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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1955

Page

3

Like Mother Like Son Qualified Before Virginia Court

In Richmond Virginia Mrs Helen M Jeffries and her son John L Jeffries ITI both qualified to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on the same day The mother has long practiced law while the son was recently admitted to the bar The Panama Canal is guarded by U S Army troops for nearly half a century with US Army Caribbean based at Fort Amador in the Canal Zone

Richmond Helen M. Jeffries John L. Jeffries ITI Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Q. C U.S Army Panama Canal Canal Zone U. S. Army Caribbean Usarsarib Fort Amador

Sew-easy Jumper and blouse pattern 4654 for fuller figures

Lucy appeal for a ready to sew pair with slimming lines designed for shorter fuller figures. Pattern 4654 offers half sizes 14 1 2 through 24 1 2 with fabric needs 3 yards for jumper and 1 7 8 yards for blouse at 39 inch width. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mail to Anne Adams Winchester Star Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York NY.

Anne Adams Winchester Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Apple Market Summary Moves and Mixed Demand in District

The Federal State Market News Service notes a fair level of purchases at Appalachian shipping points with improving prospect. Bagges stock sells well as more truckers enter for bulk or U S Utility grade. Prices hold near prior levels with several grades listed from 3.10 to 4.10 per basket or box. Golden Delicious in demand for holidays but supply is limited.

Appalachian Federal U. S N. W U S U. S- No W. Va

Stanley Fire Damages Robinson's Store in Stanley Va

A blaze at Robinson's Store in Stanley Virginia caused an estimated 15 000 to 20 000 in damage. Mayor Carl Jenkins said the fire likely started from a defective oil stove and was controlled in about an hour by Stanley and Luray fire crews with water damage potentially increasing the loss.

Stanley Page County Carl Jenkins Robinson Luray Shenandoah Valley Jenkins Robinson's

Winchester Gift Shop Promises Convenience and Savings

Local retailer advertises a broad range of gifts in Winchester, emphasizing convenient location, economical prices, and complete customer satisfaction. Shoppers are invited to browse a curated selection and enjoy value across the store.

Winchester

Deer Damage to Crops Big Farm Problem in Pa Counties

A Pennsylvania State University study reports that in 1951 deer caused 148 278 dollars in Potter County and 47 016 dollars in Monroe County crop losses. Ten percent of Potter and eight percent of Monroe cropland were damaged, reducing total crop value by about 5.5 percent and 3 percent respectively. Ten thousand plus hunters spent over 1.43 million dollars in the counties, yet farmers received only 3 percent of that back as direct compensation.

University Park Pennsylvania Potter County Monroe County Jerome K. Pasto D. Woods Thomas Pennsylvania State University Potter Monroe Othe Science For the Farmer

Perils of Store Keeping

El Dorado Arkansas report details 92 year old grocer N. N. Frisby facing robbery twice in four months. First assault ends with $100 stolen by two robbers. second attack ends with the bandit fleeing empty handed.

EL Dorado, Ark N. N. Frisby Frisby

Dampened Spirits Story Told by Distraught Wife

A distraught woman reveals to Dr. Frank Nolan that her husband’s alcoholism persists despite efforts to help. The doctor asks if he has tried AA, and she replies that he has “drunk everything else,” highlighting the depth of his addiction in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Frank Nolan

Lincoln tallest U.S. President at six foot four

Abraham Lincoln stood six feet four inches, noted as the tallest U.S. president in historical records.

Abraham Lincoln U. S

Sartorial Pirates in Uniform Robbery Timing Murky

In the Philippines, Moro pirates active in the Sulu archipelago reportedly wore Philippine Navy marine uniforms during two sea raids. They escaped with about $15,000 in booty valued goods and livestock.

Manila Philippines Sulu Philippine Navy

William Henry Harrison Noted as Oldest U S President

Historical note places William Henry Harrison at age 68 as the oldest man to hold the U S presidency, highlighting a record in early American leadership.

William Henry Harrison U. S

Ford for 56 offers Thunderbird look and Lifeguard Design

The ad markets Ford for 56 with Thunderbird styling as a blood brother to the famous Thunderbird. It touts Lifeguard Design for added protection and invites readers to test drive the car at half the fine-car price.

Ford America

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