Faith and conviction echoed in day’s closing editorial
The Winchester Evening Star cites a stark choice between eternal truth and palpable fraud urging readers to hold fast to faith. The piece emphasizes unwavering conviction as guiding life’s path.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1950
Page
4
Resignation Leads to McCarthy Downs as New State Compensation Chair
The Virginia Governor appointed L. McCarthy Downs as successor to E. R. Combs as Chairman of the State Compensation Board. Combs, 74, resigned citing health and will remain Clerk of the Virginia Senate. Downs, 49, previously served 20 years in state government, incl. as State Auditor and member of the Corporation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Combs
State Compensation Board
Bottle
L. McCarthy ‘Downs
Combs
Virginia Senate
Downs
Continental Life Insurance Company
State Auditor
Corporation Commission
Virginia
McCarthy Downs
Darden Calls NCAA Bootlicking Outrage in Virginia Football
President Colgate W. Darden of the University of Virginia presents a candid critique of NCAA policies in a 1949-50 board report. He cites scholarships funded by alumni, excess tuition limits, and football costs as factors shaping Cavalier athletics. He argues for withdrawal from the NCAA and notes alumni gifts sustain Virginia football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate W. Darden
University of Virginia
National Collegiate Athletic Association
University
Board of Visitors
U. of Va
Darden
Association
NCAA
Virginia
Charles J. Smith
Roanoke College
Cavalier
Forget-Me-Not Day Aims to Aid Disabled Veterans
Tomorrow is Forget-Me-Not Day with the Disabled American Veterans chapter in Winchester and Frederick County raising funds to help disabled veterans. Local citizens are urged to contribute, as funds support medicines food clothing and ambulance fare for those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Disabled American Veterans
DAV
Winchester
Frederick County
Handley guard injured in practice faces quick return
Charles Robertson Handley right guard was cut in practice and taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital with doctors stating he would be back in action soon. Frank Welch and Jessie Madigan Welch welcomed a baby boy in Stephens City, while cold weather formed ice on Frederick County ponds. The City Council approved a second reading of the parking meter proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robertson
Handley
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Frank Welch
Stephens City
Welch
Jessie M. Madigan
Frederick County Ponds
Local Police Warn Adults Against Public Mask Wearing
Local police warned they would enforce ordinances against adults wearing masks in public places. M. S. Glaize of 510 N Loudoun St was found with a copy of a 1828 periodical titled Yearly Messenger or New Town and Country Almanac. Bobby Brown celebrated his fifth birthday at his home with a party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Glaize
N. Loudoun St
Bobby Brown
Ralph Brown
Albin
Winchester Halloween Party Plans Announced
Winchester Recreation Association completed plans for the first city-wide Halloween party in the American Legion building with three hours of fun promised. A dispersal sale of horses drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Recreation Association
American Legion
Sermon Plays to Students on Smoking at Christ Church
Dr Fife urged students with a fiery sermon at the Church of Christ against smoking. Princess Doreen of B B Jones Audley Farm Clarke County awaited a special account at the Washington Handicap in Maryland State Fair. Mildred Harford infant daughter of Mrs Mamie Vance Harford died at home 430 N Kent St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fife
Church of Christ
Princess Doreen
B. B. Jones
Audley Farm
Clarke County
Mildred Harford
Mamie Vance Harford
N. Kent
Robbery Hits Mrs. Salmon Totty’s Stephens City Home Again
A Stephens City resident, Mrs. Salmon Totty, suffered a second home robbery within a year. The item notes ongoing local crime activity alongside regional church services and a cigarette ad praising Gold Leaf as a popular brand in the area.
Secret plan to boost federal pay and pensions for 3 million workers
A Washington analysis suggests the Truman administration may push legislation linking federal white collar wages to a cost of living formula and raise retirement pay for 130,000 former workers. The idea targets postal and other federal staff as a key vote-getting bloc, with potential far-reaching effects on federal salaries and pensions. The piece notes historical leverage in six states and warns Civil Service protections may be tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Political Brain Trust
Truman
General Motors
CIO
United Auto Workers
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Civil Service
Cali
U.S
Ohio
Mr. Truman
Truman Faces Rising Democratic Challenge in 1952 Elections
The text notes Democratic influence spreading to key districts and counties, challenging Republicans in next month's Congressional elections. It implies Mr. Truman will publicly support these efforts, shaping campaign strategies and party leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Truman
Strength For The Day By Yar L Douglass D D
A preacher argues religion provides motivation and power like gasoline in the tank. He critiques reliance on doctors and psychiatry, urging faith as the essential fuel for life and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Douglass, D. D
Lot
Jesus
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions
Public quiz item lists 10 sample questions and scoring. It asks about monsoons in the Caribbean and North Pole, widest Americas point, poor man’s orchid, polar bears, Great Lakes boundaries, Byzantium, Havana Harbor event on Feb 15 898, Wimbledon games, violin strings, and a bald US president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribbean
Mexico
China Sea
North Pole
North America
America
Great Lakes
United States
Byzantium
Havana Harbor
Wimbledon
New Treatment Clears Round Worms With Hetrasan
A study reports fifteen children with round worm infection treated with hetrasan. Cure achieved in most despite poor living conditions. minimal side effects noted, no laxatives required, and follow ups showed no eggs in stool after discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
October rainfall and averages from historical data
Reported 24 hour rainfall ending 7 a.m. today is none. October rainfall to date 2.67 inches. 1950 rainfall to date 35.04 inches. 37 year average 36.56 inches. Monthly averages (1912–1949) show Jan 2.50, Feb 1.92, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.09, May 3.77, Jun 3.78, Jul 3.81, Aug 3.93, Sep 2.58, Oct 3.34, Nov 2.47, Dec 2.42, courtesy Winchester Research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtesy of
Winchester Research
Carpenter Held In Dynamiting Of Radio Station
The FBI arrested Herman Floyd Kinner, 38, of Wilmington Ohio for the September 17 dynamiting of a Voice of America transmitter at Mason. He admitted the act and said he opened a switch on a railroad line near Wilberforce in October. He faces destruction of government property charges with up to 10 years or a 10 thousand dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FBI
Ohio
Voice of America
Mason
J. Edgar Hoover
Herman Floyd Kinner
Wilmington
el Paso
Texas
Hoover
Kinner
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilberforce
Bethany
Crosley Broadcasting Corporation
Cincinati
Jealousy and confession in Arcadia House aftermath
Perry confronts Jay and Sanna over love triangles and professional duty. Perry admits jealousy of Sanna and reveals she has never loved a doctor before. Jay, patient and puzzled, presses her as she asserts barriers to marrying a jealous physician and vows to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Perry
Sauna
Sanna
Dr. Forrest
Phil
Hayden
Adam
Anne
Kine
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