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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1963
Page
11
Hollywood AP obituary notices actor Jack Carson dies at 52 from cancer at his San Fernando Valley home Memorial Park service Saturday followed by cremation and private interment Dennis Morgan among pallbearers Carson survived by widow Sandra Tucker Carson two children John Jr and Kathy his mother Elsa Carson and brother Bob
Doris Day is named the nation's top box office draw in the Motion picture Herald poll. Elizabeth Taylor falls to No. 6 as Day regains the title she held two years ago. The top 10 includes Rock Hudson Gary Grant John Wayne Elvis Presley James Stewart Frank Sinatra Burt Lancaster and others.
Sewing pattern listing for Misses sizes 12 to 20 with 39 inch fabric. 4 1/2 yards required for size 16. Pattern price is 35 cents, plus 10 cents for first class mailing. Send payment and name and address to pattern dept in New York.
Dear Abby addresses a mother worried her 17-year-old daughter dates a possessive 20-year-old. The letter warns against interference and urges action now to prevent a troubled marriage. The column also features self talk humor and reader notes on marriage and relationships.
New York AP Twelve women dominate the annual best dressed list. Mrs. John F Kennedy and Mrs Loel Guinness share top billing, with regulars like Princess Lee Radziwill and Mrs David Bruce. New entrants include Mrs. Frederick Eberstadt and Bar oness Thyssen Bornemisza.
The report notes state level gains reversing September October slowdown. Winchester shows bank debits up 2.5 percent and building permits up 126.3 percent with electricity up 7.3 percent and ads up 21.9 percent while new car registrations fall 13.2 percent and retail sales drop 1.6 percent. City index up 8.9 percent with debits 6.1 percent and water use 7 percent. Also a note on Phoenicians circumnavigating Africa 21 centuries earlier.
On the night of January 21 the group discussed the budget. Superintendent Ayler said the school board will meet the board of supervisors at its Monday meeting to discuss the proposed building program for county schools including the new junior high school.
National Fruit Products Co Inc awarded 115 staff for service totaling 1 340 years across multiple tenure levels. Honors included 35 years for Ethel Rudolph and Virgie Whitmire, 30 years for Rodney Helsley and Herman Madigan, and 25 through 5 year marks for numerous employees, presented by various company officials.
American Viscose Corp. of Front Royal announces a dividend of 50 cents per share on common stock. The payout is approved this week and payable February 1 to stockholders of record as of January 16.
Strasburg AP dispatch reports traffic restored on the single B&O line to Brunswick after thawed right of way. Two diesel locomotives derailed December 31 when ice formed on tracks. steam cranes arrived yesterday to lift the units, one of which slid 20 feet into a ditch.
When custard is set on the stove top in a double boiler it should be moved to cold water immediately to halt further cooking. This quick chill prevents overcooking and helps achieve the right texture.
Two elementary education graduates were appointed to fill vacancies in the Frederick County school system. Betty Walters will teach third grade at Robinson School replacing Rebecca Ely, and Mary Anne Crouse will join White Hall School replacing Katharine Swisher. The Gravel Springs School was sold for 1250 dollars to Gravel Springs Community Center, Inc. James Wood High School addition plans were approved, aiming for fall 1963 completion. Budget preparations for 1963-64 were authorized, with a special board meeting forthcoming.
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