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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
4
A brief reflection notes that God is a Spirit and worshipers must worship in spirit and truth, citing John 4 24 as the source. The statement emphasizes sincere, inward devotion over external ritual.
The Ringling circus adds sponge cushions and air conditioning to seats sparking a debate on old time roughness. The piece playfully voices nostalgia for hot summers and bold spectacle while warning against overmodernizing circus etiquette and tattooed acts.
Earl Bunting newly elected president of the National Association of Manufacturers will speak at the Shawnee District meeting of the scout and cub masters. Also notes include Lt Col William B Kern Silver Star for Oran tank raid and local horticulture and Handley football honors.
H B McCormac Sr a longtime Winchester businessman died at his home Maxfield after a prolonged illness Mrs B L Flickinger was re elected president of the Federated Council of Church Women in the city Donald Gilpin a Colorado ranchman arrived to visit his mother Mrs H B Gilpin at 85 Washington St
Miss Mary Snider of N Washington Street fainted from coal gas at her home while playing piano. The Shenandoah Valley Bank in Winchester will reopen tomorrow after a period of temporary quarters during remodeling. John Wanamaker, renowned merchant and philanthropist, died at his Philadelphia home.
Fifty years ago in 1897 Mrs Ida Carroll wife of the revenue commissioner in Winchester was injured after a fall at home. The city suffered a coal shortage causing all street lights to be extinguished.
A quiz page asks ten questions about history politics awards and etiquette. It includes dates anniversaries, congressional roles, letter symbolism in ads, song origins, Swiss guards, baseball lineups, mailing lotteries laws, a former ambassador and governor suicide, New York veteran bonuses, and bald eagle feather facts.
Spokane, December 11. Warner Keehn built a merry go round horse with an engine and wheels that travels up to 15 miles per hour and can pull a sled or cart. After seeking a patent, he learned Washington State patrol classified it as a motor vehicle requiring a headlight and tail light for licensing.
The last year in Texas, drilling an oil well to 8,000 feet cost $12 per foot, while drilling to 12,000 feet cost $55 per foot.
A devotional piece on honor as a strict internal guide. The author argues that self discipline and conscience rank higher than external law and that honoring others before self yields lasting peace and self respect. The essay portrays honor as a stern teacher and faithful companion throughout life.
The text contrasts patience toward the Lord with a call to honor and strength, stating that those who wait upon the Lord rise with eaglelike vigor. It also notes Ceylon’s population being large relative to its size, comparing it to Texas and West Virginia.
The New York State College of Forestry estimates about 10 million Christmas trees are sold annually in the United States. To meet demand, large quantities are imported from Canada and the Maritime Provinces.
Ben Ryder back after twenty years in Capital City writes in Our Town about changes. He laments lack of mud and moonshine and feuding, then praises the orderly temperate beer culture and neighborly behavior in Maple Street community.
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