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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1950
Page
4
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce organized a community Halloween effort to engage younger residents. Twelve local groups agreed to host activities from a parade to a teen dance, aiming to curb last year's vandalism by directing energy into safe celebrations.
Commentary argues United States led Korea victory with immense resources and UN backing. It predicts a peace settlement under UN oversight, notes ongoing risks from proximity to the Soviet bloc, and discusses postwar restoration and economic impacts including lamb production and market expectations.
Science notes a gonadotrophin injection can trigger fall lambing, doubling annual lamb crops. Researchers estimate 25 cents per ewe to produce two lamb crops yearly, promising $10 to $15 profit per ewe and potential consumer price relief as market supply grows. Further work is expected but fall lambing may become commonplace within years.
Current Opinion praises the Ford Foundation and others for directing vast wealth to national goals. It outlines five focus areas including world peace, democracy, education, science of man, and economic improvement, stressing open education and balanced labor relations while noting cautious advancement in political control.
A Wall Street Journal column jokes that a woman president would seek a slim majority and muses on attire in a satirical exchange. The piece uses pointed lines about politics and marriage to provoke thought and humor.
A look back shows the largest feeder cattle sale planned at Farmer's Livestock Exchange Arena with 1155 animals nominated. Winchester crowned Ronnie Binner boys tennis champion after defeating Bobby Anderson. Mrs J A Richard, Stewart Sr and Mrs Stuart H Edmonds with Violet Hemming traveled home from a motor trip. Jean Moling of the city made Bellhaven College honor roll. George W Dellinger named honorary member for new armory dedication. Berryville hosted the first National Guard Benefit Boxing and Athletic exhibition before 400 spectators.
Mrs Jessie Hoover of 3178 Kent Street found two abandoned female hound puppies on Martinsburg Pike and asked the SPCA to place them. Treasurer Earl S Bailey told the Winchester and Frederick County Fish and Game Assn that bounties had been paid for a $1 red faxes while Berryville buzzed with news that President Truman would be in town for Judge Bennett C Clark’s wedding.
L Marshall Baker of the Empire theatre and guest speaker was invited to a Boston banquet. Swank Zirkle and Ritenour led Handley to a 19-0 victory over Harrisonburg. Miss Florence Allen and Miss Anna Allen opened a tearoom named the Golden Horseshoe at 25 W Piccadilly St.
The piece discusses how Korean victories and a strong business outlook bolster Democratic hopes to keep Congress and perform well in local races. It notes Truman’s confidence, the stance on price and wage controls, and GOP aims to gain seats while avoiding full control in 1951 and 1952.
A medical guide explains pancreatitis can mimic other illnesses with upper abdominal pain vomiting and nausea. It covers amylase testing to confirm diagnosis bed rest IV fluids insulin and glucose support suction drainage and antibiotics with possible surgery after recovery.
Rainfall data cover 24 hours to 7 am today with October and year totals listed. A 37 year period 1912 to 1949 yields monthly averages from January through December, led by August at 3.93 inches and May 3.77 inches, with 32.37 inches total in 1950.
Answers to Local Questions identify George H. Norris of Rose Mont now Rosemont near Berryville and George W. Jones as named individuals.
Benjamin Franklin is praised as a great man yet his autobiography reveals imperfect personal conduct. The piece notes his shrewd mind, practical genius, and aging reflections on life as a book with minor errors. It contrasts Franklin’s view with a common modern belief in minor self-improvement.
The text suggests a disciplined, thorough reading from start to finish to form a steady protest and firm stance. It urges believers to view life and events through a divine perspective, stressing realism grounded in faith.
A quiz style memory test lists 10 questions covering varied topics from science and geography to history. It notes scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good and directs readers to Page 2 for correct answers. The prompt references North Sea storms destroying 400 houses in Dunwich, England, in the 14th Century as background.
Perry Kimbro the nurse faces Dr. McKenzie in a morning visit as suspicion and jealousy flare. Perry rebukes the doctor over alleged impropriety with a patient’s wife, then coolly dismisses a planned date while wrestling with personal turmoil.
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