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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1951
Page
4
Advertisement and masthead details for the Winchester Evening Star noting publication schedule 3 daily except Sunday and address 4 North Kent Street Winchester Virginia with editor B F Byrd Jr and advertising deadlines and rates.
The excerpt cites a technique in healing prayer urging firm faith and collective prayer. It emphasizes praying for one another to achieve healing and notes that the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
A GAO report shows at least 20 million dollars in federal overpayments to schools in the veterans education program over five years. It cites sharp practices including inflated tuition, costly books and equipment, and even payments for entertainment and flowers for funerals. Some new schools were created to cash in on veteran demand, often lacking facilities, with courses of little value.
A note on the scarcity of cold soups and iced coffee in local eateries. The piece recommends enjoying chilled consommé with mint or lemon in hot weather.
The writer extols cold soups such as consommé and Russian beet soup with or without sour cream and praises cold Vichysoisse. They praise iced coffee as a refreshing alternative, lamenting poor hotel and restaurant service and urging readers to seek livelier cold options.
The piece questions a Army briefing officer's claim that Reds have built up forces since truce talks began and warns the Defense Department to disavow any implying the U S pursued a contrary course. It notes uncertainty about a Russian cease-fire suggestion and asserts both sides should maximize military readiness while criticizing leadership if they do not.
The piece portrays Mona Lisa as a symbol used by regimes from Hitler to Stalin to push propaganda. It notes the German Democratic Republic’s Traude Eisenborn, once showcased as the ideal German womanhood, seeking sanctuary in West Berlin after years of state display.
A humorous verse notes the bridegroom is overlooked at weddings unless he remains absent, a wry wedding day observation. The piece plays on social expectations and gender roles in matrimonial ceremonies.
The column notes Elizabeth Massie daughter of Mrs Joseph A Massie Sr left for New York and planned to board the Ile de France for Paris. It also lists other residents visiting and returning from trips and hospital stays.
The Star welcomed Bernard L. Stotler Frank W. Sencindiver and Burl A. Minifield as service men. David H. Sencindiver 57 president of the Winchester and Western Railroad died at Memorial Hospital. Miss Mildred Jones from South Loudoun Street left for Winona Lake Indiana to study at the Rhodeheaver School of Music.
Mrs. W. T. Hardy was honored with a birthday party. Attending guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Abshire of Inwood West Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. Mervie Hardy of this city, among others.
Twenty five years ago a street fakir on Rouss Avenue attracted a crowd before the circus and tried to sell razors for one dollar though similar items sold for a quarter in many stores. Police stopped him after he nearly cleared his stock. Mrs. Bessie Barr of Stephens City hosted her daughter Mrs. Leslie Drake of Wilkinsburg Pa. Mr. Clarke Cooper visited Lynchburg with friends for several days.
A report notes that men selling whiskey secretly on Sundays are a growing problem for municipal police, creating ongoing tension between illicit spirits operations and law enforcement efforts.
Washington observes the rise of the conference committee system as a de facto third House. Lawmakers vote differently on original bills and conference reports, often masking hypocrisy with viva voce tallies. The arrangement limits presidential leadership and inflates backroom influence amid tax, inflation, and foreign aid debates.
Article explains endocarditis risk from existing heart disease and procedures, notes penicillin can prevent and treat the condition, especially before surgery or dental work, and cites a 1961 copyright context and dosage timing. It discusses age and fever factors and the small allergy risk.
Rainfall over the past 24 hours ending at 7 a m shows none. July rainfall to date is 3.05 inches in 1951, with year to date at 27.99 inches. Average rainfall over 38 years is 36.73 inches. Monthly yields span January 2.48, February 1.95, March 2.00, May 3.83, June 3.91, July 3.84, August 3.90, September 3.05, October 3.20, November 3.46, December 2.44.
The pulse may be measured on either wrist by placing the tips of the first two or three fingers over the artery on the thumb side to feel the beat.
A reflective piece by L Douglas D D on happiness and success. It contrasts worldly achievement with a fulfilled life and honors a businessman praised for his joy and generosity despite limited wealth. The piece ends with a message to pace oneself and trust in guidance and effort.
Tonto discusses the Slash S ranch with Ruby as she cooks and listens. He outlines a plan to improve stock and sell breeders for a profit while seeking to uncover Rick Staples's killer to secure the ranch's future. Ruby hints at town talk and shares what she saw the night Rick was at the Golden.
In Avyrilio, Tonto asks Pusby to pass along news about Rick. Bart accuses, then Pusby kisses Tonto before he and she leave for the Golden. Bart watches, then enters alone, brooding as the scene ends with To Be Continued.
A quiz scoring sheet lists 100 questions with daily results. It assigns ranks Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good and includes 10 sample questions about Abadan pearls Dodgson pen name Casein Viking Diana of the Crossways and related phrases with true false and spelling prompts.
The French liner Liberte, formerly the German ship Europa, is identified as the third largest liner after Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. She measures 890 feet in length and 102 feet in breadth with a registered tonnage of 49 746.
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