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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1961
Page
7
A collage of Dear Abby letters discusses handling a friend who dominates conversations about her children, whether to reclaim a Christmas gift photo after a breakup, and a town gossip issue about misidentified children. Abby offers blunt, practical advice and suggests relocation as a last resort.
The Federal Reserve Board and FDIC allow national banks to offer up to 4 percent on time and savings deposits of a year or more starting Jan 1 to boost competition with savings and loan associations and support the U.S. balance of payments. Shorter terms keep the existing rates while 6 to 12 month deposits rise to 3.5 percent.
D C Christenson of Sterling reported catching sizable trout at North Sterling Reservoir using black watermelon seeds as bait in a note to AP.
The Salvation Army began its annual Christmas appeal with Mayor Claude Smalts Jr. placing the first donation at Loudoun Street in front of McCrorys. Kettles will operate daily through December 23 as Capt. Travis Israil notes plans are underway.
Kenyon Minnesota AP report notes the Municipal Utilities Commission stamped the November electricity bill paid. Officials say year end savings reduce costs, with more than 10 600 dollars of the savings passed along to residents.
Virginia attorney general and Prince Edward County counsel argue that funding public schools lies within local supervisors' legislative discretion. The suit, prompted by Rev. L. F. Griffin, seeks court orders to appropriate funds as schools remain closed since 1959 to resist integration, with arguments due in January.
In Paducah Kentucky fog delayed an Ohio River tugboat Robin as crew heard a scream and found Calvert City farmer Fred MacFarland. His hand was caught in a corn crib pulley for about 1% hours. Rescuers freed him, treated him, and he was transported to a hospital with a broken finger and torn hand.
The Shenandoah and New Market Garden Clubs announce a Christmas themed flower show at Farrow Hall, Memorial Methodist Church. Entry times are 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. open to all with junior divisions, Advent wreaths, and arrangements inspired by biblical scenes. Judges are out of town accredited officials.
Denmark issued the first Christmas Seals to fight tuberculosis in 1964 marking a milestone in public health fundraising. The stamps linked charity campaigns with seasonal giving and raised awareness of TB prevention.
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