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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1961
Page
7
Dear Abby letters discuss a seminary bound son facing pursuing marriage pressure from women, parental guidance on female aging norms, a mother questioning ex-wife love letters, and a note about adopting a family. The mix shows common 1950s social expectations and personal conflicts without explicit details.
Mr. and Mrs. John Glover placed first in the weekly duplicate bridge at the George Washington House. Mrs. Irvan OConnell and Mrs. Grace Roberta took second, with Mrs. Harold Brown and Mrs. Nelson Page third and Mrs. Preston Avery and Mrs. Herbert Schutte fourth. All interested players urged to attend at the Washington Hotel.
Charlie Tait star photographer and sportswriter will address the Exchange Club at the regular luncheon tomorrow at 12 30 p m. at the George Washington Hotel. He will show colored slides from his Scandinavia tour.
Edith Viola Fletcher transfers to Joseph F. Bayliss Jr and wife a lot on the south side of E Race St W Cleveland. W Cleveland and wife convey land to Commonwealth of Virginia for construction of part of Interstate Rt 81. Nellie M Maxfield transfers to Ralph A Cain and wife 312 S Kent St plus one lot east of that location. William H Thompson and wife convey to John Salerno and others 1624 S Braddock St. Silas C Cather to Richard L Boxwell Jr and wife a lot at Handley Ave and West Clifford intersection. Ada Woore Robinson to William G Ward Thresh and wife 123 Shirley St. Frank Clevenger and wife to Wallace W Rodgers and wife 320 National Ave.
Since 1954 the United States has committed about 2 billion dollars to strengthen South Vietnam's security and development efforts, reflecting long term American commitment in the region.
Four Virginia jurisdictions set referendums for November 7 to approve bonds. Danville voters face a 9.4 million package funding 12 projects including a Dan River bridge, a Negro hospital and nursing home, a health center, a street ramp, and utility expansions. Portsmouth voters consider 6.5 million for water improvements. Amherst Madison Heights would issue 400 thousand for water line extensions linking Virginia 130 to Elon and U S 29 to Faulconer's Store. Buena Vista asks approval of 370 thousand for a new Enderly Heights elementary school building.
Florida civil defense officials designate the capitol sub-basement as the safest fallout shelter for reporters after moving them from the legislative chamber area to accommodate state government growth. The shift sparked initial discontent but now regarded as prudent.
Hollywood veteran Joseph M. Schenck dies at 83 in Beverly Hills after a long career shaping Fatty Arbuckle Marilyn Monroe and stars. He helped found major companies Twentieth Century Fox and United Artists theaters Magna Corp and headed Schenck Enterprises. He served four months for income tax evasion in 1942 after a prior arrest.
A Newnan physician reports tablets of the enzyme chymotrypsin can reduce swelling from a black eye in one or two days, offering an alternative to the traditional raw beefsteak treatment. The enzyme, normally used to digest proteins, is touted in Clinical Medicine as a helpful remedy.
A note on the word fiat describing its meaning as a sanction or decree and guiding pronunciation with emphasis on the first syllable.
Twelve James Wood High School students are elected to Mu Theta, the international mathematics club, based on grades and course enrollment. New members include Robert L. Dove, Marvin C. Griffith Jr, James B. Hockman, Granville M. Kerns, E. Ray McKee, Darlene Nesselrodt, Charles A. Patterson, Sandra D. Russell, Roger L. Snapp, Sharon L. Cather, Katherine K. Kurstedt, and William E. Trenan.
House Speaker Sam Rayburn, aged 79, was reported to be weaker and less alert. A Baylor Hospital bulletin said his condition remains serious amid ill ness from incurable cancer.
Former newsboys now cabinet members Hodges and Ribicoff face praise and blame over child labor and discipline. Publisher George Lamade of Grit defends newsboys and cites training in sales, poise, and reliability. He notes many families still seek work experience to keep youth out of trouble.
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