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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

4

National Representatives Advertising Rates Notice

DelLisser Inc advertises publishing office at 11 East 44th Street New York City all display ads due 48 hours before publication Transient rate 60 cents per inch Contract rates on application Classified rates available So may we God walks in gardens forests streets mornings and under the stars at night Enoch walked with God.

National Representatives DelLisser, Inc East 44Th Street New York City God Enoch

Courageous economy in Congress halts omnibus cuts

Current Opinion argues the House trimmed a billion from the omnibus bill in a last minute revolt. It warns the savings depend on Senate approval and could cripple services, yet sees it as a healthy sign against rising federal spending.

The Christian Science Monitor House of Representatives House Senate

Why Taxes Are High

The United States government employs more people than the combined populations of Arizona Delaware Nevada New Hampshire and Wyoming.

Richmond Times-Dispatch United States Arizona Delaware Nevada New Hampshire Wyoming

Scholarships Won by Two Local Students in State Exams

One year ago Donald Duffey and Robert Hall, sons of Vera Duffey and Hugh Hall, won college scholarships in statewide tests. E P Browning spoke on Benet before the Women’s Civic League at Mrs Sam D Preston’s home. Alonzo Whitlock led Bell Clothes past Plumly Lumber in city softball as teachers elected R E Ayler president for the third straight year. A big fire destroyed Green Chemical Co plant and No 1 tank house of Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co, with volunteers gaining control.

Donald C. Duffey Vera Duffey S. Washington St Robert B. Hall Hugh Hall Shirley St E. P. Browning Green Chemical Co Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co

WWII Casualties and Homefront News from Clarke County

Word reached Mrs. Charleston of Sunnyside that her brother S Sgt K Brown McDonald was critically wounded fighting with the 27th Infantry Division on Okinawa. Mrs. June Ambrosé received a letter from her husband 8 Sgt Emile Ambrose confirming he was safe after years as a German prisoner. Mrs. J J Russell celebrated her 89th birthday with a party hosted by daughter Mrs Henry Rutherford in Clarke County.

Charleston Sunnyside K. Brown McDonald Okinawa June Ambrosé Emile Ambrose J. J. Russell Henry Rutherford Clarke County

Weems Applies for Certificate to Appear Before Board of Law Examiners

Twenty five years ago Donald Weems filed in Corporation Court for a certificate to allow him to appear before the Virginia Board of Law Examiners. The application was signed by local attorneys R. T. Barton and Harry R. Kern.

Donald Weems Whiting Corporation Court Virginia Board of Law Examiners R. T. Barton Harry R. Kern

Frederick County Tragedy From Wagon Slide Kills Peter Fahnestock

Fifty years past a Frederick County resident died when his wagon overturned on Fishers Hill causing a fatal slide. The city hall foundation debate centered on bricks versus stone. Frank Van Horn misplaced his Knights Templar hat on a Martinsburg train and had to march in an ordinary cap.

Peter Fahnestock Frederick County Fishers Hill Building Commission of Council Frank van Horn Knights Templar Martinsburg

Strength For The Day And The Last Shot That Broke The Gun

Emerson saw a sequence of gun firings revealing that the final outcome came from the accumulation of many forces. The same idea applies to character and punishment, where a person’s fate reflects years of conduct, not a single act. The piece also notes dairy farming figures from 1944 and Germany leading milk production before the war, with France second.

Ralph Waldo Emerson West Point Emerson United States Germany France

Rural Life Sunday Planned at Bruce Town Methodist

Frederick County Council of Churches schedules Rural Life Sunday at 2 15 p m Sunday at Bruce Town Methodist Church presided by B F Strother host minister Rev E S Ellmore leads opening devotions J R Smith gives welcome H A Snapp responds Rest Quartet provides music Rev J F Wine recognizes county organizations Rev A Hayne Boozer of Stephens City Lutheran Church preaches on The Rediscovery Of The Rural Church benediction by Mr Wine.

Frederick County J. F. Wine A. Hayne Boozer Stephens City

IQ Quiz Based On 100 Questions With Daily Scoring

A self test presents a 10 day IQ score plan with daily results from 9 or 10 correct marking Memory Genius to 4 correct marking Good. Page 2 promises answers and includes ten sample questions on Lincoln, Mary Baker Eddy, watch mechanics, cats, Senator Lucas, grammar, poetry, poi, water composition, and Hukbalahaps.

Illinois Abraham Lincoln Mary Baker Eddy Lucas U. S. Senate Hawaii

Rainfall Statistics for Winchester Area 1913 1949

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour rainfall to 7 am May 25 and year to date totals. The 37 year average annual rainfall is 36.56 inches with monthly averages listed from January to December. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

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