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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
4
A reflective column contrasts tyrants and liberty, arguing that overthrowing one ruler may lead to harsher regimes. The piece invokes divine ordination of powers and cautions about the consequences of childlike liberty versus responsible governance. Strong entities include God and unnamed authorities.
The article argues that intelligence and training alone do not ensure success. It emphasizes practical communication and self-promotion as key, noting many capable people earn less and others with average ability advance by selling themselves and pursuing clear goals with relentless effort.
Washington branch officials say Donald B. Dawson, a White House aide described as influential in the RFC, was a 1938 student in the Dale Carnegie Institute course on How to Make Friends and Influence People. They report he graduated with honors and served as class president.
City Council approved a 1950 51 budget totaling 886,306 dollars. B. Dutton was at jail physician Mr. and Mr. Akley announced the engagement of their daughter Juanita Joan to Charles P. Ghent, of Newport News. Miss Garnet Ghent spent the weekend at their Rest home. Mrs James Miller entertained at a tea for Miss Evy Tucker Shields.
Charles H Suddith and Lewis Marshall Bord discharged from service return home. Joseph F Moore a Berryville attorney reports sale of antique furnishings and china from the Lily Livingston estate at Castleman's Ferry east of Berryville realized about 21000 dollars. Major General Lewis B Hershey Selective Service Director presented the Legion of Merit to Reo a D Griffine in Berryville Virginia.
Ten years ago seven Handley High School students advanced to the University of Virginia literary contest semi finals. Brenda Carter of Handley High won the state class B girls public speaking championship.
Mr and Mrs Hugh W Lupton entertained guests at their home Over Brook. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Oscar Groces Mr and Mrs H Noel Garner Mr Melvin Deavers of Alexandria Miss Nellie Lupton of Washington DC Mr Charles Lupton of Apple Pie Ridge and Mrs Fred Chapman with daughters Iris and Irene Chapman of Cedar Grove.
A vintage quiz lists ten questions with scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good. Questions cover medical administration, biology, finance, history, mysticism, and geography. It ends by hinting at page 2 for the answers and asks specifics such as the former VA Medical Director ousted last January and the meaning of a levee.
A visitor from Pittsburgh writes to The Star urging better public restroom facilities during the Apple Blossom Festival. The writer notes travel hardships and requests improvements for out of town guests, promising to return.
Reader questions answered by the Information Bureau cover weather effects of atomic blasts none significant to Atlantic storms per meteorologists, living species in sea sediments, age of the world’s oldest person, Mellon’s purchase price for Raphael’s Alba Madonna at the National Gallery of Art, and spring timing in the Southern Hemisphere.
The article notes spring starts in the Southern Hemisphere on September 23 at 3 38 PM EST, coinciding with autumn beginning in the Northern Hemisphere.
The climbing rose Dorothy Perkins was awarded the Nicholson Cup by the National Rose Society of Great Britain in 1908. It originated at Jackson Perkins Rose Gardens in Newark New Jersey.
By V E Day American troops had advanced to Amstetten Austria, marking the easternmost point reached in Europe during World War I. The push, occurring before hostilities ended, established Amstetten as the furthest east position for American units.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending 7 a m today is none. May rainfall to date is 1.14 inches. Year to date 1951 rainfall is 13.29 inches. The 38 year average is 36.73 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 1950 include 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 3.53 December 3.46.
Fifty years ago Sam Forney of The Star won an educational contest sponsored by The News Item. Randolph-Macon Academy beat Shenandoah Valley Academy in the opening baseball game, with Prof. Nelson at shortstop the outstanding player. Miss Sallie Frye and Isaac Moore of Mt. Falls were married.
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