Sun Worship Shifts From Utility to Health Fad
New York Times Service notes a cultural shift from white skin ideal to tan beauty. People seek sun for stress relief and outdoor activities while recognizing risks. UV exposure can cause skin aging and cancer, yet vitamin D benefits and self protection tips emerge as guidance.
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Y. Times News Service
New York
Sunscreens and UV Radiation Facts from a Health Guide
The guide explains ultraviolet radiation damages skin DNA and can cause cancers including melanoma. It outlines UVB burns, UVA sensitivity, and how sun exposure affects all skin types, plus how reflections from snow, water, and sand increase exposure. It also covers sun protection products, SPF values, and proper application timing.
BPW Hears Talk on Career Advancement in Winchester
The Winchester BPW Club heard Theda Fitzpatrick president of the Virginia Federation of BPW Clubs speak on Career Advancement at a dinner meeting at Carper's Valley Golf Club. She urged women to plan for future goals, know salary needs, and build personal inventory. New members Brenda Dolan and Judy Vose were welcomed, installation led by Marie Prosser and Delores Kirby.
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Theda Fitzpatrick
Virginia Federation of Bpw Clubs
Winchester
BPW
Carper’s Valley Golf Club
Virginia Federation
Maude (Boots) Woodward
Clarke County Club
Exchange Shelter
James Wood FFA members at Virginia State Convention
James Wood FFA chapter members attended the Virginia State FFA Convention at Virginia Tech Blacksburg June 12 15 to compete in contests receive State Farmer degrees and act as delegates. Tim Gano elected Virginia Association State President 1979 80. Ag Mechanics team won first with Tim Gano top state individual. Floriculture and Nursery Landscape teams placed third with top individuals named. State finals included Ag Business, Public Speaking, and cooperative seminars. About 1500 attendees.
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Seera
James Wood
FFA
Virginia
Future Farmers of America
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
Tim Gano
Virginia Association
Ag Mechanics
David Omps
David Nichols
Tim
Ellen Rainstead
Robin Matheney
Mike Fletcher
John McAllister
Richie Richardson
Ricky Catlett
John Simpson
Lester McDonald
American Institute of Cooperatives
McDonald
Missouri
James Lance
Frederick County Title 1 program earns national validation
The US Office of Education validated Frederick County's Title I Reading and Mathematics program as a national model. It is the first such Virginia program to receive this recognition, with 47 nationwide last year. The county will involve 810 students in eight elementary schools for 1979 80, with 10 reading teachers and six math teachers and active parent advisory councils at each school.
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Frederick County
United States
Virginia
US Office of Education
Melton F Wright
James V. Hutton Jr
Michael D. Morrison
Ester Morrison
Commonwealth
Morrison
Frederick
State Dept of Education
Buckingham County
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