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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
3
A humorous tale recounts King Ferdinand of Polydora confronted by a moving bed sheet and a hidden threat from the Ipswich creature. The king suspects a nightmare but a looming danger returns, as ministers search the palace and chaos erupts from the mysterious rampage.
Annette Jones an 11 year old hepatitis survivor is barred from South Security Elementary for not wearing a dress. Principal James Bolin stands by policy requiring dresses for girls. Annette’s parents say slacks keep her warm in cold weather and will challenge the rule.
A 10 week old Welsh terrier was sold to Joseph P. Kennedy for his 4 year old granddaughter Caroline. Dorothy Lahey of TerriHolm Kennels said the pup was sent to the Kennedy summer home in Hyannis Port for vet approval before the sale was finalized.
Blind since age nine Charles Tooth 57 of St. Petersburg and Hamilton Ontario scored a hole-in-one on a 167 yard Pasadena hole using a five wood. He founded the Canadian Blind Golf Association in 1948 and led as president until 1957. He was Canadian champion in 1945-46 and 1957.
A record drought costs Florida citrus growers 10 to 12 million dollars for irrigation over six months. Florida Citrus Mutual says no relief is in sight. Tree damage is negligible so far but could affect prices later, says executive vice president Robert W. Rutledge.
Seventeen college students vie for Rhodes Scholarships with four nominees to be chosen from six states. The Virginia committee will meet Tuesday for an all day session to select the final 16. The slate includes Clendenin Norfolk Hobson Churchville New York Kirby McLean Knasel Williamsburg Il Beaver Dam Pendleton Arlington Michigan Robison Falls Church Princeton Saccio Alexandria Smith Haymarket Princeton Thompson Hamilton Oh Williams and Mary Thurber Arlington Veeder Arlington Notre Dame.
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