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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1951
Page
4
An office advertisement policy details display ads due 48 hours before publication with transient rates at 70 cents per inch and contract rates on request. Classified rates available in the classified column. Circulation options include one year six months three months and one month in advance and single copy pricing. The heavens declare the glory of God.
Current Opinion surveys the dog dogma swirling through Portsmouth and Richmond as a proposed two-dog limit spurs owner protests, rabies scares trigger quarantees, and court actions arise over a neighbor’s barking. It contrasts dogs’ heroic deeds with cats’ quiet presence and questions which pet truly leads.
On September 15, 1942, Admiral Sherman directed efforts aboard a torpedoed and burning aircraft carrier as crews fought to control the fire and save the ship and its air group.
The article honors Admiral and Chief of Naval Operations Forrest Sherman, noting his sea service, role in unifying the armed services, and diplomatic missions. It recalls his brave actions during wartime aboard the carrier Wasp and his death in Naples at age 54, with tributes from President Truman and others.
Miss Elizabeth Massie led the Winchester Park Tennis Club to victory over Mrs. Helen Enders of Berryville to claim the Inter-city Women’s Tennis title. Mr. and Mrs. Janney Milburn of Grimes hosted Cecil Luthlutz and children Judy Ann and Cecil from Lincoln Nebraska. Mrs. Edith Dempsey of Dayton Ohio, formerly Edith Cochran of Frederick County, visited Winchester relatives.
The Star welcomed home Maurice J. Duffey Clark E. Loy William K Magaha Leroy F. Cahill Miss Dorothy Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Robinson 606 South Stewart Street and noted a position with the National City Bank New York City Miss Bill Wood 527 North Braddock Street visiting Ferndale Michigan guest of Miss Margaret Beck and Mrs Colleen Sheetz
Mrs Owen Dougherty of Millwood Avenue underwent a mastoid operation at Memorial Hospital. Betty Jean Nixon Doris Register June Cline and Betty Jane Gearing were at Camp Powell Virginia. Genevieve Massie of Stephens City visited her brother in law and sister Captain and Mrs G L Branner in Washington. Mr and Mrs Herbert Watson and daughter Mary Lou returned home after several days in Atlantic City.
A bolt of lightning ignited an old powder and dynamite charge at the Powhatan Lime Plant in Strasburg Junction killing three men instantly and a fourth at Memorial Hospital. Victims were George Huffman 45 Jack Rayner 40 Hunter Boyd 65 Cecil Rinker 18, son of C H Rinker. The Commercial and Savings Bank suffered a serious fire damage estimated at $6,000. Mr and Mrs C G Crawford had visitors including Mrs Agnes Butler of Roanoke.
Fifty years ago Grace Lutheran Church pastor W L Seabrook was known as a fisherman. B N Lockhart was named superintendent of the Northwestern Turnpike by the directors.
A Sioux-led hunt near Wind Cave National Park ends with the dying old buffalo carcass hoisted for tourists. Rangers fire repeatedly as the animal falls after a 3 mile pursuit while Indians recount past hunting with stone knives.
A mock dialogue reveals how Acheson and Morrison discuss recognizing Franco while meeting U S and British political pressures. The exchange underscores domestic electoral concerns shaping Franco diplomacy and hints at wider tensions over Iran Israel and Hong Kong policy.
A reader asks about the meaning origins of kangaroo court. The Winchester Star notes the term’s unclear origin but links it to irregular trials. Some authorities tie it to Australia with frontier justice, others to jail inmates and penitentiaries.
The United States the USSR Venezuela and Iran are the top crude oil producers. This list identifies the major global suppliers contributing the largest shares of crude petroleum output.
Historical note on scurvy shows prevention by vitamin C intake. A study of 37 children reveals causes of deficiency, including interrupted orange juice, improper feeding, and infantile eczema, with diagnosis aided by X rays and vitamin C blood tests.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 a m amounted to .07 inches. To date rainfall for July is 2.29 inches in 1951, with year totals at 37.23 inches. Average rainfall values are listed for each month from February to December, with notable monthly figures such as May 3.83 and June 3.91 inches.
A self quiz presents 10 daily questions with answers on page 2. It asks about MacArthur mid year tour a famous Livingstone greeting Lee and Grant on same side the depth of oceans Ananda Mahidol king of Thailand Curacao ownership Gustaf Adolf country and F H Burnett full name plus grammar correction.
The Literary Digest had a long record of accuracy, notably predicting the 1932 results and gaining prestige. In 1936 its forecast overstated Roosevelt by failing to anticipate the landslide, predicting 161 electoral votes and 42.6 percent of the popular vote versus the actual 523 electoral votes and 62 percent.
History is God in action and central to human activity. Loyalty to God promotes welfare while flouting his will brings disaster. Politics often whers power to self interest, but God walks through history guiding nations despite crooked leadership.
Arthur Langlie born July 25 1900 in Lanesboro Minnesota is governor of Washington. Son of Norwegian immigrants he worked in logging camps to pay expenses before being admitted to the Washington bar in 1926. He practiced law in Seattle and entered politics in his thirties serving on the city council and later as mayor of Seattle. Langlie is a Republican.
Indians in the United States fought for both Union and Confederacy, with some as slaveholders affected like other owners. The Royal Dublin Society sponsored an international exposition in 1853, introducing a regular display of paintings at a major exposition.
Roy tells Tonto about Rick’s reputation and romantic entanglements with Lois and Ruby Sevier. He hints Bart Overby may act against Rick, while Grant kept notes. Tonto deduces Rick was killed by a small caliber gun as they plan further investigation.
Bart Overby wowed clients with sleight of hand while Bart Sears and Ruby clashed with Ad Gilpin over control and bets in a tense office scene set in Avrillo. The story hints at future developments as the scene ends with a To Be Continued.
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