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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1962
Page
11
A reader asks if her husband’s attention seeking and inappropriate behavior signal a larger problem. Abby suggests building his ego at home and notes his need for laughs may reflect deeper issues, advising to seek affection at home and consider healthier dynamics.
Miami ap reports William E Haast owner of the Miami Serpentarium was bitten by a king cobra while extracting venom in front of 145 spectators. He was rushed to Variety Children's Hospital and given massive serum doses. this was his 79th bite but first by a king cobra.
Pattern 7176 offers puffy mohair or wool hats with or without brims. Thirty five cents plus 10 cents per additional pattern. Order by mail to Alice Brooks Needlecraft Dept New York 11. 1963 show features smocked accessories and over 200 designs plus free pattern. send 25 cents.
Long Beach California AP report says Tania Verstak, 21, Miss International Beauty, declines touring as queen and lucrative film offers. She plans to return to Australia to aid refugees and study English and psychology, funding her father’s insulation business and pursuing refugee work.
Verna Ammons a 74 year old widow from Maryville Tennessee was found alive after four days missing in the mountains near Old Fort North Carolina She survived on wild berries and leaves and was located by searchers leaning against a tree halfway up Youngs Ridge near the Highlands Hospital in Asheville.
Fire crews from Round Hill Gainesboro and Gore battled four small blazes over the weekend. A grass fire at Wilde Acres was extinguished at 5 15 p m with no serious damage. A porch roof on 215 S Loudoun St suffered minor damage from a cigarette caused ignition.
Colorful knit and crochet afghan squares gain popularity in campus dorms and shopping trips. The revival reflects a pioneer spirit of self making with cowls coats sweaters and throws. Instructions for knitting are available from the National Hand Knitting Yarn Association in New York.
Federal Judge John Paul will hear August 29 arguments on a move to admit all Negro applicants to Warren County High School. NAACP attorney Samuel W. Tucker seeks to end unequal criteria and end segregated zoning under a 1959 desegregation plan.
Three leading sophomore prospects from West Virginia's 1962 team hail from Moundsville Milt Clegg Ed Pastilong and Tom Yeater. Coach Gene Corum praises their high school unit and declares stronger trio than any other.
Ft Collier Farms of Winchester captured grand champion and senior champion female at the third annual Northern Valley Holstein Show held at the Farmers Livestock Exchange. About 75 entries from multiple counties competed in 20 classes judged by Prof. Paul M. Reaves. The Premier Breeder Award went to Ft. Collier Farms for top points among breeding animals.
Mary Evans reports an informal fall fashions showing at The Clothes Closet and Wonders Inc where teens viewed current styles. Models includes Elizabeth Lacy Sandy Russell Linda Custer Betsy Goodwin and Cheryle DeHaven in knit suits corduroys coats shifts and skirts as popular and classic ensembles were displayed with man-made fur coats and leopard print glamour.
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