Time to Talk Turkey as Thanksgiving Specials Arrive
The Associated Press notes stores discount Thanksgiving poultry with frozen birds moving out ahead of fall demand. Prices vary as larger birds become common while smaller hens are suited for spit roasting. Pork features include chops roasts and ribs. Fresh vegetables face heat but many regions offer bargains on cabbage carrots cucumbers lettuce and more with specials on peanuts vegetable oils canned tuna and regional fruits.
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Associated Press
Smaltia
Dear Abby Pardon Requests and Family Etiquette
Dear Abby answers readers on a teen driver penalized until age 21 for an accident, a tax privacy concern with an uncle CPA, addressing how to call a mother‑in‑law, and a private letter channel for romance questions. The column offers practical guidance and reminders about discretion.
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Abby
Aerful
Mrs. Smith
Mary
Prayers in schools inspire broader home study says article
CELESTINE SIBLEY notes post ban on school prayer prompts renewed interest in prayer literature. She cites Pawnee and Navajo practices emphasizing gratitude and respect for spirits, and recalls Dr Samuel Johnson and John Donne prayers urging diligence, grace, and avoidance of sloth.
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Samuel Johnson
Live-in wrap skirt a hit with suburban shoppers
A breezy wrap skirt gains traction among suburban women for its easy fit and versatile style. Shoppers praise comfort and quick styling, making it a popular wardrobe staple in local stores.
Three Charged in Danville Girl Attack
In Chatham AP report, Bernard S. Soyars 21, Alvin Elliott 22, and Lindon F. Welch 17 were arrested on rape charges. The assault occurred around midnight at Soyars home, with Welch admitting relations and a pistol allegedly involved though no force admitted. The victim, a Danville girl in her late teens, was hospitalized and to be questioned later.
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Chatham (Ap
Pittsylvania County
Danville
Bernard S. Soyars
Alvin Elliott
Lindon F. Welch
Carson Elliott
Soyars
Youuty
Welch
Power firm seeks reduced heating rates for commercial
Northern Virginia Power Co filed with the State Corporation Commission a request for a lower electric rate for heating for commercial customers. The proposed Aug 14 effective rate cuts heating costs up to 20 percent for commercial class users and includes revisions to rate schedules PH and PL for large electricity users.
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State Corporation Commission
Northern Virginia Power Co
Fire Parade Draws Nearly 600 in Stephens City
Nearly 600 people attended the first Stephens City Fire parade in 10 years. Forty eight units marched down Main Street ending at the elementary school with prizes awarded in multiple divisions.
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Stephens City
Main St
Capon Valley Fire Co
Rouss Sparkies
Winchester
Robert de Haven
Lynn Comer
W. W. Babylon
Westminster
Power Firm Sets New Rate For Large Virginia Customers
The utility plans a new tariff for commercial customers with capacity requirements of 50 kilowatts or more. Once effective, the rate will apply to all customers served by the power firm in Virginia.
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Virginia
Maxwell Enters 11th Day in Coma Still Critical
Maxwell, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Maxwell of Berryville, remained in a coma at University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville after a July 8 train truck crash near Pamplin Appomattox County. He suffered a head injury and lacerations. His brother George, 19, was in satisfactory condition with an elbow injury. Rev Wilbur Maxwell 31 and Tom Maxwell 19 of Pamplin were treated and released from Farmville Community Hospital.
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Littleton Maxwell
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
H. L. Maxwell
Berryville
Maxwell
Pamplin
Appomattox County
George Maxwell
Wilbur Maxwell
Tom Maxwell
Farmville
Stephenson Man Suffers Broken Leg In Accident
Raymond C. Sprinklery of Moore's Trucking Co. on North Kent Street Extension was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital with a broken leg after a wheel fell on his leg while he was working on a truck wheel. A fellow employee said the wrench slipped off the lug.
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Raymond C. Sprinklery
Moore’s Trucking Co
N. Kent St. Ext
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Sprinkle
Stephenson, Va
Fat Overweight advertisement for Odrinex drug
An advertisement promotes Odrinex weight loss tablets available without a prescription. It claims dramatic fat loss in seven days with a money back guarantee and full refund if not satisfied. Barry's Drug Store at 20 W Boscawen St handles sales and mail orders.
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Barry’s Drug Store
W. Boscawen ST
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