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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1950
Page
6
A column discusses insomnia origins from overactive thoughts and age related sleep needs. It notes methods like counting sheep reading dull books hot drinks and warns against long term drug use while highlighting barbiturates bromides and alcohol as temporary aids under medical guidance.
The Boyce Ladies Bowling League crowned its champion as Mrs Alma Gardiner led a five including Thelma Lanham Etta Glascock Frit ie Carper and Marie Parker to a 2 to 1 victory over Helen McDonald's team after clinching both halves. A PTA Fun Festival followed with a cake walk Motorola television prize and magic act.
The Young People of the Gainesboro Church prepare for a special Mothers Day program on Sunday night. Navy sailor Buddy Ramey is spending leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Carlton Ramey. Mrs Catherine Stotler and her two children return from Ohio. Various local visits are noted including Mr Vance Brown of Kennerdale Pa with Mrs Minnie Bowen and Mr Harry Bucher with Mrs Lou Cooper in Sharon Pa. A daughter named Cynthia was born to Mr and Mrs Carson Cave. The Adams family and Rex Light are mentioned among weekend visits.
The Bureau of Mines states the platinum group metals are the highest priced in ordinary market reports. The group includes platinum palladium iridium osmium rhodium and ruthenium with prices from 25 to 125 dollars per troy ounce. Principal sales go to jewelry electrical chemical and dental trades.
Dense plantation methods push timber trees to grow taller than usual. Agricultural reports describe spacing practices that constrain crown development and maximize vertical growth for timber yield.
Public safety PSA urges careful driving to reduce accidents. The message stresses avoiding speeding and encourages vigilance on the road to lower crash risk.
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