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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1961

Page

7

Shenandoah College Dramatic Club Performs Skidding Tonight

Members of Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music Dramatic Club stage Skidding as part of the annual Festival of Music tonight at BR pm. The cast from left to right includes Bob Shiffers Judge Hardy Terry Townsend Wayne Trenton Jr. and Norma Miller Marion Hardy.

The Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music Dramatic Club BR Pm Bob Shiffers Judge Hardy Terry Townsend Wayne Trenton, Jr Norma Miller Marion Hardy Steve Christy

Losing Face and Figure in Advice Column Letter Pack

Dear Abby readers weigh in on weight, lies, and family apologies. A sister in law challenges a 12 year old weight claim, another girl hides a date, and a single woman questions two undivorced men. Abby offers blunt guidance and reminders to move on.

Abby

Pocketful of Flowers Pattern Preview for 1951 Fashion Show

Pocketful of flowers color themed sheath pattern advertised for Spring-Summer 1951. Includes embroidery transfer and fabric estimates, with order details and a request to mail 35 cents plus an extra 10 cents per pattern for first class mail. Addresses Anne Adams pattern dept Winchester Evening Star New York.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Nose Drops Offer Ear Drainage Cure Says Dr. Fern

Dr. Burton H. Fern explains that nose drops and decongestants aid middle ear drainage, enabling infection to clear. If drainage is blocked, germs can reach the mastoid bone, risking chronic problems. early treatment and medical check help prevent long lasting damage.

Burton H. Fern

How's Your IQ Based on 100 Questions

Quiz style page lists daily scores from 9 to 10 correct as Memory Genius down to Good. It asks ten questions about biology history geography and public policy. Includes true false items on animal behavior and drowning myths and directs to Page 2 for answers.

West Coast South America Colombia Peru Pacific Ocean 1.C.C Congress France

Clergy Exchange Set Between Episcopal and Anglican Churches

New York reports that several clergymen from the Episcopal Church and the Church of England will swap pulpits for a year starting next fall. The annual exchange is sponsored by the Anglican Communion and aims to foster cross church fellowship and experience.

New York Episcopal Church Church of England Anglican Communion

Civic League Names Three New Officers

Three new officers for a two year term were elected at the May Civic League luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. They are Mrs. Arthur Parrish first vice president Mrs. Robert Hungate second vice president and Mrs. Douglass O Hill recording secretary.

Women's Civic League George Washigton Hotel Arthur Parrish Robert Hungate Douglass O. Hill Julian Buncutter

April Birthrate At Memorial Hospital Reaches Decade High

April births at Memorial Hospital total 122 with 69 boys and 53 girls, the highest in a decade and above the ten year April average of 109. Through April this year 275 boys and 204 girls have been born, 65 more than last year.

Memorial Hospital

The Blacks Opens Off Broadway in Surreal Paradox

France’s Jean Genet drama The Blacks opens at St Marks with an all Nego cast in a Paris sensation abroad. Gene Frankel directs Bernard Frechtman translation for a baffling, absorbing night that questions spectators without offering clear answers.

New York France Jean Genet St. Marks Paris Gene Frankel Bernard Frechtman

Burglary Fire Damages Niagara Falls Office

Police said a burglar started a fire when unable to break into a first floor office. Damage was estimated at 12000 dollars.

Niagara Falls N. Y

Middletown Plans to Enter Three Parades

Middletown Fire Company votes to participate in three area parades in June. Firemen will march in Washington Virginia on June 15 Wardensville on June 21 and Mt. Jackson on June 29. New member Douglas Legge introduced at the May meeting.

Middletown Middletown Fire Company Washington, Va Wardensville Mt. Jackson Douglas Legge

Governor Almond Seeks Meeting With Shepard Family

Virginia Governor J Lindsay Almond Jr praised astronaut Alan B Shepard and his family. He sent a letter to Mrs Shepard commending her husband’s courage and scientific vision and expressed a desire to meet the Shepard family after the Cape Canaveral flight.

Richmond J. Lindsay Almond Jr Alan B. Shepard Shepard Space Almond Cmdr

Mule Shortage in Logan County Reported

The Journal-Advocate in Sterling reports a dramatic mule shortage with only four mules remaining in Logan County, down from 56 in 1952, highlighting a sharp decline in livestock.

Sterling Colo The Journal-Advocate Logan County

Time Is Ripe for Peace Talks in Algeria Says Moslems

Algerian Muslims press for negotiations with France as rebels face pressure to end the war after 62 years of conflict. Officials note rising Moslem fatigue and a determined French push for settlement, while tensions mount between European and Muslim communities in Algiers.

Algiers France Algeria Algerian Front of National Liberation FLN Frich

Real estate transfers listed in Frederick County records

Recent transfers show many parcels moving among individuals and firms. Notable entries include Richard A. Good to Herbert Vencll in Bethel Heights with a lot, and George H. Eagle Jr. receiving 51 acres and improvements at Mt Williams Marjee, Inc. to Meredith Pattie in Shaw Nee Land.

Frederick County Richard A. Good Herbert J. Vencll Bethel Heights Floyd W. Brewer George H. Eagle, Jr Mt. Williams Marjee, Inc Meredith Pattie Shaw-Nee-Land Thelma O. Pattie Nney Nickelso Hill J. P. Nail Hogue Creek Wilde Acres Normal Sadler Robert S. Underwood Arvil A. Dye Halford H. Baker Iliam Edward Sandy Pauline C.od Rufus C. Good C. L. Grim Charles W. Cornwell Stephens City Marjec, Inc Felix S. Mantell Shaw-Nee- Land Majec, Inc Vincent Tapscott Robert Walch C. Evans Kline Lake St. Clair Philip Williams Green Acres J. A. Massie James R. Wilkins Armel Bernice M. Certil John J. Andrina Howard's Chapel James Price Luther H. Combs White Hall Albert McDonald Clarence Lewis Middle Road Arnold L. Morgan Carrie Arnold Schaeffer Ernest Towe Raymond Bly Paul 8 Coffelt Middletown Jean Grihangne Marjec Joseph E. O'Neill Grover Leight Commonwealth of Virginia Opequon Benjamin Hedrick William Dvorachek H. K. Benham Carroll J. Pierce Nain Lloyd B. Burke, Jr Garland Snapp Werner A. Janssen Shaw-Nee

Test Ban Talks Await Return Of U S Delegate

In Geneva AP reports the three power talks recessed until U S chief delegate Arthur H Dean returns from Washington. Dean said Kennedy instructed him to press for a settlement on international controls and the proposed suspension of nuclear weapon tests despite opposition.

Geneva U. S Arthur H Dean Washington Dean Kennedy

Spartan bachelors face public beating as celibacy crime

In ancient Sparta celibacy was a crime and single men were often attacked by groups of women who beat them. The practice illustrates strict social controls over marriage and procreation in the city-state.

Sparta

Property transfers on Parkins Mill Road and Summit Avenue

J. D. Puffinberger and wife transfer improvements on Parkins Mill Road to Clarence H. Kilby and wife. William R. Mathews and wife convey a lot on Summit Avenue to Lewis W. Strother and wife.

J. D. Puffinberger Clarence H. Kilby Parkins Mill William R. Mathews Lewis W. Strother Summit Ave

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