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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1958
Page
10
State Police report 1957 traffic data show 43 408 of 57 925 speeding arrests were radar based and overall traffic violations reached 182 148. Convictions topped 95 percent of disposed cases, with drunk driving arrests at 3 490 up from 3 318 in 1954.
A 1958 public notice celebrates safety and good driving habits in a campaign urging motorists to observe caution. Officials promote responsible behavior as a new year begins, emphasizing community well being and road safety.
A weight loss claim promotes DIATRON as a safe way to curb hunger without dieting or exercise. It guarantees weight loss in the first package or a full refund, urging readers to return the bottle to Miller's Drug Store at 107 N. Loudoun St for a money back offer.
Perry Como of Canonsburg Pa wins top male vocalist and best television personality in the teen aged poll. Elvis Presley falls to fourth, while Steve Allen tops both boys and girls as favorite TV personality. Hudson leads girls for favorite actor with Brando and Stewart close behind.
The year’s teen vote names Perry Como as top male vocalist with 18 percent, Pat Boone close behind, while Steve Allen tops television personalities. On the female side Come leads with 16 year old girls praising nonchalance, Novak tops actresses, Presley sinks to fourth as crooners reclaim popularity.
A packed schedule lists programs by time slot from Channel 4 to Channel 5 including news, dramas, game shows, variety and operas. Notable items feature Dragnet The Ford Show You Bet Your Life and Tonight with various hosts and color episodes.
The State Chamber of Commerce reports Jamestown saw a 600 percent rise in tourist trade last year, driven mainly by the Jamestown Festival. The festival also boosted nearby Williamsburg business by 46 percent as Virginia attractions posted a median 6 percent gain in travel. A coordinated off season program is urged.
Christ Episcopal Church members elected Horace Browne Dr Joseph Damron Z B Lane Joseph A Massie Jr and Ralph Hardy to the Vestry. Senior Warden Page Junior Warden Custer and other officers were chosen and a 37850 budget set including a 10000 diocesan contribution.
Myron Richard Hammes weighs 10 pounds 2 ounces and is the first child born to Mr and Mrs Richard Hammes since a fatal train auto collision on Oct 25 1956 that killed all eight of their children. The father jokes about spoiling the baby while the mother recovers at Sigourney Hospital.
Jim Barnett, director of the Winchester Recreation Department, announced today that the department’s art classes have proved extremely popular, so more classes will be offered. For information call the War Memorial Building at MO 2 4946.
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