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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1950
Page
3
The column laments the decline of top heavyweights and questions the appeal of a Louis vs Charles rematch. It notes Louis’s reluctance, Charles’s difficult position, and the uncertain future of postwar boxing stardom. It also recalls the failed Beshore bout and public doubts about a comeback.
The term antibiotic was introduced in 1941 by Dr. Selman Waksman, famed for his soil microbiology research and work on antibiotics.
Dr. Clayton Anderson, newcomer to the local golfing scene, defeated Dr. Courtney Grim 1-up on the 36th hole to capture the Winchester Country Club title. The 31-year-old eye doctor from Kentucky posted 72-74 for 146 while defeating Wilson Pugh, Cabell Moore, and John Thompson en route to the final.
The 32nd annual American Legion Virginia convention concluded with elections for officers and national delegates. Governor Battle warned of the insidious threat from Soviet Russia and urged universal military training as the nation’s defense. He also criticized critics of training and urged readiness for future conflict.
The heavy armored Sherman tank was first used in World War II. It carries a crew of five and has a top speed around 24 miles per hour. The tank weighs approximately 33 tons.
Donald W. Hedburg of Wichita a WWII South Pacific veteran and Wichita Eagle executive shares his recovery from run down health using Hadacol. He credits the vitamin rich tonic with renewed energy and urges others to try it, noting trial bottles at $1.25 and larger sizes at $3.50.
Shenandoah Valley Inc. promotes tourism with 200000 color folders and ads from Martinsburg to Roanoke, featuring Winchester history and nearby sites. The initiative, plus matches, ads, and signs, aims to attract visitors and boost local economies with a $20000 annual spend. Benny Brown Jr. earns first prize on Sylvia Dewey's Your Junior Review for tap dancing, winning a portable radio while a drummer takes runner up with a record player. The show airs from Channel 4 Washington with local time at 11 oclock Winchester time.
Washington said North Korean forces have suffered about 50,000 casualties in Korea while South Korean losses reached 37,000 as of three weeks ago. An Army spokesman noted continued casualty tallies and described large scale conscription by the North.
Miss Louise Yim is a prominent Korean figure acclaimed as one of two women in the Korean National Assembly and the first woman cabinet member. She heads the Korean Women’s Democratic Party and serves as chairman of the Korean Symphony and president of Central University.
A talented Douglas School student, who has won prizes at the Palace Theater, is happy today and still has a chance to win a television set in the Junior Review finals.
Newly admitted patients include Mrs. Ralph Yount and James R. Seal with home addresses in Winchester and Route 3. Mrs. Basil Cooper and Mr. Carrol Unger. Mrs. Ebersole. G. Clinton Stowers. Miss C Elizabeth Grim. Mrs. Carlton Snapp. Mr. Harry Dunn. Miss Dorothy Creel. Mrs. Shirley Glasscock. Miss Lucy Meade. Mrs. Carl Costello. Mrs. Clark Richard. Mr. Robert Fowler. Donna Levi. Mr. Hunter Dunlap. Mrs. Luther Hutter. Mrs. James Sites. Mrs. Edna Lindsey. Mrs. Charles Hanshew. Mrs. Homer Anbrose. Mrs. Homer Knight. Ervin Miller.
William Golladay 68 night foreman in the Dye Department of the Virginia Woolen Mills died at 5 30 pm yesterday at his home 911 Woodland Ave after 14 months of declining health He was born January 27 1882 near New Market and married Lucy May Gochenour in 1908 He was a member of First Brethren Church Rouss Fire Company and survives by widow son Joseph E Golladay two daughters Mrs S L Haymaker and Mrs Henry Grandstaff a brother David J Galladay and two grandchildren Funeral services 2 pm Wednesday at the late home with Rev E J Rohart officiating burial Mount Hebron Cemetery The body will be brought to the home this evening
Joseph Phillips, 42, of Pittsburgh died in a hospital from a fractured spine after falling 50 feet during a trapeze act at a Homeville Amvets carnival. Hundreds witnessed the fatal accident.
New York executives of the CIO New York Newspaper Guild plan a vote tonight to approve or reject settlement terms ending the strike that began June 13 at the New York World Telegram and Sun. The terms, reached Saturday, include a year freeze on economy firings and pay raises up to ten dollars a week.
A postal note for foreign lands can be bought at offices. The purchaser fills two forms and receives a receipt. The San Francisco Post Office ships the proper papers to Japan by steamer, and the recipient receives the funds in Japanese currency.
County agent I Fred Stine announces the Third Annual Beekeepers Short Course sponsored by the Virginia Agricultural Extension Service on August 7 and 8 in Charlottesville. The opening day emphasizes the importance of bees as pollinating insects, appealing to horticulturists and beekeepers alike.
More white-tail deer are found in Nova Scotia than anywhere else in North America, reflecting the province's rich natural habitats and favorable hunting and conservation conditions. Local wildlife officials note sustained populations across several counties and ongoing monitoring to manage habitat.
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