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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
9
Richard Gregory, son of Dr. and Mrs. Warren Collins Gregory of 123 Rostel Road, was elected to the Student Government Council at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. He is one of eight representatives in a class of 1500 freshmen men.
A threatened three day strike by the Communications Workers of America against Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of Virginia has been halted as wage reopener talks extend to Saturday. Negotiations continue on a new contract to replace the expiring agreement in November 1969 with formal bargaining replacing the prior informal talks. The potential walkout could affect about 7,700 CWA members in Virginia, while 550 Western Electric installers have been on strike statewide since April 18.
Fashion notices advertise Printed Pattern 4643 in multiple half sizes with a soft standup band neck and bows. The ad lists materials crepe and linen and provides yardage for size 14 1/2, pricing sixty five cents per pattern plus mailing, and mailing details to Anne Adams at Winchester Evening Star. It urges sending name, address, size and style number and promotes a Spring Summer catalog and a sewing book.
Barbara Anne Eisenhower, Queen Shenandoah XLIelect, attends a George Washington Hotel luncheon amid civic clubs. Guests include Maids of Honor Ruth Anne Warrington Terri Parker Venable Theresa Ann Larrick, and Mrs John Eisenhower.
Readers share popular tips for polishing cotton curtains washing with starch and wax gelatin in rinse water using blueing glycerine and avoid bleach. Other solutions include drying glasses in a warm oven and using air mattress under a youth bed to prevent falls.
Scout Pack No. 17 held a Den 3 meeting at Robinson Elementary. The business session outlined Summer skating plans from 7 to 10 p m and invited all Cutr scouts and families. Awards went to Doug Breeden Gary Owens and David Price for arrows badges and a Bear. Den 2 earned the attendance banner for second month running. A closing skit by Den 2 covered outdoor rules and a committee meeting was held at Robert Price’s home.
A mail order weight loss offer promotes Odrinex tablets with a money back guarantee. The ad claims easy swallowing, no prescription, and body fat reduction, priced at $3.00 from Barry's Drug Store 20 W. Boscawen.
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