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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1961
Page
12
A medical feature touts thiazide drugs for lowering high blood pressure and reducing body fluid buildup. It describes kidney, eye, ear, and hormonal effects, claiming benefits from salt and water reduction and noting side effects are minimal. The piece blends explanations of kidney function with broad health claims.
The directors of American Visco Corporation announce a dividend of 50 cents per share on common stock. payment will be August 1, 1961 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 1961.
In Seoul the May 16 coup aftermath consolidates Maj. Gen. Pak Chung- hi power as South Korea’s ruler though rivals remain. A 21-man Reconstruction committee and multiple former junta members face treason charges after failed counter coups.
Gainesboro reports the Vacation Bible School closed with a weiner roast and picnic. An average of 30 children attended under Rev. Moore, with teachers and helpers listed including Alice Campbell and Libby Davis. Visitors included Mrs. Linda Grant and daughter Susan from Staunton.
Dear Abby offers blunt letters on social snobbery and romance. A reader questions “high society” hosts for their casual dress and body image while another seeks guidance on a widow’s fiancé and memorial gestures. Abby counsels tact, respect, and honest boundaries.
The Twi-Lite Fruit Growers Meeting will offer orchard tours starting at Old Deerfield School at 6 p.m. EST. Attendees will visit Glaize Brothers Cover Orchard to observe tree varieties, see Clark's Dwarf apple and peach plantings at J. H. McDonald and Son, and inspect mature orchards while a disease talk by Dr. Joe Barrat of the extension service is presented.
Dr. C. H. Hill of the local Research Laboratory will describe the situation. The talks are to be held at the McDonald farm.
The pony Misty from the film will appear at Winchester this week with Ralph Beebe of the Beebe Range at Chincoteague. The Chincoteague roundup film will be shown at the Win e Drive-In Theater for one week starting Wednesday with the pony on the grounds each evening.
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