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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1958
Page
11
George B. Tibbs, 32, drowned yesterday after slipping through the ice on his father’s lake in Bath County. Rescuers recovered his body about 15 feet from the entry hole, under the ice on the half acre lake two miles west of New London. Tibbs lived on the family farm with his parents.
Numerous FOR SALE notices list items from stoves and firewood to tractors, homes, farms, and vehicles. Ads reference contact numbers in MO exchange and note deadlines and rates for out-of-town entries.
Classified blurbs list for sale items like cars and tools including a 1942 Plymouth and a 1950 Mercury, rental vacancies for furnished apartments, rooms, and houses, plus wanted notices for a mechanic and other services. a $500 reward is offered for information on a break-in at O Sullivan Rubber Corp. and a local farm supply listing appears.
A national insurer seeks an intelligent married man 24 to 38 for an opportunity in Winchester. Insurance experience helps but is not required. Allstate plans life insurance expansion, broader earning potential, paid vacations, training, and national advertising. Write Mr. W. G. Loftis, Personnel Manager, 3517 Brandon Avenue SW Roanoke, Virginia.
Transport Topics reports two Novick Transfer Co. drivers praised for courtesy. Edsel Peacemaker halted at a busy West Milton intersection to let Mrs. Wildman exit a gas station after about ten minutes blocked by her car. Richard Brown assisted William McLennand by flagging a faulty tire and changing it, earning praise for proactive roadside help.
The account cites Mr. Zimmerman and driver Brown in a highway safety discussion noting a deliberate truck exit to avoid a victim. It also mentions specialized telephones for the hard of hearing with adjustable amplification settings for clearer voice transmission.
Start feeding the birds now with regular food placements to help numerous birds endure the coming winter. Sustained nourishment supports bird populations during harsh conditions and reduces starvation risk.
Sealed bids for a two story and basement Religious Education Building for the First Baptist Church in Winchester Virginia will be received at Haddox Williams Architects office at 110 North Cameron Street Winchester at 10:00 A.M. January 28 1958. Plans and specs available January 10 1958 for registered general contractors.
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