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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1958
Page
10
Mississippi tops all states in lumber industry while also producing the most long staple cotton nationwide, indicating a twofold leadership in primary goods across the region.
Hollywood star Art Linkletter, returning from Brussels Worlds Fair, says the United States exhibit holds its own against the expansive Russian display. He notes American food simple and popular and praises Belgian fair operations while predicting the end of the fair as planned.
A Virginia livestock dealer misreads a customer order due to unclear handwriting and confusion over similar sounding words. The customer protests after trucks arrive, shouting that he ordered shouts not goats. The tale emphasizes speaking clearly on calls and using a pleasant telephone voice.
A speaker at the exposition envisions lasting value, noting the fair hosts the only large theater and calling it a magnificent venue that could become a prime show place for years to come.
The Blue Ridge Hunt Horse Show set for June 7 at Carter Hall Grove Millwood will add an outside course to separate hunter activities from pony classes. The event offers 23 hunter and 23 pony classes with multiple championships and several named trophies including the Golden Eagle Challenge Trophy. Special trophies honor memory of Edward B Jacobs and Dr Lewis M Allen.
The Douglas School News Interview section features four seniors: Thomas Washington from Winchester born in Winchester with chemistry as favorite subject and basketball as pastime. Elaine Parks from Luray prefers music painting with Maybe as song and aims to be a sports writer. Stephen Newman from Riverton studies chemistry and listens to radio with To be Loved as song and baseball as sport. John Carter from Winchester enjoys industrial arts dancing with Twilight Time as song and basketball and football as sports. Margaret Jackson reports.
Ralph Hafer placed his large guard dog on probation after burglars struck his truck parts firm near Salt Lake City stealing tools worth about one hundred dollars while the dog watched.
Dr Klaus Fuchs, 46, serving 14 year term for passing atomic secrets to the Russians, nears release in July 1959 under Britain Official Secrets Act. He is described as a reserved prisoner who has kept to routine while organizing classes and aiding fellow inmates. The British government has not commented on his future.
The Potomac River recovered the body of Arthur Eddie Buckner, 34, of Washington, the boat owner who disappeared with three others when a 15 foot motor boat sank near Coles Point on April 26. Buckner’s wife Harriett, 19, was found about six hours after departure. a third body, Mrs. James Lawrence, 21, was found May 9 near St George Island Maryland. The missing man is Mrs Lawrence’s husband.
Fashion pattern notes a cool easy to sew chemise nightie with a shortie option. Pattern 4743 fits Misses' sizes 10 to 20 with fabric and ruffle yardage. send 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for mailing to Anne Adams in care of the Winchester Evening Star pattern department.
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