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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1959
Page
7
A reader asks how to end a broken engagement and Abby replies that ending it tactfully is best. Another letter defends a poorly dressed minister amid financial struggles in the church. A teen girl asks how to handle a suitor’s advances after five months of dating. Abby advises ending harmful relationships and keeping youthful boundaries intact.
Science Service reports ammonium nitrate, though a safe fertilizer, can explode when heated or mixed with fuel oil. It caused the Roseburg explosion and ties to major catastrophes at Texas City Brest Oppau, with safety cautions to store away from heat sources and explosives.
A 49 year old woman from Buffalo identified as Helen Gorski crawled to the brink at Prospect Point and dropped head first as honeymooners watched. Police say it appeared to be a self planned death with the body recovered from the American falls after rescue attempts.
Latest figures show 1750 daily newspapers operating in the United States serving nearly every city town and hamlet and delivering community impact unmatched by any other medium.
AP reporters surveyed defense firms nationwide as a strike in steel plants loomed and months of supply followed. Firms import foreign steel from Wales France Belgium and Cuba to cover contracts while warning price hikes could push more buyers to overseas sources.
Loyd Allen Johnson of Berryville has been selected as the local applicant for the 1960 61 Rotary Foundation Fellowship for International Understanding. The 21 year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry W Johnson will graduate from the University of Richmond in June 1960 and proceed to a year of graduate study in a foreign country. Johnson has a long record of leadership and scholarship including a Winchester Evening Star Leadership Award, salutatorian honors, student government president, and editor roles at the University of Richmond. The district governor will name the final fellowship winner from applications submitted by local clubs and a committee will decide the finalist. He plans to teach English after his studies.
The Rev. Dr. Samuel D. Proctor will deliver the association sermon for the Brackett Morrell Baptist Association at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a.m. He leads Virginia Union University and has lectured nationwide. A dinner after the talk will host Virginia Union alumni at a $1 plate price.
The advertisement promises quick relief from backache headaches and muscular pains. It cites three actions: pain relief soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic effects to improve kidney function. It touts better sleep and long standing use over 60 years with a new large size and savings.
Clarke County Fair will host the Harvest Queen Contest August 27 at 8 p.m. Judges named are Mrs. Clarence H. Hill, Alson H. Smith, and John T. Wolfe. Hill leads multiple civic roles, Smith is Shenandoah Tastee Freeze VP and former JCs leader, Wolfe is Frederick County Agent and active in Kiwanis and Apple Blossom Festival committees. The Clarke County Junior Woman's Club sponsors the event with growing entries anticipated.
A teenager found a January 10 1902 issue of the Star showing six front page stories. Obituaries fill two columns and other items include an elopement in Frederick County a janitor at Evans hotel who burned a cat and two more incidents of injury and collapse.
Marian Carpenter 3 was found after more than a day missing from her grandfather's Appomattox County home. The Brookyln, New York resident was visiting Concord Virginia and wandered away from her family during the search.
Warren Rice offers 60 acres for sale at Clear Brook. Misses Conrad on Market St advertise for a lost collie. Joseph Wright announces excellent carriage service. Robert Worsley sells a typewriter. Winchester Stage Route to Bluemont via Berryville says it will stop at hotels and residences if advance notice is given to the office.
David E. Milne of San Diego built a device that translates typewriter strokes into braillers. The 16 year old showcased the automatic brailler, claimed to be the only one known, at WESCON in San Francisco Cow Palace.
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