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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1954
Page
4
Miss Bessie L. Corkey, supervising principal of Handley Elementary, retires today after 35 years in local education. Since 1919 she has supervised students aged 10 to 40, maintained high standards among teachers, and served faithfully in both elementary and high schools.
The medical world hails promising vaccine results that could end polio soon though awaiting official confirmation. Researchers note past successes against diseases and caution that final proof will come from comparing vaccinated and non vaccinated children as cases rise this year.
Henry C Bates predicts unions will consolidate in Washington as labor groups build seven to eight story headquarters and expand ownership of offices and even a bank. The trend accompanies broader decentralization talk while power concentrates in the capital.
The piece denounces Charlie Chaplin for accepting a World Peace Council prize, calling it a prop for tyrannical imperialism. It contrasts Chaplin’s early iconic films with his alleged alignment toward Moscow, urging readers to recall the genial Tramp and the era of his cinema.
The Rev Morris Cather, son of Mrs Georgia Cather, was installed as pastor of Hebron Baptist Church in Gore. The note also lists other local items from 1953 including VFW District 7 officers and a wedding of Ruth Ellen Dick to Joseph A McAboy.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Smith returned to Panama after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Roland Smyre for a week. Miss Virginia Grant a Madison College senior stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. Lee Grant for the summer. Mr. Reynolds Legge returned from Hampden Sydney College to his parents’ home for summer vacation.
Miss Paulette Pifer daughter of Dr and Mrs H I Pifer returns home after attending graduation exercises at Augusta Military Academy and celebrates completion of studies.
Ministers serving Winchester churches include N A Lineweaver at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Rev Murray D Mitchel Braddock Street M E Church South Rev Dr C A Freed Grace Lutheran Rev George W Stover United Brethren Rev F T MccFaden First Presbyterian Rev E T Clark First Baptist Rev Robert B Nelson Christ Episcopal Rev Thomas Martin Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs L R Fay and Misses Mollie and Clara Wood returned from a visit to friends in Washington D C.
Mrs. Alice Ritter travels to Cumberland to visit relatives. Professor J. B. Lovett serves as principal at Shenandoah Valley Academy.
On Capitol Hill the Democratic leadership signals focus on winning farm states that abandoned them in 1952 while fearing loss of votes in urban consumer centers. Hubert Humphrey is named to fill the Senate Agriculture Committee vacancy, promoting high farm price parity. The move provokes concern among urban moderates who fear higher costs and political shifts in major cities.
A wartime piece on underground resistance in occupied lands. It notes how ordinary people rose to heroic deeds, cites a village physician who inspired France, and recalls figures like Joan of Arc and Abraham Lincoln and the Carpenter of Nazareth as examples of quiet service becoming greatness.
Tyson Gilpin of Clarke County elected president of the Virginia Horseman's Association. Mrs Isabelle Dodge Sloan of Upperville named vice president.
Rainfall data show the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. June 12 with a current total for the year at 0.12 inches and 1954 year-to-date at 13.19 inches. An average 41-year rainfall total is 36.84 inches with monthly averages listed from January to December, ranging from 1.96 inches in February to 3.92 inches in May.
Warning article on carbon tetrachloride in cleaning fluids. It warns of delayed poisoning affecting kidneys and liver, urges ventilation and outdoor use, notes higher risk for drinkers, and advises reading labels for carbon tetrachloride content. It also includes a brief medical Q and A about facial veins and cosmetic options.
A feature style quiz lists ten questions on memory and general knowledge with page 2 providing answers. It asks about witnesses, Boz, lewd, Burma UN membership, UK regions, ambassador initials, Confederate claims, hollyhock type, skin marking term, and White House naming origins.
In Pilsen Kansas the Rev. Emil J. Kapaun, a Catholic chaplain who died in a North Korean prison camp, was honored by fellow prisoners of war at St. John Church. A crucifix carved from oak firewood by inmates was given, and a $300 check presented by Ralph Nardella of Paterson New Jersey supported the fund honoring him.
Norman Brandt tries to woo nurse Cynthia Doyle at a Washington area restaurant where Dr. Sellers competes for her interest. Cynthia contemplates Walt's proposal to add a large room to the clinic for a school and recreation space, then considers funding via a drive to back the project.
Adelaide Humphries portrays Walt and Cynthia discussing an ambitious dream to finance a clinic addition. Cynthia hesitates about leaving the hospital, while Walt insists her support is crucial. A planned vacation and help from Miss Whiting are mentioned as the story heads toward continuation.
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