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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1955
Page
3
The Winchester Evening Star outlines subscription pricing and distribution details. It lists offices, editor, and AP partnership while noting regional circulation of over 30,000 readers. Local notices and agency contact options are presented for readers needing information or updates.
A devotional meditation for Saturday December 17 1955 emphasizes that perfect love casts out fear. It asserts God's intimate care covers every detail from cellular function to survival and that good men face no ultimate harm in this life or the next.
The piece notes that the age at which children begin to doubt Santa has dropped from 10 to 7. The phenomenon spreads through word of mouth in a sophisticated era, as early skepticism prompts wider disillusionment.
A Turin Iowa construction site yielded a human skeleton unearthed by Asa Johnston's steam shovel. Coroner and Iowa State University experts confirmed the remains are ancient and potentially the continent's most important discovery of this kind, with dating and valuation to follow.
Harrisonburg city council approves selling the municipal electric system to Virginia Electric and Power Co. if voters approve in a forthcoming referendum. The move promises potential rate reductions for many users and deposits over 3 million dollars into the city treasury, arguing private ownership could reduce public costs and depreciation needs.
Four complete skeletons a man two pre teen children and a infant were recovered from glacial deposits. Estimated 3 000 to 10 000 years old these bones represent the largest single find of its kind. Dr R J Ruppe State University called it the only early man site with clear burial practices. The Turin Man could mark a major advance but tracing a family lineage may take time.
A digest of the most engaging editorials culled daily from forty newspapers arriving at the office. The selection highlights varying perspectives on policy society and governance.
A 17 year old English girl Agnes wins her suitor George after her father refused to allow marriage because she could not cook. She learns to cook and gains his and her father's blessing, illustrating a dated tale of determination and romance.
Eisenhower lights the large Washington Christmas tree signaling the approach of Christmas. Local updates include re-elections at John H. Enders Fire Company with Br. J. O. Cain as president and Levi as Chief. Various residents welcome visitors and travel for holidays.
Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai Shek return to Nanking after being forced to flee by the Japanese in 1937. Mrs Carl F Massey and Lt and Mrs Walter P Massey have returned from a two week visit with relatives in Hartfordine.
General Manuel Orellano named provisional president after Palma government toppled. Mrs. John 8 Miller and sister Julia Jilkins depart for Philadelphia to spend holidays with friends. Miss Martha B Clark and Miss Cary Randolph Jones return to Washington from Kernatown after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Grattan Crawford.
Audit reports show a statewide increase in real estate values totaling 24 million dollars with Richmond contributing 4 million. Local merchants report strong business as Winchester stores attract crowds for Christmas shopping. Dr. John E. Page, a US Navy surgeon, and Mrs. Page visited Dr. R. P. Page at his Clarke home.
Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey quietly mobilizes business and political support against a large tax cut. Economists across sides warn of inflationary risk, while Byrd backs Humphrey and Stevenson opposes any vote catching move. The debate centers on budget balance, debt reduction, and farm support amid a growing postwar recovery.
A pasted quiz page lists questions across Oddity Bible Nature Science and Word Lore with items on medieval dwellings The Mill on the Floss the Bible and the Empire State Building and ends with a long passage debunking myths about snakes and other topics.
Letters discuss the referendum allowing funds for private nonsectarian tuition in Virginia. Critics warn it could undermine compulsory public education and state standards, urging voters to consider the broader implications before voting. The Star notes it has published both sides, including statements from university and public figures.
Rainfall in past 24 hours ending 8 30 today shows none. December rainfall to date .22 inches, total to date 37.15 inches. Average annual rainfall over 42 years is 136.84 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1954 list January 2.50, February 1.95, March 2.95, April 3.11, May 3.92, June 3.88, July 3.73, August 3.82, September 2.66, October 3.34, November 3.59, December 2.50 inches.
Fort L Douglas delivers a devotional piece on commitment and loyalty, drawing a parallel between Caesar’s motto aut Caesar aut nihil and Christian devotion. It argues Jesus did not force belief yet warned against straddling issues, emphasizing tolerance amid opposition.
Questions and answers discuss popular snake myths and reveal facts. Snakes have dry skin and harmless tongues. no sting in the tail. these ideas are debunked.
The Latin term examen described as a balance indicator showing which tray outbalanced the other. The phrase to examine means weighing possibilities or measuring accomplishments, illustrating a metaphor from weighing and assessment.
Lora slips from the party to a moonlit veranda where Adam Hume interrupts her retreat with a waltz and tension. He probes wartime loyalties as they drift between warmth and fear, the ship lights and distant music shaping a dangerous, shared moment.
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