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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1959

Page

6

Berryville Church Choir Attends Conference Camp

Members of the Handbell and Chapel Choirs of Berryville Presbyterian Church travel to Montreal North Carolina for a Church Music Conference Camp next week. The group lists Lynn Mc Claughry Beverly Whiting Barbara Digges Susie Day Johnny Pine Barbara Day Janice Brubaker Sallie Whiting Judy Payne Carol Alger Ruth McClaugh ry Mrs R B Whiting Mrs Cyrus Pine Mrs R D Goshorn Sylvia Lee Goshorn with Rev R D Goshorn and Billy Pine not pictured. One week trip planned.

Berryville Claughry Beverly Whiting Barbara Digges Susie Day Johnny Pine Barbara Day Janice Brubaker Sallie Whiting Judy Payne Carol Alger Ruth McClaugh

Electric Co ops Reject Benson Interest Proposal

At a two day Virginia Electric Cooperative meeting in Roanoke the group rejected Secretary Benson’s plan for higher government loan interest. Delegates urged Congress to study hydroelectric resources for the Potomac basin and kept all officers in their posts led by H G Black of Palmyra as president and D W Burruss, W H Brown, and Louise Beazley returning to posts.

Roanoke Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson Virginia Assn. of Electric Cooperatives Virgina Group Congress Rural Electrification Administration Benson A. Willis Roberton Vas Potomac River Basin H. G Black Palmyra Virginia Cooperative D. W. Burruss Dayton W. H. Brown Bowling Green Louise Beazley

Rock hound biked to meeting in Flagstaff

Allyn Cureton, 22, from Williams pedaled 35 miles to an organized rock hobby meeting in Flagstaff and returned home by bicycle after the session ended at 10 p.m. The note adds a word study on periphery and usage in context.

Flagstaff, Ariz Allyn Cureton Williams Cureton

Shift in Costs of Convict Road Force Approved

Gov. J. Lindsay Almond Jr. approved shifting part of the convict road force costs from the highway fund to the general fund. The plan aims to save highway money by reducing prisoners funded from highways to 1,600, cutting average inmate pay, and funding remaining camp costs from the general fund.

Richmond General Fund J. Lindsay Almond Jr Virginia L. M. Kuhn Almond Ipes Road Department

Song Service Sunday At Middletown Brethren Church

A public song service is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Middletown Brethren Church led by Rev Arthur Carper. The event is open to all community members.

Brethren Church Middletown Middletown Brethren Church Arthur Carper

Wausau Council Rejects Buried Alive Burial Request

In WAUTOMA Wisconsin the Wau Tome City Council denied Glen Rose's appeal to be buried alive with a hidden air vent for 10 days in a city park citing grave consequences and safety concerns.

Wautoma Wis Glen Rose

Governor Explores Redirection of Highway Funds

The governor states executive power can re divert highway funds within existing law and believes other diversions can be cut. He asserts the savings can be absorbed by the general fund without raising taxes.

Jets Carry Atomic Bombs Over Florida

Atomic bombs are stored at Homestead Air Force Base and jet bombers fly missions over south Florida. Maj. Carl Harris says aircraft carry them and are active, while officials plan emergency response. He notes the chance of accidental drop is remote.

Florida Homestead Fla Homestead Air Force Base South Florida Air Force Maj Carl Harris Air Force and Dade County Miami Harris

Airstrike claim disputed by official remarks during briefing

Harris states that when flying with them, bombs are not in strike configuration nor ready to use as nuclear weapons, challenging the implied capability. The remark addresses perceived danger and clarifies weapon readiness in the mounting tension.

Harris

Firecrackers Drive Off Birds and Sleep to Newfane Sheriff

In Newfane New York deputies report cherry growers using fire crackers to deter starlings and crows. The blasts also disturb a neighbor, delaying placement closer to the home after a complaint about sleep disruption.

Newfane N. Y

Calorie Count Breakfast Items Listed

The breakfast tally estimates about 100 calories per item including a large orange, a cup of orange juice, half a large grapefruit, two cups of tomato juice, four prunes, two slices of bacon, one and a half slices of bread, a tablespoon of butter or margarine, and two thirds cup of milk.

George Manuel marks 70 years as Winchester barber

George E. Manuel, 83, longtime barber at Manuel's Barber Shop 212 N. Cameron St., said yesterday he celebrated his 70th anniversary in the trade. He began barbering at age 13 and continues to operate his shop.

George E. Manuel Winchester Manuel N. Cameron St

Party Treat Frosting and Cupcake Decoration Idea

Make a small batch of frosting and split it into two bowls to color differently. Fill two muffin wells with the colored frosting and fill other wells with peanuts, chocolate sprinkles, marshmallows, and gumdrops for a kid party decorating activity. Give each child a small spatula to spread icing.

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