Religious admonition amid fasting shown in Winchester Star
The column cites a biblical exhortation urging sincere devotion during fasting. It emphasizes not showing piety publicly and encourages earnest inner practice over outward display.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1952
Page
4
Slow burn among Southern Democrats over Truman stand
Washington-Southern senators and congressmen resist Truman delay and push to keep the Democratic party intact. Facing pressure, many oppose backing Truman or a fellow candidate, fearing a third party split and urging clear FEPC stance while Kefauver's record shows mixed positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Harry Truman
FEPC
Kefauver
Tennessee
Southern Democrats Fear Third Parties Split After 1948
The Southern camp resists third party splits while noting the President won in 1948. They warn the party risks disaster from fragmented loyalties as they await clear signals on policy before spring primaries and summer conventions.
Braille Century Marked Across France and U S
The Braille centennial is observed in France and the United States as the blind gain access to books and notes through raised dot reading. Only about 20 percent of 250 000 blind Americans can read Braille, prompting calls to expand Braille education nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Braille
France
Prairie Sytem
United States
Braille
American Foundation For the Blind
Frederick County Social News Nine Named to School Board
Robert M. Muse of Gore was named to the Frederick County School Board. Edward Barnett and Douglas DeHaven returned home after a vacation in Miami Florida. Chester A. Hobert named Director of the Grand Feature Parade. Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival judge Elliott Marshall spoke at the Winchester Exchange Club. Austin Cahill and Norval Palmer were in Cincinnati on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Muse
Gore
Frederick County
Edward Barnett
Douglas DeHaven
Miima
Fla
Chester A. Hobert
Shenandoah
Elliott Marshall
Winchester Exchange Club
Messrs
Austin Cahill
Norval Palmer
Cincinnati
Navy enlistments and engagements announced in local notes
Enlistments in the Navy include Calvert V. Racey Charles J. Cole Durwood G. O Roark and Ernest L. Nesselrodt. Mrs Lloyd W Williams announces the engagement of her daughter Lloyd to Joseph Francis Moore Jr son of Mr and Mrs J F Moore of Berryville. Ruth Simmons daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Simmons returns to school after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert V. Racey
Charles J. Cole
Durwood G. O'Roark
Ernest L. Nesselrodt
Lloyd W. Williams
Lloyd
Joseph Francis Moore, Jr
J. F. Moore
Berryville
Ruth Simmons
Albert Simmons
Grippe
Ike's Southern strength fuels GOP bid for 1952
The piece explains Eisenhower's appeal to Southern Republicans who view him as the best bet to win six to eight Deep South states and break Truman's hold. It details plans to run favorite sons or staged walkouts to influence electoral votes, with Southern leaders wary of Taft on domestic policy but united on Ike’s foreign stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Byrd-Byrnes-Russell -Talmadge
Truman
Eisenhower
Ohio
Dixie
Taft
Virginia
South Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
Tenessee
Kentucky
Texas
Georgia
Byrd
Byrnes
Russell
Senator Russell
White House
General Eisenhower
Florida Vacation Notes Show Boomers In The Sunshine State
A lively snapshot of Florida's rapid growth after World War II. New businesses pop up. veterans settle, build, and invest in land amid citrus riches and booming tourism. An uptick in real estate activity fuels a speculative market while locals comment on crime and humor in everyday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Palmetto
Peninsula
Mississippi
Orlando
Do animals suffer from dis eases and die like humans
Animals suffer from diseases caused by micro organisms and parasites including malaria from mosquitoes and various tumors cancers skin and circulatory diseases. The text cites Alan Devoe noting that studying animal killers requires extensive reference works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Devoe
McGraw-Hill Book Co
Rainfall Totals and Monthly Averages Displayed
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 a m shows .06 inches with year to date at 3.58 inches. For 1952 the year to date also reads 3.58 inches. Across 39 years 1912 to 1951 the average annual rainfall is 36.7 inches, with monthly averages listed: January 2.45, February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.03, May 3.83, June 3.90, July 3.82, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.56, December 2.50.
Lip Deficiency Signs May Signal Riboflavin Shortage
A diet low in riboflavin and protein can cause cracked lips and a muddy appearance, with possible permanent scarring if untreated. Lip lesions often improve only with adequate protein in addition to vitamins, acknowledging post op and dietary factors.
How's Your IQ Memory Quiz Questions
A humorous quiz listing ten questions with multiple choice answers and a note on scoring a Memory Genius to Very Superior based on daily results. Includes questions on Truman's Christmas 1951 fate, parts of speech, Whitney gin versus Stephenson locomotive, Hitler’s years in power, St Patrick’s Day date, Columbian Exposition location, Jim Thorpe’s fame, Dionysus as wine god, recent acting presidents, and Washington’s porter habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Truman
Whitney
Stephenson
Adolf Hitler
Germany
U. 8
Jim Thorpe
U.S
George Washington
Roanoke Visit and Illness Reported in Local Notes
Mr. J. E. Robertson is spending several days in Roanoke on business. Mr. Marshall Kremer is ill at his parents home on South Loudoun Street with a severe attack of grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Robertson
Roanoke
Marshall Kremer
Luther Kremer
South Loudoun Street
Grippe
Shenandoah Valley Fair Promoter Hosts Directors Meeting
Chamblin, president of the Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Association, entertained the board of directors at his Clarke County home. Upton Dorsey was forced to swim through flooded Potomac waters when his buggy overturned fording near Petersburg, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamblin
Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Association
Association
Clarke County
Upton Dorsey
North Fork of the Potomac
Petersburg
W. Va
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas, D.D.
Dante describes a region beyond Hell for those who do nothing good yet avoid evil. The piece flags the man who never commits, always waits for a thrilling chance, and ignores everyday duty. A proverb urges action with a practical next step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante
Hell
Heaven
Salute eligibility in U S armed forces
Persons entitled to the salute include commissioned officers of the Army Navy Coast Guard and women's services Army nurses warrant officers and certain allied nation officers in war The custom also extends to officers of friendly foreign countries in addition to allied officers during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Women's Services
Parson Chapter Thirty One Where Don Proves His Worth
Carl and Don discuss teaching as a moral, practical calling. Mr Strong praises Don's independent thinking and warns of contract renewal hurdles. Melick emerges as Don’s chief adversary as the head warns of opposition to Don’s continued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Don
Cari
Mr. Strong
Donald
Mr. Melick
Melick
Rival Faction Tensions Test Donald and Anne in Town
In a town divided by the school board clash, Donald confronts growing opposition to his teaching methods. Carl urges staunch defense and action to keep Donald, while Don weighs the personal cost of remaining. Anne’s feelings complicate the decision as the public glare intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Peebles
Carl
Melick
Cari
Peebles
Donald
Anne
Joe
Don
Melteks
Twings
Rees
Dr. Atwood
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