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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1959
Page
8
English lesson by W. L. Gordon notes common usage errors mispronunciations and word study guidance. It defines terms like virulent and recondite and emphasizes learning one new word daily with examples and pronunciation hints.
Pawtucket Rhode Island AP reports seven month old Michael Scully who was near death from a rare disease three days ago is now showing continued improvement and gains in condition as doctors monitor his progress.
Moscow papers note Dior designs drawing packed houses with a simple silk and wool Chicago model sold in 22 countries. Fur styles presented in good taste attract Soviet interest as the trend showcased by French designer labels continues in the capital.
A heavy storm washed out six games across local leagues. Tonight features R H Hummer versus Lages at 7 p m in a City Church twinbill on diamond 2. Little and Pony leagues have no scheduled games though Front Royal Post Juniors meet Winchester Con rad Hoover Post Juniors at 4 p m at Rouss Park. Apple Valley League action includes Winchester at Steph ens City and Oak Grove at Mt Falls with a 2 30 p m start.
The James Wood FFA Chapter will send 22 members to the 33rd State FFA Convention at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg June 15 to 18. About 1,100 Virginia high school students and instructors attend. Teams compete in livestock poultry and dairy events under coaches J L Givens H M Davis and F L Wilhelm. Five members seek State Farmer Degree. Participants include John Venskoske Rhodes Marston Jackie Whitacre and others. The group departs Winchester Monday morning and returns Thursday night.
Mrs. Betty Lam a 79 year old nursing home resident died after being struck by a Norfolk and Western freight train while seated on tracks a mile north of Grottoes station. Engineer E H Dorsey said he could not stop in time. Police said she had been missing for about half an hour before the fatal incident.
The column notes the canopy is rarely used for formal weddings while aisle carpeting remains common. The master of ceremonies should rise for every banquet announcement as a sign of courtesy. For a 25th anniversary gift a watch engraving suggestion is Helen from John 1934 1959.
In 1859 the first oil wells in the United States were drilled in Titusville Pennsylvania marking a turning point in energy history. The discovery spurred rapid industrial growth and the development of the American oil industry.
Mike McCormick, 20, pitched a rain-shortened no-hit shutout for the Giants in a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The game was halted after five eighths due to rain. Richie Ashburn’s fourth-inning single was the Phils’ lone hit.
George Patton of Shelby North Carolina famed for reverse spin in a 1959 Simca will headline a 28 stunt program at Airport Speedway Wednesday night. Dapper Dan Fleenor and Jim Trainor join the Parisian Hell Drivers with acts including two wheel holds and demolition rolls of old cars.
SAN ANTONIO AP Two men surrendered after indictments for a uranium scheme that could involve over a million dollars. John Milton Addison 36 and Dan Nance 32 were freed on 40000 bonds each. Investigators say as many as 400 victims were harmed by false uranium ore mining schemes in 18 states.
Mooseheart Illinois High School graduates 26 boys and 24 girls as Governor Deck announces a 2 30 p m Sunday closed circuit radio broadcast. Supreme Governor Wallenwein will give the commencement address and diploma distribution.
British and Danish researchers report life exists seven miles down with sea anemone among confirmed organisms. The discovery suggests deep ocean ecosystems may be more widespread than previously thought.
Nightly card lists nine races with purses at 1000 dollars and claiming conditions for three year olds and up plus one sixteenth mile options. Winners and payoffs include London Lady 4.20 2.60 2.20 and Fraluxe 8.20 4.60 3.20 with times from 1 15 to 1 50 and attendance 4097, mutuel handle 199166.
A chartered plane crashed and burned in northwestern Ontario Friday night, killing all eight aboard. The seven passengers included six Hudson Bay Co. employees and a clerk, all Indians.
The Airport Speedway will host three car classes this Sunday with jalopies filling the third slot. John Drummond leads as the likely winner after strong showings, while Jack Dennison, Bill Nally, Dave Mader, and Al Grinnan compete for purse-driven glory in a day that tops a 2 p.m. start for four heats and two features.
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