TV Comedy Shifts from Hillbilly Roots to Sophisticated Style
In a move away from rural humor, networks plan refined new comedies. ABC's Valentine’s Day stars Tony Franciosa as a chic book editor in a world of autobiographical “non books” from famous writers. The piece notes Skelton’s upcoming CBS show taped in London and Walter Brennan receiving a private plane for the season.
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Truman Receives Framed Senate Resolution No 78
Former President Harry S. Truman was presented a framed copy of Senate Resolution No 78 by Senator Claiborne Pell. The measure, passed last year, allows former presidents to address the Senate and Truman was first to use it on his 80th birthday May 8.
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False Teeth Fit Beautifully Cushion Grip Discovery
Amazing dental discovery promotes Cushion Grip for snug denture fit. Product claims to mold false teeth to the mouth with one application lasting months, using a plastic compound from Pharmaco that is squeezed onto dentures and set for a secure, comfortable seal.
Winchester Units Sweep Top Prizes in Firemen Parade
The Lorton, Virginia Fire Co and the South End Fire Co of Winchester were named the best appearing apparatus in Berryville’s annual firemen’s parade. Rep John O Marsh attended as parade reviewer. Winners included best high school band Harper's Ferry first Musselman second. best marching unit Post No 71 American Legion Charles Town second. Company K 5th Virginia Infantry Winchester. Largest participant groups were Sharpsburg Maryland Fire Co first and The Independent Fire Co Charles Town second. The Lorton group traveled the longest distance.
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Berryville
Harper’s Ferry
Musselman
Virginia Lancers
Sparkies
American Legion
Charles Town
5Th Va. Infantry
First
Sharpsburg, Md
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A dense daily grid lists shows across channels from 4 to 9 and beyond. Notable entries include Mickey Mouse Club Popeye Lone Ranger The Rifleman News Weather Huntley Brinkley Report The Texan Outer Limits The Untouchables Wagon Train Danny Thomas The Tonight Show Sea Hunt and The Edge of Night among many others.
Pleat-Pretty Printed Pattern for Girls
Ad advertises Printed Pattern 4526 for girls sizes 2 4 6 8 with fabric needs and mailing options. Includes pricing and order details with mailing address in New York and instructions to print name address zone size and pattern number. Also promotes a Fall Winter catalog and new fashion features with a coupon for a free pattern.
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Dacron
Anne.Adams
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Gas Odor Before Danville Store Blast Kills One
A Danville grocery store explosion and fire killed William Clinton Yates 52. His brother Herman B. Yates 49 was burned and hospitalized. Customer Sally Brown 60 was treated for burns over 85 percent of her body. she was listed as fair at last report. Gas odor was detected outside but not inside the building. the store had not received city gas for years.
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Lyle McClung
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McClung
William Clinton Yates
Herman B. Yates
Sally Brown
Pelham
N. C
Moorefield Attorney to Be Keynoter at State Convention
Ralph J. Bean of Moorefield former state Senate president will deliver the keynote address at the Democratic State Convention in Huntington on Saturday. The 52 year old attorney served in the Senate from 1945 through 1959 and the one day meeting will adopt a party platform and nominate seven presidential electors.
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W. Va
Ralph J. Bean
Moorefield
State Senate
Huntington
Bean
Senate
Jailed Man Inherits $200,000 in California
In Santa Rosa California Raymond L Roeder 48 serving five days for a drunkenness charge learned in jail that he had inherited $200 000 Roeder was told by Sheriff Jerry Cunningham of Rochester Minnesota that the sum was left to him Deputies relayed the news on Wednesday
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Santa Rosa
Calif
Raymond L. Roeder
Roeder
Jerry Cunningham
Rochester, Minn
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