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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1948

Page

4

When He Shall Appear We Shall Be Like Him Verse

A brief religious note from June 5 1948 quotes a Bible verse about the glory to come. The line from First John centers on Christians awaiting transformation at the appearance of Christ.

Critique of Voice of America Propaganda Bias and Safeguards

The article recalls skepticism about a government propaganda unit within the State Department, notes absurd broadcasts as exposed by Senator Capehart, and argues for continued oversight. It warns that misuse of propaganda could substitute distorted views for genuine policy, urging a bipartisan congressional committee to supervise output.

State Department America New England Texas Brigham Young Birmingham Alabama United States Lake Placid Capehart Indiana Congress Washington Voice of America

A Stitch in Time Prepares War Production Survey

The Munitions Board has quietly surveyed U S plants and chosen 6 500 facilities for war production with a goal of reaching 25 000 factories on lists. The effort covers location equipment availability and peacetime to wartime transfer with future allocation decisions.

United States Munitions Board

Ready at the Start A Nation’s War Preparedness Call

A statement emphasizes the urgency of immediate national readiness for the next war to avert disaster. It argues preparedness at the outset is essential for survival and strategic security.

Vowed Farmer Sells Cow with Rooster Pair for Charity

On a small Russian farm Ivan Petrovitch vows to donate proceeds from his ill wife’s recovery. He sells his cow for one ruble and adds a rooster priced at 100 rubles, insisting the buyer must take both. The cow’s ruble goes to charity while 109 rubles from the rooster buy another cow.

Ivan Petrovitch Ivan

Premarital Promises Questioned in Annulment Case

A Chicago judge dismissed a husband's annulment suit after a lawyer argued premarital promises mean little. The Lynchburg News notes that such pledges fade after victory, but warns true love requires forbearance and mutual understanding to sustain a marriage beyond romance and luxuries.

Chicago Lynchburg News

Not to Crack at Our Soiree

A sharply observed scene where a wife ignores a husband’s social sting as she lavishly praises guests, revealing frayed bonds and social performance during a tense gathering.

Blue Ribbon horse show tops Current Opinion entries

The Current Opinion totals 125 entries, the largest in its history, with readers noting the Blue Ribbon horse show. Harry Puch receives an American Legion medal as outstanding Gore high school graduate. Edward Harris McDonald chosen commander of Berry’s American Legion post. Thirteen Stonewall high school graduates collect diplomas. Coal miners ordered back to work through June 20. Adjutant and Mrs Robey lead farewell services for the Salvation Army in town.

Harry Puch American Legion Edward Harris McDonald Berry Stonewall High School Charles Robey Salvation Army

Second-ranked bowler Lorraine Gull rolls exhibitions

Lorraine Gull, ranked second among U.S. women bowlers, performs two exhibition matches while Scott Atkinson sings solo at Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. Herman McKay is reappointed pastor of Marke St. Methodist Church.

Lorraine Gulll U.S Scott Atkinson Grace Luth Eran Church Herman McKay Marke, St. Methodist Church

West Virginia Apple Growers Report Rosy Aphis Damage

Nearby apple growers in West Virginia report serious losses from rosy aphis. The American Legion circus and trade show opened at the fair grounds and a New Rouss service truck arrived in the city.

West Virginia Rosy Aphis American Legion Fair Grounds City

Wool bid and social visits noted in 1898 items

Coroner Oscar Barr of Market and Piccadilly Streets advertised for 10 000 pounds of wool. Miss Mery Small of Philadelphia visited the Misses Conrad on Market Street. Round Hill Literary Society gathered at Mrs H O Pierce’s home in Opequon.

Oscar Barr Market Piccadilly Sts Mery Small Philadelphia Conrad Market St Round Hill Literary Society H. O. Pierce

Carrying Baby to Full Term By PSRMAN N. BUNDESEN M D

Doctors report success using glandular extracts from pituitary corpus luteum and estrogens to aid pregnant women with repeated miscarriages. In 27 cases treated starting early in pregnancy all reached full term with normal babies, though some bleeding occurred.

King F

Mt Carmels May Call for Rev J C Washington

Mt Carmel Baptist church may extend a call to Rev J C Washington of Richmond Virginia after Sunday worship at 11 o clock. Officials plan a post service conference with Washington who has preached trial sermons here and will speak at the Douglas school baccalaureate at 8 p m tomorrow night.

Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel Baptist Church J.C. Washington Richmond Washington Douglas School

Marie Antoinette Divides Lace Collection Before Exile

The French queen Marie Antoinette distributed her prized lace collection among court ladies before departing Versailles for the final time. The act reflects the transfer of personal valuables as royalty prepared for exile and shifting power.

Marie Antoinette Versailles

Broken Window Pane Arouses Suspicion

County officers investigate a possible break in at the Adolph Richardson property four miles west of the city on Route 50 after a pane was broken from a front window. No signs of ransacking or missing items. Richardson spends considerable time in Washington.

County Officiers Adolph Richardson R. 50 Richardson Washington

Front Royal Chamber of Commerce Announces First Outing

The Front Royal Outing Club hosts the first membership outing at 4 p.m. on June 15 and expects about 250 attendees including members and guests, as stated by secretary J A Payne. The article also notes color observations of the purple finch and its plumage.

Front Royal Chamber of Commerce J. A. Payne

Proving God’s Existence Through Belief in the Human Heart

The text argues two paths to God’s existence. The false proof relies on nature’s order, while the valid proof rests on inherent belief. It insists belief in a personal God is universal, transcending mathematics, as the voice of God in every human heart.

God

How's Your I Q a 1900s quiz page fragment

Quiz page lists questions and scoring for intelligence, memory, and cognition. It asks about composers, military mufti usage, planetary orbits, familiar proverbs, types of boats or prisons, early U S presidents, a capital city, and a riddle about a white horse.

True or False Quiz From Old Civic Handbook

A historical exam style question asks if a housefly bites and clarifies asbestos origin. The item presents multiple choice prompts about darkness vision, biting behavior, and origin of asbestos.

The Mouse and the Masked Lovers

Helen grapples with Alec and John in a tangled plot of marriage, betrayal, and loyalty as she plans a winter in New York. Alec reenlists, Anne clears out, and John returns, prompting Helen to press for divorce or alienation of affections while plotting her own future with Don.

Helen Het John Stone House Alec New York Navy Madame Kingsley Anne Honolulu Don

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