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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1948
Page
4
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Readers are asked to inform the office of any delay in delivery to aid in maintaining a perfect service. The notice urges timely reports to improve the newspaper distribution.
A brief clipped item quotes a biblical verse, referencing wealth and human power, with the date Wednesday October 13 1948 implied as context. No additional names, places, or events are provided in the readable text.
Washington reports the anti third term amendment may gain or lose support as election results unfold. Fifteen more ratifications are needed with Mississippi and Virginia among the states already ratifying. The piece argues the amendment is sound and should be approved regardless of party, warning against political leverage.
The observance centers on the trained nurse as a public health bulwark. Beginning in 1873 in New York Boston and New Haven the nursing movement spread nationwide. The trained nurse ranks just after physicians in health care and is equipped with medical skills.
A nurse is described as both friend and helper to a patient, offering sympathetic understanding, vigilant care, and dedicated service. Her ongoing support and interest in her work are presented as invaluable to the patient’s welfare.
Current Opinion examines why some citizens eschew voting in the coming presidential election. It discusses an elderly woman who coin-tosses her choice, a dissatisfied Republican and a Democratic counterpart, and the pressure to vote. It argues for fostering genuine public interest rather than urging periodic voting.
Captain G. Alvin Massenburg of Hampton elected vice president of the American Pilot's Association at its Philadelphia biennial convention. A noted Virginian pilot, he also serves as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates and recently became State Chairman, guiding the Democratic party through turbulent political waters.
P. H. Gee was re-elected president of the Virginia Woolen shop bowling league. Engagement of Elizabeth and James Bradshaw Beverley was announced. Mrs. J. W. Newcome, Mrs. Reginald Stickley and Mrs. H. S. Roane attended a Methodist meeting in Roanoke.
Five years after 1938 Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin proclaim Italy has declared war on Germany. In 1943 Reds push toward Kiev suburbs while German forces abandon Gomel sector. Five hundred volunteers donate at the fifth blood clinic as relief efforts continue.
Ten years ago in 1938 Fort Loudoun Chapter DAR voted to place a marker at Opequon Memorial Church in Kernstown. Also noted Mrs. Joseph Massie leaving for Newport News for the winter and social notes from the Century club with mentions of Ann Brooke Kern and Virginia C Russell planning a trip abroad.
In 1898 ten thousand people attend Rouss Day at the Winchester fair with Charles Rouss as guest of honor welcomed by a special committee led by the mayor and a guard of honor.
A reader quiz tests knowledge on Miss America 1948 Beatrice Vella Shopp and topics from 1948 era. Questions cover 1948 Teamsters president, Bob Lemon’s team, military prize songs, Danbury neckwear, Jinnah’s nation, yellow dog contracts, ocean mining false claim, horse naming rules, and Shay's Rebellion location.
Historical estimates on Columbus voyage crew vary. Las Casas cites 90 men aboard the expedition, while other writers cite 120 men or 270 if assuming 90 per ship. Ferdinand Columbus in Historie repeats the 90 men figure.
Dr. Bundesn discusses aging circulation problems especially in legs, noting arterial spasms and hardening. A histidine ascorbic acid mixture injected into a vein showed improvement in 18 of 20 patients, reducing pain and lowering narcotic use while enabling activity. Some cases had gangrene, and treatment details include daily injections and careful patient evaluation.
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Dr Karl T Compton, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was named chairman of the Research and Development Board for the National Military Establishment. He succeeds Dr Vannevar Bush, who led the government's scientific policy during the war.
The notice promotes a compact 48 page Home Law For Layman booklet detailing marriage and divorce laws naturalization contracts property promissory notes wills missing heirs estates copyright patents and the GI bill of rights. Order by mailing 20 cents postpaid to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington DC with your name address and donation to the Community Chest.
Dr. Orchard criticizes the liberal American grounds for divorce calling incompatibility of temperament the basis. He argues marriage should unite contrasting temperaments to foster character and learning to coexist, challenging the sentimental view of marital bliss.
The piece argues that long marriages survive not on constant sentimentality but through managing temperament and incompatibility. It states that many view marriage as the greatest life adventure, yet ongoing friction remains a normal factor in lasting relationships.
Cross Roads Va October 13 Mr Philip Lay has sold the Twin Springs Service station to Mr Gilbert Whitacre and will leave the community Tuesday. He thanks neighbors for their kindness and support. Nearby residents include Rosa Nelson and grandson Richard Keffer visiting Baltimore and Vernie Oates staying with brother-in-law and sister W V Hicks. Evelyn McKee daughter of Esta McKee spent weekend with mother.
Gail, a young actress to be, juggles love and money as Sam Meredith pursues a journalist career. Gail plans marriage for security while Sam doubts home life, and Gail weighs Brad Spencer's wealth against a lasting partnership. The trio of Pat Evie Gail navigate dreams in a Greenwich Village circle as a coast trip and screen tests loom.
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