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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1962

Page

9

Judges Select a New Miss America Tonight

The Miss America pageant in Atlantic City will name 10 semifinalists from 54 contestants and then five finalists, with the winner to succeed Maria Beale Fletcher of Asheville. Mary Lee Jepsen of Lincoln Nebraska and Beverly Ann Smith of Baltimore tied in talent, while Joan Mary Engh of La Crosse Wisconsin won the Friday swim suit, among other results from preliminary rounds.

Atlantic City N.J Maria Beale Fletcher Asheville N.C Canada District of Columbia Chicago New York City Wisconsin Nebraska Mary Lee Jepsen Paiilion Neb Maryland Beverly Ann Smith Baltimore Engle Manuel de Fallas Miss Jepsen Miss Smith Patricia Lei Anderson Hawaii Charlotte Ann Carroll Mississippi Michigan Carole Jean van Valin Pamela Gilbert Illinois

Frederick County Pomona Grange Meeting Notice

The Frederick County Pomona Grange will hold its regular quarterly meeting with White Hall Grange on Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST. All members are urged to attend as there will be an election of officers.

Frederick County Pomona Grange White Hall Vogue

Women’s Society Meeting at Little Mountain Church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Little Mountain Church will meet at the church on Tuesday at 7 30 p m.

Women’s Society of Christian Service of Little Mountain Church

Circles of Women’s Society to Meet Tuesday Evening

The Women’s Society of World Service at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church schedules a 7:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday. Circle 1 meets with Mrs. John Miller on Valley Pike, led by Mrs. Ronnie Shickle. Circle 2 meets with Mrs. E. W. Steele on Northwestern Grade with Mrs. Charles Schuller. Circle 3 meets in the church social room with hostesses Mrs. Jamie Parker and Mrs. L. J. Dorsey, led by Mrs. Roy Hicks.

Women’s Society of World Service First Evangelical United Brethren Church Circle No John Miller Valley Pike Ronnie Shickle E. W. Steele Charles Schuller Janie Parker L. J. Dorsey Roy Hicks

Country Ham Dinner Planned at Macedonia Church

Plans are underway for a Country Ham Dinner on Sept. 22 at the Macedonia Methodist Church on Front Royal Road. Sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service, the event invites the public to attend.

Macedonia Methodist Church Front Royal Road Woman's Society of Christian Service

Clifcorn Details Vietnamese Ration Challenge At luncheon

Dr LaVerne Clifcorn of Philadelphia spoke at the Women's Civic League luncheon on rations in Vietnam. He discussed edible non perishable packs for dropping without parachutes and his Vietnam mission for the U S Government.

Women’s Civic League LaVerne Clifcorn Philadelphia Clifcorn Crown Cork and Seal Co South Vietnam U.S Department of Defense Vietnam East Asia West Thomas Hassen Crown Cork and Seal Winchester Marshall Boyd Jack Stern Lloyd Martin Clarence Hill Aaron Zuckerman Hiedi Paul Svendsen League Stuart Pope Frank Yeakle, Sr Albert Loring Rosalind Kater Alva Richards Richard Rosenberger

Siebert to Speak To Exchange Club

Eddie Siebert football coach at Handley will be the guest speaker at the Winchester Exchange Club meeting Tuesday at noon at the George Washington Hotel. Russell Newcome is program chairman.

Eddie Siebert Handley Winchester Exchange Club George Washington Hotel Russell Newcome

Arrow Kills Toddler During Target Practice in Utah

A 22 month old boy, Glen Ray Nelson, was killed instantly when hit in the back of the head by a three pronged steel hunting arrow fired by national guardsman Ellis Hunt on National Guard property. Sheriff Roy R Renouf said Hunt was shooting into hay bales in the yard of the neighboring Nelson home. one arrow missed the hay and struck the child who played nearby with rocks.

