Rockingham County Poised for Record Turkey Output
Rockingham turkey producers forecast over 3,000,000 birds in 1963, a five percent rise from 1962. Charles W. Wampler Jr. says heavy white breeds dominate the mix, with fresh killed and ice packed turkeys boosting demand in major eastern markets. Rockingham’s location, facilities, and long quality reputation give it a clear edge over other regions.
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Beltsville
Rockingham County
Charles W. Wampler Jr
Rockingham
Wampler
Mr. Wampler
New York
RMH Improves Blood Bank Service with New Nurse and Hours
Rockingham Memorial Hospital has expanded its blood bank operations to reduce donor wait times. A full time registered nurse now handles blood draws and educates transfusion recipients and families. Donor hours are set: 8 am to 4 30 pm Mon Wed Fri. 12 pm to 8 pm Tue Thu. 8 am to noon Sat with urgent draws as needed. Prospective donors may schedule by calling 434 4421 extension 42.
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Rockingham Memorial Hospital
W. H. Talbot
Talbot
RMH
Highland inmates recaptured after jail escape in Monterey
Two Highland County jail prisoners Curtis Evans and Kenneth Koteen escaped Thursday night by overpowering Sheriff Gallatin and injuring no one. They were recaptured Friday night and await transfer to Virginia state prison for three years on housebreaking and auto theft charges. A companion, Veronica Girling, 30, was sentenced last Saturday in Highland Circuit Court.
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Monterey
Highland County
R. L. Gallatin
Curtis D. Evans
Florida
Mill Gap
Gallatin
Kenneth J. Koteen
Red Bank
N.J
Sheriff Gallatin
Veronica Mary Girling
William S. Moffett
Highland Circuit Court
Valley Deaths Count Mt Crawford Broad Way and Dayton Residents
Obituary notice lists Miss Carolyn Ann Harman 21 of Mt Crawford D Robert Lam 63 of Broadway Claude D Rinker 75 of Rt 1 Dayton John Nelson Jenkins 82 of Mathias WV and Thomas W Brumback 72 of Rileyville with details referenced on page 11.
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Carolyn Ann Harman
Mt. Crawford
D. Robert Lam
Broad
Way
Claude D. Rinker
Rt. 1
Dayton
John Nelson Jenkins
Mathias, W. Va
Thomas W. Brumback
Rileyville
Compassionate thief leaves money behind in home incident
Mrs. Lucille King reported to police that an intruder entered her Richmond home while she was away and, seeing an empty purse, left six pennies as a small gesture. No injuries or further items were taken.
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Richmond
Lucille King
Byrd's Nest No 3 Shelter to be Dedicated Sunday
Senator Harry F. Byrd will lead a 3:30 p.m. hike from Panorama to Byrd's Nest No 3 in Shenandoah National Park for its 5 p.m. dedication on Sunday. Attendance includes Melville Bell Grosvenor and Mortimer Caplin with other officials. A Dixie Ramblers concert will follow the ceremony.
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Byrd’s Nest No
Shenandoah National Park
Harry F. Byrd
Sen. Byrd
Panorama
Stone Shelter
Melville Bell Grosvenor
National Geographic Society
Byrd’s Nest No. 2
Hawksbill Moon
Kennedy Picketed By CORE In Los Angeles
President Kennedy arrived in Los Angeles amid a CORE picket line demanding moral leadership to end the racial nightmare. He did not cross the line, and the protest paused as Nixon offered defense of the right to picket. Kennedy then headed to a Democratic dinner and a Pacific trip planning meeting with Britain’s Macmillan.
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Dent Kennedy
Los Angeles
Kennedy
CORE
Congress of Racial Equality
Harold Macmillan
Britain
Europe
China Lake
Calif
Naval Ordnance Test Center
Mojave Desert
United States
Freedom
Profumo scandal shakes Britain as he resigns war minister
In London John Profumo faces a political crisis amid a secret affair with Christine Keeler. He declines the audience for his resignation while Prime Minister Harold Macmillan confronts calls to answer Labour accusations about security and leadership. The opposition vows a two pronged attack when Parliament resumes June 17.
