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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1951
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star provides its standardsubscription prices for mail and carrier delivery, including one year at 6.50, six months 3.50, and three months 2.00, plus weekly and single copy rates. The page closes with a Biblical proverb about building a town with blood.
The piece celebrates Paris as a symbol of liberty and civilization rather than a precise anniversary. It recalls Paris’s resilience through upheaval, its artistic spirit, and its enduring contrast to totalitarian menace, wishing the city long years of freedom and beauty.
State Safety Commissioner Sam Neal endorses a tougher anti drunken driving push though he cites weak court cooperation as a barrier. Knoxville cases show light penalties such as $10 fines and weekend-only jail for offenders, highlighting the danger of impaired drivers and the need for stricter enforcement.
Fragmentary notes show concern over mixing gasoline and alcohol and a critique of judges and Commissioner Neal. The text hints at calls for stricter highway safety measures and firm enforcement attitudes.
The piece paints ideal vacation days with golden evenings and bright days, noting a wakeful ease that encourages garden, park, country drives, and porch sitting. It contrasts fresh heat with August heaviness and November hints, while preserving an edge of alertness and hospitality to pleasant thoughts.
Charlottesville Progress notes an Argentinian sailor robbed of his passport in a French port. It took fourteen months to restore his status as a man with a country as he was shuffled across Europe. Americans in Germany helped him obtain a birth certificate from Switzerland.
The Winchester Camera Club showed a sound motion picture in color by local photographer Hugh Peters depicting the construction of a natural gas transmission pipeline from near Charleston West Virginia to Rockville Maryland. Cadet Harold B Phillips of Whitacre completed six weeks training with the Signal Corps Reserve Officers Training Corps at Fort Monmouth New Jersey. Little Miss Sue Ann Clevenger daughter of Mr and Mrs William Clevenger broke her arm at her Monmouth Street home.
Mrs. Goldie Hawse and son Larry of Savage Md spent time with her mother at her Northwestern Grade home. Master Douglas Bell son of Dr. and Mrs. Leslie M. Bell celebrated his fifth birthday with guests Sheila McGuire Toni Smith Marilyn Bergan Aimee Gibson Ann Bosserman Paul Rhodes and Todd Stuart. Mr and Mrs W S Carper Berryville hosted their son M S Nick Carper of Chicago as guest.
Ten years ago the distinction of having the longest name among 91 registrants went to Marshall Richardson Glass Patton of Rt 2 Winchester. Irvin Cather and H L James attended the Elks national convention in Philadelphia. Master Charles Kerns of Grimes had a fall from a moving automobile with several injuries, none serious.
Mr and Mrs Robert Castleman hosted their daughter Miss Pearl Castleman of Washington DC as a guest. Miss Edna Dinges and Miss E May Linn have returned home from a Roanoke trip. Mr and Mrs William LaRue returned home after a wedding trip to Richmond and Washington.
Fifty years ago a barn floor collapsed under heavy wheat loads at Dr. John S. Lupton’s farm. Edgar Lemley of Stephens City wore a derby hat that likely saved him from injury when debris struck his head while removing an old chimney.
A columnist rails against enforcing uniform dress for children, arguing American kids already wear a cowboy standard from ages two to sixteen. He notes boys in guns and bandanas, girls trimming hair and sharing outfits, and jokes about distinguishing youngsters by costumes while mocking a British uniform proposal.
Congress debates tightening Marine Corps role with Vinson plan setting 300000 to 400000 force and the Commandant on the Joint Chiefs. Supporters argue a stronger Marine force aids global policy amid Truman Acheson military strategy, domestic politics, and past wartime performance.
Senate crime investigators pledge full cooperation with a probe into complaints of prostitutes and gamblers near army camps. Chairman O'Conor said investigators have looked into the matter and hearings may not yet be decided. The panel has found little evidence of interstate prostitution near camps and may deem it outside its jurisdiction unless new information arises. The Senate Preparedness subcommittee had disclosed the complaints.
Police Court this morning under Judge John W Rice assessed fines plus costs for four defendants. Charles Burke disorderly conduct 10 dollars. Lawrence A Jenkins reckless driving 20 dollars. Melvin A Clark reckless driving 75 dollars. A Glenn Anderson no city state business license 50 dollars to pay 25 dollars suspended.
Headache is common and often linked to emotional stress, migraine, or tension. Seek medical attention if headaches are severe or recurring, as causes range from sinus infections to brain conditions, with treatment possible in many cases.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today shows none with July total at .38 inches. Yearly totals and averages are given for a 38 year period ending 1951 with a July monthly figure of 3.84 inches and an overall average monthly rainfall of 3.84 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 to 195 inclusive list January 2.48, February 1.95, March 2.86, April 2.09, May 3.83, June 3.91, July 3.84, August 3.90, September 2.65, October 3.33, November 2.53, December 2.46.
As the national rearmament program uses vital materials shortages loom over the postwar building era. Some substantial homes rose with the latest design and materials while others were hastily erected to meet demand and may face future problems.
Tonto Riley from Sonora rides into Avrillo seeking answers about a mysterious letter tied to his Arizona past. He checks into the Grand Hotel where clerk Al Hibbs notes the traveler’s long journey and hints at a hidden puzzle surrounding a sold ranch and a syndicate takeover.
Tonto reads a cryptic message from Avrilio New Mexico with a check in his favor. He travels to Bisbee to verify funds then heads toward Avrillo with a possible motive unknown. The letter insists on rapid reporting with proof of identification and hints at an urgent matter.
Beginning August 21 1951 Princess Margaret will start receiving a state annuity of 6000 pounds yearly at age 21. The payment reflects royal financial arrangements in the British system and ties to the sovereign grant and allowances for the royal family.
A reader quiz presents 10 daily questions with score designations memory genius very superior excellent good and asks true false queries about U S history geography and language. It includes questions on the American ambassador to Greece the election ban on same state presidents and a pronunciation of Helena Montana plus color order for bunting and state nicknames.
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