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.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1961
Page
8
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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