Miss Idaho Kristine Phillips Crowned Miss America 1968
Kristine Phillips of Idaho won the swimsuit division and sparked excitement as she claimed the Miss America title after three days of preliminaries in Atlantic City. Dawn Cashwell of Florida won talent, while Indiana and Rhode Island also scored in earlier rounds as ten finalists advanced toward the final crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristina Phillips
Dawn Cashwell
Florida
Atlantic City
Idaho
Kristine Phillips
Cal
University of Utah
Kristine
Robert Phillips
Rupert
Dawn
University of West Florida
B.T. Cashwell
Pensacola
Mary Lynn Haglund
Indiana
Marilyn Cocozza
Rhode Island
Sharon Ann
Exquisite Wreath Patterns From 1968 Needlecraft Catalog
Look closely your favorite flowers are part of these wreaths. Pattern 7026 includes one 6 by 22 inch motif, two 6 by 11 and eight 1 34 by 2. Price 35 cents per pattern plus 15 cents for first class mailing. Send to Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept P O Box 163 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 10011 Print NAME ADDRESS ZIP PATTERN NUMBER First time Jumbo 1968 Needlecraft Catalog hundreds of designs 6 free patterns. Knit crochet embroider 50 cents. Book No 1 Deluxe Quilts 16 complete patterns 50 cents Book No 2 Museum Quilts 12 quilts 50 cents Book No 3 Quilts for Todays Living 50 cents Book of Prize Afghans Knit crochet 12 afghans 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Winchester Evening Star
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Biology Lab Aboard Biosatellite 2 Expands Space Research
Washington AP report on Biosatellite 2 in orbit for its second day exposing millions of living organisms to artificial radiation and weightlessness. NASA notes all systems operate normally as the 280-pound capsule completes its 46th orbit and is planned for midair capture near Hawaii for quick transfer to a temporary NASA lab at Hickam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cape Kennedy
Fla
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Hawaii
NASA
Hickam Air Force Base
Honolulu
Circuit Jury Upholds County Court Verdict
A Frederick County Circuit Court jury affirmed a lower court ruling finding Harry Barney Kidwell of Front Royal guilty of driving under the influence. Kidwell received a suspended one month jail term, a $200 fine, and costs, identical to the June 5 Frederick County sentence. prosecutors and defense counsel were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Harry Barney Kidwell
Front Royal
Kidwell
Frederick County Court
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Commonwealth Attorney
William J. Phillips
Carle F. Germelman
Winchester
Taxpayers Pay 15000 To Keep Police Tidy
The Capitol police laundry bill runs about 15000 yearly for 493 officers as full strength nears. Other contingent costs include whistles badges and marksmanship medals, with equipment and medical office expenses totaling tens of thousands and a proposed 77000 X-ray unit expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Early farm tools mark dawn of agriculture
The dibile and the hoe stand as the earliest implements used by man, while knowledge of the plow had not yet emerged.
Shoe-bite remedies and household tips from Heloise column
Readers share simple fixes from soap in new shoes to prevent blisters and broom maintenance with nylon stockings. Household hacks include using maps to entertain kids on trips, browning shortcake bases for stability, shower caps to keep hair clean, and adding drink mix to jelly for a tart flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Podiatry Association
Washington, D.C
Francis A. Kalbacher
Pearl
Heloise
Civic League hears Viet Nam talk and fundraiser plans
Dr. Bruce A. Cumming addressed the Women’s Civic League on Viet Nam arguing a twofold mission to aid a people seeking freedom and to counter communism. He urged careful choice between escalation and withdrawal and warned of consequences for allies. The business meeting named Marvin Gore recording secretary and approved a 566 budget. The league funds supported Camp Rock Enon water facilities and four Here Today performances at Wayland Theatre to finance new tennis courts. Sunday services at St Stephen CME Church include School at 10 and Worship at 11 with tea after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce A. Cumming
Viet Nam
Women’s Civic League
Singhass
Cumming
Korea
Laburnum Presbyterian Church
Richmond
Dr. Cumming
Marvin Gore
Jackson
Camp Rock Enon
Wilson
Wayside Theatre
Middletown
Winchester Recreation Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dream
Alantic City
N.J
Alce Tbrvekes
Museum
Lee Leens
Chevelle Sdn
OLDS
Impala Cpe
Corvair
Fiat Son
Bel Air
CHEVY
Nova Sport Cpe
POE Oldsmobile Inc
Commercial St
Helaise
Pearl Pavone
The
United
R. L. James
W. H. Somerville
Mrs. Crawley
Katherine Payton
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Jenneys
Civic Leaguers
Nancy Pennypacker
Star
China
Russia
Jacob Johnson
Charles Pietsch
John Wolfe
CME Services
St. Stephen Cme Church
J.H. Robinson
Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
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