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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1961

Page

7

Rifle Talk and Woodcraft from Harry Stebbins

This column discusses deer populations on federal forest lands across multiple states, conservation heritage, and a rambler’s life in the woods. It includes rifle testing notes, handloading tips for .22 and centerfire rifles, and a report on the Winchester Junior Rifle Club’s summer activity and waiting list status.

Winchester Junior Rifle Club Armoy Ieee

Baseball scores and standings from the week spotlight

A weathered recap shows Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and other teams with results from Tuesday and Thursday games. Notable scores include Pittsburgh 8 Chicago 3 and Milwaukee 5 Philadelphia 4 in 14 innings.

Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Milwaukee Boston Kansas City City York Washington Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Minnesota New York

Test Cuts Insurance Fees For Young Male Drivers

New psychology based driving attitude test predicts safety for males ages 16 to 25. High scorers pay adult rates, low scorers face four times the normal rate. average penalties vary by risk group. Research by Charles F. Haner of Grinnell College supports its predictive value with 4,000 pilots over two years.

New York Charles F. Haner Grinnell College Iowa Alormall Haner American Psychological Association

Jewish High Holy Days Begin Sunday

President Kennedy extends greetings to Americans of Jewish faith as Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Sunday. He notes tribulation and hope in celebration and urges tolerance and cooperation as sources of national strength.

Washington Kennedy

Vandals Damage City Schools Window Panes

In Chattanooga vandals broke 1000 window panes in vacant school buildings during summer, costing more than 10,000 dollars to replace and repair. School Superintendent Bennie Carmichael said the damage could fund a new classroom, highlighting the financial burden on the district.

Chattanooga Bennie Carmichael Carmichael

Daily Crossword Uprisings Across Mojave

Across clues include Mojave and mountain related terms. Small dog and Tibetan gazelles appear as entries, while Latvian river and neuter pronoun hint at common crossword answers. This puzzle row highlights a themed set of short, direct definitions and letter patterns.

ERA Leaders Donovan and Spahn Top MLB Pitching

Warren Spahn of the Braves leads the National League ERA race and nears 20 wins with an eight game string. Jim O'Toole trails at 3.21, Dick Donovan of the Senators leads NL with 2.40, Don Messrs second at 2.61, Bill Stafford third at 2.63.

Ben Olan Associated Press NEW York (Ap Warren Spahn Milwwukee Braves Croining Wed Spahn Skein Jim O'Toole Cincinnati O'Toole Dick Donovan Wollington Senators Detroit Don Messi Bill Stafford Yankees

386 Persons Killed During Holiday Period

CHICAGO AP Traffic accidents over the Labor Day weekend killed 386 people, 34 fewer than preholiday estimates, with a record low death rate for the period. About 6,000 were injured during the 78 hours from Friday evening to Monday midnight.

Chicago National Safety Council

Rocks Hit Patrol Car In Early Chattanooga Incident

An early morning disturbance in Chattanooga reported by AP led police to respond quickly after rocks were thrown. one rock cracked the patrol car windshield during the scene.

Chattanooga

Nuclear war warned at annual science conference

Dr Hoagland told 47 scientists from 12 nations at the seventh annual science and world affairs meeting in Vermont that nuclear conflict would cause irreplaceable genetic damage. He called nuclear war the ultimate horror and urged progress toward agreement on ideological differences to gain time for humanity.

Hoagland Vermont Pugwash N.S Cleveland Ohio Cyrus Eaton Soviet Union

Miss America Pageant Opens with 54 Contestants Parade

Atlantic City hosts the Miss America 1962 pageant kickoff as 54 contestants march in the illuminated opening parade despite Miss Hawaii Joan Vine sidelined by laryngitis. Judge Joan Crawford leads as Nancy Fleming of Michigan, Miss America 1961, is honored.

Atlantic City N.J Joan Vine Hawaii Joan Joan Crawford Nancy Anne Fleming Montague Mich Miss Montague Puerto Rico Canada New York Chicago Washington Wyoming Mary Orr Miss Orr Oklahoma Dana Reno

Misguided Mate Duck Stays With Plastic Family

In Gardiner Maine Mrs Erland Jordan reports her male duck abandons the cottage to stay with a so called mate and three ducklings found on a neighbor's lawn. He seldom leaves them except to forage or ward off wild ducks. The family is made of plastic and decorates the lawn.

Gardiner, Maine Erland Jordan

Question on godparents for own child

The answer says it is not required to have the same friends as godparents for your child. You may choose different individuals or family members as godparents based on your preferences. Consider your values, support, and readiness when making the choice.

America

Dear Abby Rejoice and Forget Advice Column

A reader asks how to handle adopting an illegitimate nephew, concerns about resemblance to her husband and overwhelming guilt. Another letter asks about teenagers sleeping on a porch in sportswear and offers practical bedtime guidance. A third writer, 19, recounts abuse by her fianc 26 who hits her and claims love. Abby advises acceptance of coincidence, cautions against staying in an abusive relationship, and offers confidential help and resources.

Abby Raney Maes

How Long Should a Condolence Visit Last

Roberta Lee advises condolence calls be brief, about 15 minutes unless the bereaved asks for longer. She notes using a handkerchief at table is not etiquette but necessity, urging quiet, unobtrusive use.

Rummage Sale Set for Friday and Saturday at Loudoun Street

A rummage sale sponsored by the Eastern Star will run Friday and Saturday starting at 9 a.m. each day at 109 South Loudoun Street. Proceeds support chapter activities.

S. Loudoun St The Eastern Star

Middletown HDC Plans Beauty in the Home Meeting

The Middletown Home Demonstration Club meets Friday in the school library from 1 to 3 PM. Members will view colored slides and discuss Beauty in the Home With Color.

Middletown

Queen Esther S S Class September Meeting

The Queen Esther Sunday School Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m. on Fairmont Ave with Mrs Bertha Chapman hosting. Mrs Grace Grove will lead devotions.

Queen Esther Evangelical United Brethren Church Bertha Chapman Fairmont Ave Grace Grove

Golden Link Class Meeting At 7 30 P M

The Golden Link Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Helen Newlin 142 Montague Ave. Devotional leader Mrs Marjorie Hartley and co hosts Mrs Hilda Morris and Mrs Wanda Geiman.

Golden Link Evangelical United Brethren Church Helen Newlin Montague Ave Marjorie Hartley Hilda Morris Wanda Geiman

Meeting of Church Women in Dele Nase Springs

The Winchester Council of Church Women will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the First Congregational Christian Church Dele Nase Springs to hear about the work being done this meeting.

Winchester Council of Church Women First Congregational Christian Church Assenetta Springs

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