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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1955
Page
4
The notice lists by mail or motor route rates for one year six months and one month with outside Virginia and West Virginia add on. The final line shifts to a religious reflection about Christ teaching the Kingdom of Heaven within and methods to bring it into power.
Dr. Wilhelm Starlinger, after nine years in Russian labor camps, warns that Red China will soon threaten the world as its population grows by about 20 million annually. Official Soviet figures place China’s population at 600 million, with Northern Asia as the only outlet, potentially forcing Russia to align with Western powers for survival as world alignments shift.
A Federal Reserve Board survey shows plans to spend more on autos and appliances this year, with consumer credit rising to a record above $30 billion. Retail credit applications run 25 percent ahead of last year as households rely on financing to buy now and defer payments. Analysts say the trend boosts the economy by increasing money velocity and sustaining materials and jobs.
City chamberlain John Shelton debunks Lady Godiva as a naked rider after 40 years of study. Coventry still holds Godiva processions and the myth endures despite the debunking. The piece notes myths persist even when evidence argues otherwise and asks about other famous tales.
The Winchester festival drew 8 000 spectators for Handley High School's Apple Blossom pageant. Queen Jean Spratley Stephens, daughter of Virginia’s lieutenant governor, was crowned with a royal ceremony featuring dignitaries from Virginia and Australia, a pageant dance, and a ballet sequence on Handley High School steps.
Ford Motor Company reports that each hourly worker received fringe benefits totaling 736 dollars last year with a wage to benefits ratio of six to one. Benefits include tax free direct payments and extended coverages such as vacations, holidays, hospital costs, life insurance, and social security supplements. The program cost the company 97 million dollars and hinges on continued profitability.
Wilbur R. Johnston has officially taken over duties as Postmaster of Winchester. Apple storages report 29 744 bushels as of May 1. Joan Teeter engaged to Raymond D. Saxe, son of Winchester residents. Seaman Second Class Keneath R Hottle, son of Harry F Hottle, trains at Great Lakes Naval Center.
Funeral services were held for John Hoover, longtime news editor of the Winchester Evening Star. The Shenandoah Valley seven county area reported business volume in 1949 exceeding 733 million dollars. Mrs Bethel B Rinker was named tru ant officer by the Frederick County School Board.
Lester D. Arnold has been chosen president of the Winchester Rotary Club. Walter Huntsberry and his wife drove to West Point New York to visit their son Abner at the United States Military Academy, while parts of nine states suffered wind and rain damage injuring many and harming property across Nebraska Wisconsin Missouri North Dakota Minnesota Illinois and Iowa.
Guam reports place the 96th Infantry Division tanks within 800 yards of Shuri, Okinawa's former capital. Pic. Clayton W. Chapman, son of Mrs. Cora Chapman, is listed as missing in action in Germany.
Fifty years ago in 1905 Commodore Somerville Nicholson navigated officer of Perry’s flagship died at his Washington home Maurice Castleman owner of the Winchester and Bluemont Stage Line had bought out rival W F Plank Mrs J Carson Yeakley visiting Mr James Boyd of Bartonsville.
The report shows rainfall in the 48 hours to 7 am today as none. It lists April rainfall to date and a 42 year average rainfall of 94 inches per month. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1954 are detailed: January 2.60, February 1.94, March 2.95, April 3.11, May 3.92, June 3.89, July 3.73, August 3.82, September 2.66, October 3.34, November 3.86, December 2.51.
The writer praises a wintery Skyline Drive journey ending at Front Royal as a demonstration of a truly artistic achievement and expresses eagerness to share the experience.
In eastern Pennsylvania the town formerly Mauck Chunk changed to Jim Thorpe to honor the late Carlisle Indian School star who lived nearby 89 miles away. A Q A reveals the moon is invisible at new phase because the sun-lit side faces away. the crescent appears after a day or two.
A 10 day quiz yields 9–10 right means Memory Genius, 7–8 Very Superior, 5–6 Excellent, 4 Good. Turn to page 2 for answers. Includes ten questions on states why Fleming drug Roosevelt Pan gifts marten Atka brain so on.
Practical guidance for nursing mothers on diet rest and milk supply. Emphasizes desire to nurse moderation in eating six glasses of fluids daily and avoiding beer. Recommends nutrient rich foods and help from family, with rest and fresh air. To ensure supply, empty breasts at each feeding and consider hand expression when needed.
Landon McCrae travels from New York to Windermere Canada to help Maggie Scarffe’s family as Maggie battles illness. Eric, Gran, and Rowena rally around, making daily life workable. Landon grows into caretaker roles while facing Maggie’s fragile, brave spirit.
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