21 Dec 1959
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1959
Page
1
Detectives questioned John E Whitfield about a tavern burglary. He raised his hands in protest and his trousers slipped down revealing $20 in coins in his pockets. He admitted taking the money from a bar and was held Sunday for grand jury action.
Winter comes to Chile as snowbound Andes slopes stretch for about two thousand miles of the 3000 mile spine. Kip Rass notes Chileans favor participation sports and skiing has become the second most popular after soccer. Ski season runs March to October at Farellones and La Parva resorts.
The report notes visitors can reach Chilean resorts quickly from Santiago and enjoy ice skating, cafes, and winter sports at Portillo and Chillan. It highlights Chilean ski lifts by Austrian designer Hans Nolle, Chillan’s airfield, and Davos as a benchmark while mentioning Christ the Statue of the Andes and historic references to early explorers.
Winners in the Lowell Garden Club Christmas decoration contest were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Abernathy first place, Mr. and Mrs. Woods Mitchell second, Mr. and Mrs. Winifred Sharpe third, and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Brittain honorable mention. Judges from Belmont visited Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Sbild for a dessert after judging at Mrs. Jenkins home. The Christmas party featured music, games, gifts, and refreshments.
Ankara was selected as the capital of Turkey due to its drier climate and more invigorating summers compared with Istanbul's humid heat.
Hospital admissions list names residents and associated facilities including Esther Guest of 2516 Myers, Joe Jordan of Gastanta R-3 tra, Juanita Cape, Charles L. Morgan of Clover South Carolina, Paul L. Rhyne of New Hope Acres, and James Richard Wyile of Belmont.
An extinct volcano Nevado de Toluca located 67 miles southwest of Mexico City is being converted into a resort. The project aims to host sports such as skiing and ice skating, expanding attractions at the site.
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