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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
8
Government June cost of living index hits 106.6 with gains led by services and housing costs. Industry analysts warn the rise may reflect short term inflationary forces rather than a lasting trend as sugar and aluminum price moves recede.
An ad advises readers on remedies to kill athlete’s foot germ with product recommendations and simple home care tips. It promotes topical antifungals and footwear hygiene to prevent reoccurrence.
Mayor Ernest F. Early says the town's sewage plan is progressing ahead of schedule. Two lagoons near completion and sewer lines are being laid by the town itself as a cost saving measure recommended by the council.
Community notices detail visits by relatives and neighbors to Reliance and nearby towns, including trips to Richmond, Winchester, Falls Church, and Orrstown. The Reliance EUB Church held its annual Congregational Meeting on July 24 electing officers and appointing committees.
Robert Gilruth announced that John Powers will be the center public affairs chief while Paul Haney moves to a top public affairs role. The changes place Powers as center director and Haney as associate to Gilruth amid a period of controversy surrounding previous voice figures.
Winchester Memorial Hospital reports improving status for a local patient. Mrs. Ira K. Gruver returns home from Susan B. Miller Nursing Home in Woodstock. Several Reliance and area families enjoy a Green Meadows picnic near Reliance. Front Royal and Stephens City residents plan moves and attend Warren County 4H Club tour in Washington on July 24.
The 142nd annual jousting tournament at Natural Chimneys and the Virginia Highlands Arts and Crafts Festival anchor a busy August in Virginia. The Abingdon event runs through Aug 15 with arts, displays, tours, a fashion show, flower show and performances by Barter Theater groups.
In Corvallis Oregon bees swarmed after a horse knocked over a hive. Duane Y. Ogle was knocked down and kicked in the head. Beekeeper Ely Swearingen and his family were stung dozens of times. firemen helped disperse the swarm. A stray sentence about the Negro population is noted but unrelated.
The outdoor production The Common Glory will be presented nightly through the week in Williamsburg with performances on Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings. The outdoor venue schedule runs across Sept 14 with shows each night.
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