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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1952
Page
4
The article notes there was not a single Christian church in Antioch without foreign mission and states Christianity would be nearly extinct today. It recalls that the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch as recorded in Acts 11 26.
The Winchester community mourns Coleman Dunn a well known Clarke and Frederick county figure famed auctioneer. His wit charm and stage presence turned auctions into theatre and his integrity earned broad respect. His death marks the end of an era for local civic life.
The article notes car signals as a major accident cause and recalls New York law requiring mechanical turn signals on cars registered in the state built after 1952. It views the 1949 legislation as a step toward broader adoption and warns drivers to use signals, especially in cold weather.
The article urges drivers to install directional signals on vehicles and keep them operative. It notes laws require signals on cars built after January 1 to be used at final turns and argues using signals prevents accidents and avoids costly damages.
New Hampshire voters face unpredictable March weather as Taft plans a three day Granite State tour. Prophets link blustery or thawing conditions to turnout, with a city vote favoring Eisenhower, while countryside residents may stay home. Harold Stassen and Robert Taft are also in the mix as the campaign moves toward next Tuesday's primaries.
A firsthand account of marching in rain at Fort Benning Georgia as cadets endure mud cold and wind. The narrative follows barracks to problem areas assault positions and critiques ending with chow a hot shower and bed after a long day of training and longing for home.
Lester A. Reid was elected commander of the Berryville post Veterans of Foreign Wars. Miss Elizabeth Jones and Miss Nancy May Hurst, daughters of Mr and Mrs Sam R Hurst, residents of this city and students at Duke University, were named to the Duke Dean's List for the Spring semester. Mr and Mrs Earl Bake of Gray Avenue visited their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Ralph G Leighty in Pittsburgh.
A fire of undetermined origin slightly damaged the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Gruber on Shawnee Avenue. Mrs Edgar Whiting and Mrs Leon Slavin, both of this city, spoke at a Woman's Civic League luncheon. Mrs Philip W Turner of Washington visited her mother Mrs L Buckley. Mr and Mrs David Kremer announced the birth of a daughter named Margaret Christine, the former Miss Fisie Pitcock.
First Lieutenant Edwin Car ker led the 1st platoon of Winchester Home Defense forces while Second Lieutenant James D. Shockey Jr. led the second platoon. Mrs Farr E Bake announced the engagement of her daughter Mary Katherine to Ralph G Leighty of Pittsburgh. Miss Margaret Byrd hosted an informal farewell for Thomas Scully and Philip Glaize as they depart for U S Army service.
Clay DeGrange director general of the Apple Blossom Festival unveiled the prize list for the parade. Awards cover floats decorated autos military bands other bands military schools fire companies high schools and grade schools. Miss Miller Wisecarver confined at home with grippe on South Washington Street. Mr Gardner Headley departed for Roanoke for several days of business.
Six locomotives were used on the B and line to open snowbound tracks between Winchester and Harpers Ferry. Charles Town authorities denied that another smallpox epidemic threatened the town.
The report lists rainfall figures ending at 7 a.m. today with March totals and year-to-date amounts. It details 38 year average, and monthly means from 1912 to 1951 including January through December with specific inch values for each month.
X rays with dye reveal gallbladder visibility to confirm gallstone presence. Thorough testing includes multiple images and full stomach and intestine examination before gallbladder removal. Some cases mimic heart disease and may raise heart risk. surgery often relieves both gallbladder and heart symptoms when preoperative heart care is given. Hodgkin’s disease cause noted as unknown.
The article discusses Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and its emphasis on witnessing through twelfth step work. It contrasts AA’s call to carry the message with church members who focus on services offerings and dues. The piece cites the Great Commission urging discipleship of all nations.
A 10 day IQ quiz with daily scoring tiers. It asks 10 sample questions testing reasoning and general knowledge. Includes a note to turn to page 2 for answers and lists ten sample questions with tricky true false and factual prompts.
In Richmond a petition to the State Corporation Commission seeks higher rates for general liability and auto insurance. The proposal from the National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters and the Mutual Insurance Rating Bureau would not change basic coverage. Premiums for bodily injury over 5000 per person and 10000 per accident would rise with a 78 percent increase for excess limits on private cars and 74 to 123 percent for commercial vehicles. A hearing is set for March 25.
North ern Virginia Power Company posters warn schools of dangers from kite and model airplane activity near lines. Officials urge dry cotton string no metal and avoiding poles to prevent fatal accidents and outages harming hospitals and factories.
More than 500 visitors attended the Barr Orchard Supply Company Open House Friday evening from 7 to 10 30 at the firm’s office. The event featured Esquires music three films soil conservation farm machinery and a Tractor Square Dance by a 4 H Club. Door prizes went to James Mauck Vera Breeden Charles Ruble and others.
Manilal Gandhi, Mohandas K Gandhi’s son, began a 21 day fast in Durban to oppose South Africa’s race laws. He will drink only water for three weeks and plans to join a nationwide protest led by the African National Congress.
East Chicago Indiana reports a second postponement of a nationwide oil workers strike. Joseph J. McKenna, independent union on the contract coordination board, said the strike set for 12:01 a.m. next Monday is temporarily postponed to allow CIO AFL and independent unions to present wage cases before the Wage Stabilization Board in Washington.
Johnny Laddell endures a shattered office as a threatening phone call directs him to a private hotel party. A rough setup at the Breen on 47th Street leads to a dangerous night with a planned confrontation and Laddell arming himself for action.
In a weathered Hotel Breen on 47th Street Liddell enters a private party amid a raucous gambling den. He notes a familiar figure, Hunt Brin, as Cerla signals Brin to a discrete gathering. the scene hints at a deeper mob plot to confront Liddell, with suspense building to a continuation.
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