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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1963
Page
2
Obituary notice references Mary Catherine Thompson and others. The text mentions a death in Garrett County Maryland and a person named Sigley with June 20 as a birth date. Details are fragmented but indicate a local obituary notice transmission.
In Birmingham Alabama police dogs were used as authorities halted a prayer march led by the Rev A D King brother of Martin Luther King Jr. Police arrested 29 others as tensions rose. Governor Wallace demanded action while police criticized the crowd.
Washington report notes former Vice President Richard Nixon will address editors after an April 19 luncheon at the White House. Nixon’s remarks follow his assessment of the Kennedy administration. The piece also mentions Kennedy planning an April 20 luncheon appearance.
The 1963 Cancer Crusade in Winchester and Frederick County begins under chairmen Mrs. A W Loring and Mrs. Robert F Manuel. Volunteers will canvass homes to raise funds for the fight against cancer with a $7,500 goal. Savings Bank will receive donations tonight at 7:30 as a reminder of the crusade.
Police capture 90 year old Chuck Hansen after he killed five relatives in Mount Vernon and fled to New Rochelle. He surrendered a 38 cal pistol to a clergyman during an early Mass at Trinity Episcopal Church. motive remains undetermined. Neighbors include Delores Hansen 26 and Arthur Hansen 4, with in laws Jack Canosa 72 Mary Canosa 63 and James Canosa 17.
State Fire Marshal CS Mullen Jr reports a Jan 2 fire and explosions damaged three Crewe buildings and threatened the business district. Investigators drew a blank on the cause, noting no pinpointed origin despite exhaustive efforts. Two structures were replaced and plans were made to tear down the third.
James Wood School reported 18 award places with two firsts for Linda Jones and Coralea Hilby in junior senior and junior divisions. Other top placers included Mary Louise Eyles Judy Junion Ronnie Stultz and Earl Fout with various biology and physical science projects.
Passover starts at sundown today observed worldwide. The first Seder marks Exodus story with a festive meal, bringing families together. Differences and similarities with Easter are noted as the holidays coincide this year.
In memory of our dear mother and grandmother Mrs Mae Bromley who passed away on April 7 1959 Our family circle is broken The voice we love is still A place is vacant in our hearts No one can ever fill Though your smile has gone forever And your face we cannot see By son Elmer and Family (4-8-1)
Multiple auction listings across Virginia and Maryland. Headley's Auctions promotes items from furniture and appliances to farm machinery and livestock. Events run April 10 to April 21 at venues including Shawnee Wire Hall and Frederick County Court House with various executors and auctioneers.
The record notes rainfall totals of 2.67 inches in November and 2.52 inches in December, with an earlier 2.40 inches figure referenced.
Tucker Wayne, 58, a prominent Atlanta advertising executive active in civic and cultural affairs, was killed Saturday when his car lost control and hit an object. The incident occurred in Atlanta.
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