Tuesday's Elections In Virginia 1951
An August 7 1951 election overview notes CIO backed Governor candidate F P Miller and his campaigning team facing defeats in Roanoke Covington Richmond and Staunton Waynesboro. Miller's two statewide wins are limited to Newport News Hampton Elizabeth City Warwick and Alexandria Fairfax Falls Church Prince William districts with Clarke losing by ten votes. Overall the day proved not pleasant for Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Miller
Arnold Schlossberg
Earl A. Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Schlossberg
Covington
Temple L. Kessinger
CIO
Hale Collins
Battle
G. Alvin Massenberg
Senate
Newport News
Hampton
Elizabeth City
Warwick
Andrew
Clarke
Alexandria-Fairfax-Falls Church
Prince William
Editorial condemns scandal at West Point and calls for moral balance
The piece laments a scandal at the United States Military Academy and lauds the honor system. It argues that athletic excess corrupted values, stressing that officers must embody character as core equipment for leading large defense forces. It warns of broader educational harm and demands balance.
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United States Military Academy
West Point
Miller and his political activity draw voter scrutiny in Virginia
The editorial criticizes Mr. P. Miller for devoting himself to political activity and warns voters against allowing his group to control Virginia government. It notes Miller’s two defeats, once for Fairfax County Legislature and once for governor, and argues his views would fare poorly in Virginia.
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P. Miller
Mr. Miller
Fairfax County
England
Virginia
Miller
I Knew It All Along
A poetic turnabout mood shifts from vows to travel plans. The speaker laments travel woes and vows no more trips but ends with a twist promising to go next week. The verse contrasts crowded resorts and discomfort with a decision to resume travel soon.
Marriage Announcement for Barbara Lillis and Eugene Pifer Creswell
Miss Barbara Anne Lillis and Eugene Pifer Creswell announced their marriage. Both come from families in this city, with Maurice and Mrs Lillis and Carl and Mrs Creswell noted as parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Anne Lillis
Maurice Lillis
Euegene Pifer Creswell
Carl Creswell
John Nail
Clem Walters
Little Rock
Ark
George W. Giles
Wanda Jean
Bobby
Dickie
Atlantic
Virginia
Massie Opens Winchester Law Office and Local Nuptials
Five years ago Joseph A. Massie Jr. opened a law office in Winchester. Dorothy Elizabeth Brown of Winchester wed Charles Robert Sirvaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Turner Sirbaugh, in Winchester.
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Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Elizabeth Love Massie
Winchester
Dorothy Elizabeth Brown
Oscar Brown
Charles Robert Sirvaugh
Turner Sirbaugh
Berryville Couple Announce Engagement of Dore Turner’s Daughter
Mr and Mrs Harry Turner of Berryville announce the engagement of their daughter Dore Gwendolyn to Roy Harper son of 【redacted】.
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Roy Harper
Seneca
W. Va
A. L. Powell and Son
Alton
Iis
Wolfe Street
Ocean City
Harry Turner
Berryville
Dore Gwendolyn
Richmond Man Elected State Head of American Legion
Henry M. Taylor of Richmond was elected state head of the American Legion to succeed Capt. Frank Wray of Berryville. W P Walker was high gun at the Winchester Gun Club, shooting 50 at 20 yards and 100 at 16 yards. Miss Imogene Clements of Washington visited her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs A J Tavenner.
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Henry M. Taylor
Richmond
American Legion
Frank Wray
Berryville
P. Walker
Winchester
Imogene Clements
Washington
A. J. Tavenner
Robbery at Venable Butcher Shop in Stephens City
The butcher shop of Charley Venable in Stephens City was robbed when he stepped out to lunch. A weather summary notes crop prospects improved by timely rains with a predicted $3 a barrel price for grain. Snow accompanied a heavy rain this summer, witnessed across the county by many reporting to The Star.
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Charley Venable
Stephens City
The
Star
Navy chief Fechteler shaped for sea and joint force work
The new Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Fechteler, born 1896 in San Rafael, is a blunt sea veteran with amphibious warfare expertise. He emphasizes teamwork with Army and Air Force, defends ships over air power, and plans sea-lane strikes against Soviet-linked targets. He served ten amphibious invasions in the Pacific and is noted for a broad all around leadership style.
