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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1962

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star Telephones and Postage Rates

The notice lists daily publication details with a baseline of 45,000 circulation, contact number 662-3424, and post office filing as second class matter in Winchester Virginia. It also provides subscription rates by carrier and mail, with regional and outside state postage adjustments and national representatives Gallageher Delissers Inc of New York City.

Winchester Gallageher-Delissers, Inc East 14Th St New York City

Week of May 13 Police Week Observance

The piece designates May 13 through 19 as Police Week to honor police officers. It praises their dedication amid danger and stress, notes a few honest officers and abuses, and applauds Winchester’s 23 officers and four women led by Chief Tom Boyd, urging public support and friendly gestures throughout the week.

Winchester Tom Boyd

Evidence of Savings Rebound Follows War Debt Trends

Government data show private debt rising by $1.00 for every $1.82 saved by citizens, signaling a postwar reversal. Last year saw a $25 billion rise in long term savings, surpassing 1944 due to population growth, accelerating capital accumulation and supporting economic growth.

Winchester minister elected association president

Dr. E i T Clark pastor of the First Baptist Church was elected president of the Winchester Ministerial Association. Damage was estimated at $3000 in a fire that partly destroyed James F Snapp residence at 31 Whitlock Avenue. General Ridgway, who blocked the Communists in Korea, was en route to Europe to succeed Eisenhower as NATO commander.

E.i T. Clark First Baptist Church Winchester Ministerial Association James F. Snapp Whitlock Avenue Matthew B. Ridgway Korea Japan Europe Dwight D. Eisenhower North Atlantic Treaty Organization

25 Years Ago King George VI Crowned at Westminster Abbey

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were crowned at Westminster Abbey, acclaimed as Britain's new rulers. George was the 36th king to be crowned there as waves of government infantry attacked insurgent positions near Toledo in what defenders called unprecedented slaughter. Mr and Mrs Walter Bosserman Jr left for Norfolk Virginia for several weeks visit.

George VI Elizabeth Great Britain Westminster Abby George Abby Toledo Spain Walter Bosserman, Jr Norfolk

Berryville Local Nominations and Fire Company Captaincy

Fifty years ago in Berryville A N Ritter was elected captain of the Friendship Fire Company reel team with Harry Rainsberger as trainer and Fred Forney as secretary. Mayoral and town council candidates listed are D H Jones, Dr George N Hardesty, John B Neill, J T L Jones, E G Conner, and Charles Blencowe, all Democrats. Mrs E L Hodgson hosted her visiting brother Milton Woodward of Omaha for the first time in 28 years.

A. N. Ritter Friendship Fire Company Harry Rainsberger Fred Forney Berryville D. H. Jones George N. Hardesty John B. Neill J. T. L. Jones E. G. Conner Charles Blencowe E. L. Hodgson Milton Woodward Omaha, Neb

The Cross as Pattern for Christian Sacrifice

Daily meditation by Earl L. Douglas argues Christ died for sins and rose again as the redemptive core of Christianity. It cites II Peter and stresses Jesus choosing the cross as a model for believers, asserting sacrifice as the secret of sound living and the divine Son of God enabling salvation.

Paul Peter Christ Jesus

Teapot Dome echoes in Estes case debate America’s corruption

Henry J. Taylor argues the Billie Sol Estes affair is a major national corruption case, tracing four linked episodes from 1923 to 1929. He credits White House persistence and probes by two special prosecutors, noting key figures like Fall and Miller faced trial while others were acquitted or died. The piece flags ongoing vigilance against government corruption.

Billie Sol Estes Texas White House Congressional Harding Jesse Smith Smith Coolidge Teapot Dome Elks Hills Calif Veterans’ Bureau Charles R. Forbes Thomas W. Miller Justice Department Robert M. LaFollette Thomas J. Walsh Harry M. Daugherty Albert Bacon New Mexico Supreme Court U.S Senate Fall Owen J. Roberts Atlee Pomerene Hoover Daughterty E. L. Doheny California Forbes Miller Harry F. Sinclair Congress Charles F. Cramer John T. King

Clean-Up Drive Starts with Schools and Jaycees in Berryville

Letters to the editor describe a county Clean-Up Paint-Up Fix-Up program launching Saturday with Johnson Williams students Berryville Clarke Jaycees collecting trash along Josephine Street at 8 a.m. Local businesses offer discounts on paint and grass seed Stuart Perry Inc provides a dump truck and residents are urged to prepare trash for quick pickup. The Rev Carter Dixon and L P Layton promote yard by yard participation and offer help with painting planting.

the Star Johnson-Williams School Berryville- Clarke Jaycees Josephine Street Berryville Stuart Perry, Inc Josephine Leon Steinberg

Mechanical Drawing Class at James Wood High School

Pictorial coverage from the May 2 1962 edition highlights the Mechanical Drawing class at James Wood High School. Students pose with projects and instructor guidance captures hands on practice and classroom activity.

the Star Winchester Evening Star James Wood High School

Jefferson County radio network a chaotic party line

Louisville police face a faulty radio network that picks up distant dispatches from Toronto New York Waco and Spanish speaking programs. Judge Marlow Cook says the low frequency is to blame and a higher band may be needed while officers endure cross chatter in daily work.

Louisville, Ky Jefferson County Marlow Cook Toronto New York Waco Tex Mexico Cuba Puerto Rico

Suntanning slowly for safer sun exposure lessons

Dr Burton H Fern warns suntanning requires gradual exposure. Sunburn risks include first and second degree burns, skin cancer, and heightened sensitivity from certain medicines. Tips include early morning or late afternoon sun, clothing protection, and using lotion for morale without overreliance.

Lobby Operating Inside White House Aide Leads Medical Care Push

Six to ten government staffers in the White House Executive Offices Building work on President Kennedy's Social Security aged care plan. Richard Maguire coordinates public relations for private sponsors and links groups like the National Council of Senior Citizens for Health Care Through Social Security and AFL CIO to the administration. Rallies in 28 cities and a May 19 Madison Square Garden appearance are tied to the campaign as Congress debates the bill.

Washington White House Kennedy Richard Maguire National Council of Senior Citizens Aflcio Labor Organization American Nurses Association American Medical Association National Senior Citizens Council Council New York Maguire Madison Square Garden Congress Ywcas

Fletcher Knebel Potomac Fever

A montage of political satire and media notes. References to a White House press conference and Salinger scoring again, Eisenhower vs Kennedy on spending, Estes cotton fines, an abstract painter, and a jokey line about future students.

White House Salinger Ed Sullivan

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