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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1962
Page
5
Mrs James Hill of Hill and W Dixon wins a Corvair Monza in the Mike Persia Piggly Wiggls weekly giveaway. After seeing the winning entry at the Piggly Wiggly store she rushed home to verify and found she indeed held the winning ticket.
A two year dispute ends with District Judge Warren Plunket issuing a permanent injunction against Stanley Mohler of Bexter to stop pushing telephone poles along a road that crosses his property near Austin Minnesota. The case centered on a disputed right of way and alleged miscalculations affecting Mohler's land. The chaotic report notes confusion over pole placement and a promotional drawing tied to a local store, but the core action is an injunction to halt the pole pushing along the feeder road.
Carmel California reports a colony of bees using an ingenious method to steal sugar water from hummingbird feeders. Shiv Haughton observed water from a plastic feeder vanish much faster than the birds could drink it.
Nova Scotia government and Hearst Corp reach preliminary agreement to build a 90,000 ton annual newsprint mill at Sheet Harbour. Hearst Hydro Pulp Co will lease timber lands for 50 years. project cost estimated at 15 to 18 million dollars with internal financing possible.
An advertisement for Baker's Beauty Lotion claims it treats pimples and blemishes, doubles as an astringent and cleanser, and pairs with Baker's Hair Tonic for dandruff. It promises a money back guarantee and urges readers to “Face The World With A Clear Pace.”
Vernon Shade, personnel director of Sandy Andy Stores, was named to head the Mandy Andy Employees Federal Credit Union board. Also joining are Vernon Dallardy, Tall Schambers, JJ Mobley, MR Stevens, and Ernest Rank. The board was chosen at the annual meeting marking the society’s 25th anniversary. Savings accounts earned up to 6 percent interest with a 20 percent interest refund. The credit union’s total assets as of Dec 31, 1961 stood at $326,743.
Calories kept low in a fancy New York esbeche recipe. Shrimp and scallops are de-veined and simmered briefly then combined with onion and a light dill dressing. Refrigerate overnight. Serves 12.
Pittsburgh report says police were alerted by bystander at St. Mary's Church in Sharpsburg where a man with his hand in the poor box was caught. Authorities took him into custody for theft in the church vicinity.
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