Right Hand Rings Indicate No Fixed Rule
A Q A exchange notes a woman may wear engagement and wedding rings on the right hand if she prefers. The stated answer allows personal choice without implying widowed or divorced status.
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
5
Jewel thefts tied to Yard probe into death by own act
Detectives linked jewel thefts totaling about 100000 pounds to a Yard inquiry into the death of Barry Holliday known as Society Bet or Johnny the Gent. Holliday was found shot dead near his concealed weapon while fingerprints tied him to Barry Fieldsend, jailed briefly for jewelry possession. Police say further hoards were hidden in a villa on Friary Island and in a London strong box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine Banarre Avamte
Sethe
Barry Holliday
London
Johnny the Gent
Holliday
Barry Fieldsend
Yard
Fieldsend
Friary Island
Thames
Rouen Named France’s First Seaport Capital
Rouen, historic Norman capital, is identified as France’s first seaport in the article. The piece notes Rouen’s early role in trade and maritime strengths, linking its status to regional commerce and medieval significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouen
France
Science Has Brought Wonder To Christmas Year
A debate on science’s role in Christmas highlights medical advances saving grandparents and babies, reduced maternal deaths, and lower newborn mortality. It credits penicillin, scientific farming, and rapid transport for a healthier nation while noting A-bomb energy spurring progress in agriculture and home technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grandpa
Grandma
Santa
United States
Howard v. Blakesleeo
AP Science
Joe
Social Security benefits for a wife age 65 before husband
A wife who turns 65 before her husband may not receive her spouse’s Social Security annuity until he is 65 and begins to draw his own benefits. If he stays employed under the act, she does not qualify for an annuity.
Virginia Farm Crop Value Tops 266 Million
Virginia farmers harvested crops on 3 798 000 acres valued at 266 911 000 dollars according to the Virginia Cooperative Crop Reporting Service. Weather was largely favorable though late June and July rains damaged hay and grains. Corn led value at 72 333 000 dollars. tobacco 60 401 000. soybeans set a record. soybeans and peaches showed notable yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Invitation Given Fireworks Fans
Persons desirous of celebrating the Christmas season and approaching New Year with fireworks have been invited by Rus
City bans sparklers as others restricted on Front Royal Pike
Potts plans to use his land on Front Royal Pike while the city bans all items except sparklers, limiting what residents may set off. The policy creates a narrow exception for small fireworks as enforcement details are clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potts
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