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Washington
Fechtele
Hollywood
California
Sherman
Denfeld
Fechteler
Annapolis
Korea
United States
Soviet Union
Asia
Black Sea
Bosporous
Norway Littoral
Fechteser
Pacific
Stalin
San Rafael
U. S Navy
William Howard Taft
Taft
Robert
Fechteier
Lord Beatty
Jutland
Chile
Navy
Army
Air Force
Truman
Rhinitis Causes and Allergic Forms Explained
The article explains rhinitis from viruses and allergies to hay fever and vasomotor types. It notes pollen triggers grasses ragweed and molds, plus foods and dust as year round culprits. Treatments include antihistamines and pollen desensitization under physician guidance.
Rainfall Totals and Averages by Month and Year
Report summarizes rainfall measurements including 24 hour totals to 7 am August 10 1951 and year to date 26.13 inches. It lists 38 year averages 36.73 inches and monthly averages for 38 years from 912 1966 inclusive with values for each month such as July 8.84 and June 3.91 inches.
Women Serving in 244 U.S. Diplomatic Missions Overseas
More than 2400 women are serving the United States in 244 diplomatic missions overseas. Their tact diplomacy and loyalty are becoming more and more recognized in the foreign fields.
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United States
Strength For The Day by Earl L Douglass
A digest of the 1950 Annual Report of the American Bible Society notes the Bible in 1034 languages and 191 full translations, with new publications in Kashgar Turkish and Congo dialects. It asserts the Bible remains the world’s best seller and urges modern readers to engage with its relevance.
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American Bible Society
Kashgar Turki
Turkistan
Kikwungo
Belgian Congo
China
Maunjan Jorai
The
Do humans have a wishbone like birds
The so called wishbone in humans corresponds to the collarbones. In humans the collarbones are separate, but in birds they are joined at one end, likely due to flight needs.
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Missouri
Hoover
White House
John M. Nangle
Missourin
Truman
Yarborough hand odds in bridge named for Earl Yarborough
The odds against holding a Yarborough are 1 827 to 1. This hand is named after an Earl of Yarborough who is said to have proposed the rule while playing bridge.
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E. A
Earl of
Yarborough
Tonto Finds Ruby Sevier in Hidden Shack
Tonto discovers a concealed shack where Ruby Sevier waits inside with calm charm. She invites him in despite the secrecy, joking about playing house and hinting at a personal, possibly risky bond between them. The scene reveals a private retreat and emotional tension.
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Tonto
Star
Iuby Sevier
Hidden Avrillo Retreat Reveals Ruby’s Secret Ownership
Ruby explains she owns the Avrillo cabin and forty acres hidden from Bart Overby. Tonto questions Rick’s murder, speculating who brought him up the road while Ruby seeks escape from town scrutiny and the watchful eyes of locals.
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Nester
Tonto
Avrillo
Ad Gupta
Bart
Ruby
Golden
Jae B. Welle
Feaunce
Rick
Aurillo
Tonte
Slash S&s
Bart Overby
Trivia Qs and A Answers From A Civilian Primer
A reader quiz covers topics from chemistry to family relations and geography. Questions address alcohol origins the difference between half and step brothers whether lead rusts and which national park hosts unique flora and fauna. Answers note 1808 alcohol discovery, Arabic derivation, and Everglades National Park’s distinctive biota.
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Maller Moter
Ginia Senate
House of Delegates
F. P. Miller
John Stewart Battle
Nick Prillaman
Martinsville
Prillaman
W. R. Broaddus
Broaddus
Prilla
Beecher Stallard
Louis Spilman
House of Delegate
Staunton-Waynesboro
Augusta Area
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
the Star
BY Ray Tucker
J.L. D
Fa’ River
Mass
Uncle Sam
Mrs Truman
Mrs. I. E .S. of
Denver
Col
G H. B
Miami
Florida
Perle Mesta
Luxembourg
Eugenie Anderson
Denmark
Herman W. Bundesen, M.D
G. R
Scott
R. J. Scott
Wig
Central Africa
Earl l L. Douglass DD
Tonto Riley
Ruby ‘Sevier
Fonto
Sarrow
L. E. Wells
Everglades National Park
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