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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
4
A June 29 1951 Winchester Evening Star note quotes a religious message urging faith and love to prevail while acknowledging gloom. It emphasizes divine support for God's children and resilience in adversity.
A proposed device called Talker Stopper combines a clock, red warning light, two doors revealing a running fan, an alarm bell, and a bright overhanging light to silence a speaker at the end of a fixed talk time. The piece notes it could suit civic clubs and wonders if a firm plans mass production or a single test unit.
Leah Jane Smith argues that maturity shows in going beyond duties. A mature worker, mother, wife, husband, and father anticipate needs, provide security, and support others. Life returns what we give, not just balanced checks.
Editorial argues against adopting automatic vote recording machines in Congress. It notes practical drawbacks such as need for members to be present at start, recording opportunities after the fact, and the potential for leaders to influence outcomes. It contrasts with slower roll calls and alternative counting methods still in use.
A Milwaukee firm unveils a device named Talker-Stopper to curb lengthy talks after a sales event. The invention targets speakers who promise brief remarks but exceed time limits, offering a potential solution to audience fatigue. The report notes widespread frustration with protracted addresses.
Mrs. Arbutus Carper, named cafeteria manager at James Wood School, attends a school lunch program at Madison College. An annual summer recital by pupils from the Winchester Studio of Music, under Miss Gladys Cochran, is held at First Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert McKnown host guests at Norwood Clarke County including Secretary of the Army Frank Pace and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ailes of Washington.
Grant Pollock, business manager and announcer of WINC, announced his resignation to pursue radio work in Hollywood California. Charles J. Lillis was named president of the Winchester chapter Reserve Officers Association. Morris E. Cather and Edward T. Clark Jr. of Winchester made the Richmond College Dean's list for the second semester of the 1945 46 school year.
Handley high school 1931 alumni group planned a reunion on the tenth anniversary with about eighty members expected. Class president Drew Babb acted as toastmaster as the Little Theater's eleventh season closed and six standout members were pictured in The Star: Mrs Douglas Fuller, Mrs Barbara Larkin, Mrs Anne B Benham, Miss Virginia Boyd, Mr Bentley Kinney, and Arthur M Pield. Bat Walter F P Massey visited his parents during leave.
Mrs Hansbrough traveled to Lawrenceville New Jersey to visit her sister Miss Hildah Miller who ran the Lawrenceville hospital. Mrs Hubert Jackson accompanied as visitor and relative in the event.
A humorous charge lines up bald men against barbers in a mock campaign. Nick Caluthis, head of the United Master Barbers of America, lists ten famed bald figures and argues hair is a virtue many men lack, while bald men claim equal virility and humor in the tongue in cheek dispute.
A major jurisdictional clash pits the Interior Department led by Secretary Oscar Chapman against the Federal Power Commission in open court over water power projects and federal authority. The dispute could reshape federal reach into private industry and interstate commerce.
Two city policemen witnessed a mortortet stop to help two boys cross a traffic jam. They planned a courteous driving citation but the motorist sped off. Caught later, he received a speeding ticket instead. Also notes about crepe Suzette origin and a Charle Town visit by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Agnew and son.
A half century old note recalls free mail delivery along Star Routes to begin July 1. The Winchester Hospital fund climbed to $9,000 as funds grew. City and county officials clashed over a pile of bricks on a jointly owned plaza. The city ordered the arrest of two county workers when they tried to remove what they claimed as county property.
Study of 35 intoxicated patients compares glucose insulin and B vitamin regimens with glucose alone and saline control. Results show no organ damage across groups, while blood pressure noted at 142 over 100 in a 42 year old patient.
Past 24 periods ending today track rainfall through June with figures for 1951-38 year average. Monthly inches show Feb 1.95, Mar 2.86, Apr 2.00, May 3.83, Jun 3.91, Jul 3.44, Aug 3.90, Sep 2.65, Oct 3.33, Nov 2.53, Dec 2.46.
President Truman plans to submit the moot question of private versus public development to the high tribunal for a final decision. He may not allow FPC to appeal. The issue involves widespread reader interest and will be discussed in detail tomorrow and perhaps the day after.
About 20 000 long distance telephone operators and servicemen will receive a ten percent wage boost under a one year agreement announced by the CIO Communication Workers Union. The increase, subject to Wage Stabilization Board approval in part, raises starting rates from 3 to 9 dollars per week and reclassifies employees in 19 towns with additional 1 to 3 dollar weekly bumps.
A reflection on generous people giving away possessions as true gain and joy. The piece notes a man who donated a dormitory to a missionary college and viewed it as his enduring asset. It then shifts to a Q and A quiz titled How to Score Memory Genius with ten questions about history geography and language.
A brief reflection on the Christian gospel asserting the worth of giving over receiving. It emphasizes that life’s meaning lies in what we give rather than what we gain, inviting contemplation.
Julie prepares for her wedding to Jeff Douglas as Cy Leonard unexpectedly arrives to plead for another chance. Julie declares the engagement a mistake, rejects Cy, and resolves to marry Douglas while torn by the past.
Julie and family celebrate Christmas with tree decorating and a kitchen gathering while Katie is away. The group enjoys a festive meal near a lit fire after carolers pass, as Julie reflects on the pretty gifts and the night.
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