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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1951

Page

3

1951 Wheat Crop Saved From New Rust Disease

Washington reports a fortunate weather pattern limited the 1951 wheat crop damage from a new rust race 15B. Experts warn seed breeders must develop resistant varieties, as rust remains a persistent threat to future crops across numerous states and will likely reemerge in Mexico and beyond.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture Earts Iowa Michigan New York Pennsylvania West Virginia Wisconsin Mississippi Texas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Nebraska Colorado Minnesota Indiana Virginia North Dakota Mexico Rio Grande

Local Farmers Name Reddy Kilowatt Ideal Hired Hand

Area farmers vote electricity aided assistant Reddy Kilowatt the perfect hired hand. He never grumbles or tires and can perform over 200 farm tasks. Free advisory service offered by Potomac Edison System local office.

Reddy

Gainesboro Social News Highlights

Cpl. William Cooper on 30 day Korea leave to visit mother Mrs Lou Cooper and relatives. Carlton Ramey Sr hosted dinner for son Carlton Ramey Jr awaiting wedding to Linda Miller of Albin. Attendees included the Millers of Albin and several others from Sunny, Winchester and Hayfield. Births noted for John and wife, Carson Cave, and Eddie Cooper visiting from New York. Frankie and Bonnie DeHaven visited Winchester grandmother Delia Johnson. Marlene Ruble returns from Arlington visit. Fearnow and DeHaven families visit Lamp in Shepherdstown.

Carlton Ramey Carlton Ramey, Jr Linda Miller Albin Russell Miller Robert Tom Davis Winchester N. W. Ritter Fred Boxwell Hayfield Donnie Conley Mary Lou Ramey A McDonald Sunny John Watach Creg Staines Capon Bridge W. Va Delphia DeHaven Sandra Becky Haines Ronnie Donnie Patsy Adams Bonnie Gale DeHaven Johnny, Allen Larry Cave Billy Fisher Mary Jenkins Haines Mary DeHaven Armilda Fisher Audrey Adams Carson Cave Eddie Cooper New York Lou Cooper Winifred Rogers Washington Frankie Bonnie DeHaven Delia Johnson Marlene Ruble Arlington John Fearnow Virgil DeHaven H . Lamp Shepherdstown

Vaccine hope sparks polio cure forecast in Copenhagen

Basil O Connor, president of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, predicted yesterday in Copenhagen that a polio vaccine may be developed within a few years. He cited ongoing research and international cooperation as key factors in reaching a breakthrough.

Copenhagen Denmark Basil O'Connor U. S National Foundation For

Slaveholding in the South at Civil War start

An estimate shows that among about 1,600,000 Southern families at the war’s outset, fewer than 4 percent owned slaves, roughly 384,000 families, reflecting wide spread nonownership in the region.

South

County Church Schedules Brucetown to Millwood

A long list of church schedules covers Brucetown Welltown Crums Stephenson and many more. It lists ministers including Emory Ellmore S J Goode and L P Tederick with service times Sunday School and worship at multiple chapels and charges. The piece notes homecoming services special music and combined sermons by Rev. Carl W. Hiser and others, plus a bus for Sunday rides and planned evangelistic meetings.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Reliance Charge L. P. Tederick Ridings Chapel H. E. Richardson Henry Jordan Carl W. Hiser Winchester Howard White Reliance Christian Endeavor Greenway Salem Front Royal Rd J. F. Wine

Conversation Gap Between Wife and Husband

HAL BOYLE jokes about how American wives seek conversation but find their husbands inattentive. He recalls reactions from several husbands who admit they tune out, recall old quarrels, or rely on silence. An elderly man offers two phrases that prove meaning: I love you and Will you marry me.

New York Charity

Age of Glass Making Reveals 3000 Year History

Vessels of glass have been produced for more than three millennia, tracing a long craft lineage. The passage notes the ancient duration of glass making as a valued artistic and practical skill.

Modern Etiquette Q and A from W L Gordon

A reader asks how to handle a dinner invitation when lateness is certain and whether terms like gentle man friend or boy friend are in good taste. The guidance advises immediate telephone contact to explain and request that hosts do not wait. It warns against using boy friend and recommends man friend as appropriate.

Wedding guests arrival timing

The notice states that guests should arrive about twenty minutes before the ceremony and never later than ten minutes before.

Wheat support price set at not less than 2.17 a bushel

The Department of Agriculture announced a national average minimum wheat support price of 2.17 per bushel for the 1952 crop, slightly below the current average of 2.18.

Washington Department of Agriculture

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Potomac Edison System Potomac Light End Power Co The Potomac Edises Co Northern Virginia Power Go South Pens Power Co Northern Virginia Power CO Robert Walke Jennifer Jones Selznick Los Angele International Airport David Selznick Rome Thei Robert Walker International Soundphoto Gainesboro William Cooper Korea Harry Weaver Brucetown Emory S. Ellmore Welltown Crums John E. Oliver Pleasant Valley Red Bud Mt. Pleasant Evangelical United Brethren Grover Jenkins Pine Grove Oglesby Wesley Chapel Gravel Springs Lutheran E. B. Smith Bethel Fremont Gravel Springs St. James St. Johns Greenwood Methodist Chapel L. L. Shreck Hebron Baptist Church A. C. Walker Maude Kerns Training Union Helping Hand Mission Indian Hollow Middletown Methodist Charge J. L. Feebles Grace Epworth Montague Avenue B. W. Coe Macedonia E Holmes Newcome Round Hill Myra Payne Mountain View North Frederick C. E. Burker Little Mountain White Hall Chesnut Grove C. B. Larrick Opequon Group of Presbyterian Churches Robert C. Bradford, Jr Opequon Burnt Church Stephens City St. Paul’s Marlboro Trinity Charles A. York Fairview Kernstown Stine’s Chapel Raymond Womeldorf B. E. Hudpastor Ite Boyce Millwood Pall Engine Hal Boyle W. L. Gordon St. Soe Nott E Te Alee South Main St America Buick Custom N. Main St
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