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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
10
A Western Temporary Services survey of women on temporary assignments in seven states finds dignity, fair treatment, and work that gives a sense of identity as top job factors. 77 percent prefer men as bosses, 13 percent prefer women, 10 percent indifferent.
A compact note tracing Christmas origins across nations highlights American Rudolph stories, English plum pudding traditions, and Irish festive customs linking origins to modern holiday practices.
Conrad Hoover Unit 21 of the American Legion Auxiliary reported final Poppy Sale proceeds of 866.85 received at a recent meeting. After buying 5,000 poppies, 10 percent goes to Department Rehabilitation. funds supported VA hospitals, canteens, and blind organizations, with gifts to hospital and veterans groups.
Berryville based Girl Scout Troop 335 presented a doll to the Pediatric ward at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Representing the troop were Lisa Ann Carter Lorrie Halex and Karen Neales. Receiving the doll for the ward was Mrs Neuls. Troop leader is Mrs Mary Hough with co leader Mrs Cindy Sabbag.
Frederick County EHC Gore Extension Homemakers Club meets Monday December 20 at 7 p.m. at Hebron Baptist Church. Members bring cookies and fruit to make elderly baskets then deliver them and return for a Christmas party and gift exchange. SOUTH FREDERICK EH Club hosts a Christmas party December 28 at the War Memorial Building starting 11 a.m. Devotions led by Mrs. Lucille Trenary. Members bring prizes and a covered dish.
A Ford Foundation sponsored review notes over 200 fertility control advances including a male birth control pill but warns ongoing funding declines may delay research. Global funding has dropped from 120 million in 1974 to about 105.6 million this year, though early trials show the pill can reduce sperm production in most men with manageable side effects. Dr. C Alvin Paulsen cites safety and efficacy in initial studies and a first trial reports 83 percent effectiveness in achieving infertility.
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