Winchester Evening Star details 1896 publication info
The Winchester Evening Star notes its 1896 publication details, circulation, office address at 3 4 North Kent Street Winchester Virginia, editor B F Byrd Jr, and Associated Press affiliation with national representation by DeLisser Inc New York. It lists subscription rates by mail or carrier and single-copy price.
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National Representatives DeLisser, Inc
East 44Th Street
New York City
W. Va
Hagar’s Bitter Lesson Recalled in 1952 Note
A 1952 item recalls Hagar’s bitter experience teaching that a single devoted wife makes a home. It cites Hagar departing and wandering in the wilderness of Beer-sheba as a moral example of unwavering loyalty and exclusive love.
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Hacars
Hagar
Beer-sheba
Miller Backer Praises Truman on All Major Issues
F P Miller candidate for Senate declares March 31 1952 that Truman has made the right decisions on every major issue. The remark contrasts Miller with General Vaughan and suggests how Miller would govern if elected.
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Mr. Miller
Truman
F. P. Miller
Byrd
United States
Senate
Harry Truman
Harry Vaughan
Miller
Mr. Truman
General Vaughan
Kansas Wheat Prospects Brightens as Potato Shortage Looms
Western Kansas reports suggest a bumper wheat crop in 1947 with ample supply if weather holds and pests stay controlled. Entomologists say insect damage and disease are unlikely to threaten yields, raising hopes for bread and noodle substitutes amid possible potato shortages. A veteran Fort Hays official notes multiple western counties may exceed historic wheat records, signaling strong farm prospects.
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Kansas
L. C. Archer
Fort Hays Experiment Station
Time and motion study turns to kissing duration
A Richmond speech by Jack Schwab explains a timing formula for kissing using TMU units and seconds. He suggests 23.4 seconds as optimal, with 55.35 seconds for an unattached blonde, 17 TMU for stepping close and 6 TMU for drawing away.
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Richmond
Jack Schwab
Bridgeport
Conn
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A convicted crook's testimony reveals a bribery scheme in which the mayoral office allowed 27 horse rooms yielding a daily profit of 1000 dollars. The piece condemns crime and the fate of those who aided the criminal, stressing crime does not pay and the perils of trusting corrupt figures.
Dixie Song Born in New York Fought for Lincoln and Emmet
The piece known as Dixie was written by Dan Emmett born in Mount Vernon Ohio. It originated in New York City and became the Confederate marching song after Fort Sumter. Lincoln campaign popularity and Civil War turmoil elevated it to a world famous anthem. Ohio Governor Lausche seeks a grave marker for Emmett at Mount Vernon Cemetery.
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Dixie
New York City
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Abraham Lincoln
Fort Sumter
Daniel Decatur Emmet
New York
England
Virginia Minstrels
Gov. Lausche
Dan Emmet
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Births Engagements And Graduations From The Star Files
News items from past editions list the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Paul Tomney formerly Miss Barbara Beatty. Jean Audrey Brown engaged to Pvt Francis Yowell Hudson. Woodhull Baker Jr earned a BS from the University of Virginia. Capt J T Boyd named Winchester Chief of Police succeeding retired C W Holt. Amos Shryock and Susan Grayson Shryock graduate from the University of Chicago. Edna Bauserman attends Randolph Macon Summer Assembly. Ten years ago L A Lamp honored at 74th birthday party with Pam Murphy Berryville hosting Linda Murphy born to Mrs Rosalie Newcome Murphy.
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Paul Tomney
Tomney
Barbara Beatty
John A. Brown
Berryville
Jean Audrey
Francis Yowell Hudson
Floyd O. Hudson
Boyce
Woodhull Baker, Jr
W. W. Baker
University of Virginia
J. T. Boyd
Winchester
C. W. Holt
Amos Shryock
Chicaro
Susan Grayson Shryock
University of Chicago
Edna Bauserman
Randolph- Macon
L. A. Lamp
Pam Murphy
Linda
Murphy
Rosalie Newcome
Winchester official named judge joins Juvenile Court
Twenty five years ago Donald Leems was named Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts of Winchester and Frederick County. Mr and Mrs Leo Ritter of Fast Hart Street announced the birth of a son. Miss Helen Hardy daughter of Mr and Mrs William G Hardy left for Durham North Carolina to attend the Duke University summer session.
