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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star features period advertisements and notices with local items and rates, including carrier and subscription details. A Bible verse is printed at the end, noting a religious message alongside the daily notices.
Current Opinion urges Virginia and North Carolina to launch a joint interstate traffic safety war through 1952. It proposes coordinated planning by governors, safety councils, and press groups, with daily cross state bulletins to influence drivers and jurors, and to raise public support for harsher enforcement.
The piece argues that a continued road safety effort across Virginia and North Carolina could reduce deaths injuries and property losses. A 1951 best year would become 1952 pride as state and personal triumphs. It envisions hundreds saved yearly with no war debt but gratitude from spared families.
The prospect of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip visiting the United States excites Americans who recall Lilybet and the royal romance. Interest grows as Elizabeth takes on more royal duties, with past tours by George VI and Queen Elizabeth fueling anticipation of a future queen.
Misses Kitty and Mary Bragg Barbara Shields and Calvin Adams of Brucetown returned from Camp Wakanda at Powell's Fort. Louise Jones of Berryville married Beverly Burch McKay of Millwood. Mrs J W Olcott was elected president of the Lloyd Williams Post American Legion Auxiliary in Berryville.
Mrs. Robert E. Hockman entertained guests at Bartonsville with Mr and Mrs. William M. Jordan of Norfolk as visitors. Mrs. Wilbur Feltner of Berryville, lately a Memorial Hospital patient, is reported improving at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs. Roy Blosser in Greystone Terrace. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Kline of 320 Virginia Avenue left for ten days in Atlantic City and Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Mr and Mrs J W Morrow hosted Miss Jane Owinges of Riverdale Md as a guest. Miss Meta Whiting returned home after completing a five week course in the University of Virginia extension school.
Miss Laura Smith of Washington was the house guest of Miss Adelle Metz. Mrs. Philip Crisman was ill at her home on South Braddock Street. Mrs. Howard Grove was visiting relatives in Warrenton and was to be accompanied home by her son Jimmy Grove who had been there for a month.
Within four weeks the hospital fund had grown to 14079.06 dollars. Efforts were made by Congressman James Hay to secure for Winchester one of four new Army posts authorized by Congress.
Washington notes that the House votes on money for the State Department and its Voice of America. Republicans attack its management and funding while defending its purpose to broadcast news and world views, even behind the Iron Curtain. The piece weighs VOA aims to stir discontent and goodwill without urging revolt.
The article argues that rivalries among Army Engineers, the Interior Reclamation Bureau, and Agriculture soil conservationists blocked a cohesive Missouri and Mississippi Valley flood control program. It cites Pick Sloan plans, public power disputes, and Truman era vetoes as the ripple effects behind the 1951 Kaw River disaster and broader flood misery.
George M. Woods received his 1947 income tax refund check for 35.70 after a routing error sent the check through Richmond California and other towns. The mail confusion followed his move to Greensfork near Richmond and the check dated May 6, 1947 finally arrived yesterday with the original envelope and postmarks.
Ships on oceans or the Great Lakes carrying 50 or more persons including crew must have radio equipment and licensed operators when departing a U S port for another port at least 200 miles away. This requirement applies to vessels leaving U S ports for distant destinations.
A 1961 health column explains cirrhosis causes and treatments including diet high in protein and sugars, rest, limited fat, and new drugs methionine and choline. It notes possible fluid buildup, variceal bleeding risks, and the benefit of avoiding alcohol for better prognosis with adequate nutrition.
A devotional piece argues most troubles stem from inner conflicts not external events. It challenges self pity and urges self control, noting jealousy and hasty anger erode peace while the world offers sympathy to real difficulties.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 am is none. July rainfall to date is 2.29 inches. 1951 rainfall to date is 37.23 inches. The 38 year average is 86.73 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1956 show 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 inches.
A quiz style prompt asks 10 questions from a longer test about history, landmarks, and literature. It lists topics from a dismissed Minnesota physics professor to Labor Day timing and authorship of famous lines, and ends with a radio show bowing to Major Edward Bowes.
Admiral Sherman lies in state today at the National Cathedral in Washington. The 54 year old Chief of Naval Operations died of a heart attack in Naples. He will be moved Friday afternoon for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Twenty admirals and generals and top government officials saluted as the coffin was carried from the plane at the National Airport.
In Avrillo Ad Gilpin pressures Bart to cede the Slash 8 to Tonto Riley. Gilpin warns Bart that without Riley the Staples estate would go to court and Bart would lose control, while Bart contemplates his dwindling IOUs and a chance to sell the spread.
Gilpin pressures Bart to eliminate Tonto Riley to secure the Slash 8. Bart balks at murder and warns against IOU coercion while the motive centers on respect, money, and power in a tense, continuing storyline.
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