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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1959
Page
4
A dated newspaper fragment from June 1959 mentions circulation, staff roles, and a biblical quotation warning about morality and liberty. The text reflects a small city paper format with Associated Press affiliation and subscription details.
A Senate bill proposed by Senator Clark and Senator Jarvits would fund plays, concerts, ballets and similar performances at up to 5 million dollars annually. Pennsylvania legislation mirrors the idea with a recreation secretary salary and cabinet inclusion. Advocates warn such use of public funds is fiscally imprudent during tight budgets and urgent national needs.
Federal officials project 10 million new jobs in six years with only 5 million extra male workers. Miss Bertha S. Adkins argues 5 million women 30 plus could fill the gap, boosting women to half of future job growth as 22 million women now hold a third of all positions.
A friend shares a home portrait of a large family, centering on grandparents among thirty one relatives. The writer cherishes the cheerful clan as a near heaven on earth, noting God made the family before other institutions and family life mirrors divine life.
Mrs. Claude B. Stickley returns to Kernstown after visiting sister Mrs. Tasman in Wilson North Carolina. Miss Barbara Hough arrives from Wellesley College to spend the summer with her parents. Mr and Mrs Joseph Prickett announce the birth of a son, Mrs Prickett formerly Miss Virginia Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Verlus Sirbaugh are back from their honeymoon and at 315 Amherst Street. Mrs. Sirbaugh, formerly Miss Magaret Butsler, is mentioned. Also noted is the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Blair, with Mrs. Blair formerly Miss Lorene Turnipseed from the John Kerr school faculty. Seddon Nelson, son of Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Nelson, earned a B.S. in engineering from the University of Virginia.
Fifty years ago in 1909 The Star ran an ad by W O Horsey Co promising Regal Shoes to the first two players who hit home runs at Reservoir Park. Nearby J D Prince killed an 11 foot black snake in the Blue Ridge foothills near Luray, one of the state's largest.
James Marlow explains the monthly employment estimates rely on a Census Bureau sample of 35 000 homes across 638 counties plus payroll data from factories and unemployment claims. He notes the system began in the 1930s to resolve conflicting prior totals and improve accuracy.
In Neumagen Germany citizens promise 220 gallons of moselle wine to the Big Four foreign ministers if they reach an agreement at Geneva. Neumagen, a Moselle wine producer in the Rhine land Palatinate, believes the wine may influence international affairs.
This item previews a 10 day IQ scoring quiz with daily result bands from Memory Genius to Good. It lists ten sample questions on mythology, science, literature, geography, history and math and notes Benjamin Franklin used a friction machine in 1731.
American businessmen cheered last week as hopes for a summer boom rose, though concerns about a steel strike and tight money persisted. Wage talks stalled with a July 1 strike deadline, while stock and bond sales climbed and consumer spending surged.
Dr. Crane reports halitosis affects teens and adults, noting social and romantic harm. The piece offers home care steps: avoid odorous foods, brush teeth and tongue, stay hydrated, check tonsils and teeth, and carry mints or gum on dates. It emphasizes not to breathe on partners during kissing.
Dr Bundesen explains infant defenses including skin tears and bodily fluids, plus passive immunity from mothers for polio measles smallpox and diphtheria. He notes prematurity risks such as anemia cyanosis and lung disease and outlines routine immunizations in early months. He also includes a Q A about night cramps and a faith-infused closing line.
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