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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1951
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription rates and delivery options for the Winchester Evening Star. Prices are shown for various terms by mail or carrier, with separate figures for in-state and nearby regions.
A farmer’s afternoon walk reveals soil’s power to sustain wheat, fruit, and all life. He molds a ball of earth, linking soil to farms, clothing, flowers, and the timeless miracle of growing life. He honors Mother Earth as the source of nourishment and renewal.
A dispatch from New York recounts Bali as the premier destination among faraway locales. The piece highlights Bali’s lush terraced rice fields warm seas and gentle breezes. It praises Balinese crafts music dance and storytelling artistry found in village squares and palm shaded paths.
The piece recalls Angkor in Cambodia once a pinnacle of empire then abandoned, rediscovered, and restored, where temple walls depict daily life and a traveler feels transported to ancient Cambodian life. It ends by inviting readers to consider America as another magic place awaiting discovery.
Ed L. Molden becomes president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce succeeding Shirley Bly while Mrs. G. T. Binner leads the Jayceeettes. A beauty contest with 53 entrants sponsored by the Forty and Eight is planned at Handley School. Several residents returned home from the Florists Delivery Telegraph Association convention in Virginia Beach.
Clarke County Junior Board of Trade named new directors B Beverley Byrd Harold Potts Larrick Hockman Harry Kercheval and Carlton Emmett. Carry-over directors include Eddy Lou Hart Lynwood Wheeler George Pope Arthur Edmonds and Robert Shenk.
Archie F. Robertson was reelected Clarke County public schools superintendent and the State Board of Education approved a 345000 loan for a new high school at Boyce. Trial Justice A J Tavener Commonwealth Attorney W Erle Edwards Deputy Sheriff Bob De Haven Night Police Chief Tom Boyd and Walter Shade returned to Winchester after a Chesapeake Bay fishing trip. Wilbur O Riley son of George W Riley was ordered to report for active duty as a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps to be stationed at Albany Georgia.
Miss Pauline Helen Swink daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Swink of this city had been studying in Nice France and was expected home soon Mr and Mrs L L Fansler and Mrs Alson Hott were in Roanoke visiting relatives
Abner Ferguson and Edmond Terrell were the only two graduates at the Shenandoah Valley Academy. John Murnan was bitten on the leg by Horace Browne's pet dog which was found not to be mad. Doctors and others interested in establishing a hospital there set a goal of $25,000.
The National Bureau of Entes has developed a standard of neutron detection intensity using a beryllium capsule. A radium capsule from 1950 was estimated to emit about 1 100 000 particles per second, forming the basis of the measurement.
In this comic tale three neighbors complain about Jones luxury living. They bribe him to move away then watch rivals move in and emulate the excess. The final twist shows the new Jones continuing the lifestyle. The piece ends with the moral to join them or change your name.
An editorial decries U S officials for neglecting civilian protection ahead of atomic threats. It notes Congress slashed defense funding for shelters signals and medical stockpiles, while local governments push for guidance and resources from Washington amid ongoing wartime strain.
A telephone party line dispute led to a fatal shooting in Houston. C. O. Reeves, 47, was killed after about 10 P.M. Biton Earl Davis, 43, was charged with murder after recounting a plan to meet and settle the feud. Davis said both men carried pistols. Billy Sunday is noted as a separate nonrelated fact.
A 1961 King Features Q&A warns mumps is usually mild in children but can be serious in adults. Complications include orchitis risking sterility and encephalitis, affecting about one in four adults. Vaccination and skin testing help assess exposure and immunity, though vaccines may be partly inactivated by UV light and formalin, leaving some adults at risk.
The report lists rainfall totals for the past four hours ending at 7 a.m. today as none. June rainfall to date is 0.00 inches. Cumulative rainfall to date since 1951 is 20.94 inches. The 38 year average rainfall to date is 20.13 inches. Averages per month based on 38 years from 1912 to 1950 are given for several regions such as na Baas aa Si AS NMR Puna Ba.
A quirky self quiz offers ten day scoring with results ranging from Memory Genius for 9 or 10 correct to Man & Good for 5 or 6. It asks trivia items such as a former State Department official sentence case, Forrest, Bible crossings, Mormon headquarters, Corsican, and camera anatomy.
A gifted young woman doctor receives a commission to investigate a baffling fatal disease. Despite top minds and years of work, scientists have found no clue or cure. The challenge inspires belief that modern frontiers now lie in science and global fields, offering unprecedented youth opportunities.
By custom diplomatic premises are inviolable though not literally extraterritorial. The Department of State says a foreign embassy building is not considered foreign soil due to its special status.
Julie opens to a sunset rendezvous with Jeff at Laurel Hill and contemplates breaking her engagement to Cy Leonard as she pursues a rising romance. The scene frames Julie’s conscience versus passion while Jeff reveals family ties and a past marked by his late blooming love.
Ann Carter reports on a chaotic rehearsal for a local pageant. Crew scramble to manage contestants mothers judges and media as Pat faces exhaustion while Betsey charms the panel amid gossip about diet and a dubious strict regimen.
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