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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1950
Page
3
Evidence suggests that individuals engaging in intense mental exercise show faster growth in the size of their brains as the heads of those performing heavy thinking increases more rapidly than others over time.
The commission of inland fisheries sets statewide open seasons for squirrels quail rabbits grouse turkeys bear deer and pheasants from November 20 to January 5 west of the Blue Ridge and January 20 east of it. Deer rules require two inch horns east of the Blue Ridge. foxes may be hunted in snow with dogs on owner land. rifles must be at least twenty five caliber for deer. elk hunting is prohibited. Bear deer elk tagging rules and penalties apply. Fishing and trapping rules cover Wall eyed Pike Perch bass trout minnows and fur bearers with specific season dates limits gear and permit requirements.
Movie star Errol Flynn wed Patrice Wymore for the third time in an 18 minute Monaco City Hall ceremony watched by 100 guests and a 3000 strong crowd. The couple then planned a religious service in Nice and said they will raise a large family while continuing acting and producing.
Douglas Monro a 25 year old British seaman is held for trial after allegedly entering Buckingham Palace twice on October 12 and stealing a dispatch box containing social event correspondence. He pleaded not guilty citing intoxication and bail was denied. Police reported he escaped guards, aided by a push cart peddler, then returned to the grounds before being captured.
The English Book of Common Prayer has been translated into approximately 150 languages. The first volume appeared in the reign of Edward VI, over 400 years ago.
About 50 Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association members from 12 companies attended a booster meeting in Keyser with President Bernard Groves of Winchester presiding. Attendees included John Boyd Dorsey Hott le and Lou Moser. Activities featured progress films on the Vigilant Fire Company and a county ham dinner. Next booster session planned for Chambersburg in December ahead of the Golden Anniversary convention and the 1951 planning report.
Rufus Reed 76 died at his Bluemont residence yesterday morning at 6 30 born August 13 1874 in Bluemont son of Presley and Louise Reed survivors include widow Ethel Moreland Reed one daughter Louise Cauffman six sons Joseph Edward Rufus Lewis Meredith Allen James Reed 11 grandchildren one great grandchild. Funeral services tomorrow at 2 pm at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville interment Green Hill Cemetery.
Daily corrected market lines list flour and corn meal prices for 5 and 10 pound bags, old yellow corn at 1.70, wheat per bushel at 1.85 with moisture under 14 percent, and wholesale butter at 58 cents. Also notes butterfat and general market lines for the local area.
Washington observers say control of Congress may hinge on 11 close contests with Republicans likely needing all to gain a majority. Key races cited include Connecticut and Idaho Senate seats and one each in Illinois Ohio Indiana California Colorado Utah and New York. Democrats hold 54 seats to Republicans 42.
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