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A warm note from Aunt Mary and Uncle Jim along with Katherine and relatives expresses affection and best wishes.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1963
Page
5
A warm note from Aunt Mary and Uncle Jim along with Katherine and relatives expresses affection and best wishes.
Job ads promise security with no age limit for motel staff including clerks hosts and couples. Short home training then on-site work at luxury motels. Send name age occupation and phone to Florida Motel Training Dept Miami Florida.
The article profiles General Norstad highlighting his early achievements and Eisenhower’s high regard for him. It notes his retirement on January 1 and his role as Chairman of the Atlantic Council. It also mentions a springtime coronation event in Winches and the upcoming coronation of Miss Farland at Handley Bowl on May 2.
A guide notes the correct pronunciation of the term klighmack with the second syllable stressed. The guidance aims to standardize usage and reduce mispronunciations among readers.
A fire at the Frederick County Dump area spread into the woods toward Warren. Messenger Glenn S. of Arlington Virginia reported the blaze at about 11 30 a m causing over 1000 dollars in damage to a vacant cabin. Shawnee and Boyce companies were called to the scene. no other injuries reported.
A large 200 acre blaze near Independent Hill in Prince William County forced evacuations and disrupted service as fires burned near New Bern and Marion. In Northumberland and Shenandoah, residents fled as smoke rose from Blue Ridge slopes and Skyline Drive. About 200 volunteers fought near Waynesboro while a ranger said control was not yet achieved by midmorning.
The article details the largest regional fire event with extensive blazes across several states. West Virginia reported 79 woodland fires in 11 southern counties with 500 men recruited to battle them. Virginia saw nearly 200 wind driven fires destroying thousands of acres. North Carolina faced fires from mountains to sea, destroying nine homes and two businesses. South Carolina had fires in over half the counties. Georgia reported at least 80 forest fires consuming timber. Tennessee also suffered widespread forest destruction.
In memory of our beloved husband and father George H. Brown who departed one year ago today April 5 1962. The poem reflects loneliness and enduring love as the family notes his rest and their sorrow while honoring the best they could do.
North Carolina closes state forests due to heavy fire danger and nearby wildfires. Over 100 firefighters, including state crews and West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co. workers, battled blazes with equipment and a water bombing plane as fires spread through Hyde, Pamlico, Washington, and Tyrrell counties. A fire near New Bern destroyed six vacation cottages and covered about 6 500 acres. Fire crews aimed to keep the fires under control while monitoring flare ups.
In memory of George H Brown who died April 5 1962. Surviving mother Julia V Morris and brother Shelia mourn his loss. All else omitted due to legibility. Public notice of court order follows with case Carl B Shickle Sr v Carl B Shickle Jr in Frederick County Virginia.
In Birmingham Alabama Rev Martin Luther King Jr urged volunteers for daily mass marches sit ins and peaceful demonstrations to end segregation of public facilities He said many of us will be arrested and he will go to jail today while SCLC deputies join the effort Four Negroes arrested in a Thursday sit in face trespass charges set for City Court trial.
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