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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1963
Page
8
In 1785 residents of Fuerstenfeldbruck built miniature houses to be blessed at the church and sent them floating down the Amper River. The candlelit models guided the boats and the tradition continues with local youngsters enjoying the spectacle.
Puzzle column presents a rebus puzzle hiding four Pennsylvania cities read forward or backward. It notes a famous Pennsylvanian name and includes a diamond word puzzle based on Pittsburgh as the inland port, with clues for a dance step separation cubic meter and a compass point.
Craft a drum using an empty coffee can or oatmeal carton for the bottom. Stretch dark brown paper over the top, overlap the sides, and glue. Decorate with colored paper and cutouts. Use ice cream sticks for drum sticks.
A simple trick speeds sock drying by stuffing a folded paper towel into each cuff. Air circulates around the toes and fabric, accelerating moisture loss and reducing drying time.
Ted Lewis 17 of Dallas builds fun and contest cars, blending parts from multiple kits. His 1932 Ford coupe, with working lights and removable tools, won the 1962 USA Motor Sports Show award and changed local model car design. He emphasizes safety belts and high craftsmanship, spending over 100 hours on show pieces.
Ed Hess tells of young Tommy stalking three deer in an apple orchard. After careful planning and a close call crossing a swamp, Tommy takes a single precise shot and earns his trophy as the deer bolts into the woods.
A short note suggesting making albums of favorite comic strips and lending them to friends once complete, applicable to both sick and well recipients. The tone is casual instructional, emphasizing sharing and enjoyment.
Captain Hal invites readers to write and mail letters to a pen pal program. List includes dozens of names and addresses across multiple states with ages ranging from 6 to 15, asking for letters sent to various care-of addresses.
A brief note warns that content is restricted to readers with clearance from the Newspaper Enterprise Association. It highlights access limitations and emphasizes compliance with licensing rules for distribution.
A practical guide encourages teens to advertise and seek after school and summer work. It advises making personal flyers with name address age and contact, listing tasks like lawn care car wash baby sit and cleaning, and following up on jobs with notes and a schedule.
A family camping trip during dad’s vacation by the lake. They pitched a tent, swam, and enjoyed outdoorsy meals. They saw a bear with two cubs and felt the fresh firs and pine. They plan to return next year.
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