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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1962
Page
11
Dear Abby advises that persuading a five year old man he sounds ridiculous is hopeless. Thewriter asks how to handle a Harvard brag. A sister feud is resolved by reminding personal choice while avoiding forced interaction. A dull husband and a note on wedding gifts are also briefly addressed.
The Winchester Board of Zoning Appeals granted two variances yesterday. J. P. Sahm received a variance for the minimum side yard at 501 Van Fossen Street and D. A. Doyle was approved to waive land use requirements at 910 Franklin Street to enlarge a cabinet shop.
A guidance note explains the correct pronunciation of miscreant as miss-kree-ant with the accent on the first syllable and flags frequent misspellings such as engineer and racketeer ending in eer and bombardier and gondolier ending in ier.
Mix pineapple gelatin with boiling water then stir in wine and lime juice. Chill until slightly thickened, then fold in cantaloupe balls and mold. Refrigerate until set and unmold for serving.
Harry Elliott, 56, of Wadesville, is reported in good condition at Memorial Hospital after suffering burns from a tar bath accident at his home yesterday afternoon. He was burned while tar ignited after children threw tar on a fire, causing an explosion that covered his body. He was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad notes Lehigh and Lafayette will meet on November 17 for the 98th football showdown since 1884. The long standing rivalry adds another chapter as fans anticipate the return of this traditional contest.
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