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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1947

Page

4

Marshall Calls for U N Reforms and Voting Change

Secretary of State Marshall urges liberalizing the U N veto at the 55 nation assembly. He advocates a majority rule for peaceful settlements with a protected veto on force and proposes a General Assembly committee to monitor Security Council actions.

Marshall Assembly of the United Nations United States Greece Turkey United Nations Security Council Security Council Hehd Council Russia China France Great Britain U. S General Assembly

Popcorn, Gum Sparks Debate in Movie Theaters

Opinion pieces from Winfield and Augusta debate popcorn chewing and gum chewing in cinemas. Writers argue popcorn distracts patrons while some defend it as enjoyment, noting theater lobbies sell many snacks and gum chewers are ubiquitous. Bubble gum is labeled a menace.

Salina Winfield Courier Augusta Gazette

Virginia Angus Breeders See Member Surge

A Virginia Angus breeders report shows membership rising from 93 to 520 between 1937 and 1947. The growth signals rising interest in beef cattle and dairy sectors, with livestock farming helping stabilize agriculture, prevent erosion, and improve soil fertility in the Piedmont region.

Charlottesville Virginia Piedmont

Mark Twain Death Quote Notion Debunked

The Post-Dispatch cites the Mark Twain Quarterly releasing a letter about the famous witticism. It argues Twain’s remark was likely misquoted and that the notion of exaggeration around his death persists in popular lore.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Mark Twain Mark Twain Quarterly

Corn Price Fluctuations Note Big Jump in Oct 1932

In Pittsburg 1932 market brief corn per bushel rose from ten cents in October to two dollars and twenty one cents today, indicating a dramatic price swing within the period. The item reflects daily commodity shifts and broad inflation pressures of the era.

Pittsburg Press

Fire destroys 1939 Studebaker owned by Yerby

A fire of undetermined origin totally destroyed a 1939 Studebaker belonging to J. R. Yerby an employee of the George Washington Garage. The Star carriers will be guests of the Penn Premier Shows sponsored by the local fire departments on Friday nights.

Studebaker J. R. Yerby George Washington Garage Penn

Handley shop instructor announces defense class plan

Paul Sybert, Handley shop instructor, announced plans for another defense class. The JBT voted at a recent meeting to offer services to local apple growers to pick apples on Sundays for the next several weeks.

Paul Sybert Handley JBT

Collision Leaves Two In Serious Condition At Winchester

Two people remain in serious condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a Route 50 collision about two miles west of the city. The injured are George and Cornelius Baker, both with fractured skulls. The Apple growers from Frederick Clarke Loudoun Shenandoah and Warren counties meet tonight for their first session of the season.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Route 50 George Cornelius Baker Frederick, Clarke Loudoun Shenandoah Warren County

Skeleton onstage Causes Fainting and Alarm at City Hall

During a marionette performance at city hall a skeleton was introduced prompting a young woman to faint and widespread alarm. Willie Smith was severely injured after falling from a loading platform at the B and C freight station, sustaining a deep cut above the eye.

Willie Smith B and C

Moles and cancer risk explained by experts

Experts warn that moles are harmless unless irritated or growing. Treat irritated or changing nevi with complete surgical removal. smaller cases may require electric cautery and possibly lymph node checks. See a skin specialist for any mole showing redness tenderness or rapid growth.

Significant Faith Movement Born From Humble Beginnings

A small group of fishermen and social outsiders started a spiritual movement that spread globally, elevating the founders to prominence and linking their names to a vast outreach and lasting impact.

The Mustard Seed Motif in Moravian Roots

The text traces a religious idea from Jesus comparing faith to a mustard seed to a boy named Count Zinzendorf founding The Society of the Mustard Seed, which evolved into Moravian Brotherhood. It emphasizes vitality over size and spiritual strength over external grandeur. The mustard seed grows into a tree across the movement.

Jesus Count Zinzendorf Society of the Mustard Seed Moravian Brotherhood

Seven Quiz Questions From Page Four

A quiz page lists ten questions covering baseball records, measuring terms, window explosions, earth circumference, auto models, bait tablets, lightning fatalities, Life With Father actor, states of animal behavior, and the tarsier’s classification. Answers referenced on page 4.

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Sabbath Verse Praise And Calls For Rest On Holy Day

The Editor echoes Sabbath observance urging Christians to keep the Lord’s day holy. Cites Exodus Ezekiel and Isaiah verses urging delight in the Sabbath and rejecting secular pleasures. Concludes there are six days for auto races and movies, but the holy day should be kept.

Evening Star Vase Erie Jacob

The Mustard Seed Parable and the Kingdom

A religious reflection notes that value is measured by quality and cites Jesus parables about the tiny mustard seed growing into a tree. It asserts the kingdom of heaven comprises the humble and overlooked members.

Jesus Kingdom of Heaven

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