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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
4
Public notice text lists subscription prices and advertising rates for Winchester Evening Star. Rates include one year in advance 6.50, six months 3.50, three months 2.00, one month 0.66, with add ons for outside Virginia and West Virginia. Also notes AP affiliation and publication details.
A compact reflection on the virtue of diligent work tied to hopeful outcome. The saying emphasizes that those who thresh with hope partake in their own hope through steady effort.
In a humorous notification from the Richmond News Leader two 21 year olds Dave MacMullen of Pomona California and Pete Von Bash of Los Angeles are cited for teeter tottering antics. The piece recalls 1939 goldfish swallowing craze sparked by Harvard freshman Lothrop Withington Jr and notes a Clark University victor who ate 89 goldfish. It questions whether such stunts reflect robust American exuberance or a wavering mental health, concluding hope lies in the former.
Louis Johnson, after being fired by the President last September, returns to Washington to testify before the MacArthur committee. He preserves his reputation by controlling his temper and presenting himself as a capable official despite criticism of his public remarks. The Korean War era is noted for exposing shortcomings in military power.
A historical critique notes Johnson’s claim of instant American retaliation against Russia and the chilling contrast with a mothballed Navy and slim Army. It argues the public and Republicans pushed for rapid demobilization after World War II, shaping Johnson’s fate and the era’s cautious stance.
A. H. Tesxe, VPI horticulturist, anticipated the best Virginia apple crop since 1946. Walter Scott Amos, discoverer of the Skyland Caverns, died suddenly in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr. Amos remained active in managing the Skyland Caverns tourist enterprise. B. Gardner Edmonds was a surgical patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
E. F. Dearing announces Gibson White and James Brumback left to attend Boys State at VPI. Over 500 attended a garden party at Macsfield, home of Mrs. H. B. McCormac, to benefit Gertrude Barto Nursery School.
Ten years ago William Beverley manager of Winchester Cold Storage was released from Johns Hopkins Hospital and at home in Berryville. William G. Hardy remained in Memorial Hospital in about the same condition. Sam Ensogna's Winchester White Sox defeated Millwood 11 to 8.
Joseph Butler, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Butler, fractured his leg while playing on a lumber pile at his father’s lumber mill. Osmar Swanson Harry Pingley Lou Grim and Garnett Affieck attended a baseball game in Washington. Mr and Mrs G A Newcome drove to Chambersburg Pennsylvania to visit friends.
The Millwood Hunt Club agreed to display jumping and racing animals at the upcoming horse show to raise funds for Winchester Hospital. Sienandoah Valley Agricultural Society urged the City Council to extend water mains beyond the fair grounds.
The American National Cattlemen's Association warns Congress that continued beef price cuts may drive cattlemen to sell to illegal buyers at illegal prices, echoing past outcries over regulation and market pressures.
James Marlow notes that despite some electoral defeats the Communist parties in France and Italy retain large followings. Marshall Plan aid totals exceed 2.4 billion dollars for France and 1.31 billion for Italy, yet votes for Communists rose in Italy and remained strong in France. The piece highlights seat losses but persistent influence and raises questions about the impact of changed electoral rules.
The piece reviews the 1960 61 Supreme Court session and its rebuke of liberal hopes for expanding or packing the court The author notes justices appointed by FDR or Truman grew more judicial as years passed and considers potential future court expansion The article highlights key rulings on Taft Hartley Hiss convictions non Communist affidavits and labor cases while stressing the court s cautious stance on civil liberties and state authority
A Frederick Maryland resident cites a Berlin letter from Hans Schilichting about Winchester Virginia Blossom Festival and a Secretary of the United Nations daughter named Blossom Queen. The piece notes homesickness and invites replies about Winchester memories. The letter includes questions about the Panama Canal and a Q A from Q. How many ships passed through the canal and confirms the 150000th major vessel last April 26.
E McK explains fairy stones in Virginia all take cross shapes. Many are St Andrew's variety, others Roman, and the most popular Maltese. These little crosses were long believed to protect wearers from witchcraft sickness and disasters of all kinds.
A study of 1131 patients finds that giving 300000 units of penicillin at onset of active labor reduces infection and fever. Illness drops from 4.19% to 1.37% and fever from 10.6% to 3.1% among treated cases, with about a 70% overall reduction. Feasibility notes support routine preventive use in active labor.
Rainfall data show 24 hour total ending 7 a.m. today with June to date 5.02 and 1951 rainfall to date 21.05. Average rainfall for 33 years listed as 36.73. Regional notes include monthly figures for May and June with various site totals and periods cited.
How's Your I Q presents a 10 day score system with daily results from nine to ten correct answers earning Memory Genius down to Good. It then lists ten quiz items and notes to turn to page 2 for correct answers.
Experiments show scrambling eggs retains the most vitamins, with boiling and frying following.
Food experts say hunger targets calories, not vitamins or protein, and desires for wealth power and pleasure often lead to harm. The piece links this to original sin, noting Adam and Eve as examples of fallen human appetite.
ALLEGAN Mich A woman who survived an operation cut her last February to reduce another 50 pounds by operation Mrs Gertrude Lewandowski 58 year old housewife said at Allegan Health Center today she sort of dreads the new operation now that Ive been driving that car and have been able to do so many things I had not done in an original operation in February Physicians had warned she could one live much longer without sor eer luid drained from the womans body accounted for much of the a pounds taken off in the operation
The exchange asks for a special term to describe a person who champions the underdog. The proposed word infracaninophile is cited as the term.
Julie plans with Cy over the Seaside Pageant while deciding to mail back her engagement ring to end things. She and Jeff discuss marriage and future plans as he pledges to stay and support his mother after his father's death. Julie worries about meeting Mrs. Douglas and balancing family ties with their growing bond.
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