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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1952
Page
4
The page presents a dated Winchester Virginia issue from January 5 1952 with magazine style ad rates and a short religious quotation from John 6 37 noting the infinite is approachable. It lists office details and Associated Press ownership and delivery notes.
An adjoining column republishes The Washington Star piece The McGuires of Winchester tracing Dr Hugh McGuire from the 1800s through his son Dr William P McGuire and grandson Dr Hunter Holmes McGuire to present Dr William Province McGuire. The family is praised for medical leadership and civic involvement.
The piece reflects on how rarely presidential candidates are drafted and uses Washington and Garf ield as examples of reluctant picks. It discusses the meaning of draft in politics, noting Washington’s reluctant ascendancy and Seymour’s convention-driven nomination amid a 21 ballot deadlock.
The text recounts moments from multiple party conventions including Garfield as a top runner for Sherman in 1880, Grant and Blaine’s deadlock, and Garfield’s late surge on ballot 34. It notes nominations forced on reluctant figures such as Norman Thomas and Charles Frans Hughes, with Hughes accepting only after a third ballot and Parker entering after asserting gold standard principles.
Current Opinion argues Captain Henrik Kurt Carlsen deserves hero status for risking his life to save the Flying Enterprise and protect passenger and ship owners, asserting his actions embody undivided responsibility and duty to those aboard.
One year ago Miss Sallie W. Boyd died at her Fairmont Avenue residence after a brief illness. The Frederick County Roads report counted seventeen fatalities in the past year. Community notes include fire company leadership changes and a birth in Annapolis.
Francis W. Pingley longtime warden of Winchester and Frederick County died at Memorial Hospital after being ill. Mr and Mrs Loring Nail of Gore celebrate birth of a daughter, daughter of Anna Oates Nail. Mr and Mrs Howard Taylor of South Washington Street host a visit for their son James as he returns to VPI after Christmas holidays.
Capt. John Beardain named President Rows and Bava Aide by the Navy Superintendent to lead the Naval Academy mission. The appointment highlights naval leadership duties at the academy and signals continued administrative oversight by senior navy officials.
Mr Charles l renary returned home after a business trip to Richmond. Mr Fred L Glaize Jr returned to Lexington where he studies at Washington and Lee University. Little Miss Filta Creswell daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Creswell is reported improving after an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital.
Maude Anderson fell from a runabout when her horse spooked at the Peyton and Braddock Streets corner. Lewis N. Barton became assistant cashier at the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Ran T. McCluire was a wardrober. M. Houston named commander of the Mullgan Post Grand Army of the Republic in Winchester.
The Winchester story traces Dr William P McGuire and ancestors from 1824 door brass plate to a 200th birthday year of celebrations in 1952. It recalls Edward II and Lord Fairfax era ties, the McGuire medical line from 1822, and the family’s role inWinchester civic life, schools, and Civil War events.
JAFFREY CENTER New Hampshire Miss Mabelle Cutter 80 years old says she will not sit upright on a sled preferring to slide belly first down Main Street for fun. She plans to continue this winter as long as snow lasts describing her age defying stunt with humor.
Past 34 hours ending 7am today shows rainfall totals for January 7 1952 at 1.11 inches. Average monthly rainfall across 39 years from 1912 to 1951 is listed with Jan 2.45, Feb 1.99, Mar 2.68, Apr 3.02, May 3.80, Jun 4.99, Jul 3.862, Aug 3.82, Sep 2.63, Oct 3.27, Nov 2.54, Dec 2.50 inches.
ACTH and cortisone show relief in tests for 19 skin conditions including erythema nodosum and pemphigus. Benefits seen in dermatitis and allergic reactions, but not permanent cures. treatment requires monitoring and possible relapse after stopping.
A reflective piece argues the danger of insisting on personal right of way in daily life. It uses a hospital scene and a New Jersey sticker as metaphor. The author warns that always pursuing the right of way may harm relationships and hinder progress at work.
Anne Atwom, daughter of Parson Synorsts, longs for independence and romance away from her father's church. Kent the new Crestwood High teacher and Virginia stir discontent as Anne questions religious duties and family expectations. The story follows her interior conflict and desire for a freer life.
Virginia Colver shares ideas on industry and religion with Anne while recalling Donald’s war wounds and recovery. They discuss a revived faith, education as hope, and Donald’s return to work at Columbia as the couple adapts to a changed world and a settled life nearby.
A harsh warning about pursuing self serving paths. The speaker recalls a man who demanded the right of way and was left injured, using the incident as a symbol that choosing one’s own way brings consequences.
An army recruiter attending a Worthington wedding kissed the bride and recruited the groom. Sidney G Hibma, chief clerk at Sioux Falls Air Force and Army recruiting station, guest at the Mary Kay Miller John Magee wedding, told the 24 year old groom about Air Force benefits. Magee signed up after returning from his trip and is to be stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. His bride Mary Kay Miller works locally.
The Star announces a major subscription renewal push for 1952, urging readers to renew now. The notice emphasizes continued coverage and service through the coming year.
A quiz page asks ten questions on topics from history memory and language. It includes items about Alben Barkley's November birthday age two country initials AA, a word for a spasmodic inspiration, royal titles before accession, composers of a melody, ships Shamrock and Enterprise, states bordering Florida, the saint linked to the shamrock, Latin abbreviations i e, and correcting misused phrasing of She appropriated her husband s pay check.
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