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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1955
Page
6
Iowa residents spent 608.17 million dollars on automobile sales and upkeep last year, surpassing 479.36 million dollars spent on food according to the Iowa Development Commission. The report highlights higher consumer spending on vehicles than groceries across the state.
The Boy Scouts of America announce a four year nationwide program Onward for God and My Country to start January 1 1956. Shenandoah Council Scout Executive W C Gleason says the aim is to prepare boys for today and the future as 2700 executives attend the National Training Conference at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor September 2 9.
Gov William C Marland tours the state promoting new industries and hands out cuff links featuring a coal centerpiece. The cuff links are made by inmates of the Federal Women's Reformatory, highlighting coal as West Virginia's leading industry.
Australia’s 20 year old Whiz Kids swept the United States 5-0 to clinch the Challenge Round. Tony Trabert Vic Seixas Ham Richardson were beaten as Lewis Head and Ken Rosewall defeated Seixas and Richardson in straight sets and four sets respectively.
Six year old Craig Madvin of Birmingham was reported missing by his parents. Mrs Schack of Trop Township phoned police saying the boy appeared in her yard, ate lunch, and seemed content to stay. He was returned home promptly.
The Health Ministry reports malaria reductions in West Punjab with 1954 cases at 380000 and 125055 deaths, down from over 680000 cases and 210961 deaths in 1950. West Punjab population listed as 1 242 million. The note also cites bans on Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn in several U S libraries in the 1870s to 1900s.
Winchester finished its Massanutten League schedule at Rouss Park by sweeping Strasburg 6-5 and 2-0. Walter Barr pitched long in the opener. Jim Judy tossed a five hitter for the second game as Winchester improved to 13-15 and secured fifth place. Dodson and Willis led the batting in the first game. Judy earned the win in the nightcap. Exhibition games with Clarke County are planned to close the season.
Sewing pattern 4563 offers a tuxedo front jacket with turned up sleeves and back flare in wood tweed or corduroy. Includes sizes 10 through 20, fabric need for size 16 listed as 244 yards of 54 inch cloth. Instructions are illustrated and straightforward. send 35 cents plus 5 cents per extra pattern for mail.
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