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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1951
Page
8
A columnist argues for natural, unposed pictures. They recount an attempt to photograph children at play, interrupted by a councillor and the urge of would be snapsharers. The piece urges photographers to blend in, wait for decisive moments, and avoid directing subjects.
The passage notes a shift away from spontaneous poses to formal studio style portraits. It discusses adjusting the camera approach to produce stiff, posed images rather than the candid moments that originally drew attention.
AP Newsfeatures profiles Ernest Truex born September, a diminutive stage actor since 1895. He recalls his start as a pupil to repay his father’s medical bill in Rich Hill Missouri and notes his high school links to Harold Lloyd and Douglas Fairbanks.
The advertisement touts a durable engine engineered for long life and low maintenance. It claims high power with top economy and easy upkeep for use in demanding survival scenarios.
Area farmers vote Reddy Kilowatt the perfect hired hand as electricity reaches over 90 percent of farms. The playful line notes Reddy can perform over 200 farm tasks while warning about grumbles over wages. Free advisory service offered by Potomac Edison System offices in Northern Virginia.
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