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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1961

Page

9

Fitness drive gains speed in schools across the nation

Authorities nationwide back President Kennedy on urgent physical fitness for pupils while noting existing programs already meet or exceed his guidance. States report varying minimums from 20 to 300 minutes weekly with daily or weekly periods. A San Diego official says the move counters mechanized living and many districts plan to expand activity. A Missouri judge’s trial ends with a juror using law books as a footrest in court.

Associated Press Kennedy Loft Country State Education Department New York California Florida Seattle Darrel Smith San Diego Smith Anna A. Buschman Dallas Charles R. Spain Albuquerque Public Schools Harold J. Bowers Public C. Hobart Engle Cook County Chicago James Hazlett Scools Kansas City Claud Purcell Georgia Maryland New Jersey C. E. Crooks Uaa Ana Schoo Ae Maine ST. Joseph, Mo Emmett J. Crouse

Rhoades Former Gulf Oil Director Dies at 65

Ralph C. Rhoades, 65, longtime Gulf Oil Co. director and former chairman, died Wednesday after a lengthy illness. A native of Urich, Missouri, he helped geological surveys in 1935 that led to the discovery of oil deposits in Kuwait.

New York Ralph C. Rhoades Gulf Oil Co Urich Kuwait

Duckpin League Scores Show Tight Battles Across Lanes

Ali Gaave led Duckpinners to a 119 win over league leaders Lucky Four as Helen Elsen and Mable Line burg added 103. Betty Webber's 116 and a 409 final game helped Four Aces edge Highballers while Pin Busters topped The Chuckers. Shenandoah moved to first with a 563 1597 sweep, Doug Sirbaugh 135 and Carl McKee 372 for Pirates. Retail Clerks rolled 1597 winning all three over The Elders.

Ali Gaave Helen Elsen Mable Lineburg Betty Webber Fourco Helen Richards Eva Brill Nellie Vaughn Evelyn Tucker Jeanette Combs Billie Towlen Virginia Schneider Frances Dodson Gertrude Reed Harrison Jake Skiles Russell Miller Doc Hill Shenandoah News Pirates Doug Sirbaugh Dennis Derry Rusy McDonald Carl McKee McKee Richard Clem Jack Wilkins

Precision and power in aging firearms and ammo

The article surveys long term ammo and gun reliability, noting black and smokeless powders can leg well over decades. It cites a Colt .45 test with WWI and interwar cartridges, contrasts revolvers and autos, and discusses a Michigan bill to tax handloading components, arguing fewer practice rounds would weaken marksman skill.

Pmington U.S. Cartridge Co Winchester Govt. Frankford Arsenal Rem Frankie Smith & Wesson Winchester Rifle & Pistol 15Th Michigan America

Winchester Juniors and Camp Rim Rock Host Postal Match

Report from the Range covers Camp Rim Rock and Winchester Juniors scoring in a postal match set for July 21. Scores include Joey Wright 95 on a full course, Jack Sahm 85, and Ronnie Pietsch with multiple Bar One scores. ten shots prone with top five counted, NRA rules apply.

Winchester Camp Rim Rock Joey Wright Jack Sahm Mrs. Jenkins Gloria Jenkins Joey Wendell Porterfield Rock Enon Ronnie Pietsch

Hockenberry Tops WVU Baseball Career Averages

Charley Hockenberry assistant business manager at West Virginia University set the program record with a .418 career batting average from 1939 through 1941, the best mark in WVU baseball history.

Charley Hockenberry West Virginia University WVU

Quality Printing From a Business Card to a Bound Book

An advertisement for Carr Publishing Co Ltd offering encapsulated printing services. The card lists mailing address at 32 Wolfe Street and phone MO 28283, highlighting production from small cards to bound books.

Carr Publishing Wolfe St. Ph

IRS Officials Swap Posts in August Exchange

Internal Revenue Service officials will swap jobs on August 13. Clifford W. Glotzbach, director of the Richmond district, will become assistant director of the Cleveland district. Ambrose M. Stoepler, currently assistant director, will take over as Richmond director.

Internal Revenue Service Clifford W. Glotzbach Richmond Cleveland, Ohio Ambrose M. Stoepler

West Virginia to Face Oregon State in Portland Exhibition

West Virginia's 1961 football squad will travel to Portland Oregon to meet Oregon State in a non conference game. The matchup marks a key early season test for the Mountaineers as they prepare for their schedule.

West Virginia Portland Ore Oregon State

Shirley Anne Field and Albert Finney Star in Virginia Premiere

Shirley Anne Field and Albert Finney headline the award winning film Saturday Night and Sunday Morning making its Northern Virginia premiere Sunday at the Winchester Drive-In Theatre.

Shirley Anne Field Albert Finney Northern Virginia Winchester Drive-In

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