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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1975
Page
5
August totals dip 30 cents from July as some items rise and others fall. Potatoes drop 1.19 on 10 pounds, bananas four pounds for a dollar, and pork prices up. eggs milk sugar and bacon show notable shifts in the market basket survey compiled by Jessica Sullivan for Star Living.
Consumer guide advises starting with the retailer and collecting receipts and warranties. If unresolved, write to the manufacturer or head office and, if needed, contact a government agency or state consumer protection office. When still unsatisfied, file with the Better Business Bureau for possible arbitration in many cities.
The Star outlines submission rules for weddings and engagements including forms from the Living Section Editor, deadlines of 48 hours before and one week after the wedding, photo requirements of 5 by 7 or 8 by 10 black and white, and the right to edit or reject material for quality or space. Photos may be returned if a self addressed stamped envelope is provided.
Kathy Toxvard was crowned Miss Clarke County Fair II after 19 contestants competed at Berryville Horse Show Grounds. First runner up Brenda Wilson and second runner up Tina Chapman. Emcee Hammer Pierce led the event with about 2,000 spectators. The winner will compete in the 1976 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival.
Margaret V. Lofton of Middleway West Virginia earned a Master of Science in Education with a Reading major from Madison College Harrisonburg Virginia. She is a former Charles Town High School member of National Honor Society and Future Teachers of America secretary.
The Weeki Wachee mermaids tested waterproof makeup under water at a Florida spring theater. Silicone base protection helps makeup stay set 16 feet below, with foundation and shadow applied even underwater. A sunscreen base before waterproof makeup yields a tan look. eyeshadow blends from tube to fingertip with layered tones.
D Gordon Williams of Countess Mara says a man’s tie color and how it knots reveal attitude and confidence. He advises navy blue ties as best gifts, noting centered knots signal pride while misaligned knots show anxieties and poor appearance.
Mrs. Lillie M. Bryant of Rt. 1 Stephens City announces the engagement of her daughter Lila Fayerose to Gilbert Daniel Shaver son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hodson of Weems Lane Winchester. Lila Bryant is employed by Winchester Laundry and Gilbert Shaver works for Royal Crown Cola Bottling Co of Winchester. A February wedding is planned.
Ada Fouts, age 87 and in a wheelchair, scored 193 to win the Westgate Convalescent Hospital bowling championship in San Jose. The league uses a lounge alley with plastic pins and balls supervised by volunteers.
Gary Hess a 45 year old educator and school board member in Santa Barbara California advocates for sexual preference freedom. He joined the Gay People's Union after a 25 year Navy career and faces court battles over his Navy discharge while his family adapts to his stance and classroom discussions on homosexuality.
Dr. Robert H. Fiser Jr of the University of Arkansas School of Medicine says prevention is the key in treating obese children. He notes obesity-prone kids cannot be identified at birth and weight gain often occurs in the newborn period, ages 4 to 11, and adolescence. He urges checking insulin in obese children to spot possible glucose intolerance signaling future diabetes.
Mrs Herbert Russell of Apple Pie Ridge is a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital, listed in the hospital's personal notices.
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