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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1957
Page
8
Paris reports Premier Guy Mechier's cabinet approving higher telephone and postal rates to fund the war against Arab nationalism. Domestic stamp rises from 15 to 20 francs and calls on the government system climb, with gasoline tax up by 1 franc. Parliament reconvened after Easter recess as Algeria war costs strain the economy.
At the Salva tion Army Advisory Board meeting at Lee Jackson Restaurant Harry Lovett announced the annual clothing drive now underway with a call for winter clothing for children and donations at Tim berlake's Polly's Cab or Lovett Brothers. An Auxiliary rummage sale is planned May 17 and 18 at 28 E Piccadilly St with 10 am to 8 pm hours.
In Mount Carmel Illinois barber Bart McKinney displays 132 calendars in his shop reflecting a habit shared by many barbers. He collected 366 calendars last year indicating a large personal collection.
Winchester’s first annual Home Show by Operation Home Improvement drew 1800 attendees over four days at the Winchester Armory. Grand prizes went to Carlisle Fisher Kenneth Staples Harrison Lash and Weldon Sidon with 25 other prizes awarded by local sponsors. Numerous local businesses hosted booths and organizers hope for an annual event.
P Lee Enix started a small dairy in Enterprise Hennessey Oklahoma to feed his son with goat milk. The venture grew quickly as neighbors asked to buy milk, forming a herd of 13 goats and a thriving milk business.
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