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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1975
Page
6
Residents credit moon phases and zodiac signs in the Old Farmer's Almanac for planting success and even moonshine profits. Experts call the beliefs superstition though many farmers say signs influence planting and even hair growth and shrubs.
A Bicentennial program titled History in Flowers will be held at Blandy Experimental Farm library on Tuesday July 15 at 2 p.m. Miss Patricia Sonneborn will speak on American history, customs, and people. She holds multiple art and botany credentials, has lectured widely, and is active in several garden clubs. The event, sponsored by Lord Fairfax Garden Club and Blandy Arboretum, invites all local garden clubs and the public with no admission charge.
The Virginia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation awards the Virginia Lung Association a 41200 dollar grant for the second year of the Commonwealth Craft Guild program aiding severely disabled citizens. The agreement was signed on Monday July 7 by DVR and VLA officials.
The Shockey Reunion celebrated three generations of John Shockeys on June 29 in Shockeysville. Attendees included descendants and relatives from Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, and Connecticut. The event highlighted local history and church roots dating to 1775 and 1872, with plans to hold the gathering annually.
Winchester Memorial Hospital will run five weekly sessions from July 10, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., for expectant mothers and partners. A registered nurse leads lectures films and hospital tours with an obstetrician present at the final class to answer questions. Call 662-4121 ext 6185 for details.
Governor Mills E Godwin Jr announces a 24 7 toll free number 8 800 552 7096 for the new Bureau of Child Protective Services. The unit links 123 local offices on call for immediate investigations to protect children. cases may lead to temporary custody up to 72 hours and possible foster care.
Mrs. Robert W. Strosnider and her daughter Sheila returned from Madison Wisconsin after Thomas McNurlen graduated from the University of Wisconsin. McNurlen is married to Barbara Strosnider. The couple will live in Midland Michigan where he will work for Dow Chemical after vacations in Virginia and Kentucky.
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