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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1951
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star issue notes publication details and rates with a brief devotional on mood. It indicates the paper’s schedule and adds a religious reminder that sorrow can become joy with divine aid.
Current Opinion argues Oscar Ewing's proposal to use Social Security funds to finance up to 60 days of hospital care for everyone age 65 and older is a step toward expanding the welfare state. The piece warns that rising costs and dwindling surpluses would require higher payroll taxes or general tax funds, and calls for preserving existing retirement solvency while offering true choice to seniors.
The Virginia tax cut law funded by Harry Byrd Jr. faces criticism amid calls to repeal due to school and public facility needs. Observers warn lapses could spur future revenue grabs as times change, while lawmakers debate conceding to a federal spending surge and the risk of endless government growth.
Mrs. Alfred deMatsson's tan Chihuahua won a silver loving cup for best dog in the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals show. An American black and tan coon hound owned by E. B. Jacksonville was runner up. South End Fire Company Auxiliary won a $25 first prize for best appearing in the Jackson Firemen's parade. Mr. and Mrs. Larrick Hockman and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Grimes of Bellview Avenue returned home from Atlantic City vacation.
Mr and Mrs Paul Carper return to Grey stone Terrace after a week in Atlantic City New Jersey Mrs James F Teets Winchester Route 1 learns her husband is promoted to Technician Fifth Grade Mrs Katie Rudolph slowly improves at her home 348 Amherst Street
Staff Sgt Warren Martin and Pvt First Class James Geanious were on Army leave in Winchester. George W Misell, formerly with Eddy Press in Winchester and now living in Roanoke Virginia, was visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Jesse Funk hosted their son Willie Punk of Hampton and Miss Mary Virginia DeHaven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hayes DeHaven of Gore, visiting Berkeley Springs.
Charles H Harper purchased the residence of Mr and Mrs E V Weems on Fairmont Avenue. Misses Cora and Ruth Newcome entertained at their parents home for their cousin Sheridan L Newcome of Los Angeles. Mrs W and Norris of Washington visited. Grace Rosenberger is visiting her father Mr Jomm W Rosenberger as state revenues reach 6106.
A humorous essay about an American husband who resists his wife’s preference for candlelit dinners. After playful refusals and clever pranks, he yields to the evenings of candle power, learns why she prefers it, and accepts the tradition with a final quiet lesson in not pressing questions.
Washington observers note heavy involvement by bankers lawyers and industrialists in supporting Truman foreign policy and rearmament while GOP fundraising weakens. The mix of figures like Dulles Finletter Acheson Wilson Harriman Lovett and McChesney Martin signals deep financial backing for the administration amid tax and cost pressures while Eisenhower candidacy looms as a potential shift. The article also cites growing Pentagon advertising staffing and costs as part of war effort communications.
The State Department reports Red China is pressuring Chinese abroad for large sums with threats against families at home. The Voice of America cites telegrams from Hong Kong and Singapore based families describing demanded payments and various torture threats unless funds are sent. An estimated ten million Chinese live across Southeast Asia including the Philippines, Burma, and Thailand.
Fifty years ago Cariin Gray hosted a party for friends near Winchester. Charlies Kirby built a stone fence along the Wadesville road on the Swimley property. Bob Forney enlisted in the army and was sent to the Philippines for duty after expecting to be sent to China.
Norfolk man Charles Edward McClain and his daughter Cleo Mildred McClain, separated after a 20 year divorce, were reunited after he reached out via the Montgomery Journal newspaper. He had long searched, even calling police, before the ad prompted contact and a match.
A recently noted condition caused by cat scratches affects lymph glands near the scratch site. Most cases are mild, with normal blood counts and slight fever, and recovery occurs in weeks to months. Cats are not ill, suggesting transmission through contaminated claws.
The report lists rainfall figures including past 48 hours ending 7 am today with none in July, year to date 0.38 inches in 1951 and 23.30 inches, and a 38-year average of 36.73 inches. It also provides monthly averages from 1912 to 1956: January 2.48, February 1.05, March 2.86, April 2.99, May 3.83, June 3.91, July 3.84, August 3.90, September 2.65, October 3.33, November 2.53, December 2.48.
McClain learned of Cleo through a fellow reporter and Cleo phoned back the same day. Cleo arrived by bus yesterday and was identified by McClain as his daughter who said she hadn’t married and believed herself young. Cleo expressed gratitude to Rex Thomas and her father for the reunion, praising God.
The hundred in Delaware derives from English practice where an area once tied to 100 families formed a unit. In the English colonies, including Delaware, the hundred was adopted and in use by 1690, persisting as an important subdivision after counties were set up.
A quiz guide outlines scoring by daily correct answers over ten days. It lists ten sample questions on topics from travel bans to geography and biology, with question prompts and a page reference for answers.
E. M. Hottel of Winchester Va writes that downtown streets on the fourth lacked flags, expressing concern over a perceived dearth of patriotic display.
The essay argues anxiety harms body and spirit and urges calm faith. It cites quotes from John Wesley and a line about not fretting. It mentions boxing champions Tom Sharkey and others as a concluding aside.
In Bayport Julie frets over finances and a looming landscape project as she and Jeff navigate family tensions and mounting expectations. Jeff pursues a potential engineering opportunity while Julie savors small achievements and plans for a shared future.
Julie and Jeff discuss the store fate with Jeff weighing managing it and Julie offering help. The couple weighs selling the family shop while Jeff imagines a future as an engineer and contemplates town visits and cab rides for plans.
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