Dog thief found stealing newspaper by police
A local resident reported missing papers for six days and police traced the culprit to a black mongrel dog seen carrying the newspaper away.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1951
Page
12
A local resident reported missing papers for six days and police traced the culprit to a black mongrel dog seen carrying the newspaper away.
Winners announced at the Hopalong Cassidy Birthday Party at Capitol Theatre include Gary Johnson, Allen Williams, Jimmy Shhuller, Charles Rinker, Mike Kline, Herman Clark, Barbara Lake, Archie McKay, George Elliott, Billy Pope, Early Willy Jr, and Charles Adams. Prizes donated by the Workingman's Store on N Loudoun St.
A detailed rundown of nightly radio and TV programming with start times and show titles across networks. Included are news segments, dramas, comedies, variety hours, and sunset programming blocks from 6:00 to 11:00 listing shows such as News Broadcasts, The Lone Ranger, The Falcon, Dr. Christian, and Lawrence Welk among others.
TV listings show multiple stations WMAL WMILE and WTOP with daytime to late night program blocks. Includes news, dramas, music, sports, and variety shows such as Captain Video, Cavalcade of Bands, Wrestling, and The Web with various hosts and films.
New programs debut on radio and television with NBCs At Home with Meredith Wilson replacing Rex Saunders Mysteries and ABC TVs Paul Dixons ad lib hour making its network debut. WCPO TV Cincinnati features a studio visitors meet the cameras face to face replacing an hour of film.
Twenty five Winchester and Frederick County residents are named among 407 eligible members of the Pioneer Teachers of Hampshire County. Eligibility requires at least 25 years teaching in the county and still in the profession or having taught there previously. A meeting is set for August 25 at 9 a.m. at the Hampshire County Courthouse Romney with lunch to be provided by members. The Virginia contingent includes Mrs. Lillian Eaton and others, while speakers may include Dr. Oliver 8 Ikenberry and ex Governor John J. Cornwell.
A spectacular early morning fire in Wilson North Carolina destroyed the large No. 1 tobacco warehouse, the center of the tobacco district, with 166,000 square feet of floor space. Damage estimated at one million dollars. cause not yet determined.
It is stated that as little as 25 grains per curd is enough to cause hay fever.
Sally Butler, born August 8, 1891 in Morgan County Indiana, led the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs from 1946 to 1948 and served as president of an international federation involved with women’s claims. She later joined the Treasury Department in Indianapolis and remains there.
West Point pledged it will play its 1951 football schedule. Maj. Gen. Frederick A. Irving, the Academy superintendent, said we will always play our schedule and try to make up in fight what we lack in talent. Most of the football squad faces dismissal due to an investigation of cheating on exams.
Atlantic City directors relax rule on pageant swimwear allowing Miss America hopefuls to select their own one piece knit swimsuits. Required features include shoulder straps and colors in black white or any pastel shade.
New York reports that the NPA M-4A order halts many new building starts. The rule restricts steel copper and aluminum use, freezing construction of industrial and commercial projects and homes beyond minor metal needs.
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