Winchester Evening Star Faith and strength quote
The edition features a religious quote from Job 9:19 about strength granted through faith. The page lists staff and publication details for the Winchester Evening Star with editor H F Byrd Jr and business manager H D Koontz.
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Winchester Evening Star
Ee Lalla
Hi. F. Byrd, JR
H. D. Koontz
Rufus Josey
Gallagher-DeLiser, Inc
East 44Th Street
New York City
Winchester
Associated Press
New Charge Account Banking Proposed in Minneapolis
A planned charge account system would let customers use bank issued credit cards at participating stores restaurants and services. Stores forward slips to banks who credit stores and bill customers monthly. Customers may pay in full or over months with interest and banks collect fees from stores.
June Wedding Month Declared Favorite Across Times
Orange Blossom Time June remains the top choice for weddings as early traditions mark the month in Roman lore dedicated to Juno the goddess of women. The piece notes wedding timing tied to happy marriages when conducted in June.
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Juno
Daily Meditation on Heaven and Hell as States of Mind
The text argues that heaven and hell begin on earth and are states of mind shaped by attitudes and desires. It emphasizes that life on this planet is partial and transient while suggesting eternity is beyond earthly confines. It warns that people can create their own little heavens or hells and may prefer one over the other.
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Heaven
Hell
Earth
Wedding customs and a looming defense master plan
The text contrasts wedding rituals across societies with a defense department master plan for US air attack defense. It notes June graduations, bridal attire, and the joy and societal significance of weddings, then pivots to a Defense Department plan outlining future needs in missiles planes radar and communications. It warns of interservice rivalry undermining a unified strategy and suggests Congress could scrutinize fiscal implications.
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Defense Department
United States
Congress
Editorial Digest Highlights From 40 Newspapers
A curated digest presents the most interesting editorials culled from daily inputs of 40 newspapers. This roundup captures prevailing opinions, themes, and debated issues shaping public discourse.
Calisthenics at 45 Reflections on Fitness Limits
The speaker notes how routines they've long performed now feel slower with age. Bending from the waist reveals toes lower than before, signaling changing flexibility and the ongoing effort to maintain exercise habits.
Miss Virginia Grant Arrives in Winchester for Summer Visit
The Star Files notes Miss Virginia Grant a Madison College student arrived in Winchester to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs S Lee Grant. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Owen Smith leaving by plane for Panama after visiting Mr and Mrs Ronald Smyre on Parkway. Hobson McGehee Jr arrives from Hampden Sydney College to stay with his parents in Berryville for the summer.
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Virginia Grant
Madison College
Winchester
Mrs. S. Lee Grant
Mrs. Owen Smith
Panama
Ronald Smyre
Parkway
Hobson McGehee, Jr
Hampden Sidney College
Berryville
1934 Initiation Highlight at Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Dr Raymond H Kerlin son of Mr and Mrs Lester Kerlin joined Omicron Kappa Upsilon the national dental honorary fraternity Twenty five years ago Edward Lee of White Post attended Shenandoah Valley Academy final ball He was a former student Miss Kitty Land returned to Baltimore after visiting Col and Mrs B M Roszel.
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Raymond H. Kerlin
Lester Kerlin
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Fraternity
National Dental Honorary Fraternity
Edward Lee
White Post
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Mr. Lee
Miss Kitty Land
Baltimore
Col
Mrs. B. M. Roszel
Eloping couple travels to marry in Maryland in 1909
In 1909 Frank L. Dunn aged 19 and Marjorie Adams 17 eloped by train and auto through night rain to marry in Hagerstown Maryland. Also visiting Harrisonburg was Confederate veteran William Brown of Berryville who, at 70, bears wounds from Chancellorsville. contractor C M Miller and crew started laying new concrete pavement at the courthouse yard, with an expected two week finish.
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Frank L. Dunn
Marjorie Adams
Maryland
Hagerstown
William §. Brown
Tenth Virginia Infantry
Berryville
Harrisonburg
Chancellorsville
C. M. Miller
Court House Yard
Decisive Test in Prince Edward County Desegregation
The county officials plan a private white school system as they abandon public schools to resist desegregation in Prince Edward County. The Fourth Circuit ordered September starts, while locals vow no taxes for 1959 60 education. The piece warns of widespread impact and harm to colored children amid broader Southern resistance.
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Virginia
Prince Edward County
Prince Edward
Hutcheson
Fourth Circuit
Sixman Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Hudheson
Role of Retired Officers in Military Buying Probed
AP analysis notes House Armed Services subcommittee under Rep Hebert will hold hearings on retired generals and admirals taking jobs with defense contractors. Questions focus on whether hires are legitimate expertise or lobbying and if ongoing service affects equipment choices. Eisenhower acknowledged nonmilitary factors influence defense purchases.
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James Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington
Congress
House Armed Services Subcommittee
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
Pentagon
Hebert
House
Gerald Nye
North Dakota
Nye
Eisenhower
How's Your IQ Mem ory Genius Score Guide
A quiz preview outlines a 10 day I Q scoring plan with daily results labeling routines. It lists ten sample questions about food, agriculture, sports, grammar, aluminum ore, dinner prices, state nicknames, presidential tenures, pendulum invention, and a four chambered muscular organ in the chest.
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Virginia
Washington
U. S
Whio
Blanton Heads WCEF Nomination Committee in Front Royal
Doug Blanton named chairman of the Warren County Educational Foundation nominating committee by president Duncan C. Gibb. The group includes Percy Rogers Joe Compton Kermit Nichols and Mrs Edwin Roller. The meeting at the Elementary School will elect officers and 16 board directors take office July 1. About 1000 in pledges remain outstanding and payment is urged.
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Front Royal
Doug Blanton
Warren County Educational Foundation
Duncan C. Gibb
Percy Rogers
Joe Compton
Kermit Nichols
Edwin Roller
Gibb
Golf caddy held for attempted murder in Va crime
Gordon Baker a 29 year old golf caddy is held on attempted murder charges after the beating of Hank Karnes Cascades course greenskeeper and Sam Snead relative. Karnes found unconscious on the sixth green with head and chest injuries as Baker denies the accusation pending Karnes condition update. Karnes reportedly identified Baker as his assailant and his wallet was missing.
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Hot Springs
Cascades Course
Hank Karnes
Sam Snead
Karnes
Gordon Baker
Baker
Bath County
Leo Lockridge
Bake
Lockridge
Escape at Wisconsin prison farm sparks inmate hunt
In Fox Lake Wisconsin Louis Alvin Johnson escaped from a state prison farm triggering a search as about 30 inmates gathered, hoping for breakfast while the escape was discovered.
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Fox Lake
Wis
Louis Alvin Johnson
Johnson
Dr Bundesen urges calm first aid and proper aid after accidents
The doctor advises on relying on common sense not amateur treatment, urgently dispatching a doctor or ambulance with locations and injury details. Keep the victim warm, avoid stimulants for head or major injuries, and prevent shock. If unconscious, do not give liquids. otherwise offer water or warm tea. Brandy and whiskey should be avoided. A reader asks about laxatives and cancer, answered by noting excessive use is risky but no proven cancer link.
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Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
Free Public Schooling Seen as Luxury in Society
A column recounts Eli Miller's story to stress the value of free public schooling. It cites long-ago limits on education, the economic benefits of high school and college diplomas, and urges better teacher dedication and parental support to keep students in school.
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Grn Miller
Eli Miller
Grandpa Miller
Republic
America
Paul C. Glick
Census Bureau
Crane
PTA
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