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Donald Leems
Winchester
Frederick County
Leo Ritter
Fast Hart Street
Helen Hardy
William G. Hardy
Durham
Duke University
Willie Keating Breaks Arm After Stable Incident
Willie Keating suffered a broken arm while playing around Noonan's stable.
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Willie Keating
Noonan
Achesons Commitments at Bonn
Washington files reveal Dean Acheson made unpublicized commitments at Bonn that undercut the Atlantic Charter. The Truman Administration shifts foreign policy away from decolonization zeal, backing Britain and limiting self rule in Tunisia and Egypt while expanding UN influence. The episode prompts calls to define Congress power in foreign affairs.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Britain
France
Germany
European Defense Community
Bonn
Roosevelt
Churchill
Truman
United States
Acheson
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Israel
Indonesia
Roosevelt - Truman
Netherlands
Far East
China
Middle East
Philippines
Japan
Paris
Tunisia
Mediterranean
Roosevelt Church
Woodrow Wilson
Korea
United Nations
Egypt
Eden
Schuman
London
Bricker
Oljoan
U. N
Congress
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions
A student self test lists daily score ranges from 9 to 10 correct as Memory Genius and 7 to 8 as Very Superior. It includes questions on Cathedral of St John the Divine location opera The Girl of the Golden West art Forbes Robertson lintel usage and a mythic child transformed into gold.
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Golden West
Forbes-Robertson
Rainfall Summary for Indies Period June 1952
Past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. trace June rainfall. June total 1952 shows 20.99 inches to date. Average rainfall over 39 years 36.79 inches. Monthly averages: 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 2.50 inches.
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Indies
Consult Doctor On Skin Moles
The article urges medical diagnosis for any skin growth and explains mole types and cancer risks. It warns against untrained removal and outlines safe surgical removal and the role of a physician. A reader asks about post stomach surgery pain and is told it indicates dumping syndrome treated with small meals and antispasmodics.
Quote and quiz: fear, units, and national anthem
The item asks who said We have nothing to fear but fear itself. It asks for the four inch height measure for horses. It questions where Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner. It asks the game associated with Wimbledon and the plural of larva.
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Francis Scott Key
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Charleston
Twenty mule teams hauled borax from Death Valley to Mojave
The famous twenty mule teams were used to haul borax. Borax King F M Smith owned Death Valley property, and the ore was transported through desert country to Mojave by these teams.
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F. M. Smith
Death Valley
California
Mojave
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas D D
The piece reflects on a snow covered Princeton print showing George Washington leading a charge. It compares past and modern warfare and notes the appeal of leaders guiding from the front to the need for spiritual guidance and the Twenty Third Psalm.
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Earl L. Douglas
D.D
Princeton
George Washington
POUND FOOLISH: THE COLONEL AND MISS JULIE DISCUSS RELIGION
The Colonel and Miss Julie debate faith and conscience while tracking Petigru and Leonie H. Their talks reveal family meddling, romantic tensions, and lingering doubts about joining a church. Henri Lemay’s interference worsens the strain as Petigru drifts toward drink after the quarrel.
Miss Julie Plans Quiet Meeting Amid Family Turmoil
Miss Julie weighs how to unite Henri Lemay and others as the Colonel rests his voice after a long talk. She scolds her niece Leonie and prepares to visit Helene while debating church matters with Heloise. The plan to attend a Cenacle meeting looms as tensions rise.
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Miss Julie
Julie
Antoinette Fielding
St. Michaels
Colonel Calvert
Henri Lemay
Petigru
Leonie
Miss Jule
Henr Lemay
Mis Julie
Andrew
Helene
Henri
Eddie Calvert
Mary Magdelene
Christian
Heloise
Miss Jui
Miss Jae
Heroise
Cenacle
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North Kent Street
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Associated Press
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Gross
Staunton
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the Star
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Scott
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Rad Bourne
Providence
R. J. Scott
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
World
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Eddie
Lincoln
Leonie H
Virginia
Panama Canal
By Robert Molloy
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