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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1961

Page

9

Bourguiba Arrives for U S State Visit to Kennedy

President Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia arrives in Washington for a planned ten day stay and talks with President Kennedy. He meets twice with Kennedy and will outline a ten year plan while Tunisia remains neutral and friends with the United States.

Washington Habib Bourguiba Tunisia Kennedy Itme Bourguiba Dean Rusk State Department France North Africa United States U. S

Turkey Dinner To Be Served On Saturday

A roast turkey dinner will be served at the home of Miss Cora Town starting at 2 p.m. DST. The menu includes roast turkey dressing gravy beans craw sauce and hot rolls for $1.25 delivered. Call MO 2-6813 or MO 2-7428 after 5:30 p.m. DST this week.

Cora Town

First American Astronaut Will Have Busy Trip

Alan B. Shepard, America's first astronaut, faces a demanding program including piloting a capsule, operating a periscope, radio, and tests, with extensive psychological and medical examinations. He will record observations, faces isolation on Grand Bahama Island for exams, then return to Cape Canaveral for simulator work as part of a push to gather detailed data on weightlessness and human performance.

Alton Blakeslee Cape, Canaveral Fla America Yuri Gaguin Alan B. Shepard Navy Gagarin U. S Grand Bahama Island Space Project Ahaette Cape Canaveral

Chimney Fire At Apple Pie Ridge Causes No Major Damage

A chimney fire at the Groden Corbin house on the R. T. Barton Farm at Apple Pie Ridge caused no serious damage. Firefighters arrived at 6:45 a.m. after the alarm and found a scorched flue cover on the second floor with no further damage reported.

Groden Corbin R. T. Barton Apple Pie Ridge Onement

Card of Thanks for John Grant Campbell Funeral Aid

To the many friends who sent flowers and furnished cars for the funeral of John Grant Campbell, our sincere appreciation.

John Grant Campbell

In Memoriam Ada B Allen

In loving memory of Ada B Allen on the first anniversary of her passing May 3 1960. Your devoted daughter Mary Louise McEachin writes of sudden loss, lingering memories, and a heart left aching without your smile. The verse recalls your suffering and the peace wished for you, kept in a quiet, private sorrow.

Ada B. Allen Sione Mary Louise McEachin

JWHS Track Meet Time Change Noted

James Wood High School announces a track meet time adjustment from 7 p.m. to earlier in the day due to daylight saving changes. The event location and participants remain the same with no further schedule details provided.

James Wood High School

Harrison Raps Intervention in Prince Edward

Richmond AP Albertis Harrison identifies as the Virginia official who discussed Prince Edward County school cases with Kennedy and opposes federal involvement. He says the Justice Department as co-plaintiff is improper and notes ongoing litigation proceeds without federal intervention. County supervisors permit a May 20 desegregation celebration on courthouse steps.

Richmond Albertis Prince Edward County NAACP Harrison U. S. Atty Robert Kennedy Kennedy Justice Department Virginia Prince Edward J. Lindsay Almond, Jr Cenfer Marshall Kenneth C. Patty William C. Battle Bothee Harrison

Driver Kisses Go Wrong In Damages Trial

Sanford Wagner, 19, testified he kissed Loretta Ann Potito, 20, while driving and assumed any risks. A Circuit Court jury found negligence, awarding Potito 7200 for facial injuries and her father 2600 punitive damages.

Miami

IRS Computer Center Contract Awarded in Martinsburg

The Internal Revenue Service awards the Masters Computer Center construction to Development Company for America in Martinsburg West Virginia. The project cost is estimated at 750 thousand dollars with the low bid by Scott S. Bair of Westminster Maryland. Construction starts next month and must be finished by December to handle returns and file creation for individuals.

Martinsburg W.va Internal Revenue Service Development Company For America Scott S. Bair Westminster Decemr

Lions Elect Charles Dorton As President

Charles A. Dorton was named president of the Lions Club at a George Washington event. He succeeds Bernard F. Groves Jr. New officers to be installed July 1 include Richard Bush and Ralph Cain as vice presidents, H. Clay Manuel as secretary, Edward M. Luby as treasurer, and W. E. R. Sirbaugh as lion. Directors remain and new terms begin with several named members and trustees for the student loan fund.

Charles A. Dorton Lions Club George Washington Bernard F. Groves, Jr Mr. Dorton Richard Bush Ralph Cain Ralph A. Chrisman H. Clay Manuel Edward M. Luby W. E. R. Sirbaugh Lion Richard Howard Shockey Curtis Barr Mr. Groves J. Ben Cather Cecil Adams

Court Grants Coffee Break Status in Workmen’s Comp

An AP report says a worker injured during a coffee break was awarded workmen’s compensation. The jury found the break part of normal employment and within coverage. The piece also oddly asks about adding turnips to a pot roast.

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Hairline House Victory Seen For Wage Bill

Congress faces a Kennedy wage bill showdown as the Senate passed a trimmed measure 65 to 28 and the House approval would push the compromise to the White House. The plan would raise the minimum wage to $1 an hour, expand overtime, and affect about 1.2 million workers while widening coverage post its long dispute.

Washington House Kennedy Senate White House Franklin D. Roosevelt

Man Hurt In Fall At Boyce Workplace

Steve Boyce was reported in good condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a fall from a ladder. Birmingham was on duty when the ladder slipped, injuring his wrist and elbow.

Boyce Steve Winchester Memorial Hospital Ep Bch Birmingham

Clarke County prom set for May 12 with King and Queen

Berryville Clarke County High School announces the junior senior prom on May 12. Seniors will vote for a king and queen and the dance will feature Bucky Gardner's Band.

Clarke Berryville Clarke County High School Anc Bucky Gardner

Drive Carefully Message From Florist Truck In Buffalo

A Buffalo NY AP report notes a florist truck rear sign warning drivers to be careful as the next load might be for them. The caption hints at the steady flow of deliveries and urban traffic conditions.

Buffalo, N.Y

Castro Rush Into Red Bloc Seen Move Toward Soviet Protection

The piece argues Washington may act to deter Communist expansion in the Western Hemisphere and hints Cuba under Castro may seek Soviet support. It discusses embargo options, OAS pressure, and Khrushchev’s potential risk, noting Castro’s regime as a Soviet‑aligned model and warning of future shifts if Havana resists.

Castro Red Bloc United States Washington Havana Cuba Khrushchev Kheusaches U. S Iron Curtain En'o Organization of American States OAS Sovet Union i. Nc Western Hemisphere Kennedy Communist Party Fan Poras Fidel Batista

School Attendance Officer Hired For Fair Warning Era

Mary Will Ketcham was appointed as a school attendance officer amid a Fair Warning era discussion. The move aimed to improve truancy handling and student oversight.

Mary Will Ketcham

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