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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1952
Page
4
The brief notices a devotional line appears in the Winchester Evening Star issue dated Friday February 8, 1952. It contains a religious reflection: There is always hope for us In God's promises and love. A moment of shame but an eternity of joy. I suffer trouble as an evil doer, but the word of God is not bound.
Opinion argues against turning Western Union or other public services into private cops to police gamblers or track results. It warns that enforcing such controls invites endless expansion and raises broader questions about privacy, free press, and limits of surveillance, noting potential harms to information flows.
A fragment argues for private officers with authority to grant or deny public utility use and levy fines. It criticizes a long standing practice that transportation should be universally available, noting railroads should not probe travelers’ personal motives for trips such as visiting relatives or going to a bank.
The piece envisions delayed moon trips, affordable cross country reach via vacuum tube or tunnel, and in armchair video access to conventions and conversations. It notes high costs limit personal travel but highlights rapid linked communications and long distance meetings as emerging norms.
Mr and Mrs James D Anderson Route 3 welcomed a son with congratulations pouring in. Mrs Anderson is the former Naomi Ruckman. Mrs May McCarty of Lee Street visits New York City to see friends. Betty Jo Halterman of Morgan Street joins Alpha Gamma Delta at Northwestern University.
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association reports Walker McC Bond as president who purchased the County School Board Property on Fairmont Avenue. Obituary notes Samuel G. Forney a 62 year old veteran printer and linotype operator died at his Cameron Street home. Mr and Mrs Marvin Stuka announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Virginia to Charlies Richard Albaugh of Winchester along with families named Albaugh.
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Charles Fishel of Clearbrook welcomed a daughter. Mrs Fishel formerly Miss Josephine Clark. Mrs William Clark and Miss Nancy Lee and Miss Adelaide Coble traveled to Hershey Pennsylvania to attend the ice capades. Miss Helen Williams hosted Miss Nina Stine of Kernstown as her guest.
Twenty five years ago Miss Mildred Shreck became the bride of Mr Lawson Lafollette both of the county. Mrs W B Taylor who had been visiting Mrs Harry A Ross at her home in Frederick Maryland had returned to her home in Winchester. Mr and Mrs Wesley Kenny had been visiting Mr and Mrs John Benner at their home in Bunker Hill.
Seventies era report notes Frank Quantz sustained serious injuries after his sled collided with a milk wagon on Jail Hill. John H. Enders rescued his Berryville home by putting out a bedroom fire in time. W G Conrad bought a 1340 pound Hereford from an English seller.
The piece notes a hunger for leadership among the American public and Congress, highlighting admiration for MacArthur Churchill and Taft while criticizing the Truman administration. It argues Senate and House investigations signal deep partisan tension and potential executive-legislative conflict if Truman seeks reelection.
13 year old Jackie Marre once told to have only months to live for cancer now enjoys mobility and kindness from a worldwide valentine drive. Message from Atlanta recalls how 1.5 million letters, candy, and gifts poured in to benefit orphans and hospitals as she hopes to share compassion on Valentine Day.
Rainfall in past 24 hours ending 7 am today shows none. February total for 1952 is 1.11 inches, year to date 4.69 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 39 years (1912-1951) is listed by month with inches: Jan 2.45, Feb 1.99, Mar 2.48, Apr 3.02, May 3.83, Jun 3.00, Jul 2.82, Aug 3.82, Sep 2.63, Oct 3.27, Nov 2.56, Dec 2.50.
Article discusses rising ectopic pregnancy rates linked to penicillin treatment for female infections. It notes pregnancies outside the womb, especially in the fallopian tube, can rupture causing hemorrhage and death if untreated. Emphasizes early doctor visits, regular prenatal checks, and possible surgical intervention.
A devotional summarizing Ezekiel 47 vision of waters flowing from the temple tending from ankle deep to a level to swim in. The message: Gods gifts grow with time and trials, producing abundance along the riverbanks where trees bear fruit and leaves never wither.
A reader reads an instructional item on scoring an IQ test with 100 questions over 10 days. It lists daily correct answer thresholds from 9 to 10 down to 4 and directs turning to page 2 for answers. The fragment mentions the Marshall Plan end date and notes language questions about siesta in Spanish speaking countries.
A friendly set of questions asks if there are active volcanoes in the Philippine Islands and where Great Salt Lake lies. It also inquires whether a whelk is a snail or other, and what Iranians call themselves, with a 1952 calendar year as context.
The Parson Barth and Carl Strong discuss the school board meeting tonight. Alvin Melick shows a ruthless hunger for control while Kent faces uncertain support as apathy weakens the defense of right.
Parson Barth wrestles with a church rift as Virginia proposes to join the Junior Choir for Easter. Donald’s illness and Hawkes’s absence complicate plans while Virginia urges active virtue and community healing, rekindling Barth’s hope and resolve.
Winchester records two new firm charters in the Corporation Court office. Pepsi Cola Bottling Company lists Pannie Martin as president Gilbert Redmond as vice president O R Oates Sr treasurer Joseph Oberle Jr secretary with directors Martin Redmond and Oates and capital stock 15000 dollars. Seafoods Inc lists T Haines as president Raymond Ward as vice president Henrietta Ward as secretary and treasurer with directors Haines Ward and R Ward and capital stock 37500 dollars.
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