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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1951
Page
4
In Bayside near Bell Boulevard and 26th Avenue a hidden 80 acre wildlife refuge sits inside city bounds. Game protector Stanley Grom explains legal protections, duck migrations, and deer rescues as squirrels cause damage and residents seek help.
A wildlife official advises residents to trap squirrels and obtain permits, suggesting releasing captured animals 10 to 15 miles away to prevent them from returning. He also notes shellfish shortages push clambers toward uncertified beds, while six state agents in the city battle poachers at times, including a chase that ended in fines for illegal clamming.
Stephen Vincent Benet argues that the phrase I am a citizen of the United States carries deep meaning. He traces citizenship as a historic dream linking responsibilities and rights, and shows how the words United States embody an active idea shaped by revolutions and Civil War.
Virginia shows rapid urban growth from 1940 to 1950 with 36.9 percent urban rise versus 14.1 percent rural. Nationally urban growth averaged 18.7 percent. rural 7.4 percent. Virginia ranks 34th in urban share at 46.4 percent, with New Jersey most urban at 86.6 and North Dakota least at 26.8.
Mr and Mrs John Jones and Mr and Mrs Robert J McNally Jr attended the Virginia State Exchange Club convention in Wille amshoro. Mr and Mrs Lee N Whitacre attended University of Virginia graduation where their son Sam Whitacre earned his AB degree. Mr and Mrs Fred Brumback with sons Richard and Dease left on a motoring trip to the West Coast. Ten years ago Henry Baker Chamblin died suddenly in White Post Clarke County. Robert Daugherty and Jack Seal entered the Air Corps. Miss Elsie Cadwallader and Miss Maria Morris returned home in Berryville after visiting relatives in Washington.
Clarke County residents attending the Winchester School of Nursing include Vaxinia Owens Irene Shutts Mary Jane Huff Lillie Wisecarver and Rae Fletcher. Frank N Hack donated a $1000 famine emergency contribution. Promoter Frieda Zuckerman directed by Bentley Kinmey and Marion Lewis with staff Patricia Stephenson Helen Oglesby Paul Rhodes.
Twenty five years ago Master Robert Grim eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Grim who had been struck by an automobile was improving at the home of his parents. Max and I were spending some time in Slanesville West Virginia with relatives.
Fifty years ago the first charity ball in Winchester raised forty dollars for the proposed hospital. The marriage of Miss Agnes M Bennett to Mr. Ernest C Shade was announced. Dr. John P Hyde announced his retirement after twenty two years as head master of the.
Opinion surveys from Democratic insiders argue Truman owes a third term to party benefactors. They claim bosses have waned, radio and TV dominate, and a refurbishing of the Fair Deal is needed. The Denver rally underscored a new small White House driven control with Truman and Barkley likely to run.
Eye injury care stresses rapid physician referral to reduce permanent damage. Clinician examines eyelids, eyeball, fractures, and foreign material, then irrigates chemical burns and may dilate pupils. Radiation exposure risks cataract and glaucoma. seek prompt eye surgeon assessment.
Rainfall data show none in the last 48 hours ending 7 am today. June to date records 491 inches? 1951 total 20.94 inches. 38 year average 86.78 inches. Monthly averages listed for 1912 1850 span include January 2.48 February 1.05 March 2.86 April 2.00 June 3.91 July 3.44 August 3.90 September 2.66 October November December notes garbled.
A reflection on wasted opportunities and moral living inspired by a wealthy recluse found dead in her basement. The piece urges readers to live up to higher levels and make the most of opportunities taught from childhood.
The text contrasts two lifestyles praising those who live by renouncing evil and embracing forgiveness through Christ. It claims many fail this standard, choosing a metaphorical basement over a splendid mansion of virtue and faith.
The Audora Advocate editor James L. King and publisher Olen Bell were cited for contempt by the Colorado Supreme Court for publishing statements deemed false and designed to ridicule the court in a water case. They have 10 days to show cause why punishment should not follow. Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians pitched ten long hit games and two no hitters.
A brief page lists a 10 day scoring plan for an IQ style quiz with daily results and page 2 answers. It includes ten sample questions on history language religion and grammar with a few spelling and factual prompts and a note about wedding fees split between bride and groom.
Julie Thorndyke plans a radio program announcement for a beauty and talent contest as Jeff Douglas, a handsome attorney, pledges support. Douglas offers to chair the event and invites Julie to a Civic Building meeting while Julie struggles with a pending engagement to Cy Leonard and a possible romance with Douglas.
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