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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
4
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A dispatch reports 3 000 to 4 000 bees invading a Smarden cider works and getting drunk on syrup from maturing barrels. The insects could not fly after the drunken binge, provoking amused commentary on British sentiment and entomological mischief.
The piece notes bees are praised for industry yet joke about their flaws. In Smarden a hive disruption hints at a temporary dip in production, with playful satire about bees taking “occasional lates from the straight and narrow.” The tone mocks overstatements of bees as perfect models.
The piece lauds the Red Cross for its unprecedented yet swift actions during a sudden disaster in Richmond. It notes the relief agencies, including municipal ones, handled the event creditably and urges supporters to recognize the Cross amid propaganda criticizing the organization.
Ainsworth Sperry was reelected to the Middletown City Council. Police Sgt. Emory Redgers reported a bag limit of eight bass on the first day of fishing season after two and a half hours. Col and Mrs Ernest Franklin Robinson with their children Florence and Harold left for New York to sail for Europe.
Five years ago Mr and Mrs Abney Payne arrived from Washington DC to spend time in their home, marking a noted change in their residence and plans locally.
Carl Campbell won the McCormack Trophy at Winchester Golf Club with a gross high score of 308 for 72 holes of medal play. Messrs. Robert E. Hockman and Harold Grove attended the Louis Conn fight in New York City.
Hunter Maddox named head coach at Handley High succeeding Norman Ochs. Also notes civic social items: Miss Virginia Steck wed Mr. Harry R. Kern Jr. and two women, Martha Babb and Helen Gatewood, returned home from Lynchburg. Dewey Hulver and spouse with companions visited Ohio.
Twenty five years ago patrons saw Lon Chaney in The Black Bird at the Empire Theatre. After dark unknown assailants stoned cars along Cedar Creek and Middle Road causing damage and risk of accidents. Vernon Haines was named assistant manager of the George Washington Hotel by general manager C M Collins.
Local women's clubs plan talent matinees to raise money for a proposed hospital fund. Lt. L. M. Nulton, from Winchester, was transferred from the U. S. S. New Orleans to the U. S. S. Solace. Grover Hahn, age 9, broke his arm at J. W. Affleck's farm.
A jumbled list of 10 trivia prompts appears with mis-spellings and garbled phrases. Items ask about the Marshall plan aid, an animal that chews, metronome function, Go desert location, common commodity measured by the team, a gift to Athens, a quoted remark about tornadoes, a liturgical headdress, a window term, and an old proverb about using faculties before exertion.
The Civil Service Commission advances a plan to create a career corps of trained federal workers to rival Britain’s system. It invites 7,000 Grade 12 or higher employees to a four hour test on public affairs and administrative problems to assess judgment and readiness for higher administrative roles.
A 4700 respondent examination produced 1250 top prospects forming a government executive registry. 650 best scorers and 600 next tier possible transfer or promotion material, on file at the Washington commission. Defense agencies show interest and promotions hinge on defense eligibility.
Past four hours ending 7 a.m. shows no rainfall. June total 4.91. Cumulative 38-year average 16. Monthly averages for 1912 1960 list January 2.48 February 1.95 March 2.86 April 2.99 May 3.88 June 3.91 July 3.84 August 3.90 September 2.65 October 3.33 November 2.83 December 2.46.
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