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London
John Profumo
Elizabeth II
Christine Keeler
Britain
Labor Party
Harold Macmillan
Laborites
Macmillan
Profumo
Whitehall
Lord Poole
Montmorency sour cherries available for order
Montmorency sour cherries are being booked at 75c per gallon from the Orchard run by C. M. Will in Quicksburg Virginia. George S. Row M.D. is out of the office June 10 24. A chicken bar B Q is planned June 22 at Turner Ashby High School by the Dayton Raritan Club. Sellers Furniture in Harrisonburg. Open Saturday evenings until 9 p.m.
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Montmorency
Orchard
C. M. Will
Quicksburg
George S. Row, M.D
Turner Ashby High School
Dayton Raritan Club
Sellers Furniture
Harrisonburg
One Killed One Wounded in Lexington Race Riot
In Lexington North Carolina a racial clash left Fred Link dead from a head wound and Art Richardson the High Point Enterprise photographer wounded as state troopers reinforced the city. Police charged 15 whites with rioting and jailed 10 with bonds set at 1000 dollars.
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Lexington
N.C
Fred Link
Lexingon
Art Richardson
High Point Enterprise
Lester Sheets
Link
Richardson
Fresh cardinal arrivals as John XXIII’s health fades
Fresh cardinals arrive as nine days of mourning begin for Pope John XXIII. A newly published letter described as a spiritual testament shows him urging humility and charity for his family. doctors say a gastric illness worsened by anemia and peritonitis contributed to his condition. US cardinals join the conclave preparations in Rome as mourners queue at St Peter’s tomb.
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Vatican City
John XXII
John
Zaverio Roncalli
Vatican
L'‘Osservatore Romano
Italy
Milan
Il Giorno
Antonio Gasbarrini
Cesth
Rome
Monduy
United States
James Francis Cardinal McIntyre
Los Angeles
Joseph Elmer Cardinal Ritter
St. Louis
Albert Gregory Cardinal Meyer
Chicago
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Boston
John XXIII
St. Peter's
Troopers Pour Into University in Alabama Integration Showdown
State troopers massed in Tuscaloosa as Gov. George Wallace defiantly opposed court-ordered enrollment of two Negro students Vivian Malone and James Hood at the University of Alabama. Wallace pledged to stand in the doorway Tuesday, while urging peace and vowing to test a federal injunction. A KKK rally with a no-violence pledge was planned for Saturday night as authorities prepared for potential clashes amid a large law enforcement deployment.
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C. V. Sink
Lexington
Greensboro
Link
Fats Domino
Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Alabama
U.S. Dist
Seybourn H. Lynne
Birmingham
Vivian J. Malone
Mobile
James A. Hood
East Gadsden
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
KKK
Robert M. Shelton
The
Citizens Council
Cancer claims film star Zasu Pitts at 63 in Hollywood
Hollywood AP reports cancer killed Zasu Pitts at age 63. She died at Good Samaritan Hospital after admission Thursday night. Pitts lived in Pasadena with her second husband John Woodall and rose from Mack Sennett two reelers to a beloved radio and screen comic with a soft voice and expressive motions.
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Hollywood
Zasu Pitts
Good Samaritan Hospital
Pasadena
John E. Woodall
Miss Pitts
Liza
Susan
Mack Sennett
Pratt Tribune Corrects Miss Kansas Contestant Measurements
The Pratt Tribune will publish a correction in Saturday's edition correcting Marilyn Belton's measurements from 36 23 63 to 36 23 36. Belton won the preliminary swimsuit event in the Miss Kansas program and is described as a trim figure.
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Pratt, Kan
Pratt Tribune
Marilyn Belton
Miss Belton
Annual Lawn Party Across Multiple Clubs
Community groups host summer lawn events including the Towers School Sangerville Tow ers Ruritan Club and McGahaeysville Ruritans with dates in July. A June 8 chicken bar-b-que at Bridgewater VFW offers takeout from 4 to 8 p.m. and features ground floor parking at the location near Safeway. Ground ads note Home.Land Realty Co. involvement.
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Towers School
Sangerville Towers Ruritan Club
McGaheysville
Ruritan Club
T. L-Mt. Valley Raritan Club
Bridgewater Vfw
North Hiver Rd
Safeway
Land Realty CO
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