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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1952
Page
4
The clipping notes a biblical teaching about the wicked facing consequences, contrasting their downfall with the wind driven fate of chaff. It appears amid a page of advertisements and newspaper details from Winchester Virginia. The verse is presented as moral reflection within the issue.
Captain Henrik Kurt Carlsen returns from the sea to a city spellbound by his steadfast courage and duty. The public weighs his peril with admiration, recognizing a man who faced the hungry Atlantic and lived to inspire.
Aloysius F. E. P. Mazier, a merchant marine deck officer, has personally distributed 15 000 packets of seeds since last June to needy farmers in Korea India Greece Israel and Morocco. He handed out 10 cent seed packets at each port of call to aid subsistence crops without subsidies or government aid. Farmers report successful harvests from his seed deliveries.
A nostalgic piece recalls John Chapman known as Johnny Appleseed, then shifts to a Washington restaurant bean soup debate in Congress. It reports on price concerns raised by Rep Tom Steed and jokes about the cost of ham hocks versus beans, noting offers from Michigan growers.
Mrs J A Richard of South Stewart Street entertained guests including her daughter Mrs Chalmer Strain of Poughkeepsie New York and Mrs William Ho Lewis and Miss Patricia Funk in honor of Miss Nelle Chrisman.
Cadet Alton L Powell 111 son of Mr and Mrs A L Powell Handley Blvd was among 106 Citadel cadets chosen to represent the school at the inauguration of Governor elect J Strom Thurmond in Columbia Misses Rebecca Lodee and Terry Copenhaver returned home from Harrisonburg where they were guests of Miss Billy LaPollette at Madison College
Sam Whitacre a Gainesboro High School student serves a third term as a page during the General Assembly meeting in Richmond. Ensign Giles Gilbert Larabee and nephew John J Wanner are named figures, with Naval Air Station Jacksonville mentioned. Alice Middletown announces marriage to Douglas Russell, son of Herbert Russell, in this city.
Officers and board members listed include Lewis F Cooper president W A Baker vice president H Douglas Fuller treasurer Dr George Ho Heist secretary and directors R Chay Williams Fred L Glaize John W Rosenberger Haldeman Stewart Beil Blair Sheets Pred Robinson Robert L Gray Scott Grant William G Hardy Gen J Leslie Kinkaid Col Ed Olmstead and Capt Stephen Bobo. Little Miss Katherine Slaughter confined to her Braddock Street home due to a severe grippe.
In Clarke County the annual bazaar hosted by the Ladies of the Friendship Fire Company drew steady crowds while a county horse auction attracted many buyers. Bentley Kern continues duties as Postmaster after his Roosevelt era appointment.
A veteran columnist answers readers on the rhetoric of national and international policy scandals. He weighs Harding era losses from VA and Interior misdeeds against postwar deals, R F C loans, and tax graft, noting exaggerations and recovering assets while urging scrutiny of current investigations.
Bishop Paul N Garber urged Virginians to invite military inductees into their homes. He said young servicemen benefit from Christian hospitality, a message delivered after a Pentagon conference with defense officials and Armed Forces chaplains.
Weather record shows rainfall for the past 24 hours ending 7 m today with January totals to date 1952 and 1955. Average monthly rainfall over a 30 year period includes March 2.88 inches and August 4.82 inches.
Doctors explore penicillin as a preventive for rheumatic fever linked to streptococcal infections. In a study, treated patients showed markedly fewer cases than untreated ones. If confirmed, penicillin might be given at first signs of strep to protect against heart damage in the future.
Hollywood column reports Ralph Edwards seeking a muscular male host for a new daytime show. Steve Reeves, Mr Universe, fits Edwards specs age 23 and 6 ft 1 in, 190 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. He would handle simple chores and escort guests, initially in conservative apparel.
A reflection on rediscovering churchgoing after years away. The writer Earl L Douglass argues religious contemplation offers escape from daily life and a chance to ponder eternity in sanctuary settings. He contrasts secular views with Ruskin’s notion of religion as eternity.
A nostalgic quiz asks ten daily questions with scoring tiers from Memorial Genius for 9 or 10 correct to Excellent for 5 or 6 and Good for 4. It includes queries on politics, literature, boxing history, actors, water bottle jargon, potato dishes, Mississippi tributaries, biblical figures, and the US Supreme Court.
Question and answer discuss Japan having the longest coastline with the claim that If Itaan islands coast were stretched it would reach 17 600 miles. The material presents a quiz style fact about global coastlines.
AP News notes Oveta Culp Hobby born January 19 1905 in Killen Texas. She led the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps the first U S women’s military service group. After World War II she returned to Houston Texas where she led the Houston Post as executive vice president and served as Texas legislature parliamentarian.
The National Geographic Society reports that North American readers bought 57 million copies of newspapers daily over the recent six month period.
Residents in War Memorial Hospital Berkeley Springs report improvement across multiple patients. Mervin Dick's mother treated by doctor. Rhoda Crosten visiting relations. Doyle and Marvin Dick families noted in Martinsboro. A question about UN operating costs yields 15 cents per US citizen per year.
A scene in a cinema where Gret and a man discuss love and work. Parson’s back, as Gret asks about his success the man claims the VP post in the automobile business. She teases about feelings then notes a girl named Anne Atwood with Mr Kent.
In a dim lounge, Joe and Anne tease a rumor about their future, while Joe ponders Anne and money. Alvin suspects hidden affairs, resents Louise, and Joe returns home early as tensions rise toward a cliffhanger.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond reports 1951 total building in Vicenne at $84,588,037 versus $88,756,156 in 1950. Increases occurred in Newport News, Norfolk and Portsmouth while Richmond Danville Lynchburg Petersburg and Roanoke recorded declines in authorized construction.
Annual report of the Greater Winnipeg anti mosquito campaign shows more than 11 000 acres likely breeding areas sprayed with insecticide. Fourteen municipalities contributed over 12 000 dollars to the 1951 effort.
A memorial medal honoring American and British airlift crews killed during the Soviet blockade was unveiled on June 21, 1951. The ceremony commemorates the daring effort to sustain Berlin during the airlift.
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