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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1950
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices by mail or motor route for one year six months and three months in advance and shows a publication date Monday October 30 1950. A religious reflection cites Jesus blessing loaves and distributing them to his disciples.
Tomorrow night Winchester hosts a planned Halloween event for youngsters. After last year's vandalism, the Chamber of Commerce and local groups organize a well rounded program to engage youth and keep vandalism in the background.
The Labor government announces plans to nationalize the sugar beet sector, continuing a pattern of state control after coal, steel, electricity, and other key industries. Critics warn the move signals escalating socialism and question American funding of Europe’s economic experiment.
Virginia Grange leader Dr Paul Saunders retires after four terms as Master. Under his leadership the Grange expanded and strengthened community life in Virginia. His energy will be missed, but he is expected to remain active in the organization.
Current Opinion argues against a 90 day General Assembly and for a Maryland style split session. It urges pre session organization and hearings to improve efficiency and reduce hasty laws, noting bipartisan study and the need to reform for better state business consideration.
The Cavalier Daily cites German students in Frankfurt where 90 percent of 560 polled oppose arming themselves even for defense. Acheson says US hopes Germans will ally against Soviet Russia, but supporters worry Western Europe may not fight. He is urged to provide convincing evidence if ready to mobilize against invasion.
A remark from The Kingsport Times notes that many geniuses were once called crackpots and that such individuals often feel unjustly unrecognized. The piece comments on judgment and recognition in creative or innovative minds.
One year ago Benton Heironimous won a gold emblem in live stock judging at the national Future Farmers of America convention. Elwood Mamstead bagged a 17 pound wild turkey in Yellow Springs during Virginia season. Bond of Biddleston earned scholastic honors at Elmira College Convocation Day. Handley JV defeated Randolph-Macon Academy Juniors 6 to 0. H B McCormac Jr Virginia Woolen Co vice president broadcast from Richmond.
Col. Stacy B. Lloyd Jr. of Berryville received the Legion of Merit for conspicuous service to Allied arms. General George C. Marshall tentatively invited to attend Armistice Day bond rally in Berryville. Halloween passed with few pranks and hi jinks reported to Winchester police.
Herbert Russell improved his Apple Pie Ridge farm by adding a new silo and a dairy barn to expand operations.
Twenty five years ago Mrs F Belle Grimm widow of E G Grimm and daughter of Charles H Barnes died in her Stephens City home the room of her birth. Dr and Mrs Ralph B Snapp welcomed a baby boy at Winchester Memorial Hospital Mrs Snapp is the former Lily Boone Groves.
John M. Steck chaired the Winchester and Frederick County Democratic campaign and spoke at the Bryarly School House. A saddle stolen from N. K. Larrick’s Hayfield farm was recovered days later in roadside bushes. A Black worker on Roos City Hall jobs led other hod carriers by carrying his load on his head.
Washington pursues a strategy to delay Genocide Treaty ratification as California appeals a court ruling that UN Charter provisions may trump state laws on minority civil rights. The issue centers on land ownership bans for Japanese and the reach of international law over US sovereignty.
Medical column discusses migraine origins and triggers dating to ancient times. It notes inheritance and possible allergic reactions to foods like milk wheat and eggs as triggers. Methods include food diaries elimination diets and avoiding stress plus eye and health improvements.
Rainfall over the past 48 hours ends at 7 am today totals not specified. Cumulative rainfall to date shows 1950 at 35.15 inches and the current period at 2.78 inches. The 37 year average is 36.56 inches with monthly averages listed from January to December. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
Essay reflects on character through three honest men driven by policy fear or moral principle. It argues true virtue lies in motive, not just adherence to rules or temperance. It ends by asking readers to examine why they live rightly.
Atlantic City reports on a hospital survey where Bern Benson of the Minneapolis Honeywell Regulator Company outlines the hospital of tomorrow. He envisions private and two bedroom wards, park like landscaping, pleasing colors and indoor climate control based on a survey from the American Hospital Association convention.
A 10 day IQ test with daily results: 9–10 correct means Memory Genius, 7–8 Very Superior, 5–6 Excellent, 4 Good. Page 2 provides answers. Questions cover boxing history, country names, broadcasts, religion, etiquette, language, road signs, colonies, nepotism, and car names.
Jay shares his plan to revive his childhood home as a clinic and haven while courting Perry. He promises to fund road improvements and a future for their family, urging Perry to weigh love against loneliness in the rugged backcountry. Perry accepts with radiant joy as night falls and their future brightens.
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