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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1962
Page
11
A 15 year old asks if becoming a spy is realistic amid parental doubt. Another reader defends Christmas newsletters as cheerful when others deem them dull. Several letters discuss a lazy spouse, caps left off tubes, and wedding advice.
Three buildings totaling about 28 000 square feet at the old Stauffer Chemical Co complex in Bentonville were set for public auction. The plant sits on 124 acres along Rt 340 about nine miles south of Front Royal. Auctioneers are Joseph P Day Co with Arthur Knowles as local representative. The sale aims to attract an industrial operation buyer.
The Shenandoah Valley and parts of West Virginia host a large manpower survey. Virginia Employment Commission officials report rapid questionnaire returns. Result data will aid workers, the unemployed, employers, and the community, with a Richmond tabulation to follow early next year.
Staunton Augusta Jaycees join the Grand Feature Parade entries as nine floats come from Winchester and six from out of town. Fred A. Ergenbright of Staunton submits the Staunton Jaycees entry and a Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom hopeful will be chosen at Seagate County Beauty. Sharon Lee Hunter, Miss Staunton Augusta, was last spring’s festival winner.
Dr. Robert M. Lacy a research engineer made seven recordings to aid blind Boy Scouts in advancing to higher ratings. The discs are distributed to the blind through national Scout headquarters and provide essential guidance for merit milestones.
A report by Dr. Ashton O. Trice shows special classes aid instruction and recommends three more classes to serve retarded children. In Luray, Page County Supervisors vote not to oppose annexation by the town, seeking higher state funding for roads. Areas eyed include Woodland Park and Forest Hills.
Worley Jr professor of architecture at Virginia Tech is appointed acting head of the department. Announcement by Dr S H Byrne acting dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture. Worley replaces Leonard J Currie who resigns to become dean at a branch of the University of Chicago. Modern candy makers that stirring fudge does just need a job and saves energy.
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