Winchester Evening Star December 28 1957 front page
The Winchester Evening Star issue from December 28 1957 lists rates and staff details with masthead and a Bible verse from Colossians 3:2 urging readers to set their affection on things above.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1957
Page
4
Inflation Spurs Coin Hoarding Boom Across Nation
The U S coin market sees a surge in interest with prices rising sharply. Coin hoarding inflates values with some pieces like the 1931 San Francisco penny up as much as 300 percent. Pure collectors feel squeezed as profiteers flood the field, though annual numismatic transactions reach about 200 million dollars. A longer inflationary period and more leisure time fuel the trend, with a possible shift if 1958 proves tighter money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Genius and Madness in Creative Minds
A psychiatrist reports a Nobel laureate physicist with insomnia hallucinations and voices, linking madness to genius. He notes Einstein and Chaplin as examples of high creativity amid eccentric behavior, suggesting mental confusion may accompany intense creative thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Peter L. Giovacchini
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Giovacchini
Taxpayer generosity shines in 1957 soil bank payouts
The Department of Agriculture lists 67 recipients across 1957 soil bank payments totaling $5,260,000 for not producing crops. Garvey Farms in Colby, Kansas tops with $278,187 for withholding 22,779 acres of wheat. Notably no Wisconsin name appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Soil Bank
United States Treasury
Wisconsin
Garvey Farms
Colby
Kas
Harris Ranches
Sahuarita
Ariz
Editorial Digest Highlights Across 40 Newspapers
A digest of the day’s most notable editorials drawn from forty contributing papers. Analysts weigh in on politics, economy, and social issues with a mix of opinion and policy critique. Strong opinions frame national trends and local impact.
Numismatics Grows as a Popular Collector Hobby
The article notes rising interest in money collecting with numismatics attracting both amateurs and professionals. It cites a large hobbyist base and highlights scarcity of currency as a driver of enthusiasm among collectors.
Parking lot boss questions attendants over empty spaces
A parking lot owner gathers three attendants and argues that no dents have appeared all week. He then challenges them to explain how they can profit from leaving such large gaps, stressing the need to maximize earnings.
Love and finance collide in a weary romance tale
A reflective piece explores heartbreak against Wall Street life and market swings. The narrator likens love to gambling and quips about missed chances, using a salad joke to underline playful regret. The tone blends noir restraint with wry financial metaphors.
Christmas decoration winners and local appointments noted
Five years ago The Star reported in 1952 that Roos Marlin and H C Mitchell won the first two prizes in Middletown's Christmas decoration contest. Berryville winners were Mr and Mrs Rosier Emmons for daytime decorations and Mr and Mrs Eustate Jackson for most unusual decorations. Sheriff DeHaven named John Wibur Dicks of Marlboro as deputy sheriff to replace J Henry Renner who resigned. Gore Fire Company fought a brush fire at John Coryell place near Capon Bridge caused by trash burning in windy conditions. Mrs W M Alabaugh hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Fischer of New Castle Pa and Mr and Mrs Frank Shuler and Mrs Florence Shuler of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roos Marlin
H.C. Mitchell
Middletown
Berryville
Rosier Emmons
Eustate Jackson
Sherif
Robert DeHaven
John Wibur Dicks
Marlboro
J. Henry Renner
Gore Fire Company
John Coryell Place
Capon Bridge
25 Years Ago 1932 Notable Local Death and Marriages
Charles Baker Whitacre, 17, died from complications. He was a former deputy sheriff and deputy county treasurer of Frederick County. Mrs. D F Buteler and daughter Virginia visited Pocomoke Maryland with Mrs Aliien D Merrill. Miss Alice Lee McCaw of Norfolk wed Ensign Alfred Bland Tucker of Pensacola Florida in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baker Whitacre
Whitacre
Frederick County
D. F. Buteler
Virginia
Pocomoke
Aliien D. Merrill
Alice Lee McCaw
Norfolk
Alfred Bland Tucker
Pensacola
Fla
Philadelphia Fire Rages Through Five Industrial Buildings
In 24 hours a heavy snow hampered firemen as five industrial buildings burned and a half dozen adjacent structures were damaged. Loss estimated at 1.5 million dollars. Mise Betey Arthur, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Arthur, was in Charleston, D. C. visiting Miss Alice Rutledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mise Betey Arthur
J. V. Arthur
Charleston
D. C
Alice Rutledge
Sartelle Family Hosts 50th Anniversary Reception
1907 report notes Mr and Mrs John P Sartelle of South Main hosted a reception in honor of Mr and Mrs Harry M Sartelle. D W Feltner of Burnt Factory announced the birth of a ten pound boy. Jim Perry of Dodson Md visited the Perry family at Whit home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Sartelle
South Main Street
Harry M. Sartelle
D. W. Feltner
Burnt Factory
Jim Perry
Dodson, Md
John Perry
Whit
Winchester Virginia Rediscovery Through Russian Reporter
A Russian VOA journalist describes Winchester Virginia noting its 15 000 residents located beside the Shenandoah River between the Alleghenies and Blue Ridge. The piece highlights George Washington ties, local industry 1800 stores and enterprises, frequent car services, and city manager Lee Grant guiding growth including a sewer water system and a park recreation center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoah River
Alleghenies
Blue Ridge Mountains
George Washington
United States
George Lucas
Chamber of Commerce
Sylvia Brant
Lee Grant
Mr. Grant
Grant
College and Conservatory of Music
College and Conservatory
Warning to Husbands and Winchester Town Life Explored
A physician warns husbands to avoid dominating marriages as gender roles shift after puberty and menopause. The scene then shifts to Winchester where Mayor Claude Smalts runs a flower shop and the town shows patriarchal simplicity with 1400 enterprises, 16 300 cars, and a robust public school system funded by Handley and other benefactors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Winchester
Claude Smalts
Mayor Smalts
National Fruit Company
Strength For The Day By FARIL DOTGLASS
A devotional piece discusses the destructive effects of angry and sinful thoughts on health and spirit. It argues that wrong thinking harms mood and body, while joy promotes health, urging readers to avoid resentment and lust and to seek a healthier mindset.
How's Your I Q How to Score Based on 100 Questions
A historical quiz guide scoring system ranks daily results from 9 to 10 correct as Memory Genius down to Good with 4 as Good. It asks 10 questions on Peary field, Vespasian role, White House color, Penguin Island author, fiscal year end, Zeus, Yippy boat, roorback, Colosseum uses, and virus visibility. It ends with an odd food tip about rolling cream cheese with nuts and olives served with orange romaine salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Peary
Vespasian
Palestine
White House
Penguin Island
Zeus
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Buster
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John Kerr
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Dr. Clark
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