of hot dogs ice cream bars and milk, and notes a 17-year-old averages over ten thousand hours on the telephone in three years.
As Christmas nears, a suggestion for fathers with daughters to balance doll gifts with toys that teach practical skills. Include wagons and toy cars plus a carpenter tool set, plumbing and electrical basics to prepare girls for future independence and reduce husbands’ trouble.
A rescue ship reported picking up three survivors from a sunken tug in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast. The brief item notes the discovery and rescue of survivors in a naval maritime incident.
The Pearl Harbor Investigating Committee released correspondence showing General George C Marshall urged Thomas E Dewey to keep secret the U S codebreak findings from the 1944 campaign. The disclosure faced opposition from Marshall.
Handley high school and Shenandoah Valley Academy battled to a scoreless draw before 1,500 spectators in the first meeting in seven years with proceeds earmarked for charity. A China U S wireless service began with messages from Chiang Kai Shek and Hoover. A Chicago bank holdup yielded an estimated 40 000 to 50 000 in loot.
Fifty years ago in 1905 Master Aulick Gibbons accidentally shot Master William Brown in the eye with a bean shooter. William was not seriously injured. Mr J B Russell was elected to the City Council to fill the vacancy left by Dr H H McGuire’s resignation. William Powers of White Post suffered a severe rheumatic attack.
Virginia economists report from Henry M. Taylor and Parke C. Brinkley that farm size grows while small and mid-size holdings decline and part-time farms rise. They note a potential 7 percent drop in Virginia farms and population, with wealthier farms expanding and price declines persisting. Brinkley sees a strong future for family-type farms despite current adjustments.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending 8 30 a m shows none with December rainfall to date of .15 inches. The 1955 rainfall to date stands at 37 08 inches while the 42 year average is 36 94 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 1953 include January 2 50, February 1 05, March 2 95, April 3 11, May 3 92, June 3 89, July 3 73, August 3 82, September 2 66, October 3 24, November 2 59, December 2 51.
The article explains that surgery X ray and radium remain the main cancer cures while research tests new methods. It notes surgery cures if detected early and radiation targets malignant cells with radium breaking down in contact with growths. It also highlights rapid diagnosis via X ray and pathology, urging immediate doctor visits for seven danger signals.
Memory test scoring shows daily results from 9 to 10 right means Memory Genius, 7 or 8 Very Superior, 5 or 6 Excellent, 4 Good. Page 2 provides correct answers. Oddity asks if social handshake origins stem from mutual trust via self preservation. Question 2 asks name for a broken bone piercing skin. Bible item asks about Jesus home during most ministry.
Question set touches on Isocrates as an ancient Greek orator and asks about his national heritage and era.
In its own atmosphere dry ice sits at minus 110 degrees Fahrenheit while in air it can reach minus 200 degrees. It originated commercially for refrigerating ice cream in New York City and a pound offers about twice the cooling effect of a pound of water ice.
Lora and Jemmy explore a sunlit woodland pool on Staten Island. Jemmy confesses childhood guilt over his mother's death, hinting at Wade's secret love for Virginia and foreshadowing family tension as Wade's return looms.
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