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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1952

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star Item Postage Rates Note

Postage rates listed show 7.50 and 4.00 with an 80 figure, in an item from the Winchester Evening Star. No additional context provided.

Winchester Evening Star

Hope in Polio Fight Promotes Safe Habits for Children

Dr Henry W Kumm of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis urges vigilance in polio prevention. He cites research showing the virus can enter via the mouth and emphasizes safe, sanitary eating and handwashing to shield children. He predicts eventual conquest of polio with simple preventive habits. European and American anthropologists debate the timing of modern man's appearance across continents, noting Europe’s post cave era marks cultural beginnings.

Henry W. Kumm National Foundation For Kumm New York Asia Alaska Europe

Milton to Head VMI as Superintendent in Summer

William H. Milton Jr will succeed Lieutenant General Richard J Marshall as superintendent of Virginia Military Institute this summer. Milton, 52, is a civil engineer by training and GE vice president, bringing fresh scholarly momentum to a school with a long tradition and strong public support.

William H. Milton, Jr Richard J Marshall Virginia Military Institute Marshall General Kilbourne General Marshall General Lejeune VMI Lexington Vnla Institute General Electric Company Milton Virginia North Carolina Episcopal Church Norfolk Virginia Beach

Modern man’s exile from Asia spans 25,000 years

The text reassesses archaeological timelines from 50,000 to 20,000 B C and argues that 25,000 years to adapt across continents mirrors Europe’s timeline for modern humans. It reflects on whether exodus from Asia improved harmony, noting humanity’s failure to live peacefully despite tools and knowledge.

Anderthal B. C B.C Bering Strait Tierra del Fuego Europe Asia

Truman press stance on steel case and laws execution

President Truman signals he will not use the Labor Management Act of 1947 in the steel case while the Senate insists he must execute the law immediately. Congress vows to withhold alternative powers and demands faithful execution of laws as stated in Section 3 and Article II.

Truman Congress Senate

James Wood student elected FFA president at Virginia Beach

James Hottle, student at James Wood High School, was elected president of the Virginia Association of Future Farmers of America during the convention at Virginia Beach. Other items note congratulations to Mr and Mrs William G Hotchkiss on the birth of a daughter and a birthday party for W M Richards of O Sullivan Rubber Company.

James Hottle James Wood High School Virginia Association of the Future Farmers of America Virgina Beach Wiliam G. Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Thelma Conner Grace Webber Billy Berryville A R Dunning Charles Suddith Maurice F Wisecarver Jr Eustace F. Jackson William Barnett Francis Logan W. M. Richards O'Sullivan Rubber Company

Winchester chamber official attends university institute in Chapel Hill

Henry Herdenberg executive secretary of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce attended a southeastern institute in Chapel Hill North Carolina. Mr and Mrs Harry Shirley of Sunnyside hosted a gathering in honor of Mr and Mrs Robert Dick. Mr W W Glass Jr was guest speaker at the Quota Club regular meeting.

Henry Herdenberg Winchester Chamber of Commerce Southeastern Institute Chapel Hill N.C Harry Shirley Sunnyside Robert Dick W W. Glass, Jr The Quota Club

Winchester and Berryville Companies Send 13 Men to Lexington Training

Winchester Co. sent 13 men to Lexington for a week of instruction in military work and tactics. Participants included T. L. Barr E Holmes Newcome Walter M. Shade Charles M. Patton Robert S Underwood and others from Winchester and Berryville.

Winchester Co Berryville Co Lexington Winchester T. L. Barr E. Holmes Newcome Walter M. Shade Charles M. Patton Robert S Underwood Hugh K Green T. J. Calkin Edwin 8. Snider Jr Aubrey J. Gilliam Ralph Vaught Roy B

Empire previews The Flesh and The Devil with Garbo and Gilbert

Twenty five years ago the Empire announced an upcoming screening of The Flesh and The Devil starring Joan Gilbert and Greta Garbo. Mrs. Herbert Fries hosted a Greenspring birthday party for her 26th birthday. A marriage license was issued to M Whitmire and Miss Sallie J Dove of Winchester.

the Empire Joan Gilbert Greta Garbo Herbert Fries Greenspring M. Whitmire Sallie J Dove Winchester

Fairfax Hall commencement features two piano soloists

Misses Virginia Cover and Estelle Shore performed as piano soloists at Fairfax Hall commencement exercises. Businessmen learned that the Postal Telegraph Company planned to extend its lines to Winchester from Hagerstown, entering competition with Western Union.

Virginia Cover Estelle Shore Fairfax Hall The Postal Telegraph Company Winchester Hagerstown Western Union

Political Charges and Farm Prices in 1948 Campaign

A Washington column explains Republican claims that Truman and Brannon affected the 1948 outcome by farm price moves. It notes price drops in corn and hogs, Brannon's loans stance, storage issues, and shifts in key states. It also surveys candidates' religious affiliations and their denominations.

Washington Truman Brannon Tom Dewey M. J Gastonia N. C New York GOP Congress Uncle Sam Brannan Aiken Dewey Gallup Roper Et al

Virginia Senatorial Race Rising in Fairfax Letter

A longtime Fairfax County citizen argues for Senator Harry F. Byrd over challenger Miller. He defends Byrd’s record, disputes Miller’s criticisms, and criticizes Miller’s campaign as misrepresenting Virginia and the Byrd political machine.

the Star Virginia United States Virginia Senate Francis Pickens Miller Fairfax County Miller Virginia House of Delegates R. Farrer Miller Bolling Lambeth Farr Virginia General Assembly M. Miller Harry F. Byrd Byrd Union James H. Price A& Man McCarthy Budk John W. Rust

Unitarian Faith Grows in White House Climate

The article notes that Unitarianism gains temporary adherents when a president from the denomination resides in the White House. People claim to worship at the president’s church and shift their religious stance with each administration.

White House

How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions

Quiz style page lists daily scoring by correct answers from 9 to 4 with a page split to page 2 for answers. It asks ten trivia items including Savonarola death, Thailand alias, a phrase meaning flattery, castrated rooste er, Florida discovery, Iceland springs, Ankara country, stage stars, yard per mile, and proverb about what never waits.

Savonarola Thailand Florida Iceland Ankara Duse Bernhardt Ellen Terry Ada Rehan

The Whole Armor by Faith Baldwin

Paul Lennox, a bachelor pastor in New York, seeks a large donation from Mrs. Agatha Murchison but rejects her coercive gift. Constance Marshall accompanies him through a night of debate over money and morality, ending with a sense of looming trouble for their relationship and his calling.

Paul Lennox New York Agatha Murchison Emily Marrow Constance Marshall Agatha Emily Murchison Paul Connie Jon's Pye Alwave Nicholas Olmsted Roger Tarrand

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