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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
4
The notice reflects a 1950 Winchester Virginia newspaper blurb and a quoted biblical line about refuge from sun and storms. It includes publishing office details and ad rates, noting God is always at hand as a shadow of a rock in a weary land.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York called Virginia the best governed state in the country. The remark follows his praise of Virginia's administration, noted as a splendid tribute to the Commonwealth by both parties.
Massachusetts Senator Lodge says the State Department loyalty files on 81 McCarthy accused individuals are too unfinished to decide. Maryland Senator Tydings argues the committee’s review will yield a clear true or false result. Both belong to the five man investigative panel.
June drive warns couples and wedding parties to curb horn use on streets and highways. Police emphasize illegality and urge considerate driving during nuptials to reduce noise complaints.
The Sharon High School Class of 1950 placed an unsolicited full-page ad in the Sharon Herald thanking local taxpayers for public education. The message praised groundwork in citizenship and democracy, credited teachers and the school board, and pledged to become better citizens and future taxpayers.
A narrative recalls horn blowing serenades at newlyweds and questions if they are blessings. Police consider a remedy while local custom, once European in origin, faces a daylight clash with modern urban life. The piece notes Parisian and Louisiana chivaree roots and cites concerns over public disruption.
Harold G. Brown of Shenandoah Valley National Bank Wilbur M Feltner and S Donald McFadden of Farmers and Merchants National Bank attended the 56th annual Virginia Bankers Association convention in Hot Springs. Forty six of 68 class of ’29 Handley reunion attendees were present. Ralph Judy pitched Middletown to a 3-2 win over Front Royal in the Northern Virginia League. In Madrid the Duke and Duchess of Windsor said they dined exclusively on sardines in France.
Mrs. Leroy Cahill registered 154 youngsters at the opening of the Winchester Summer Playground season. Dr. Ernest R. Hagan lost control of his car while attempting to shake a bee from his hand, striking a telephone pole on Route 11 near Stephens City. he was uninjured. Helen Robinson suffered finger injuries while working at 517 Virginia Ave, freed by City firemen from an electric mixer. A decade ago a bus and car collision sent the car into Riley's Market after the impact and injured occupants.
Twenty five years ago Miss Mildred May Shade of this county obtained a license to wed Alston Hutsler of Shenandoah County. Commandant James Mars of the Salvation Army found a polecat in his chicken coop. Mrs. Carl Eckley was named chairman of the Fresh Air World committee at Kernstown Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Baird were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Hunter McGuire.
Fifty years ago in Winchester, geese and ducks sold for five cents per pound. The Winchester Round Club elected Asbury Kern as president, with Eugene O'Leary as first vice president and Brent Clark as second vice president. B F Kohlhausen became secretary, Harley Miller assistant secretary, Fred Kremer treasurer, and Frank Mesmer assistant treasurer. Mr C E Hoover laid a new granolithic pavement on North Manor in front of the Hansbrough and Carter building after prior improper work cracked.
Washington watchers report a renewed feud between GOP governors and congressional Republicans sparked by the Hot Springs Conference. Driscoll Duff and Warren drew fire for attacking McCarthy while praising Acheson, signaling a possible 1952 party realignment between state executives and Congress as Dewey and others party leaders react to these tensions amid potential policy shifts.
A 10 day IQ test scoring based on 100 questions rates memory genius at 9–10 correct, very superior at 7–8, excellent at 5–6, good at 4. Page 2 gives answers. Sample questions cover eye sight, Nana author, M Act, psittacosis, 21 gun salute, grammar fix, moonlight blindness, smog, deer antler age, and Constitution signing location.
Sister Kenny, famed polio specialist, is allowed to enter the United States without the standard visa or tax payment formalities. The banyan tree, belonging to the mulberry family, is known for hundreds of aerial roots that descend from branches and take hold in the soil to form supporting pillars.
John Streeter reunites with siblings Ronald Penny and Zhanya as Jeremy’s fate weighs on the family. A mill workers strike begins to shift local power while ailing schoolteacher Mary Abel receives aid from a traveling Penny family guest.
Chris Cameron arrives in the valley and attends to routine chores while thoughts turn to Eliza and the mill dispute. He reflects on Jeremy’s crisis and his own letter from Albany that may affect the future, as neighbors discuss the latest happenings and Eliza’s stand.
The Department of Agriculture will not propose marketing quotas for next year's wheat crop. Secretary Brannan said current wheat supplies, though large, are not sufficient to justify controls. This year's crop is forecast about one fifth smaller than last year and quotas require a two thirds vote in a national referendum. last used in 1942.
A historic column outlines a pediatric weight reduction approach focusing on emotional stability and cooperative effort from child and parents. It advises gradual calorie cuts of about 250 every 3 to 5 days, temporary elimination of high fat meats, limit butter and sweets, and use vitamin supplements. Milk remains essential with skim milk as an option, all under physician supervision.
Rainfall figures show none in the last 24 hours ending 7 a m today. June total 3.75 inches, year to date 17.98 inches. Thirty seven year average is 36.56 inches with monthly averages for 1912 to 1949 listed, including June 3.78 inches and other months. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
For the tenth year the Sunset Vesper Services start Sunday July 2 at 7 p.m. at the Luray Singing Tower. Dr. L Ralph Tabor of Washington DC speaks first with the Cantabile Choir directed by Jay H Lowden of Winchester. Services run Sundays through September 3 with music and speakers arranged by the Luray Ministerial Association and bells by Carillonneur Charles T Chapman.
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