Van’s Woodsman Skill and Camp Rim Rock Rifle Talk
A reminiscence on Van a capable hunter in the Activo country and camp companion. The article notes a second four week term at Camp Rim Rock where about 20 new rifle students, mostly beginners, posted scores up to 41. Coaches Jane Boskoff and Alice Harrison lead the junior rifle club effort. Winchester Junior Rifle Club activity and De Molay Rifle Club participation are described with recent scores and practice at the Armory range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Van
Activo
Ius Nene
Rim Rock
Cao
Jane Boskoff
Alice Harrison
Winchester Junior Rifle Club
de Molay Rifle Club
Wck Rhodes
Ronnie Keith
Don Lutz
Philip Brumback
WJRC
WJIRC
Joe Wright
Jock White
Wendell Porterfield
Scott Septiman
Craig Bentzel
Ronald Pietsch
Jimmy Sutton
Denny Sours
World Mark Fatal to Athel Graham at Salt Flats
Athel Graham, 36, attempting a world speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats died when his car 300 mph left a wheel, skidded, flipped and tumbled 4,000 feet. He was flown to Lake City hospital where he died minutes later. Graham hoped to reach about 394 mph.
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Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
Athel Graham
Graham
Lake City
Ater
Salt Lake City
Marion Dunn
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Athol
Dunn
Local Scout Wins Honor At Jamboree
Robert J. McNally III, son of Mr and Mrs Robert J McNally Jr, earned top honors at the 50th Anniversary Scout Jamboree in Colorado Springs. He scored 95 of 100 in rifle marksmanship representing Shenandoah Council Area, while in Troop 64 at the jamboree and as a first class scout in Troop 22 of Winchester under Donald Tinsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. McNally, III
Robert J. McNally, Jr
Winchester
Donald Tinsman
Two All-Star Games Planned for 1961 Season
Major league owners approve two All-Star games for 1961 with a return to a single game from 1962 onward. The first game will occur at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, the second in an Eastern city likely Boston. Dates mentioned include July 11 for the first game and August 8 for the second, though not final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ford Frick
Associated Press
Candlestick Park
San Francisco Giants
Boston
Townspeople Hear Grand Steam Whistle Concert in Tell City
In Tell City Indiana during Schweizer Fest a grand steam whistle concert featured 33 whistles gathered from various places. The collection includes four foot tall whistles with pistons that produce a screaming tone called wildcats. Each whistle sounded separately with local factory bells joining in for the finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tell City
Ind
William Tell
F&M Faces Defending Champions in Richmond Open
In Richmond AP notes a five team program opens with Petersburg Hopewell defending state Class B champions and Farmers & Merchants Bank of Winchester, 1960 state champions, meeting at 7 p.m. The winner advances to the all playoffs in Philadelphia August 12 to 14.
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Richmond
Philadelphia
Petersburg Hopewell
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Winchester
Montague Defeats Sunnyside 6-4 In Park Game
Montague beat Sunnyside 6 to 4 at Senseng Park behind Charlie Hill four hits allowed nine strikeouts and two walks for Hill. Mason, Tinsman and Hill contributed key hits as Sunnyside managed two late rallies but fell short.
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Senseng Park
Montague
Sunnyside
Charlie Hill
Carroll Shiley
Hill
Marshall Mason
Mason
Tinsman
Don Shirley
Shiley
Lodge Stays On Political Sidelines
In Newport Nixon says Lodge will not campaign while he remains United Nations ambassador. Lodge sat silent as Nixon discussed a food for peace plan and criticized Russia's disarmament proposal. Democratic candidates Kennedy and Johnson have voiced views on the Republican attacks as GOP strategizing continues.
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Washington
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
Henry Cabot Lodge
Richard M. Nixon
Newport
R.I
Lodge
Eisenhower
United Nations
U.N
Russia
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Clarke 4 Hers Attend Camp at Fort Valley
A group of 37 Clarke County 4 H members departed for a week at Fort Valley Camp near Woodstock. They will join club members from another county and were accompanied by County Agent John Gerken, Home Demonstration Agent Madeline B Myers, and 4 H leader Olen Grove. Attendees include Levenia Johnson Michael Thomas Charles Zombro Lon gerbeam Dicky Wolfe Judy Se christ Penny Anderson Jock Hoff Kay Hoff Raymond Creamer Sally Whiting Janice Brubaker Cheryl Affleck Dav Coffelt Ella Mae Coffelt Linda Lloyd Wayne Cameron George Fiddler Carolyn Emerick Bill Jenks Sharon Crim Johnny Pine Bill Myers Su Su Myers Linda Click Mack Headley and Sam Headley.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Fort Valley
Woodstock
Loudoun
John Gerken
Madeline B. Myers
Olen Grove
Levenia Johnson
Michael Thomas
Charles Zombro
Longerbeam
Dicky Wolfe
Judy Sechrist
Penny Anderson
Jock Hoff
Kay Hoff
Raymond Creamer
Sally Whiting
Janice Brubaker
Cheryl Affleck
E Dav- Coffelt
Ella Mae Coffelt
Linda Lloyd
Wayne Cameron
George Fiddler
Carolyn Emerick
Bill Jenks
Sharon Crim
Johnny Pine
Bill Myers
Su Su Myers
Linda Click
Mack Headley
Sam Headley
Heal Hand Tour Prompts Saturday Recordings for Museums
Quiet today precedes a repeat tour set for Saturday to record for museums and collectors. The event aims to capture performances and create archival materials for future exhibits.
