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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1961
Page
4
A fragment of the Winchester Evening Star from September 23, 1961 shows masthead details and editor names. It includes pricing lines for subscriptions and a religious proverb from James 1 15. The visible text is largely boilerplate publication information.
North Carolina editors condemn the revised sales tax that applies to newspaper subscriptions arguing it infringes on a free press. The debate cites constitutional rights, fairness with goods like food and medicine, and reflects broader tax and budget concerns across national issues.
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Jackel hosted Mrs. Irene King of Washington as a guest. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Leighty of Pittsburgh were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker at their Gray Avenue home.
Newburgh New York leaders advocate cutting welfare support for “chislers” while stressing aid remains for those in need. The discussion links to Italy Texas, which endured a severe tornado last spring, drawing parallels to disaster response and resource use.
A short reflection notes that heaven appears rarely in scripture outside prophets and Revelation. It argues Jesus spoke of heaven without detailing its description, suggesting the immeasurable glory is beyond human comprehension and earthly law.
Earl L. Douglas emphasizes that biblical teaching confirms life after death and a final separation of good and evil. He argues modern Christian thought misses heaven’s reality and urges contemplation of heaven’s sublime truth.
25 Years Ago 1936 Earle R. Dickover first secretary and charge d'affaires of the U S Embassy was stabbed in his Tokyo home by a burglar who fled. Mrs. Robert Y. Conrad left for Baltimore to spend the winter. H G Fahnestock had just returned from Atlantic City after attending a convention.
Fifty years ago Miss Pinkie Sheetz returned from Dumfries Virginia where she stayed with Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Clagett. Dr F Harry Baetjer of Winchester was chosen president of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Mrs Walter E Barr entertained Mrs Andrew Hauck and granddaughter Gertrude of Lancaster Pennsylvania as guests.
An American Heritage Magazine account chronicles Jesuit Jean de Brebeuf and Father Gabriel Lalemant in Huronia Canada. It details his early language work with the Hurons, their villages around Georgian Bay, and the brutal Iroquois raid leading to Brebeuf’s death after hours of torture and Lalemant’s final sacrifice.
A quiz feature lists questions with answers and scoring bands from memory genius to good. Separately Dayton's Shiloh Congregational Church opens its 25 year Garden of Memory beside the sanctuary funded by memorials and offerings and featuring a pool and trees.
At Front Royal Livestock Market on September 22 buyers quoted prices across hogs veal sheep and cattle. Hogs ranged heavy butcher 16.50 to 18.00 light butcher 17.00 to 18.00 sows 13.50 to 14.25. Veal chiefly 27.00 to 32.50 with best 31.50 to 32.50. Sheep and lambs to 20.25 for prime. Slaughter cattle and stocker prices listed for steers heifers cows bulls and yearling steers with varied grades and ranges.
The third World Conference on Missionary Radio in Milwaukee aims to double the number of missionary radio stations worldwide within ten years. Representatives from 29 stations spanning 100 languages on six continents attended the summer meeting.
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