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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1979

Page

9

Illinois flood victim cries as town shelters brace

In Chillicothe Illinois flood victims cope with loss as 2000 plus residents remain in shelters or with relatives. Joanne Buckley voices her despair while families adapt to crowded church basements, halted barge traffic, and widespread property damage along the Illinois River.

Chillicothe, Ill Joanne Buckley Illinois Peoria Buckleys

Easter Bake Sale and Pancake Supper Fundraiser

A bake sale at Leggett's on the Mall and Buttons at Ward Plaza features Easter cakes cookies bread pies and candy. The Virginia Avenue Parents Teachers sponsor the event. A pancake supper at Fairview United Methodist Church on Route 522 North offers admission 1.75 in advance 2.00 at the door with children under 12 at 1.25 to raise funds for the Parsonage Bidg Fund.

Leggett'’s Buttons Ward Plaza Virginia Avenue Parents Teachers Station Fairview United Methodist Church North

Contests Swell at Grocery Stores Boost Sales and Loyalty

AP reports contests and sweepstakes regain popularity in supermarkets to lift sales and attract customers. FTC regulates multi state contests with random distribution and public odds. FDA seeks comments by April 12 on substitutable generic drugs list for brand names.

Washington Anthony Gallo Department of Agriculture Gallo Federal Trade Commission FTC The Food and Drug Administration FDA

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