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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1961

Page

11

Spaghetti sauce for a quick supper with sides

A simple weeknight plan features spaghetti sauce ready fast. Serve with a crisp green salad and a small dessert to finish.

Air Force Launches Satellite at Point Arguello

The Air Force disclosed a Friday launch at Point Arguello near Vandenberg but gave no details. Officials said a Atlas Agena B booster carried a number of classified test components, with no confirmation of orbital success.

Point Arguello Calif Air Force Point Arguello Naval Missile Facility Vandenberg Air Force Base Russia Midas Samos

One Dead as Hotel Fire Flares in Gastonia

In Gastonia North Carolina a downtown Franklin Hotel blaze killed 43 year old Paul Reid and forced 17 guests to flee in their night clothes. Fire crews arrived quickly lifting guests from the roof with an aerial ladder and fighting the three story brick rooming house fire likely started by a cigarette on Reid's top floor. The blaze damaged the top two floors and water and smoke ruined three first floor stores.

Gastonia N. C Reid Franklin Avenue Gastonia U. S. 29

VMI Reports Profit From Athletics

Virginia Military Institute’s Athletic Association posted a net profit of 32565 for the year ended May 31. The institute reported net income 158829 and net expenses 126264 with gross receipts 174478. Major income 128510 came from ticket sales. other income included cadet fees 26660 and football program sales 1258.

Richmond Virginia Military Institute Athletic Association

Power Company Head Sees Bright Outlook for 1961

Potomac Edison Company board heard President R G MacDonald report improving business conditions since early 1960. Fourth quarter 1961 kilowatt hour sales were 5 percent higher than the first eleven months of 1960 with residential up 6.9 percent, commercial up 7.7 percent, and industrial up 2 percent. industrial demand remains a key indicator of the recovery.

R. G. MacDonald Potomac Edison Company Frederick Mr. MacDonald Residentaal MacDonald

Word study on dudgeon ill humor meaning

The day's vocabulary word is dudgeon defined as ill humor or irritability. The phrase The man's dudgeon did not go unnoticed by his companions illustrates how his mood affected those around him.

Dudgeon

Grand Jury Will Hear 2 City Cases

Two men from White Post were ordered held for a city grand jury this week in municipal court. Pres ton Candell Birkett and George Washington Turner face unauthori zed use of an automobile with $8.75 court costs. Other cases include Lamp speeding and related charges, Hamilton driving under the influence with costs, Carter assault and battery with jail time, Miller disorderly conduct with jail time and costs.

Preston Candell Birkett George Washington Turner White Post John Rice Harry Tobias Hamilton S. Cameron St Edwin William Carter N. Loudoun St Beverly Eugene Miller

Signs in Havana Proclaim Merry Socialist Christmas

In Havana the red star with hammer and sickle and signs reading Merry Socialist Christmas dominate this year. Shoppers crowded downtown sidewalks all week and appeared to have money to spend despite government pleas to limit purchases. The government ordered Christmas bonuses for all workers.

Havana

Front Royal Market Prices and Holiday Commerce Notes

HOGS with top barrows and gilts priced 18.20 and 16.00 to 17.50, veal 29.00 to 34.75, cattle prices across steers to bulls listed. stock feeder and calf values shown. Observations include shifts in consumer demand at national supermarkets and changes in Christmas preparations in Havana amidst 1962 planning.

Canner & Cutter Cutter & Utility

Reprehensible acts noted by friends and officials

A fragment from a historical column states that his best friends agree his acts were reprehensible, reflecting moral judgment by contemporaries. The line highlights perceived fault and social stance without detailing the incident or individuals involved.

Miner Killed In Slate Fall at Keen Coal Mine

Oakwood reports Hubert Keen 38 died after a slate fall at Keen Coal Co. mine on Dismal River. He was trapped and died of a fractured skull about 10 a.m. He had three years’ service. survived by his wife and five children.

Oakwood Hubert Keen Keen Coal Co Keen

Armadillo Litter Often Four Identical Young From One Egg

An armadillo litter almost invariably has four identical young of the same sex. All offspring develop from a single fertilized egg.

Patrick Henry Boys Plantation Fund Drive Appeal

Patriotic Virginians led by State Senator J. D. Hargood M.D. of Clover Virginia promote donations to The Patrick Henry Boys Plantation. The message urges support for boys homes and recalls Patrick Henry’s legacy with a call to send checks to Brookneal Virginia to help provide hope and opportunity.

Stat J. D. Hargood Clover Wes Patrick Henry Boys Plantation Rt. 2 Brookneal Va

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