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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1951

Page

3

Serious Shortage In Blood and Hospital Space in Britain

London doctors report two severe shortages in Britain with a third of emergency cases refused admission to hospitals due to insufficient blood supplies and crowded facilities. The six thousand doctors warn the strain risks public health and prompt government action.

Britain London Britaan Bing Hos

Shortage prompts home births and ward expansions

The regional Blood Transfusion Service chief issued an SOS noting 300 hospitals north of London lack blood. The London Local Medical Committee proposed three measures to ease hospital space pressure: home delivery for uncomplicated maternity cases, delaying non urgent surgeries, and adding beds to existing wards.

Methodists Emphasize Prayer At Winchester Institute

Rev Walter C rum of the Richmond District told the Winchester District Missionary Institute that prayer remains the crucial answer to the question Can Christianity Save Us. He noted many thoughtful people, including some who have not professed Christ, are asking this, and that prayer is the essential step. Dr Gunn was introduced by Rev William Archer Wright of Braddock Street Methodist Church.

Woodstock Walter Crum Richmond Methodist Church Winchester D. D Braddock Street Methodist Church

Rotary President Defends Club Against Masonry Claims

Arthur Lagueux president of Rotary International declares Rotary has no connection to Masonry or any secret order. He made the statement at Rotary headquarters in Chicago while in town for the board of directors semi annual meeting following Vatican decree linking clubs to Masonry. He stressed Rotary is not secret and all meetings and records are public.

Vatican L’osservatore Romano Europe South America Kiwanis Lions United States Lagueux Quebec Canada Rotary

Difference Between Deadweight and Gross Tonnage

Deadweight tonnage is the carrying capacity of cargo fuel and stores of a ship expressed in tons of 2 240 pounds Gross tonnage is the entire internal cubic capacity of a ship expressed in tons allowing 100 cubic feet to the ton.

Hospital admits list of new patients at Winchester Memorial

New admissions include Ronald Gersman Dennis Hibbard Robert Bradley Eva Vance Eppa Johnson Michael Boyer Aubrey Woodward Robert E Lee Robert H Doman Jr James Pulchine Elaine Hott Elizabeth Van Horn Jr and others from Strasburg Delaplane The Plains The Plains Romney Warenton and surrounding areas.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Ronald Gersman Leonard Gersman Dennis W. Hibbard S. Kent St Robert J. Bradley Eva Vance Strasburg Eppa Johnson Delaplane Michael R. Boyer Brady C. Boyer Toms Brook Aubrey H. Woodward William Woodward the Plains Robert E. Lee Robert H. Doman, Jr Robert H. Doman Wheatfield James L. Pulchine Warrenton Elaine F. Hott Romney W. Va Elizabeth T. van Horn, Jr Upperville

Al Hinton Elected Front Royal Merchants Leader

Al Hinton, manager of Huntsberry's Shop Store, was elected chairman of the merchants committee of the Front Royal and Warren County Chamber of Commerce at the Tuesday meeting.

Front Royal H. A. “al” Hinton Huntsberry’s Chamber of Commerce Warren County

Akron Rises Among Ohio’s Highest Elevations

Akron stands as one of Ohio’s highest spots with an elevation around 1,000 feet above sea level.

Akron Ohio

Germ Free Glamour Beauty Beat Explains Hexachlorophene Use

Betty Clarke notes the cosmetics industry touts hexachlorophene as preventing skin blemishes by killing surface bacteria. Critics warn it is not a cure and internal disorders still require medical care. products with the ingredient promise cleaner skin but may form a wash resistant film.

Betty Clarke TP News

Greenland Vast Ice Cap Covers Largest Island

Greenland, the largest island, spans about 825000 square miles and is almost entirely covered by an ice cap. The text notes about 10000 mineral springs in the United States with at least a thousand yielding water commercially.

Greenland United States

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