Words Have Wings Quote in Winchester Star Verse
A 1952 Winchester Evening Star feature presents a proverb filled verse from Psalm 39 1 warning that words travel far after spoken. The piece appears among daily newspaper content in the Monday issue.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1952
Page
4
A 1952 Winchester Evening Star feature presents a proverb filled verse from Psalm 39 1 warning that words travel far after spoken. The piece appears among daily newspaper content in the Monday issue.
The writer recalls Jefferson’s call for a wise frugal government and free labor, then argues the present administration betrays that creed. They claim the government constrains individual industry and takes labor earnings to fund what they view as Welfare state folly.
The article extols the United States Constitution as the oldest living governmental charter 165 years old. It praises its universal influence and extraordinary scope, noting it preserves human dignity and provides unique freedom for individuals in America.
The piece notes Belgium’s Paul Henri Spaak chosen as first president of the Schuman Plan General Assembly despite opposition over method. It cites German Heinrich von Brentano as favorite and French Francois de Menthon’s withdrawal reshaping French speaking support. It warns continued bickering jeopardizes Europe’s effort to overcome hatred and nationalism.
On September 15, 1932, E. E. Keister merged five weeklies into the Northern Virginia Daily in Strasburg. The founding weeklies included the Strasburg News Edinburg Sentinel Woodstock Times Front Royal Record and Marshall Chief Justice. The Daily marked two decades under Keister publisher Davies editor and Crawford manager with praise from The Star.
Stanley Ginn of Columbia Missouri mocks President Truman by sending Boone County Fair's top ham to Dwight D. Eisenhower. Ginn, who paid 89 cents per pound for the 13 1/2 pound champion, quips Truman has eaten high on the hog long enough.
A poem by Evelyn Amnedo Wade laments a fearful dog presence. The speaker recalls neighbors insisting the dog means no harm while admitting personal dread of being bitten or attacked. The verse explores anxiety, control, and the risk of a playful yet dangerous animal.
Washington reports from diplomatic and military sources assess Stalin’s October assembly as not signaling an immediate war threat. Estimates vary, with 1955 listed as the earliest possible date for World War III and 1058 cited by some observers as most likely.
Rainfall data cover past 48 hours to 7 am today and monthly totals over a 39 year period from 1913 to 195? including January through December. Values show months with varying inches such as January 2.45 February 1.99 March 2.88 April 3.02 July 3.82 August 3.82 September 2.63 October 3.27 November 2.56.
Modern nutrition notes protopectins in fruit pulp aid digestion and bowel health. Protopectins convert to pectins to regulate intestinal balance and reduce diarrheal and constipating effects. A whole fruit daily is recommended to keep the intestinal tract functioning properly.
ONE YEAR AGO Mr and Mrs Raymond Allen announced the birth of a son Mrs Allen was the former Miss Betty Hott. Mr and Mrs Ralph Chrisman announced the engagement of Nora to George Herbert Garber son of the late Mr and Mrs George Trenton Garber. Dan Saxe left for New York to represent the University of Virginia at the American Law Students Assoc meeting at Belmont Plaza Hotel. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Mr and Mrs Claude Stickley and Mrs Estes Kline spent time in the White Mountains and Dedham Mass. Mrs M E Sanford visited Mr and Mrs A C Boxwell of Riverdale Md.
Holmes Wisecarver, a member of the local police force, died suddenly from a heart attack. Mrs. R. J. Hockensmith of North Street underwent surgery at Memorial 4 Hospital. Mrs. Charles Grim, Mrs. Lawrence Barr and Miss Eva Hummer entertained in honor of Miss Rosalie Brown.
Lee N. Whitacre was named Clerk of the Frederick County Circuit Court as Mr. and Mrs. Zirkle Williams were being honored in a public ceremony.
Fifty years ago a packed Braddock Street Methodist church held memorial services on the anniversary of President McKinley’s death. Fred Grimm and Harry Leafe escaped fatal injury when kicked from a wagon they drove to Berryville to join the Friendship band. The first frost of the season had been observed in parts of the county.
An undated religious column argues marriage as a divine, permanent bond. It cites Genesis and Jesus to claim oneness of husband and wife, condemns divorce by human contract, and stresses moral responsibility for adultery. The piece ends with note on big issues being hard race.
A quiz guide describes daily scoring for a 10 day period with performance bands from Memory Genius to Excellent. It includes a page 2 answer key and a sample question set about the Korean truce talks Kaesong year presidential slogan violin word choice and author of A Message to Garcia.
In a tense card game Eve reveals hidden pasts and manipulation as Nance and Ralph watch. Jeremy suspects Eve’s deceit while a late call from Doctor Ireland interrupts, leaving relationships strained and the truth unsettled.
In a fragment from Elsie Mack, Jeremy makes a decisive choice despite warnings. Ephraim Henry avoids driving amid slick roads and a hospital setting frames the scene as they head toward home on a damp, uncertain morning. The piece ends with a note that it is to be continued.
The question asks which New York magazine widely used Helen Hokinson's cartoons. It refers to her association with a prominent publication, likely The New Yorker, during the mid-20th century. The query also blends references to wartime debt moratoriums and a fictional meeting of thieves by Ali Baba, seeking multiple historical trivia answers.
The text notes that the cut end of a hair placed under a microscope reveals the cross section shape as round oval triangular or kidney shaped. It states a century of belief that straight hair is round curly hair is oval and thick wiry hair is triangular or kidney shaped.
During his presidency Washington had fourteen white servants. In Congress sessions two more were added, a kitchen maid and a housemaid.
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