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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1950
Page
4
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A sunlit reflection on a biblical verse noting that few are wise or mighty by worldly standards, yet those who walk in Infinite Wisdom endure. The passage emphasizes humility and steadfast faith as the defining path for enduring strength and noble living.
Postwar Americans keep cars longer and drive farther. In 1947 average mileage on junked cars reached 103000 miles while in-use cars averaged 57000 miles. By 1949 the average car age was 8.4 years, up from 4.6 years before the war.
Trade journals note a short supply of used cars and rising prices. With a current 8 million unit annual rate, many doubt a car run, yet used car dealers expect a sellers' market to rebound, buying everything in sight as memory of 1941 lingers.
Members of Congress urge a more limited U S role abroad as President Truman seeks bills to fund Korea recovery and Europe defense. They question global police duties and insist Western nations must share more of the cost and effort to deter war.
The 1950 census places Houston as the largest city in the South, surpassing New Orleans and claiming regional prominence. Texas rejoices at the boost to its stature with Houston's growth, noting its larger population than Dallas and Fort Worth.
The writer recounts yawning through daily life with humorous insights. He notes the pleasure of deep breaths after a big yawn and finds humor in yawning after meals. A tax collector remark prompts a yawning reaction, framed as a lighthearted reflection on self awareness.
One year ago Lowell Crim seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Crim had a mild polio case the first of year in Clarke County. Mrs Margaret Wood of 527 N Braddock St improving after operation at Winchester Hospital. Middletown Fire Co yard party expected attendance over 1000 with sunny weather. Mrs Wilton Kerns of Cross Junction reports a tame pigeon in her chicken house. Mr and Mrs Albert McCormick announce wedding of daughter Madeline to David Sargent of Sunnyside. Pvt Virgil L Spurling son of Mrs Leona P Spurling home on full day furlough. Ten years ago Winchester Gun Club shooters defend state honors in a trap shoot opening here. Letter from two months cross Atlantic reaches Clarke resident confirming relatives safe in Amsterdam.
Twenty five years ago in Clarke County Mrs John B Neill named subchairmen for the Winchester Memorial Hospital fundraising drive. Women collected pennies for the fireman's treasury and Mrs Sarah Elder announced the marriage of her daughter Virginia Page to Ensign Morton Claire Mumma U S Navy.
Kansas City based Kemper dynasty may be probed for favors to its petroleum and lumber interests via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Rep. Holifield seeks Senator Fulbright’s help to investigate connections surrounding RFC loans and the Pickering Lumber land dispute tied to a World War II memorial project.
A physician warns that breast cancer is common and highly dangerous. Early, complete removal of the breast and nearby lymph glands offers the best chance of cure, especially before spread beyond eight nodes. Prompt diagnosis and examination by a physician are urged for any breast lump.
Rainfall during 24 hours ending at 7 a m today none. July rainfall to date 4.77 inches. 1950 rainfall to date 24.43 inches. Average rainfall for 37 years 36.56 inches. Monthly averages 1912 1949 include Jan 2.50, Feb 1.92, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.09, May 3.77, Jun 3.78, Jul 3.81, Aug 3.93, Sep 2.58, Oct 3.34, Nov 2.47, Dec 2.42. Statistics courtesy of Winchester.
Jonathan Edwards, driven from his Northampton pulpit to a small Stockbridge church, found later that his work in the Indian village yielded his greatest theology and philosophy. A setback became a blessing, guiding God to a better triumph through humble service.
A quiz scoring guide outlines daily results from 9 to 10 correct yielding Memory Genius to 4 correct labeled Good. Page 2 provides correct answers to ten questions including Taejon country, cradle saying, and US aid questions.
The passage frames defeat as a phase guided by God toward eventual victory, suggesting that what seems like failure is a preliminary step in reaching triumph. It emphasizes steadfast faith through hardship and the belief that divine timing transforms adversity into success.
A quiz-style set discusses concrete nouns the origin of singing telegrams and etiquette on arrivals from buses and streetcars as well as English engraving influence credited to J M W Turner.
Ives and Tana ride into a railroad settlement seeking Elisha Lund and Cory. At Lund's camp they face wary, armed men and a tense clash as Ives seeks aid to reach Hammer and Benedict, while a telegraph note hints at incoming gunmen for Colonel Carradine.
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