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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

5

Layman Commissioned as Army Lieutenant in 1951

Daniel Layman, Frederick County Sanitarian, received a commission as second Lieutenant and reported for active duty May 18 1951 at the Army Chemical Center Maryland. He was assigned to the Frederick Winchester Health District July 5 1949. Under Dr A L Lindall the county health department shows sanitary improvements with a 97 percent restaurant rating, the highest in the state. Mrs Layman, secretary to the Health Officer since April 17 1950, will join him June 1 1951.

Daniel Layman Frederick County U. S. Army Army Chemical Center Maryland Layman Frederick Winchester County Health Department A. L. Lindall

Black bears increase in Virginia with rare field visit

Virginia bears are up to 1 000 to 1 100 on the state census according to VPI Wildlife Research Unit head Dr Henry S Mosby. A Blacksburg baseball game saw a bear gate crash, climbing a 12 foot fence and wandering the field before later being killed by a farmer. Researchers study bear economics along with quail and muskrat projects evaluating management and potential musk rat relocation.

Blacksburg Virginia VPI Old Dominion Henry S. Mosby

Where to Send Rock Samples for Uranium Testing

A prospector who believes a uranium deposit exists should first test rock samples with his own equipment. If promising, have them tested by a commercial assayer or a government agency. Private firms, the U S Geological Survey, the U S Bureau of Mines, and state agencies offer testing for uranium or thorium.

U. S. Geological Survey U. S. Bureau of Mines

Prices of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Decline Slightly

Retail food prices eased in most categories this week with small drops in top grade eggs and several fresh fruits and vegetables as spring harvests move northward. Beef prices remained largely steady with minor reductions, while wholesale rollbacks aimed at easing costs for wholesalers and retailers are set for August and October.

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FASTEETH: secure dentures for comfortable use

An ad explains FASTEETH powder keeps denture plates firmer and more comfortable, allows eating talking and sneezing with less fear of slipping. It claims no gummy taste, no nausea, and an alkaline formula that controls denture odor. Available at drug stores.

Daily Crossword Across and Down clues mixed list

A dense crossword clue set listing across and down items with numbers and some punctuation marks, including various definitions for terms such as spices, body parts, animals, and common nouns, arranged in a cryptic style. The page also references yesterday’s answer and notes on clue numbering.

Do Trees Reach Maturity and Decline

The text explains that trees do reach maturity and enter old age, with the age varying by species and growing conditions. Indicators include tops becoming heavy or straggly and the balance of new growth versus diseased or decaying wood that overtakes it during the year.

Lawsuit Aims to End Segregation in Virginia Schools

The Roanoke case against Pulaski County School officials seeks to end racial discrimination in schools set for June 18. Another suit targets Prince Edward County after the county's white schools were not opened to Negro students following a two week Moton High School strike. Plaintiffs include over 100 Farmville area parents.

Prince Edward County Farmville T. J. McIlwaine

Advertisement for athletes foot remedy with 40¢ back offer

Ad promotes a foot germ killer named 4-T-L with an undiluted alcohol base claiming fast action. It guarantees a refund from any druggist if not pleased and notes availability at Bovd Drug Co.

Bovd Drug CO

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