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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1957
Page
4
Local notice notes the Winchester Evening Star publication as a historic community paper with editor F Byrd Jr and staff details. It includes a quote from scripture and lists business office and news room contact numbers alongside subscription rates and postal details.
The Associated Press announces the resignation of Robert McLean who has led the organization since 1938. He will remain on the AP Board as President emeritus while his successor is sought to continue expanding facilities and membership.
The Board of Directors selected Benjamin M. McKelway editor of The Washington Evening Star as successor to Robert McLean. McKelway is praised for talent dedication to a free press and deep knowledge of The Associated Press creed.
Horace E Henderson, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, criticizes the Democratic Party for opposing integrated schools and resisting federal court plans. He supports Eisenhower's defense of federal troops enforcing Little Rock integration, while arguing this marks a controversial shift in American philosophy.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that upstream flooding caused by sediment build up from the Bagwell dam may allow landowners to seek damages. Nine Warsaw farmers claimed $39,055 for inundation from siltation in streams feeding the Lake of the Ozarks. The decision implies broad potential liability for dam builders and widespread impact on lands upstream and along tributaries.
From city files: Capt Carl Keller Jr arrives in Korea and rests near Seoul while Pvt Noah Randall Long, in Ft Benning, is assigned to Company E First Student Apartment. Air Force basic at Lackland inducted. Families visit at Randolph Macon College and Yellow Springs WV. Frost hits, fruit damaged, Cedar Creek monument unveiled by 126th NY Regiment.
HAL BOYLE reports Elsa Maxwell, famed party thrower born in Keokuk Iowa, has become a top winter celebrity hit. In bed at the Waldorf Towers she declares fearlessness, a love of glamor, and plans for a splashy Las Vegas two week engagement. She names guests for a desert island fantasy and notes younger Americans seem bored with routine. She also weighs how to stay alive, give happiness, and avoid possessions. Mrs Maxwell hints at a royal-like persona and lively wit driving current fame.
At the Old Stone Church in Greenspring the annual reunion netted 559.94 dollars. The treasurer reported to the Auxiliary and Trustees. Contributions for restoration of the schoolroom totaled 205 dollars, while 314.94 dollars came from sales and offerings and 40 dollars from the Auxiliary.
Dr Bundesen outlines at home steps to ease an asthmatic child's attack. Watch for early cold or attack signs and move the child to a dust free room, remove pets, and avoid smoke or fumes. Treatments depend on a doctor’s guidance with antihistamine drops, vasoconstrictors, cough medicines, and possible aminophylline nightly.
A sermon emphasizes that spiritual and moral victory far surpasses wealth. It cites Jesus praising believers whose names are written in heaven and warns that every idle word will be judged. The piece urges living with eternal hope and accountable conduct.
A compact reader quiz list presenting 190 questions with daily scoring. Items cover biology geography Bible WWI boxing and literature. Sample questions include largest land animal hog yield biblical priest Eleazar Leaning tower city Italy AEF Confederate president golfer Mangrum wording on older vs oldest and Mayhew on marriage advice.
In a note on early telegraphy, the text recalls how rumors spread via a grapevine network as the telegraph emerged, with verification often reduced to hearsay heard through the grapevine.
Dr George W Crane discusses James Beaty Anderson County auditor using a large mirror behind his office phone to soften irate citizens. He cites psychology theory that seeing one’s own smile changes mood and voice, and advises others to use mirrors to appear cordial and attract clients.
A reflection on shifting culture from the beat generation to a beep era as society questions novelty, space age thoughts, and the pace of change while noting daily life unchanged with the 5:45 bus routine. The piece cites Jack Kerouac as coining beat and muses on future beeps, space, and potential upheaval.
Filipino American soldier Girard extends Army enlistment for three months at Camp Drew. He was due for discharge Oct. 27 but the oath extended his service to Jan. 27. He faces trial in Japan for the Jan firing range shooting of Mrs. Naka Sakai. His Japanese wife Haru Candy Sueyama Girard defends him in a Sun Day Mainichi article, saying he is remorseful and a poor boy.
An old notice proclaims you can shop in Winchester on Saturday nights with most stores open until 8 p.m. The sign emphasizes convenient evening hours for shoppers and notes an 8 o'clock close.
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