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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1961

Page

11

Gotham Faces Transit Strike Threat on New Year's Eve

New York an AP report notes the Transport Workers Union plans a strike meeting over a contract dispute with the Transit Authority and private bus lines. TWU president Michael J. Quill warned a walkout could occur if no agreement is reached by Monday.

New York Transit Subway Transport Workers Union Michael J. Quill TWU International Transit Authority Electric International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Quill David L. Cole Transit Labor Board Cole Twu-Ta Robert F. Wagner Mana ml Employers’ Association

Millwood Socials Offer Crochet Patterns and Holiday Parties

A fragmented note details pattern sales for crochet and knitting patterns by Alice Brooks with 1962 pricing and mail orders from New York. It also describes Millwood holiday events, including a major Christmas dance at Winchester Golf Club hosted by Lois and William Tupper Jr with guests and families attending, and notes on local society gatherings and upcoming wedding events.

Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Millwood Lois Elite Tupper William Tupper Winchester Golf Club Tupper T. C. Tupper A. R. Dunning Harrison Daniel Dougherty Karen Cathy West Veronica Drinkwater Christine Lombard Robinson Byrd Westy Virginia Guest Andy Guest Peggy Stinett Bill Mimi Donovan Lucy Eddins Lois Tupper Stephen Koman John Penecost Howard Gardner Nicholson B. White William B. Watkins, Jr White Diana Watkins Hartford George P. Greenhalgh George Greenhalgh, Jr George, III Alexander Mackay Smith John Pene Charles E. Stuart Igor Anne Leesburg Joseph Rogers Richard E. Dole Frank Q. Cayce Thomas Byrd Nelson Page South Carolina Harry Guggenheim Cain Hoy Charleston Middleburg Junior Cotillion Devron Becky Cayce Marguerite Tupper Ellen Myrin William B. Watkins,iii Bobby Humes Harvey Shafer California Conray Wilson, Jr Keveney Robinson Winchester Boyce Volunteer Fire Hall Howard Petith, Jr Bettie Brooke Gilpin George Shearer Kentmere William Mitchell Miss Gilpin Petith

Bantam Badman Dies At 98 In California

Alfonso Jackson Jennings known as Al Jennings the bantam badman dies at 98 in Tarzana California. He was a train robber and later a lecturer evangelist and gubernatorial candidate whose legend outlived him amid disputes over his deeds and a recent death of his wife Maude.

Bantam Badman Tarzana Calif Alfonso Jackson Jennings A Badlands Tillman V. Eggleston Maude Jesse James Dalton Gang Tiny al Dodge Ce Tice Olenry Lake al Jennings Tazewell County Comanche County Kan el Reno Oklo Oklahoma California

Slack Seeks Federal Aid for West Virginia North–South Road

Rep John Slack D W Va says FARA funding may back a new primary road to interstate standards from Weston to Beckley. He discussed with State Road Commissioner Burl Sawyers a route aligned with the original North South highway plan amid concerns over current interstate allocations. Interstate 79 would run from Morgantown area to Charleston per latest state mileage.

Charleston W. Va John Slack D-W. Va Federal Area Redevelopment Administration West Virginia Slack Burl Sawyers Weston Area Beckley Pennsylvania Morgantown

Ushers at Weddings Do Not Need to Match Bridesmaids

The number of ushers depends on the church size and guest count. Often there are ushers even when no bridesmaids are present.

Abby Mamma

No Party Pooper Wanted There

In Lynn Massachusetts Ronald Dunajski 21 received a District Court sentence for possessing a hypodermic needle after police found 30 partygoers at a noisy residence on November 26 and discovered the body of Richard Girard 21 in a nailed closet. Girard died after allegedly taking a drug dose and Dunajski claimed he hid the body to avoid halting the party.

Lynn Mass Ronald Dunaski Dunajski Richard Girard Salem Girard

Often Misspelled Incipient Insipient Variants

A compact note outlines common misspellings for the term incipient in its first stage and the mistaken form insipient meaning stupid. The piece contrasts usage and spelling caution.

Weatherman Sets Seven New Records

In Jacksonville Florida an AP report notes a weather observer setting seven new records surpassing the old low of 30 tied to 2008. The brief item highlights unusually cold conditions and the record tally.

Weatherman

Japan to Build Public Monorail for Tokyo Olympics

The Transportation Ministry authorized Japan's first major passenger monorail linking Tokyo International Airport with downtown Tokyo. It aims to be ready by 1964, traveling 16 miles in about 15 minutes at 36 mph with an estimated construction cost of $27 million.

Tokyo Transportation Ministry Japan Tokyo International

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