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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1955
Page
9
Police uncover a black market in fake university degrees sold for about 50 dollars each. Job seekers were among the ready customers, authorities said.
The article advises that true attraction comes from inner qualities over flashy appearance. It cautions against exaggerated makeup and flamboyant fashion, promotes grooming and tasteful attire, and urges kindness and thoughtful thinking to foster appealing character.
The notice invites readers to write Secrets of Charm in care of National Newspaper Service Box 305 Michigan City Indiana and enclose a stamped self addressed return envelope. It promises ten milestones toward greater charm and is offered free of charge.
Claudette Colbert born September 13, 1905 in Paris has starred on stage and screen since age 13 in English language productions. Her acclaimed stage performances include The Barker and Dynamo, with later leading film roles before a Broadway comeback this season.
Compiled notes discuss common language errors and pronunciation notes. It contrasts misused and mispronounced terms with guidance on spelling and meaning. A daily word study introduces ATTENUATE as to make thin or slender with examples.
Soft Water Week is now observed nationwide and will close on September 18 in conjunction with National Home Week. Local events are sponsored by Culligan Soft Water Service at 250 Millwood Ave.
State and private colleges in Virginia anticipate larger enrollments this term with selective admissions. Major schools include the University of Virginia expecting higher Sept 16 17 enrollment, University of Richmond aiming for 3650, and College of William and Mary at 1700 capacity. Other campuses like Virginia Tech Mary Washington Washington and Lee University VMI Radford Randolph Macon Lynchburg and Hampden Sydney report opening dates and capacity expectations.
Mrs. Walter H. Young announces Buckskin Lodge in western Frederick County has directed attending members to make voluntary contributions to the ambulance fund of the Gore Fire Company. She says the lodge is glad to support the volunteer fire and ambulance squad’s financial needs.
Plans were announced for a charity fashion show by the Negro Day Nursery to model 1920s to 1930s attire during intermission at a Saturday 2:30 p.m. event. Co chairs include Mrs J Kenneth Robinson and Mrs W Clayton Anderson with Mrs E W Barr as commentator. rain site Handley auditorium.
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