George Utah National

Mrs Laughlin to Address Realtors at Blue Ridge Dinner

Naomi Laughlin executive director of the Montgomery Coin Board of Realtors will address the Blue Ridge Real Estate Board at a dinner Monday at 7 p.m. at Lee-Jackson Restaurant. Topic is Multiple Listing. E. P. Berlin of Berryville is president. Millard G. Allen of this city is program chairman.

Naomi Laughlin Montgomery Coin Board of Realtors Blue Ridge Real Estate Board Lee-Jackson The Friends E. P. Berlin Berryville Millard G. Allen

Birth Control Report Plans Change At Federal Level

Washington officials indicate a controversial birth control and human reproduction survey will be published by year end. Surgeon General Luther Terry previously delayed release, returning the report to NIH and delaying active work. Secretary Celebrezze announced the reversal after discussions with Terry and scrutiny by a House subcommittee.

Washington Anthony J. Celebrezze Luther L. Terry Public Health Service Terry National Institutes of Health NIH House Government Information Subcommittee Parent Welfare Department Celebrezze

Plane Victim s death by own action says Insurance Firm

The Continental Casualty Co seeks relief from a $125,000 claim after the May 22 airliner crash near the Missouri Iowa border that killed 45. The suit, filed in U S District Court, argues Thomas G Doty s widow bears responsibility due to alleged death by own action or self-destruction.

Kansas City, Kan Chicago Continental Casualty Co U.S Thomas G. Doty Merriam, Kan Doty Continental Air Lines Missouri-Iowa Centerville Iowa Civil Aeronautics Board

Fireflies as courtship signals in darkness

The article notes that fireflies emit flashes to attract mates, serving as courtship signals in low light. The description emphasizes their purpose as navigational and sexual communication cues in nighttime environments.

Pregnant Mother Rescued After 5 Hours in Angry Sea

In Georgia Strait near Vancouver the pregnant Mrs. Eilean Case and her husband Jimmy clung to a makeshift raft for five hours after their 42 foot fishing vessel Loretta B swamped. Husband and skipper Jack Bland were lost. brother Glen Lorenz and Bud Grenhall among others went down with the ship. Mrs Case survived with bruises, unborn child unharmed, and was taken to a local doctor after rescue.

Vancouver B.C Eilean Case Georgia Strait Loretta B Bland

Senate Clears Disputed Bill On Pension Funds

The Senate approved a self employed tax deductible pension fund measure 75 to 4 amid major amendments and uncertainty about House conference talks and a possible Kennedy veto. The plan would allow self employed persons to fund up to half the House cap of 2500 annually with tax benefits tied to employer plans. Projections cite 7 million self employed and 11 million employees as potential beneficiaries.

Washington Senate House Kennedy Treasury

Dear Abby advises on dating pressure and grieving inquiries

Dear Abby is asked how to avoid bringing a girlfriend to office parties. She counsels ending the obligation to enjoy freedom. Readers also seek guidance on intrusive questions after a spouse’s death and a contentious divorce involving troubled children. Abby cautions insensitive questions are unworthy and advises professional medical context.

Abby

Schutte and Roberts Triumph in Bridge at George Washington Hotel

Mrs. C. H. Schutte and Mrs. Grace Roberts won the Weekly Duplicate Bridge match at the George Washington Hotel. Second place went to Mrs. Harold Brown and Mrs. S. H. Reaves, third to Irvan O’Connell and John Griffith, and fourth to Mr. and Mrs. John Glover. Bridge meets are held Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at the hotel, open to all interested players.

C. H. Schutte Grace Roberts George Washington Hotel Harold Brown S. H. Reaves Irvan O’connell John Griffith John Glover

Apprentice Classes Begin at Handley High School

An electricity and carpentry apprentice class and a general trades class start Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Handley High School. R M Larrick teaches electricity and Billy Renner carpentry. Sponsored by the State Department of Education, registration is 10 dollars. Contact Marion T Wood 250 W Berryville for details.

Handley High School R. M. Larrick Billy Renner State Department of Education Marion T. Wood Berryville

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