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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1949
Page
4
A truncated scripture excerpt cites Psalm 37:11 with phrases about sheep, warlike faces, and the meek. The line hints at a moral or prophetic theme without coherent narrative or date, offering only a fragmentary religious reflection.
The Star reports this season’s Senators set a club record for losses in 144 games, the worst Washington ballclub in four decades. The piece recalls landmark teams and figures like Ossie Bluege and Tris Speaker while noting painful parallels to past pennant winners and fans’ memories.
A fragmented budget picture shows House and Senate approving spending reductions but allowing conference changes. Veterans affairs may receive extra if不足 funds. Agencies face token savings amid pressure from federal departments and continuing propaganda.
A Union Pacific engineer recalls a near collaboration with a speeding motorist who ignored crossing signals near US 40. He describes the perilous encounter, noting the vehicle’s red signals, a large tandem trailer, and a loaded cement mixer as the driver failed to stop.
A train crew member recalls a near collision at a crossing and challenges motorists to respect signals. He notes the crossing has functioning lights funded by the railroad, warns that a single second could change fate, and urges people to stop and think before risking lives.
Georgia Neese Clark becomes the first female U S treasurer signing a 27.4 trillion dollar receipt. Claire Giannini Hoffman joins Bank of America board. Mary Horton joins National Dairy Producers Sheffield Farms board. Juliet Lerat rises to Provident Institution for Savings officer. Helen Buttenwieser joins Manhattan Title Guarantee and Trust board. Betsy Blackwell promoted to Mile editor and board role.
In a small delicatessen two burly truckers trying to deliver large crates were stymied by women crowding the counter. One shouted watch your step, but the crowd did not move. The other retorted watch.
A Wall Street Journal opinion blurb notes fashion contrasts with seasons, joking that men’s summer outfits outdo women's winter wear in eccentricity.
The note says Mr and Mrs Edsel Keller at 138 Loudon Street welcomed a girl born to Mrs Keller formerly Miss Virginia Barnes. Also mentions Robert Gerald Kelley 16 of Middletown dying after an operation at Winchester hospital and Clevenger pitching Van Woolen to a 6-4 softball finals win over Rosenberger, tying the finals 2 to 2.
Churchill signals war could extend to 1945 as Allied forces pursue German pockets in the Netherlands. In France Lt. John Jones is confirmed killed in action. Grace Methodist church board in Middletown unanimously votes to return Rev. R. B. Hooke to lead the congregation.
Samuel R. Atwell, a noted Efate and business figure, passes away at a Richmond hospital. The Winchester National Guard calls for 19 additional recruits to reach full strength.
Twenty five years ago this month, apple harvests were supervised by state and federal authorities. Wheat and rye reach a top price of 1.35 per bushel as Staunton Roanoke highway opens to the public.
A grand naval ceremony marks Admiral Dewey's homecoming in New York Harbor while Staunton endures a $20008 fire loss as firefighters attend a Roanoke meeting.
Washington analysis warns that extending Presidential tariff-cut power to June 1951 creates a sweeping shift in trade policy. Geneva and Annecy pacts enable new agreements with Finland Denmark Italy Greece Sweden and others, risking hurt to U S exporters while boosting foreign access under dollar crisis conditions.
A 1950s column argues no government aid exists for housewives while praising their role in keeping the nation solvent. It jokes about a cabinet post for housewives, government paid maid service, and pensions for wives, urging housewives to rally for recognition. It cites Fort Knox and suggests debates on bonuses and trips abroad.
A daily 10 day IQ style quiz scores reader performance with tiered results from 9 correct answers up to 5 per day. It includes a page 2 answer key and sample prompts on Bible birthright potage potage and Carthaginian general Hannibal, plus true false toads warts and Cleopatra’s queenhood.
The passage cites a question about a man nicknamed the grey fox of Nazi diplomacy, with first name Franz. It also references Truman’s presidential entry and a reader letter in the Evening Star discussing reader letters and public notices.
Terry Austin, newly broke and social elite, travels from Guatemala to New York and stays with Gwen Johnson at the Johnson House. The visit reveals looming family tensions, the Russells' influence, and Terry's uncertain future as she weighs housing options and possible remarriage.
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