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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1963
Page
9
The top prize for Winchester days will be shown at downtown locations as shoppers visit city stores. This year the sale runs July 25 26 and 27 with the auto prize exhibited at various spots from now until it is awarded on July 27 in High Point North Carolina.
The board approved 400 for a cable from the American Telephone & Telegraph central station on Mill Avenue to the C&P central office on Braddock Street to improve long distance and local service. William C. Minor of Smalls Garden Center returned from Marysville Ohio after a four day Scotts Lawn Counselor Institute course earning a Certificate of Merit from lawn experts across 10 states.
Dean became manager for Silco Stores, taking over duties last year. He sent Heflin to Philadelphia where he serves as assistant to a vice president of the firm.
Kenneth P. Place of Winchester is appointed builder dealer for Chesapeake Homes designed by Maryland Housing Corporation. The manufacturer, with 23 years in business, offers standard and individually styled homes with completed houses ready for occupancy and other options.
Industry reports show the Southern Furniture Association market in May ahead with about 10 new manufacturers contributing to the scene. Most producers kept lines from the April spring market, with early American goods remaining generally stable and little change from April levels.
At a news conference officials explain a new law broadening a three percent sales tax to utilities, cleaning and personal property repairs. Preventive maintenance falls under the tax and a reporter notes that most station services except car washes may be taxed, though officials say laundering provisions apply to those as well.
A brief note targets owners who want to finish homes themselves. The phrase describes homes started but not completed, inviting buyers or builders to take on remaining work. The emphasis is on DIY completion and potential for personal finishing touches.
A new Shenandoah Valley National Bank branch opens this week. Manager William Fuller oversees the facility located on Amanda Avenue.
Paul Carper, operator for 12 years, relocates his TV and Radio Center to 505 South Cameron Street next to Friendship Fire Hall, citing central location and larger quarters as key reasons.
A dense list of TV show titles and air times across networks including Mickey Mouse Club Popeye Rocky and Friends The Lone Ranger and news programs Huntley Brinkley News and Weather The Dick Powell Theater The Untouchables World News and CBS News coverage with multiple entertainment and drama programs scheduled throughout the day.
In Star City Arkansas a mass wedding proceeds despite a 1941 law limiting marriage age. Couples and organizers acknowledge past ceremonies and note inquiries from across states. Local participants include Ed Evans Carroll Burnett Huey Johnson E A McBroom and Lamar Allison with others already married and more set to wed.
Democrats meeting in Harrisonburg renominated incumbent House of Delegates members Lawrence H. Hoover and Charles W. Wampler Jr. Also nominated were Commonwealth's Attorney James R. Sipe and Sheriff A L Strawderman.
In Garnett eastern Kansas a riot by about 1500 beer youths marred the Grand Prix sport car races. Police Captain Robert Cowdin died of a heart attack after using a tear gas gun as the mob fought police and firemen. Over 100 treated for minor injuries. 26 jailed.
Richmond City Council with one dissenting vote directed the appointment of a bi racial committee of white and Negro civic leaders to seek desegregation solutions. Mayor Eleanor Sheppard will name members and promised to act quickly. A similar panel previously helped integrate downtown lunch counters after sit ins.
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