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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1960
Page
9
Bend Oregon Chief Justice O'Leary administers the oath during the American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation program that educates high school juniors on citizenship and government processes. AP Wirephoto attached.
Fraser Colorado with 300 residents boasts the nation’s deep freeze profile perched at 8568 feet. Mayors and locals describe extreme cold days, with 70 below readings in winter and 80 degree summers nearby, while President Eisenhower vacationed nearby 1953 to 1955. Ed Johnson notes comfort at 20 below in Fraser but finds Denver 20 above unbearable.
Mrs Earl S King Jr, wife of a Presbyterian missionary in Congo, describes fleeing Nicoi to Luluabourg and Salisbury as Congo violence escalated. She recalls looting, casualties, and the impact on Congo civilians while hoping for church aid and a return to help once safe.
The Teen Age Club hosts a Saturday night Platter Party Membership Dance with Roy Nester at the turntable. Teens may join at the door and gain free admission, with members allowed in free and showing their membership card. Donna Gano chairs the refreshment committee offering free hot dogs and pop.
Tibetan shade of green word fits 89 across. Dallas resident and Univers solvent clues appear with brief definitions. Answers point to common crossword entries and themed wording from the puzzle page.
The article warns against overuse of DDT to control spruce spider mites and recommends contact sprays like Kelthane. It covers aphid damage to crepe myrtle and malathion detergent treatment, plus notes on yarrow’s growing habit and uses. It also explains dahlia care from planting to staking and storing tubers after frost.
Mrs. John T. Wolfe and Mrs. Hubert Stratton won the weekly duplicate match at the Winchester Contract Bridge Club held Wednesday night at the Golf Club. Runners-up were Mrs. Herbert Schutte and Bentley Kinney. Third went to Richard Bowers and Mrs. Holmes Harper. Fourth to Mr and Mrs. Richard A. Goode. Fifth to Mrs. Harold G. Brown and Mrs. Preston Avery. Next meeting is July 27 at 8 p.m. at the Golf Club.
Two blind men from London and Philadelphia announce a hitchhiking trip to Philadelphia with their seeing-eye dogs. Bill Scrimgeour, 50, seeks work. Bob Lambert, 27, aims to advance his study in mathematical logic.
Kenbridge AP reports a tobacco warehouse destroyed by fire casts doubt on the season with fears the facility may be a total loss. Fire crews battle remaining hotspots as investigators start assessing the damage and potential economic impact on local growers.
A trio of Dear Abby reader questions covers a golf widow frustrated by her husband’s hours on the course, a homeless teen asking how to support herself away from home, and a woman in a shaky romance fearing alimony and job security. Abby counsels perspective on priorities and cautions about legal risk for runaway behavior.
Wednesday could be rebuilt in time for the tobacco marketing season that opens Sept 27. J L Horton general manager of Bridgeforth Tobacco Co says there is not enough time. Board of directors meets in Richmond today to discuss plans. Total loss estimated at $400000. Cause of blaze unknown.
Confidential note urges readers to seek lasting relief beyond a quick fix. Abby invites letters on relationship problems with a promise of personal, private replies.
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