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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1961

Page

8

Boy Bitten While Feeding Snakes At Farm

Billy, fishing minnows for his snakes, was bitten on the finger by a water moccasin at the farm. The incident prompted first aid and a check of other pets.

Billy

Executive Trainees for Branch Manager Roles

Expanding consumer financing firm seeks young men as executive trainees to train as branch managers. Includes periodic raises and promotions, car and car allowance, hospital and life insurance plus benefits. Call Mr. Dorsey MO 2 1911.

Dorsey

Softball Trophies at WMB to Be Awarded Tonight

Trophies will be presented at the War Memorial Building at 7 30 P M to all City and Church League teams to mark the end of the 1961 season. The meeting will not cover 1962 plans, but a notice will be issued tomorrow. Also notes 1 600 midshipmen trained with Pacific Fleet units in 1961.

War Memorial U.S. Pacific Fleet

Unitas Mystery Deepens After Rough Start This Season

Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas has struggled through four games this season with nine interceptions and a 49.4 percent completion rate. Coach Weeb Ewbank cites a swollen sore finger as a factor while weighing benching Unitas in favor of Lamar McHan for a Chicago Bears game.

Baltimore Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts Weeb Ewbank Unitas Lamar McHan Bears Chicago Ewbank Colt Green Bay Packers Colts

Deadly toy found by children in Florida garage

In St. Petersburg a half-pound TNT block and two blasting caps were found by three youngsters Kim Poucher five and brothers David three and Dana two in an uncle's garage. Their mother alerted police and a detective warned of the fuse danger.

ST. Petersburg Fla Kim Poucher David Dana John Poucher Sgt G. M. Brown

Mets and Colts Invest 2 Million Each Toward 9th Spot Battle

Houston and New York spent about two million dollars apiece to build rosters aimed at ninth place in the expanded 1962 National League. GM George Weiss and Paul Richards led clubs hoping for trades and quick improvement with a mix of veterans and young prospects.

Mets Colts Cincinnati Ohio Houston New York George Weiss Paul Richards Richards Weiss Polo Grounds Warren Giles Norm Laker Joe Amalfitano Bob Aspromonte Eddie Bressaud al Spangler al Heist Don Taussig Hal Smith Sam Jones Gil Hodges Don Zimmer Elio Chacon Lee Walls Felix Mantilla Gus Bell Bobby Gene Smith John Demerit Hobie Landrith Roger Craig Trade Mart

Winners Named In Vanceright Riding Show

Susan Goode won the hacking division and Gloria Goodman the jumping division at the Vanceright Equitation School show with over 50 entries across 12 classes. First place junior division went to Gay Anderson and Mayanne Hughes. numerous pairings dominated the advanced backing events.

Susan Goode Gloria Goodman Vanceright Equitation School Miss Goode Miss Goodman Clarence Himelright Gay Anderson Mayanne Hughes

Jaycees to Hear Civil Defense Talk

Dr. L. C. Fears district public health officer will be guest speaker at the Junior Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting tomorrow at 6 30 p.m. at the Lee Jackson Restaurant. He will discuss Civil Defense and fallout shelters.

L. C. Fears Junior Chamber of Commerce Lee-Jackson Fears

Secret winner nets record British soccer pool payoff

A man identified only as X won 176 259 pounds 493 515 dollars in a farthing pool, the largest payout yet. Another anonymous winner took 143 730 pounds 402 444 dollars in a second pool. Both claimed anonymity and payouts were tax free. The farthing coin remains a pool unit though no longer legal tender.

London U.S

End Honored By Press By AP For Maryland

Gary Collins, Maryland football end from Williamsport Pennsylvania, measured taller than listed and noted for leaping to catch touchdowns. He earned AP lineman of the week after a 22 21 win over Syracuse and a key two point conversion, while also serving as punter.

College Park Syracuse Collins Associated Press Nugent Maryland North Carolina

Valley Riders Final Show Well Attended

The Valley Riders Horse Club held its last show of the season at Clarke County Raritan Club grounds in Berryville. Thirty entries competed with senior judges awarding firsts to Steve Starliper western pleasure, Junior Moreland pole bending, Buddy Artrip barrel race, Lester Lintz steeplechase, Buddy Artrip and Stuart Lintz relay. Junior winners included Donna Leonard pleasure, Ann Artrip pole bending, Randy Morrow barrel, Donna Leonard steeplechase. flat race went to Bobby Swartz. Judges were Paul and Eugene Denny.

The Valley Riders Horse Club Clarke County Raritan Club Berryville Steve Starliper Junior Moreland Buddy Artrip Lester Lintz Stuart Lintz Donna Leonard Ann Artrip Randy Morrow Bobby Swartz Paul Eugene Denny

James Wood Opens District Play With Westminster Clash

James Wood faces Loudoun County and Handley in district openers as the Raiders, led by Hepler and Carries at halfback, loom as a tough test. The Colonels rely on Reed passing and a strong running backfield to boost their league hopes.

Charlie Tait Star Sycee Saree Bridey Night Spere Watsokigen Ces Frederick County Handley Clarke County Douglas Westminster Clarke Broadway Cale Raiders Ince Loudoun Warren County Central Herndon Garfield Colonels NBA John Mosopen Dhecks James Wood Rangers James Tommy Campbell

Saban Fired as Patriots Replace Coach with Holovak

Boston Patriots fire Lou Saban after a 3-2 start and name Mike Holovak as head coach. Holovak, former Boston College mentor and ex Patriots assistant, will keep existing staff. Owner Billy Sullivan cites underused talent and aims for improved football with no coaching changes among assistants.

Boston Boston Patriots American Football League Lou Saban Western Illinois University Mike Holovak Boston College Patriots Saban Ed McKeever Holovak Chicago Bear Billy Sullivan Sabana Mike Buffalo Western

Apple Valley Radio Club Plans Dinner

The Apple Valley Citizens Band Radio Club will hold its annual fall dinner meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m DST at Ferry Hill across the river from Shepherdstown. The 40 member group aims to aid civic organizations needing communications and to provide radio support in emergencies. Orville Wine is president and Al Nellson is vice president. Prospective members may attend on a Dutch treat basis.

Apple Valley Citizens Band Radio Club Ferry Hill Shepherdstown Orville Wine Four-State al Nelsson

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