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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1952
Page
4
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Brief quotation notes that obedience to God wavered after a vow and that unanimous decisions are rarely sincere. It reflects on the tension between collective assent and lasting commitment. The verse cites the public response of the people in Exodus.
The piece critiques political demonstrations as corny and distracting while debating the Byrd machine in Virginia. It argues Virginians vote independently, rejecting claims of a single political force's dominance and stressing a preference for sound economical government ahead of the ballot.
Sober second analysis of last Tuesday's smashing win for Senator Harry F. Byrd confirms the belief that it was not only Byrd's personal appeal but the Byrd machine that drove the victory. The report notes organization and political influence behind turnout and results, highlighting Byrd's overruling presence in Virginia politics.
One year ago Mr and Mrs Shirley Price of South Braddock Street vacationed in Baltimore as guests of Mr and Mrs Richmond Mealey. Miss Barbara Sturm hosted Miss Doreen Kay of Grand Island Nebraska at her Greystone Terrace home.
Miss Dorothy Fahnestock and Miss Mary Catherine Stotler hosted in honor of Caroline Lewin. Guests included Miss Betty Stockdale Mr Davis Baughman and Mr Maurice Carpenter attending as delegates to the American Organization Foundation Inc. sent by Alb In Presbyterian Church and Brines Chapel at Camp Min-wanca Lake Michigan.
Frank A DeFries of the Macedonia section suffered serious injury after his hand was caught in a corn or grain combine. Ralph E. Galloway aged 46, World War I veteran, died at his father J Frank Galloway’s Clarke County home.
Ray Tucker reports that McKinney argues Southern appeasement may be essential for Democrats to win in 1948. A state by state survey suggests Truman-Harriman factions must bargain with Dixie to counter Eisenhower Nixon appeal in the South.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 a m shows none. July rainfall to date 2.10 inches. year to date 25.57 inches. Average rainfall over 39 years 36.79 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1951 include January 2.45, February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.02, May 3.88, June 8.90, July 3.82, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.86, December 2.60 inches.
Arthritis patients may soon try Compound F a cortisone like drug with faster relief and fewer edema risks. Small studies on rheumatoid arthritis show prompt improvements with lower doses but the treatment remains experimental and not yet prescribed.
Col. Bryan Conrad spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Green hosted with their guest, Mr. Charles Green, from Eastern Shore Virginia.
Mrs Lillie Boden suffered a cut from an exploding jar of fruit. The severe hurricane disrupted heat waves, stripped orchards of fruit, and caused widespread damage to crops.
The piece contrasts Eisenhower as a world hero with Dewey and criticizes Truman as arrogant toward the South. It argues Dixie leaders prefer an Eisenhower administration to a Washington retention of Missouri power bent on selling out the South.
Dorothy Malone, the blue eyed Texan, represents Texas at Cannes Nice and Monte Carlo. She’ll tour appearances between Dallas visits and says Texas men are the most charming. James Dunn discusses Playhouse of Stars TV pilot and fame paths. Allyn McLerie, a Brooklyn 25 year old, lands a chorus part in One Touch of Venus and a studio contract, sharing views on film acting versus stage work.
A preacher recalls a 2500 person worship service praising hymns and the church as a moral force. He warns that semi paganism within is a greater danger than atomic bombs and criticizes communism and spiritual decline.
Government conducts regular sales to dispose of seized goods. Catalogs list items such as fur rugs jewelry French perfume tinned food and related merchandise. Proceeds are used to cover expenses and recovered costs.
A humorous 10 day quiz with scoring categories based on daily results. Questions cover Kiwanis convention location ancient inscriptions squeeze plays Iron Man of Baseball D Estaing and US presidency Arizona statehood Vaiglon League of Nations slide rules and a grammar correction question.
A. J. B. Connolly of the United States, Harvard student, won the opening day triple jump at Athens 1896. He was crowned with an olive wreath as the band played The Star Spangled Banner.
Blaise and Hal ride from a small village toward Blaise’s ranch while planning to avoid Leonis’s scouts. They secure saddles for Walt and meet Slim Starling, who warns Leonis’s pursuit remains a danger and recalls past raids and a fracturing community.
Characters discuss taking troubles to the U S Marshal and planning moves to control cattle roving in the Valley range. Revelations about Leonie’s men and a land buyer named Thatcher hint at mounting tension and potential conflict in the hills near a familiar place.
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Inc will hold its annual meeting Monday at 11 am in the George Washington Hotel. President H B McCormac Jr will lead the business session to select officers and directors for 1953 and discuss Festival matters. Current officers of 1952 include C F Schenck and W Baldridge as secretary and T Q Scully as general counsel.
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