Proverbs Keeps Urgency On Living Today
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1955
Page
4
Church Resurgence Buoys US Membership to 100 Million
The United States sees about 100 million people, or 60.3 percent of the population, now on church rolls doubling from a century ago. Dr. Eugene C. Blake warns of morality not rising with membership as religion risks becoming a fashionable instrument for personal ends. The surge reflects a spiritual awakening alongside enduring material concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Eugene C. Blake
World Council of Churches
Giveaway Backfire in Cold War Aid
A strong critique notes the United States has given vast post war aid with little tangible return. It observes unexpected reactions from nations like India who accepted this aid but did not maintain a benevolent neutrality in the cold war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
India
East Views US Leadership With Compliment and Suspicion
Sir Zufrulla Khan explains the eastern mind’s reaction to U S policy during a UNESCO talk. He says the east expects U S leadership for freedom yet grows disappointed when the United States wavers. India’s reception of Khrushchev and its role in pressuring the U S are noted as a paradoxical display of devotion to American ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Commission For Unesco
Zufrulla Kahn
Pakistan
Unesco
United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Europe
East
India
Khrushchev
U.S
Editorial Digest Questions U S Aid Policy Debates
The Staunton News Leader contends that whether administrations warned leaders are disputed while focusing on the wisdom of larger foreign aid amid tax burdens and debt. It argues aid funds should not buy loyalty and warns Moscow may not honor promises amid Khrushchev and Bulganin tours in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Administration
Washington
White House
Dulles
Moscow
Khrushchev
Bulganin
India
Educators Speak Endorses Constitutional Convention Call
The article argues that opposition to a constitutional convention comes from sincere, misled individuals while educators running schools express clear, informed support. It claims educators provide the strongest, responsible opinion Virginia has seen on this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Local Socials and Weather Mentioned in 1941 Era Notes
News snippets include Margel E McKee and C Ray Godlove marriage plans, Paul M Chamberlain hosting at Loudoun Street, and visits by Miss Marion Bonham. Additional items cover Detroit police arrest, railroad engineer wage dispute proposals, and Admiral Sark testimony on Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. McKee
Margel E
C. Ray Godlove
Clarence Godlove
Paul M. Chamberlain
Loudoun Street
Stuart B. Row
Marion Bonham
Roanoke
Pearl Harbor
Harold R. Sark
Husband E. Kimmel
Hawaii
City approves East River vehicle tunnels plan
War Department approves the board of transportation of New York City to build two vehicle tunnels under the East River at a cost of 5 million dollars from the foot of East 37th and 38th streets in Manhattan to Borden Avenue in Queens. Southwest Virginia faces the winter's worst blizzard with high winds and heavy snow hindering travel. Temperatures drop to 18 degrees as residents endure the storm. E L Grimm hosts visitors from Pittsburgh, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Board of Transportation of
New York City
East River
East 37Th Street
East 38Th Street
Manhattan
Borden Avenue
Queens
Virginia
E. L. Grimm
J. E. McEwen
Pittsburgh
Local marriages and visits mentioned in Deerfield column
Fifty years ago Mr. and Mrs. John Snapp and sister Miss Blanch spent the day in Deerfield with their parents. Miss Myrtie Wise taught at Madison College. Miss Edith Cusha and Mr. William Rice Jr eloped to Hagerstown and wed despite parental objection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snapp
Blanch
Deerfield
Myrtie Wise
H. A. Wise
Madison College
Edith Cusha
William Rice, Jr
Hagerstown
Eisenhower State of the Union addresses social welfare and defense
President Eisenhower’s forthcoming State of the Union message will draw fire from Democrats and echo Dewey’s 1948 themes. Advisers seek a 1956 like document, embracing education welfare housing and highways while defense spending may rise by about a billion. Debate over tax cuts for low income groups and Social Security expansion looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
State of the Union
Congress
Thomas E. Dewey
Ike
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Eisenhower program shifts left in re election drive
The piece notes the White House aims to ease liberalize policy on education housing and welfare. It cites higher low rent housing targets 100 900 units over three years and increased funding for health education and welfare while limiting medical school aid by big private grants. It blends political analysis with a sermon on faith and heathenism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Ike
Marion B. Folsom
Henry Ford
Paul
Lystra
Barnabas
Olympus
Janitor Poet Dana Akers Earns State Writing Prize
Dana Kneeland Akers, a self-educated poet and janitor at Wisconsin State College in Superior, Wis., won second place for a short story in the Wisconsin Regional Writers Assn contest with 553 entries. His Ballad of Jean LaBrie will be included in a Wisconsin Folklore book by University of Wisconsin professor Robert Gard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Wis
Dana Kneeland Akers
Wisconsin State College
Wisconsin Regional Writers Assn
Jean LaBrie
Wisconsin
Robert E. Gard
University of Wisconsin
Rainfall figures for past 24 hours and yearly averages
Rainfall data shows 24 hour total ending 8:30 a m with December trace at Gate 26 1955 and 87.19 inches to date. Average annual rainfall over 42 years stands at 36.9 inches with monthly totals from 1912 to 1954 listed for each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finfail
Improved Hearing Aids Attract Little Notice
Doctor advises consulting a physician to diagnose deafness and choose the right device. Modern hearing aids are small and discreet. wearing them improves social participation and outlook, while neglecting them can lead to a blank facial expression.
Proverb or saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin
A reader asks if the lines about a meat pie and a fool versus a wise man are proverbs linked to Benjamin Franklin. The query suggests checking authenticity and origin of these attributed sayings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
How's Your I Q How to Score Based on 100 Questions
A daily 10 day IQ test guide with scoring bands from eS and Memory Genius to Good. Includes questions on oddities Roosevelt radio talks Bible creation neutrality gravity home of the bean and the code lacewins fly plant lice and patent rights. Ends with word lore about coffins Greek origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Abraham
Panama
U. S
Cophinus
Letter Praises Winchester Ministerium on Against Segregation
A letter to The Star commends the Winchester Ministerium for opposing segregation, aligning with the Supreme Court decision and supporting Bible teaching. The writer says segregation is unchristian, notes that colored people worship the same God and deserve equal Heaven access, and urges prayer for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Ministerium
Supreme Court
Jesus
Tobacco profits retire mortgage on Teague farm in Marshall
Profitable tobacco farming on a two acre patch has paid off the mortgage on the Hilliard Teague live acre farm in seven years. The Teagues have begun building a brick home and expect tobacco income to retire the mortgage again.
Police Help Dinner in Borger After Pig Chases
In Borger Texas a group of Future Farmers of America received police aid for a roast pig feast. Officers chased the wayward pig through a residential district before capturing it. With no owner claiming the animal plans were set for a large community dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borger
Tex
Future Farmers of America
Police
Political Scorn and the Dutch Treat Phrase Origins
The term Dutch treat arose in England during the 17th century amid political and economic rivalry with the Dutch. It reflected English scorn of Dutch manners as Holland challenged England in trade, making the phrase more political than social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Holland
Hidden Gallery Secrets Behind a Portrait Swap
In 1955 novel scenes, Lora cleans and covers a grim painting while masking inner turmoil. Jemmy recalls a past family moment, proposing a new painting for the dining room as Lora battles fear and suppression. The pair rearrange pictures, hinting at deeper family tensions to be revealed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora
Doc
Ellie
Mrs. Tyler
Phyllis A. Whitney
Jemmy
Lorie
Jemimy
Morgan
Verimy
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