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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star presents a page note reflecting on belief in the Apostles Creed The piece includes publication details and rates for subscriptions while opening with a civic tone about local daily life and the newspaper’s role in the community.
Current Opinion criticizes Senator Moody for alleged parliamentary arrogance during Monday night debate on the loyalty pledge. Vermont Royster notes Temporary Chairman Dever gave Moody full power, limited opposing speakers, and a voice vote outcome. Southern backers vow to resist further alleged tactics amid rising tensions with Moody Humphrey and Roosevelt Jr.
A Raleigh columnist reviews a state public advice on chigger prevention. The piece notes sulphur in clothing and a Kansas City druggist’s dubious salt bath remedy, but dismisses anti chigger medicines as ineffective. It concludes the only sure way to avoid chiggers is to stay out of the woods.
A ham show in Durham awards top prizes to hams from Greenville Wake Forest Dunn and Roanoke Rapids with Lincolnton and Durham winning bacon prizes. Judges cite five months curing as essential and compare aging ham to old wine and cheese.
A regional editorial urges North Carolinians to recognize their own superior ham curing and markets, noting the state’s hams are world class while Virginians excel at advertising and selling. It challenges Tar Heels to promote local products more vigorously.
Pvt. Tommy R. Headley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Olie L. Headley, is undergoing Air Corps basic training in San Antonio Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Keller of Front Royal Road have returned home after visiting points of interest in Virginia and North Carolina.
John B. Bywaters, 64, sheriff of Frederick County, died suddenly at his residence on National Avenue. Windhell B. Goode was named president of the Winchester Frederick County Safety Council.
Little Mary Lou Byrd daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Deston Boyd won a pretty baby contest and received a gold ring as a prize. Mr. and Mrs. L G Sjostrom and Ensign and Mrs H F Stimpson Jr entertained at Willow Lawn Inn in honor of Dr. Leon Slavin who had been commissioned a lieutenant in the Navy and was leaving for Norfolk.
Allen B. Gray was appointed to the city electoral board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Philip Williams who left to become Judge of the Corporation Court. Mrs Mary J. Lockhart celebrates her 66th birthday hosted by Mrs Arthur T. Edwards in her honor.
Little Elsie Grim suffered serious burns from a lamp while playing at home. Young Jimmy Beemer received a court order punishment for throwing rocks. A near riot erupted when a crate of bananas toppled before Pentz's store, provoking street crowding.
Chicago convention analysis notes Ike and Nixon must run a sharp campaign to counter Dewey’s East Coast backing and Trumanism. Midwestern voters dislike Dewey and may withhold votes if Eisenhower fails to address Taft loyalty and GOP concerns. California leaders worry over Ike’s Chicago strategy and potential electoral impact.
A truncated quiz guide lists 10 daily questions and scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good. It asks trivia on military branches, reefer, geography, H G Wells fiction, U S Navy history, University of Michigan location, US births vs deaths, police wagon term, Erie Canal opening in 1825, and Jack’s beanstalk climb.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending at 7 a m shows none. July rainfall to date is 2.10 inches and year to date 25.57 inches. Average rainfall over 39 years is 36.79 inches. Monthly totals over the period include January 2.45, February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.02, May 3.83, June 3.99, July 3.82, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.56, December 2.80 inches.
A study reports that polymixin B sulfate effectively treats stubborn pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in 35 patients with slow healing wounds kidney infections and chronic ear and eye infections. Benefits include rapid improvement limited by temporary proteinuria site pain dizziness and weakness.
A collection of Q and A items covers voter eligibility after naturalization, tear killing germs via lysozyme, Pluto light travel time, bakers bread standards, tobacco production by state, Eisenhower eye color, Baltic Sea ice crossings, Saree Goose origin, red cedar schoolhouse, Acropera orchid seeds, and Amundsen’s South Pole expedition details.
A speaker urges readers to value small life achievements. He counsels that no one is a complete failure, noting each person has laid bricks toward a future grand structure. He emphasizes personal significance now and invites reflection on one’s own contributions.
Edwards of the Virginia Bankers Association argues adequate capital is crucial for Virginia agriculture amid labor shortages and rising costs. He cites a 1951-1961 loan pattern showing banks financed production and operating needs, with average production loans around $1,895 and farm real estate loans about $4,176.
Blaise and Raikes confront the Thatcher ranch owner Leon Welle over a land dispute on Montana land. Rennie Thatcher, the boss's daughter, challenges the accusation and demands to know why Blaise accused her father of stealing land.
Blaise Randell confronts Thatcher over land sold due to tax delinquency. Thatcher reveals the sale happened last year after a pardon and asserts he does not welcome murderers. Rennie and Blaise exchange tense glances as the scene ends with a defiant goodbye.
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