Romney locality prizes in drill and parade events
Local participants in Romney West Virginia celebrated as four of eleven prizes were won during the drill competition and Grand Feature Parade. Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival float secured first in its division while Rockingham Poultry Co op of Moorefield placed second and Ft Ashby Lions third. Virginia Lancers won drum and bugle corps top prize of 150 dollars with Rouss Knight of Erin second. Knights of Erin took another 100 dollars in the drill contest. Golden Majorettes and Drum Corps of Hagerstown earned first and Tom O Shanter All Girl Kiltie Corps Somerset Pa took third in the same events. Independent Band judging crowned West Virginia Highlanders Elkins first, Lonaconing City Band Maryland second, Tom O Shanter Somerset third. Romney Bicentennial official R L Sumner praised Winchester residents for support. About 10 000 people attended the parade, a highlight of Romney's 200th birthday four day celebration.
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Romney
W. Va
Rockingham Poultry Co-op
Moorefield
Ft. Ashby
Virginia Lancers
Rouss Knight of Erin
Knights of Erin
Golden Majorettes
Hagerstown
Tom O'Shanter
Kiltie Corps
Somerset
West Virginia Highlanders Band
Elkins
Lonaconing
R. L. Sumner
Romney Bicentennial Inc
Winchester
Acting Jobs Scarcer Now Than In Pre TV Days
AP Television writer explains actors face tighter earning prospects despite TV growth. Allyn Joslyn notes many roles are short and union rules limit pay. only a few reach high film or TV salaries. He discusses his NBC comedy McKeever and the Colonel and the slow path from pilot to air.
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Allyn Joslyn
Joslyn
Screen Actors’ Guild
Performers’ Union
Gormley’s Hotel Used As Prison Address In Jail
In Mays Landing New Jersey jail officials confirm inmates may use the address of Gormley’s Hotel to avoid embarrassment. The hotel named is linked to Sheriff Gerard L. Gormley and serves as the delivery point for prisoner mail.
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Mays Landing
N. J
Gormley
Gerard L. Gormley
Evening TV Listings Highlight Classic Airing Schedule
An extensive block of 1950s and early 1960s television programming is listed with times and shows. Notable titles include The Tonight Show, Walt Disney contributions, Westerns like Bat Masterson and Laramie, news programs, variety acts, and dramas featuring stars such as Greta Garbo and Jennifer Jones.
Four Ways Smart Printed Pattern Offers Half Size Looks
Printed Pattern 4679 features two skirts and two jackets in half sizes with four possible outfits. Catalog details include fabric amount 54 inches and prices. request form asks for name address zone size and pattern number. Send 35 cents for the Fall-Winter Pattern Catalog to Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star.
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Anne Adams
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Stauffer Plans Expansion After Avisco Purchase
Stauffer Chemical president Hans Stauffer says the pending acquisition of American Viscose will diversify and expand its product line. Board and stockholder approvals are required. Avisco Front Royal plant is one of the coronation's largest facilities.
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the Star
Stauffer
Hans Stauffer
Avisco
Stauffer Chemical
Front Royal
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