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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
4
Old Russian fable on peace and power in international talk
The Current Opinion column cites a Russian fable via William Henry Chamberlin about a peasant, a pig, and a goat to illustrate that opponents may crave concessions while forgetting who created the problem. It frames this as a meditation on peace and harmony in diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
William Henry Chamberlin
Gem of a Story: Stenographer’s Diamond Ring Drive
A stenographer arrives at work flashing a huge diamond ring provoking coy banter. She answers with deflection and hints at a family connection, noting Grandma recently left a $3000 sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Review of Literature
Memorial Stone Recounts a Life Honored
A stone marks memory of a woman, honoring her life with a simple tribute. The portable fragment notes the purpose as a lasting remembrance and signals a quiet, reflective tribute.
Byrd Victory Seen in Virginia Primary Setback for Left
The Virginia primary result favored John Battle supported by Senator Byrd, though Byrd was not a candidate. Truman opponents and left wing groups rallied to influence the race, spending heavily and engaging in mudslinging as a test of Negro status politics and liberal elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
Mich
Byrd
Virginia
Mr. Truman
Senator Byrd
John 8. Battle
Political Labor Organization
Caddying Pays When You Hold the Bag
Milwaukee Journal notes caddying remains one of the few jobs where being left holding the bag pays off, highlighting its unique dynamic in golf culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
Three firms seek bus franchise in National Fruit Co drive
News notes from 1948 report three companies seeking a bus franchise amid observances of the National Fruit Co 40th anniversary. George J. Timbrook and Elwood Orndorff, veterans of the 29th Division, reenlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Co
George J. Timbrook
Elwood Orndorff
Battle on Rhine Opens as American Armor advances
Danish police clash with German troops in Denmark as Allied forces engage along the Rhine. In a lighter note, a black widow spider sits in a glass jar at the Star office in White Hall with George Helsley. Meanwhile S. Sgt. William C. Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Allen, is reported missing in action in France since August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Black Widow Spider
Star Office
George Helsley
White Hall
William M. Allen
William C. Allen
France
Fair plans under way by FFA and Home Economics groups
In Steph ens City and Middletown high schools the annual fair is being organized with Cecil Teets, Robert Russell and Betty Hack named as student heads. Middletown high school opens with more than 300 pupils enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Stephens City
Middletown
Cecil Teets
Robert Russell
Betty Hack
Frederick Rotary golfers beat Winchester Rotary in interclub match
The 1924 interclub match at the local course saw the Frederick Rotary golfers defeat their Winchester rivals. Honorable Richard M. War spoke at the Rotary luncheon, sharing impressions from a recent European tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Rotary
Winchester Rotary
Richard M. War
Rotary Club
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society closes thirtieth annual show
Capon Springs ends its season with the annual fish fry. The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society marks its thirtieth presentation as a success. Relatives of ten recruits tearfully bid farewells as they depart for Camp Meade this morning.
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Capon Springs
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Camp Meade
Faith Healing Faith and Folly Across Time
The text argues faith healing sits at the crossroads of science and religion. It contrasts physiotherapy with miraculous cures attributed to faith, noting Jesus performed miracles and suggesting contemporary healers may wield spiritual power. It asserts faith can drive cures beyond suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
How's Your I Q Based on a 100 questions test
A quiz style item listing ten true false and multiple choice prompts. Includes questions about a former U S president who became Chief Justice, black widow spider bite danger, European Turkey, tetanus name, president salary excluding allowances, correct spelling attendent versus attendant, Gibraltar sea entrance, hard or soft wood, Marshall Plan origin, and common English letter usage.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
United States
U. S. Supreme Court
Turkey
Europe
Gibraltar
F. D. Roosevelt
Trial Justice Court Case List Under Judge W. Erle Edwards
Judge W. Erle Edwards presided over a docket of traffic and public order offenses. Names include Robert Lloyd Johnson in Marlboro, speeding for $14.25. James DeWitt Steele in Middletown, drunk in public for $10.25. Wilmer Nail in Winchester, drunk in public for $10.25. Martha Marie Harlan of Gore, obstructing traffic for $11.75. Henry Owen McKee of Virginia Ave, reckless driving for $30.40. Raymond Edward Washington of Bunker Hill, over license load for $16.25. John Doyle Parson of London St, over gross and axle for $111.25. James Marshall Fiddler of Berryville, speeding for $14.25. Ward Lee Clark of Reliance, over gross and axle for $196.25. Langford Frederick Leach of Clearbrook, over gross and axle for $196.25. Guy Lee DeHaven of Clear Brook route one, weight marked issue for $9.25. Jim Judy Rees of Winchester, over gross and axle for $156.25. Bunker Hill, fail to mark weights on track for $14.25. Robert Lee Orndorff of Bunker Hill, drunk in public for $0.25. Lawrence E. Pope Jr. of Winchester, reckless driving for $54.25. Russell Henry Anderson of Route 1, reckless driving for $54.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trial Justice Court
W. Erle Edwards
Robert Lloyd Johnson
Marlboro R
James DeWitt Steele
Middletown
Wilmer Nail
Winchester
Martha Marie Harlan
Gore
Henry Owen McKee
Virginia Ave
Raymond Edward Washington
Clearbrook
Jim Judy Rees
Bunker Hill
Robert Lee Orndorff
Lawrence E. Pope Jr
Russell Henry Anderson
R. 1
Aes
Travel costs and new routes eyed to ease US Europe trips
Washington reports lawmakers push to cut travel prices to Europe for Americans. Senators Brewster and Johnson seek low‑cost air and sea options, including $300 round trips and $100 for certain routes, to boost attendance and reduce treasury outlays.
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Europe
Cripps-Bevin
ECA
United States
Owen Brewster
Maine
Edwin Johnson
Colorado
Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Brewster
Maritime Commission
Civil Aeronautics Board
Congress
Interstate Commmerce Commission
Johnson
New York
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Chicago
FDR
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Murphy
Reed
Douglas
Frankfurter
Black
Rutledgem
Messrs
Truman Niss
Vinson
Burton
Clark
Austin
Tex
Mason and Dixon Line Surveyed by Englishmen in 18th Century
The Mason and Dixon Line was surveyed by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon in the 18th century to settle territorial disputes between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Blind Spots On The Road Cause Near Miss On Main Street
A driver recalls a Saturday near miss when Buck Blake pulled out in front. The piece urges awareness of drivers blind spots and respect for others share of the road including varied tastes and temperance.
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Main Street
Buck Blake
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