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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1961

Page

4

Evening Star Reader Notice Summary

Local notice from the Evening Star lists editors and staff with contact details. It notes staff roles, the newspaper’s long running status, and national representation by Gallagher DeLisser. No specific event or action is described in the fragment.

Fr. F. Byrd, JR H. D. Koontz Rufus Josey Eugene Miller Gallagher -DeLisser, Inc East 44Th Street New York City Associated Press

Virginia faces federal push on school integration and DST

The Kennedy Cabinet urges Virginia to open Prince Edward County schools and to end private schooling by cutting state funds to all Virginia districts until integration is achieved. The piece notes DST changes in Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley and comments on national forecasts for 1965.

Virginia Kennedy Arthur J. Goldberg Robert F. Kennedy Prince Edward County Prince Edward Winchester Harrisonburg Shenandoah County Richmond Norfolk Newport News

Party honors Miss Virginia Jackson and mother birthday

Miss Virginia Jackson of 206 Baker Street hosted a party for her mother Mrs Virginia Jackson who marked her 78th birthday. Price Stabilizer Michael DiSalle said the economy is healthy and no rationing is planned as in postwar years.

Virginia Jackson Baker Street Michael DiSalle

Sinking of the Lusitania and its wartime impact

The May 1 1915 Lusitania voyage from New York sailed despite warnings as Captain Turner pursued a zigzag course. U-20 under Lieutenant Commander Schweiger fired a torpedo that sank the liner on May 7 near the Irish coast, killing nearly 1200 including over 100 Americans, shifting U.S. views on war and contributing to the 1917 entry into World War.

New York British Isles Lusitania W. H. Turner Maretania York Turner Admiralty Schweiger

How's Your I Q a 10 day memory quiz and history questions

A quirky quiz item lists 10 questions on IQ scoring from memory genius to good plus a page break for answers. It includes history and general knowledge such as Louisiana Purchase price and the Pharos of Alexandria. It also notes a Baltimore correction about a stone tablet marking Bishop Otterbein born June 4 1726 in German records.

Baltimore Otterbein Church of the United Brethren In Christ Wilhelm Otterbein Egberta

Courage through the ages and daily meditation

The article reflects on courage as a virtue admired across ages and cultures. It notes Western civilization literature and memoirs from World War II and other eras, suggesting courage is most needed beyond war, in everyday life.

Central America Powels

Everyday courage in the face of life’s struggles

Earl L. Douglas speaks on steady courage to face daily tasks and social ills. He notes that many battle illness, poverty, debt, alcoholism, and more, and that true strength comes from perseverance through the good fight with faith as a shield.

Richmond Blues to Escort Queen in Apple Capital Parade

The Richmond Light Infantry Blues Batallion accepted an invitation to escort the queen in Winchester. The Southern Inn, run by Mrs. J F Rose, will again host the Apple Blossom Princesses upon their arrival, marking the Blues first visit to the Apple Capital.

Richmond Light Infantry Blues J. F. Rose Winchester

Reverend Ross Leaves for Staunton Pastorate

The Rev and Mrs John H Ross former pastor of St Pauls Church depart for Staunton where he will serve as pastor of the A M E church. Gov Woodrow Wilson appoints Samuel Kal ish to the New Jersey Supreme Court bench marking the first Jewish justice in that state.

John H. Ross St. Paul’s Church Staunton A.M.E Woodrow Wilson Samuel Kalish Supreme Court New Jersey

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