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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1951

Page

4

Life and Temptation Reflections From Daily Sermon Note

The piece notes a moral meditation urging perseverance against temptation. It links enduring temptation to the crown of life and frames the message as a spiritual takeaway for readers.

Mirror of World Opinion on Generals Dismissal

Analysis urges Americans to judge wisely amid battle dust and confusion. It argues courage must combine with sound sense to face Russia and Communism. The piece notes the Us leading a coalition with words wheat dollars and lives in a high challenge to a free people.

Generaor Russia Britain MacArthur United States Wberry America

The Lewis War Chest and Labor Unity Debate

A Detroit speech by John L. Lewis criticizes other labor leaders as incompetent and proposes a united front funded by a mutual defense fund. He would demand 60 million from AFL CIO treasuries while contributing 10 million himself, a plan the mainstream unions reject as harmful to jobs and union reform.

John L. Lewis Detroit Ford United Automobile Workers Lewis Mutual Defense Fund Villannies United Mine Workers Treasuries A. FP. L

Indiana humorist Herb Shriner Looks to Small Town Roots

New story profiles Herb Shriner, Indiana’s noted humorist, who emphasizes memory and monologue stock. He says a comedian needs authentic small town insight, not easy punch lines, and seeks a return to a simple hometown life to stay connected with audiences.

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Secretary Chapman fights the FPC over hydroelectric licenses

Washington dispatch outlines Secretary Chapman efforts to strip FPC of licensing power over water power projects. It notes Interior’s bid to control projects on nine percent of rivers, the Idaho Power case, and potential court paths to the Supreme Court as parties argue over interstate power and public lands influence.

Washington Oscar Chapman Federal Power Commission Denver FPC Chapman Interior PPC Idaho Power Company Snake River Idaho J. A. Krug Boise Court of Appeals District of Columbia D of J Eupreme Uncle Sam Virginia Electric Light & Power Company Roanoke River North Carolina Vepco George W. Norris Public Power Barkley Congress Roanoke Basin New England Richmond Krug- Chapman

Elevator flirtation ends with sharp wit exit

Joe La Gore recounts a Paducah tale in which a man squeezes into a hotel elevator, tries to charm the operator as the car climbs. She replies with a dry line about stops and starts and jerks, turning the moment into a humorous incident.

Joe la Gore Paducah

Rotary Club installation crowns Leatherman with gavel and pin

Daniel E B Leatherman received the president’s gavel and pin from retiring Rotary Club president C Ridgely White during installation services. Irvin and Bobby Shendow, sons of Mr and Mrs B G Shendow, went to Camp Letts in Maryland for the summer. Mr and Mrs John Anderson and two sons moved from Georgetown to a Parkview Avenue home. Mrs Anderson is the former Mary Maxwell Bond daughter of Allen Bond of Biddeston.

Daniel EB. Leatherman C. Ridgely White Rotary Club Masters Irvin Bobby Shendow G. Shendow West Piccadilly Street Camp Letts Edgewater John Anderson John, Jr Maxwell Georgetown Parkview Avenue Anderson Mary Maxwell Bond Allen Bond Biddeston

Clergy Speaker and Local Weddings Highlight Shenandoah Meet

Dr. Ronald 8. Wilson, pastor at Loudoun Street Presbyterian, spoke to the Shenandoah County Council of Churches. Miss Eileen LaRue Fritsch of Hagerstown wed Relph Shockey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shockey of 410 Nationa Avenue. Mrs. Betty Bickers arrived from Vassar College to spend the summer with her father, M. B. Bickers, on Amherst Street.

Ronald 8. Wilson Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Shenandoah County

Speculation Mounts On General Marshall Retirement

Washington reports rising speculation that General George C. Marshall may retire this fall as defense secretary. Officials note his age and past recalls to public service as factors. President Truman also named Dan A. Imball to succeed Francis P. Matthews as secretary of defense.

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Roanoke Case Patience and a Quiz on Golf and History

The text discusses awaiting a Roanoke case decision before a license issuance and describes a 100-question scoring quiz over ten days. It lists memory ratings from Memory Genius to average scores and includes a series of trivia questions on golf birthplaces wind instruments Harley Street and other topics.

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Three Day Danger Period for Premature Babies

The article explains the three day danger period after premature birth when inhaling fluid can cause pneumonia or smothering. It notes that feeding must be careful, with initial feeds guided by the infant’s readiness and avoiding rush feeding to prevent energy loss and choking.

Cain King

Local Notables List Honors and Birth Announcements

W L Tyson of 1718 Valley Ave was assigned to the British Board of Trade and stationed at the Embassy in Washington. David W Levi, class of 1943, is on the Dean's list at Randolph-Macon College. Mr and Mrs Richard Dean announce the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital with Mrs Dean reported as the mother.

W. L. Tyson Valley Ave British Board of Trade Washington David W. Levi Randolph-Macon College Richard Dean Memorial Hospital

Frederick County Notables Remember Lives and Travel

Twenty five years ago John H. Ambrose a well known Frederick County retiree died at his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Allison Kline in Middletown. Mrs Carl F Massey returned to her home after several months in Europe.

John H. Ambrose Frederick County Allison Kline Middletown Carl F. Massey County Europe

Court to Rule on Arrest of Two County Workers

Fifty years ago the town and county awaited a court ruling on the arrest of two county workers by the police on charges of stealing city property amid the city quarrel over the dispute.

Rainfall Figures From Past 24 Hours And Monthly Averages

Rainfall data shows 75 inches in the past 24 hours ending 7 am today with June totals at 68 inches and 196 inches for two years. The 38 year average is 36.73 inches and monthly averages from 1912 to 1950 include January 2.48 February 1.95 March 2.86.

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Strength For The Day In Faith And Reason

An excerpt from Earl L. Douglas D D discussing youth happiness. It argues happiness comes from being a certain kind of person not from possessions. The piece contrasts faith with scientific reason and questions if youth should follow inherited faith or seek belief by doubt and inquiry.

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Christian path to happiness amid modern unrest

The text argues that with all scientific training a person cannot reach happiness without belief. It states happiness comes from faith, service, and humility and that youth should enrich personality. Jesus’ commandment is cited as the formula for happiness and social survival against atomic threats.

Greeks Awarded First Rank to Their Athletes

The ancient Greeks excelled in poetry history philosophy politics physics music mathematics and the sciences. They themselves however gave first rank and chief honor to their athletes.

Lucky the Bride Comes to Studio Dinner Plans

Julie Thorndyke plans a quiet evening with Jeff after a day of house hunting and engagement talk. Mrs Douglas hosts dinner at Fairmeadows, while Julie weighs a future in engineering, money, and marriage amid family opinions.

Mama Jeff Lucia Darwell Lucia Julie Thorndyke Bayport Columbia Greenbriar Road Fairmeadows Mrss Thorndyke

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