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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1950
Page
4
Obituary notice for a memorial presented to God dated Wednesday October 18 1950. Mentions H F Byrd Jr Baker National Representatives and Associated Press. Provides old newspaper subscription and contact details with a reverent biblical verse.
Pauline Lord one of 1920s leading American actresses died recently at age 60. She rose to fame portraying Anna Christie on stage and later starred in Abby in The Late Christopher Bean and Zenobia in Ethan Frome. Her Broadway appearances dwindled in later years.
In Potsdamer Platz the Western side unveiled a massive flashcast on a Berlin building facing the square. Five foot letters loom over the Russian sector as uncensored news reaches tens of thousands. The Russians counter with loudspeaker bursts but fail to hide the protest’s impact on daily life.
The piece rails at Western claims and predicts a Russian style countercast in Berlin. It mocks German credit and warns Potsdamer Platz will resemble prewar contest with claims and counterclaims confusing to the German audience.
The Washington Evening Star argues Senator Taft should meet voters to counter organized labor. Taft campaigns vigorously with 13 speeches and a Marion County rally, while Ferguson fields few appearances and relies on labor support and comic books. The paper warns a Taft loss would cede policy to labor bosses and urges Taft to continue public outreach.
Governor Dewey declares he cannot accept a 1952 presidential nomination and backs General Eisenhower for the Republican nomination. The stance aims to unite the GOP behind a candidate with strong public confidence and counters socialist rhetoric.
The Chicago Tribune praised Alabama mob convictions as too light while noting a shift toward tougher penalties. A federal report on aggravated assault then claimed Chicago leads in thugdom, challenging regional blame and spotlighting national crime concerns.
Mrs. Harold G. Brown of 423 South Washington Street was named chairwoman of the Virginia branch's 57th annual meeting of the women's auxiliary to the National Council of the Episcopal Church. The D Golf Miller Co orchard near Gerrardstown, West Virginia, grew a Red Rome apple weighing 22 ounces. Douglas High School beat Martinsburg 33 21 in a straw poll at George Washington's Headquarters. Courtney Mae Fauver and Morris Cather won first and second in fire prevention week essays.
Leonard Brown is elected president of the reorganized Holy Name Society at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. War Department notifies Berryville couple Mr and Mrs Charles B Shenk that their son MSgt Charles Wilson Shenk died in a German prison camp. Ken Windle manager of the Rhythm Kings announces Danny Personality Mar joined the band for comedy skits and floorshows.
Ten years after the 1940 election drama President Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie are recalled as key figures in a civic anniversary. A sparing, reflective look highlights their campaigns and the political climate of that era.
Twenty five years ago Thibodeau scored five touchdowns to lead SVA past Swavely 39 to 0. Marlboro hunter H C Claggett displayed a golden crown eagle caught in a trap. Glaize and Brothers offered chestnut barrels at 50 cents each.
Fifty years ago the first consignment of Angora goats arrived for a proposed Angora farm in the county. A Filipino father later raised an army of 3000 native fighters offering ten dollars for the left ear of any U S soldier in the 47th Infantry who killed his son in a raid on a government supply house.
A large majority support the housing credit rules but a substantial minority question their value. Critics worry the measures may revive housing problems or do little against inflation without broader price and wage controls.
Since 1884 Negro players appeared in the major leagues with Moses Fleetwood Walker as catcher and Wesday Wilberforce Walker as outfielder for Toledo in the American Association.
Doctors Krasnow and Ivy introduce the Flicker test using a Flicker Photometer to detect early vascular changes behind the retina. The test compares flicker perception before and after nitroglycerin. improvement suggests existing vessel changes or risk of high blood pressure and artery disease.
Rainfall data show no precipitation in the 24 hours to 7 am today. October rainfall to date is 2.26 inches for 1950, with year to date at 34.63 inches, compared to the 37 year average of 36.56 inches. Monthly means from 1912 to 1949 list inches: Jan 2.50 Feb 1.92 Mar 2.86 Apr 3.09 May 3.77 Jun 3.78 Jul 3.81 Aug 3.93 Sep 2.58 Oct 3.34 Nov 2.47 Dec 2.42. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research.
A reader quiz titled How's Your I Q outlines ten questions on topics from Regulation W to Caesar’s Rubicon and Greek aid. It critiques self confident Youth and recalls Socrates on knowing nothing as a cautions note.
A meditative reflection on human knowledge and daily life guidance. The piece contrasts imagined insights with the vastness of the world and questions whether people truly understand their own habits and choices. It prompts readers to consider humility and purposeful living.
The text states that fishes are born without scales and that scales develop from lunclet and enlarge as the fish grows.
Perry Kimbro and Dr. McKenzie clash over a poisoning scare involving Philip Ellender. Perry recalls Miss Mehitty’s antipoison elixir as Philip seeks relief from fear while Jay accuses Perry of suspecting him and reveals personal anger and tension between lovers.
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