Rare Coins Stolen From Charlotte Exchange
Police report $20,000 in rare coins taken from the Charlotte Coin Exchange over the weekend. Two coins of extreme rarity were stolen, both proofs, high luster and sharply impressed. Missing items include an assortment of other coins. insurer unavailable due to business location.
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Charlotte
N. C
Roanoke
Charlotte Coin Exchange
Blackmon
Clarke Board Sets Final Armory Hearing Date
Clarke County supervisors will revisit the armory proposal on August 15 at 10 a.m. after Dr. D Blanton Allen presented a county site plan. They previously rejected the building citing tax increases and also voted to join the League of Virginia Counties with a $70 74 fee based on 7074 population. They set August 6 for a Rt 601 hearing and authorized new welfare offices outlets and a maintenance contract with Wilson Typewriter Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke Board of Supervisors
D. Blanton Allen
National Guard
League of Virginia
Brunswick
League
Mark McHale
Wilson Typewriter Co
Bridge Match Winners Named at George Washington Hotel
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowers won the weekly duplicate bridge at the George Washington Hotel last night. Runners up were Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Reaves, with Mrs. Holmes Harper and Mrs. Howard Shockey in third, and Mrs. Robert Osth and Mrs. Eddie Joyce in fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bowers
Monday Contract Bridge Club
George Washington Hotel
S. H. Reaves
Holmes Harper
Howard Shockey
Robert Osth
Eddie Joyce
Berryville
John T. Wolfe
Hubert Stratton
Ellis Ford
John Griffith
Washington theatres show summer lineup across venues
The national scene offers My Fair Lady at National Theatre while Oklahoma remains running and outdoor venues host Armstrong Basie Vic tor Borge and Canadian Ballet. Maryland Olney hosts Gunman Bespoke. Candlelight features Golden Fleecing and Bus Stop Tunnel of Love. Paints Mills showcases Redhead Girl Crazy Paint Your Wagon. Singing Tower in Luray runs concerts Tue Thu Sat Sun.
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Winchester Little Theatre
Washington
My Fair Lady
National Theatre
de Carter Barron
American Music Festival
Louis Armstrong
Count Basie
Victor Borge
National Ballet of Canada
Lois
David Adams
Abe Golden Fleecing
Contin
Ues
Candlelight Playhouse
Olney Theatre
Maryland
Jean Giraudoux
Electra
Painters’ Mill Playhouse
Owings Mills
Arena Theatre
Luray
Singing Tower
Great Issues in Economy Divide Kennedy Nixon Policy Clash
National economic policy forms the core race issue as Kennedy and Nixon advocate different routes to growth. Kennedy calls for easier money and higher spending with tax hikes if needed, while Nixon pushes fiscal restraint and tighter money, resisting broad tax increases. The two clash on growth targets, tax loopholes, money policy, housing, and inflation controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling F. Green
Washington
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Congress
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenner
Kennedy
Nixon
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Eisenhower
White House
San
Federal Reserve Board
Rockefeller
Enery
Round Hill Raritan Yard Party Benefits School Band
Round Hill Raritan Club plans a yard party at James Wood High School starting 5 p.m. Saturday with country ham and chicken dinners. Net proceeds go to the school band uniform fund. A Renault car is grand prize with other awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill Raritan Club
James Wood High School
Walt Miller
Sloane Wolfe
Gene Larrick
Fred Brumback
Robert DeHaven
Renault
Columbus Day Origins Tied to Tammany Hall Sponsorship
A fragmented note suggests Columbus Day was first reerected in 1792 with sponsorship from Tammany Hall, but details are uncertain and the source is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Day
Tammany Hall
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Town
Toot
F &M
Clarke
H'ers
Advertising Council
Clarke Board
Armory
the Arts
Civil Rights
Round Hill Raritan
Cars
Shell
U. S
Buncutter Oil Corporation
Tate
Science
Fatts
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