Community notices and church message from Winchester 1961
The Winchester Evening Star issue from October 13 1961 carries a church and moral message centered on unity and compassion. It quotes I Peter 3 8 and advocates Christian unity through personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
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Winchester Evening Star
H. F Byrd, JR
Lais
H. D. Koontz
Eugene Miller
Winchester
Gallagher . Inc
Fast 44Th Street
New York City
Associated Press
FBI
Peeace Aliemies
Jesus Christ
International Fashion Rivalry Strikes Across Agencies
A group of Dior mannequins flies to Washington for a benefit show at the French embassy next Monday. The National Congress of Italian Fashion Models votes to act against competitors from England, Scandinavia and the U S. Italian girls face work abroad, while foreign models are favored by Italian houses. They consider remedies, possibly involving Italian male fashion influence, amid debates on diet and image.
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Christian Dior
Washington
National Congress of
England
United States
America
New Model 1040 Aims to Ease Tax Season Pressures
The piece notes the 1962 model 1040 form and a new taxpayer numbering system. The 1040 short form reduces itemization and signatures while the long form remains complex. The IRS promises simpler instructions larger type and easier paper. The numbering system offers anonymity but erodes personal credit for tax records.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
IRS
Mayor Wagner Eyes Staggered Hours Push For 1963 Start
In a bid to ease New York transit pressures Mayor Wagner backs a plan to stagger workers hours by year end. He cites avoiding rush hour chaos as a goal but faces stiff resistance from workers and business rhythms, with limited prospects for success. The piece also discusses youth fame trends and aging in the performing arts, contrasting 13 year olds chasing hits with older professionals.
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Wagner
New York
Donna Lynn
Jimmy Durante
Millennial Beliefs and the Return of Christ debated
The article notes Christians have long awaited the Lord's return with many millennialist interpretations. It cites Revelation's reference to a thousand years and explains that while believers agree Jesus will return, the timing and nature remain disputed.
Watchful Faith Expecting Christ Return
Earl L. Douglas urges readers to live in daily readiness for Jesus Christ's return. The article emphasizes that only God knows the time and manner, and believers should act as if he could come at any moment. Christians are called to be alert, faithful, and prepared, not fixed on the timing.
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Jesus
Reds cleared Heartbreak Ridge after 31 day battle
After a 31 day battle in the Korean War the Reds were cleared from the last peak of Heartbreak Ridge. Friendship and Sarah Zane fire companies extinguished a grass fire on Linwood Patton's property at Woodstock Lane and Euclid Avenue.
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Heartbreak Ridge
Friendship and
Sarah Zane
Linwood Patton
Woodstock Lane
Euclid Avenue
Notice Warns of Strict Dog Control Enforcement
Board of Supervisors serves notice that the law banning dogs running at large will be enforced. Marian and Louise Martin of Clarke County attended the VPI William and Mary football game.
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Board of Supervisors
Marian
Louise Martin
Clarke County
Vpi-William and Mary
Linen shower honors Williams before wedding
Fifty year ago 1911 Mrs. Walter T. Gore hosted a linen shower for Miss Annie Douglas Williams who would soon wed Richard E. Griffith Jr. Miss Kate McVicar traveled to Radford Virginia to visit Mrs. Frank Stump.
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Walter T. Gore
Annie Douglas Williams
Richard E. Griffith, Jr
Kate McVicar
Radford
Frank Stump
Kennedy declares US resolve in Berlin crisis to world
President Kennedy’s press conference signals firm U.S. posture in the Berlin crisis and readiness to use force if needed. He warns Moscow to expect no concessions and notes a broad buildup, including a Southeast Asia review by General Maxwell Taylor.
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U.S
Kennedy
Kremlin
Moscow
Maxwell Taylor
White House
Vietnam
America
Southeast Asia
United States
Berlin
Laos
West Berlin
Nikita Khrushchev
Mr. Kennedy
Retailers Face Turbulent Times Amid Shifting Shopping Trends
Retail sales dipped in September from August and are not higher than a year ago, with personal income up but uncertain consumer spending. Downtown stores face fierce rivalry from suburban malls and discount chains as merchants diversify sales tactics to attract shoppers despite a luxury items upturn and record prices for rare goods.
Seaboard Agent Visits Winchester For Festival
Seaboard Air Line Railroad official T. W. Edwards Jr., former New York staffer now in Washington DC, toured Winchester yesterday. He met patrons and potential riders at Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival headquarters as the company eyed serving as travel medium again in 1962.
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T. W. Edwards, Jr
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Washington, D. C
Winchester
New York
Capital
Edwards
Seaboard Air Line
Shenandoah
GPA
Gillams Join Shawnee VFW At October Meeting
Frank Gillam and his son Michael Gillam of Wea Villas are to be introduced as new members of Shawnee VFW at its October meeting held right at the fire hall. Fire Chief Elmo Buckman reported three runs and no assists in the past month. Two films Forest Fires and Fire Equipment were shown and refreshments served.
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Frank Gillam
Michael Gillam
Wea Villas
Shawnee Oe Fire Con
Elmo Buckman
Markin Time and the Compliment Gaffe
A fragment notes remarks about intelligence and praise directed at Luther Markin. The lines suggest a social moment where people discuss deserving compliments and the idea of being considered smart.
Three Kinds of Arthritis Call for Varied Treatments
Burton H. Fern M D outlines treatment approaches for arthritis gout and inflammatory flare ups. Probenecid helps prevent uric acid buildup with gout, aspirin and colchicine address flares, and powerful drugs like phenylbutazone and cortisone ease inflammation. Emphasizes rest balanced diet vitamins weight control posture physical therapy and careful joint positioning to manage symptoms and maintain function. A trivia quiz section follows with 10 questions on memory and general knowledge.
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Burton H. Fern
M.D
Jumping to Conclusions Says Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle offers humorous maxims on success and human behavior. The piece jokes about flattery, hats, weather control, poverty, gambling, debt, flowers, and honesty, noting paradoxes and timeless quirks in everyday choices and beliefs.
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New York
Abraham Lincoln
Alexander Grahan
Bell
All-American Bowl executive urges bowl reservations by bowling alley
Tucson official Ray Mc Nally, executive secretary of the All-American Bowl, smiles at calls for advance reservations for the post season all-star game. He, however, asks interested bowlers to call a bowling alley instead.
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Tucson
Ariz
Ray McNally
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