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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1951
Page
4
The issue presents a motto stating most transgressors are apprehended and punished but conscience cannot be evaded. It adds crime does not pay and that the way of transgressors is hard. The note appears in the Winchester Evening Star dated Saturday July 7 1951.
Current Opinion notes Justice Douglas, a mountain climber and mystic at heart, heads to Pakistan and the Himalayas to seek faith and wisdom. The piece recalls his past alpine risks, including a crash that broke twenty three ribs, and suggests the trek may influence his stance as he returns to the Supreme Court.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reveals many catfish steaks served in elite restaurants come from the James River in Virginia rather than the nearby Mississippi. The paper laments the distance, noting pride in local sourcing but acknowledging the surprising supply source.
The Post-Dispatch notes Virginians shun catfish while rival states supply the market. Richmond dealers report never selling or hardly giving away the fish as James River cats travel to St. Louis and other cities for supper, leaving locals to fish at bridges or travel for meals.
Charles Zuckerman was elected commander of the Conrad Hoover American Legion Post. Other officers named include Robert Manuel as vice commander Kenneth Patton as second vice commander M B Clowe Jr as finance officer. Mr and Mrs E W Braithwaite hosted guests Dr and Mrs Louis H Bratash of Hollywood California. Announcement was made of the marriage of Irene Elliott daughter of Harry W Elliott of Wadesville to Morris Ambrose of Mt Williams.
Mr and Mrs Ralph D Shockey have moved into their McCormac apartments after a wedding trip. Mr and Mrs Vincent Wilson and Mr and Mrs William Carpenter returned home from a tour through West Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee. Mrs Louise Pingley of 123 West Monmouth Street hosted her sister Mrs John W Sommers from Fort Lauderdale Florida.
Ten years ago the Kiwanis picnic team included Bruce Alexander Earl Shade W W Whitlock Ralph Pifer Wyatt Richards E E Harbaugh and J Curtis Frey. Roy Lock was named president of the Berryville and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce J Edward Thomas became vice president Trial Justice Loring C Kackley elected secretary treasurer. Earl Williams Jr. aged 12 moved back with his parents after an operation at Memorial Hospital on Berryville Avenue.
R Gray Williams, Winchester attorney, was guest speaker at the annual Conference Veterans reunion at Fishers Hill in Shenandoah County. Mrs Eva M Keller, long time White Hall resident, died at Memorial Hospital. Marshal Baker of the Rotary Club received telegrams from Louis M Nur ton and Commander Richard E Byrd inviting them to a Rotary International lunch to receive honorary memberships.
Fifty years ago Lawson Clark Glen Roy Holiday Rosenberger Arthur Dean Charles Henry and Archie David son visited out of town. William R Willis and Albert C Brown were officially seated as members of the Common Council.
A nostalgic tour guide to New York City invites readers with limited means to enjoy a weekend in the city. It promotes affordable experiences on foot from Fifth Avenue to Wall Street, museums and cathedrals, and warns visitors that the city is magical but hard to live in.
Foreign observers expect North Korea to demand elections for both sides of the 38th parallel followed by a central government. They foresee evacuation of foreign troops, trials of war criminals, damages claims, and UN rebuilding aid as key conditions.
British soldiers are advised to guard against swoons on parade by steadily twitching their low muscles. The idea, from Stanley Aivin of Harley Street, says blood sinks to the feet while at rigid attention, reducing brain supply and causing blackouts.
Washington reports Governor Thomas E. Dewey plans a semi official Far Eastern mission to set salary and policy for next year. He would chair a possible Dulles led treaty effort with Japan and advocate Ike Eisenhower as presidential nominee while seeking a key State Department post if Eisenhower wins.
The article explains amebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica, with symptoms including chronic digestive issues and blood in stools. It discusses tests using magnesium sulfate prep, various drugs such as aureomycin, tetramycin, chlor quine, emetine injections, and iodine or arsenic compounds, and notes liver involvement and treatment goals to eradicate the parasite.
Past 24 hours show no rainfall by 7 am today. July rainfall to date is 48 inches with year to date 2430 inches. Average rainfall over 38 years is 36.78 inches. Monthly average values from 1912 to 1956 include Jan 2.48, Feb 1.95, Mar 2.86, Apr 2.99, May 3.43, Jun 3.91, Jul 3.84, Aug 3.90, Sep 2.65, Oct 3.33, Nov 2.53, Dec 2.46 inches.
Puzzle style quiz asks 19 day test with daily scoring and asks ten questions about history language and genetics. It mentions Secret Service escort for Margaret Truman and Peregrine White as first English born in New England, with notes on Bridgewater grant and Peregrine meaning.
William C Grunow sixty eight died of a heart attack in a Stevens Hotel 24th floor room 2405. He built Majestic radios with B J Grisby and founded Briseo Grunow Co then General Utilities which collapsed in 1939. Grunow was ousted as president in 1931 and the firm went bankrupt in 1935.
East Berlin authorities said two more children were found dead after a small ship exploded on the Spree River. The death toll rose to 27 as officials pressed a gasoline engine seizure and intensified inspections.
A speaker warns against lingering on past slights and grudges and urges embracing tomorrow. He recalls a pilot’s quip about crossing the International Date Line to illustrate moving forward. The message: forget the past, press toward progress, and trust in a hopeful future.
Police blamed the disaster on a faulty gasoline engine that caught fire aboard a river craft in the Soviet sector, detailing the fatal blaze and investigation into the incident.
Julie reflects on trust and control after a quarrel with Jeff over a canceled date. She schemes to stay away until eleven then returns to find him anxious and apologetic. Their reconciliation softens into tension about boundaries with Mrs. Douglas and Christmas plans with family.
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