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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1950
Page
4
A fragment from the 1950 issue notes a biblical moment as Peter declares silver and gold have I none while offering what he has to give. The page also lists subscription rates by mail or carrier and a date of Saturday October 28 1950.
U S Tax Court rejects a 6245.97 deduction claimed by Haverhill Shoe Novelty Company Boston for its major stock holder and treasurer Bernard Glavosky wedding expenses. Court says such costs are not ordinary and necessary business expenses.
A 1950 Community Chest appeal notes only half the goal reached and warns of possible discontinuance without fuller support. The eight agencies aid education and welfare as locals urged businesses and residents to give generously to keep the Chest functioning.
The piece notes General Eisenhower’s reluctance to seek the Republican nomination in 1952 while acknowledging Dewey’s push and detailing two New York newspapers predicting he would be drafted. It records his unchanged views on freedom and his satisfaction with Columbia University, suggesting he would consider a draft seriously if it arises.
Richmond Times-Dispatch assesses the United Nations five years after the charter signing. It notes initial loss of prestige, crediting UN actions in Korea while criticizing delays in aid and failure to create an effective world police force and curb atomic energy. A plan for member forces in emergencies faces assembly approval.
One year ago Mayor M B Clowe Jr and Police Chief J Thomas Byrd were invited to Richmond to receive awards from the State Safety Council Winchester had won in 1948 A fire caused minor damage at Grapette plant stove pipe John and Jessie Welch of Stephens City welcomed a baby boy Mrs Wendell Willkie greeted in Martinsburg after speaking from a train platform Little Theatre announced cast for The Thirteen Chairs to be staged in December.
Harlin E. Welch of 223 E Water St Winchester enlisted in the Navy. Seaman First Class Robert Boden and Mrs Boden of Brucetown welcomed a baby boy. Mrs Boden was the former Miss Blanche Duke of Winchester. Dr Fred M Alexander Virginia secondary education supervisor spoke at Rotary Club.
About 30 members of the Messinee Muni pal Band left town to participate in the annual Mummer's Parade in Hagerstown. Miss Jean Robinson of this county pre-...
Paul L Miller son of Dr and Mrs EF W Miller returns from a Maryland university pharmacy course to take a position with People Drug Co on N Main St Dr Fife a famed Dixieland evangelist told students at the Church of Christ that bobbed hair is all right and his wife wears hers that way
An $11 000 issue of City Hall bonds was selling quickly with prices around 103 and 104 and four percent interest. C H Harper's Chambersville home was destroyed by fire. Henry W Glaize long time city resident and Confederate Army veteran died at his home 108 E Piccadilly St.
Editors split over Governor Dewey and Senator Hanley in the Dewey Hanley deal. Some see a partisan tactic to secure Republican control while preserving integrity. others call the arrangement politically sordid and morally troubling across multiple newspapers in Louisville Wilmington New York Wichita Greensboro and more.
Parents often blame themselves for bed wetting in children while seeking medical causes. The piece notes infections or diabetes may contribute, urges medical exam to rule out physical issues, and emphasizes emotional factors and proper bladder training rather than scolding. It also mentions vitamin B offers no special help.
Rainfall data show none in the last 24 hours ending 7 am today. October total 2.67 inches and year to date 35.04 inches. Average monthly rainfall for 1912-1949 includes January 2.50 and October 3.34 inches, among others, with yearly average 36.56 and 37-year mean 36.56. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
On February 5, 1889 Winchester contracted with the Winchester Gas Company to supply electricity for 35 arc street lights at 70 dollars per year each. On Saturday May 4, 1889 electricity was first turned on to illuminate 35 street lights with a large celebration marking the event.
Fragment mentions anti Dewey Republicans showing a bitter feeling after slipping a letter to the enemy, indicating internal party strife and political intrigue during the Dewey period. The brief line highlights distrust and partisan conflict within the GOP over a suspected treacherous action.
A reader IQ quiz offers scores from 9 or 10 correct answers to Memory Genius down to Good. It includes 10 sample questions on baseball series, word opposites, famous quotes, taxes, tiger symbolism, bourbon origins, and Selective Service life insurance. The note also mentions colored plastic clothespins.
A meditation on wrong turns and temptations as one way streets. The author compares personal missteps to driving against traffic and warns that the universe and scriptures will enforce consequences when we ignore clear signs.
A twin engined navigation training plane with four men aboard is presumed to have crashed into Lake Pontchartrain near New Orleans in dense pre dawn fog. The aircraft departed Craig Field Selma at 2 a.m. CST for a return flight and three sentries reported hearing a splash at 2 05 a.m. CST.
Perry and Jay drive to a mountain valley and reach a rough old two story house with a sprawling garden. Jay explains isolation, limited roads, and a single telephone five miles away, while Perry weighs risk and hope in their fragile bond.
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