Virginians Lacking Municipal Pools Face Regional Shortfalls
A Associated Press survey shows Virginia municipalities operate few pools with only nine public pools in twelve localities. Fairfax County leads with about 70 community pools open to members and guests, many restricted by subdivision, race, or membership rules. Ten more localities report mixed or segregated facilities, with several plans for new pools under community corporations.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Richmond
Fairfax County
Alexandria
Arlington County
Fredericksburg
Danville
Covington
Alleghany County
Henrico County
Henrico
Chesterfield
Roanoke
Martinsville
Lynchburg
Lynchburg’s
Winchester
James Wood FHA Girls to Attend State Convention
Five James Wood Future Homemakers of America members will attend the FHA convention June 11 to 14 at the Hotel Roanoke. Participants include Peggy Franklin, Janet Hulver, Janet Dodson, Sandra Baggerly and Glory Pingley, with teachers Miss Lois Camper and Miss Kathryn Watson.
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James Wood
Homemakers of America
FHA
Roanoke
Peggy Franklin
Janet Hulver
Janet Dodson
Sandra Baggerly
Glory Pingley
Lois Camper
Kathryn Watson
Miss Franklin
Miss Hulver
Miss Dodson
Miss Bag
Ladies' Day in England Turns on Burglary and Broken Promises
A French style reporting of oddities: Mrs Maude King is cleared after her elastic panty snap leads to an accidental burglary tale. A schoolgirl halts a London bound express by pulling an emergency brake. A town council ejects Melvin Shaw from a council house as a new son in law. Joan Rhodes, famed for strength, loses her fiancé after refusing to set a wedding date.
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London
England
Frederick Dowie
Haydock
Lancashire
J. B. Marsh
Melvin Shaw
Melvin
Melva Marsh
Joan Rhodes
Don Rennie
Joan
Miss Rhodes
Bob Hope
Rennie
Restaurant Refuses Seating to Colored Delegates
In Alexandria a restaurant denied seating to two colored members of a foreign delegation training at the United Nations after visiting Mount Vernon. The Ethiopian and Ghanaian members left, saying they were shocked and did not want to cause an incident. The owner cited state law requiring segregation, supported by a county attorney's interpretation.
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Alexandria
United Nations
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Ethiopia
Ghana
David E. Code
Ottawa
Canada
Ann Griffin
Virginia
William J. Hassan
Arlington County Commonwealth
Twelve new members join Moose Lodge during special meeting
Twelve new members were enrolled in Lodge 1283 Loyal Order of Moose at a Sunday afternoon meeting at the Moose Home. The new members listed include Joseph Newlin Ralph Ritenour Kermit Batt Lory Wilkins Roy Leach Howard Miller Carl Barnett Edward Brewer James Wood and Allen Whitacre. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
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Lodge 1283
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Home
Joseph Newlin
Ralph Ritenour
Kermit Batt
Lory Wilkins
Roy Leach
Man
Howard Miller
Carl Barnett
Edward Brewer
James Wood
Allen Whitacre
Gas line blast kills three fishermen in Big Spring
In Big Spring Texas a gas leak blamed for a pipeline explosion and fire killed three fishermen and damaged two cars on an oil lease Sunday. Patrolmen say a match or car ignition sparked the blast. victims include George Washington Gilbert 69, George Cecil Rackley 20, Gilbert Neal Jennings 23, all of Big Spring. Edgar Lee Jennings Jr. 26 suffered critical burns.
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Big Spring
Tex
West Texas
George Washington Gilbert
George Cecil Rackley
Gilbert Neal Jennings
Edgar Lee Jennings, Jr
Gilbert
More Newspapers Sold Than Milk Bread or Cigarettes
A data-focused comparison notes daily newspaper sales surpass the numbers of milk bottles bread loaves and cigarette packs, underscoring print media’s broad consumer reach.
Almonds Accept Invitations To Tour Europe
Norfolk Virginia governor and Mrs Almond will join 120 Virginians on a Europe tour and attend Virginia Day at the Brussels World's Fair on September 23. The governor said he accepted the invitation barring unforeseen complications.
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Norfolk
Almond
Europe
Weeds as Water Thieves Use More Soil Moisture
In the query answer, weeds are described as water robbers. The average ragweed soaks up about three times as much water as corn, and a mustard weed may use four times the water needed by oats.
Astronomer Vyssotsky Retires From UVA After 35 Years
Russian born astronomer Alexander N. Vyssotsky retires from the University of Virginia after 35 years. He created the only photographs covering the entire northern sky from Leander McCormick Observatory, revealing spectra of stars brighter than magnitude 12.
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Charlottesville
Alexander N. Vyssotsky
University of Virginia
Leander McCormick Observatory
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