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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1961

Page

2

Mrs Sara Reed McIIlwee Obituary Announces Funeral Services

Mrs Sara Reed McIlwee of 103 Samrat Bedlankeke, late Reed, wife of Delmar P. McIlwee, married 1928 in Washington DC. Survived by husband, mother, daughter Mrs George W. Clowser Jr of Winchester, brother Franklin Reed of Peekskill, sister Mrs Helen DeAtley of Florida, two grandchildren, funeral Tuesday 1:30 pm at Jones Funeral Home, Shenandoah Memorial Park Cemetery. Burial conducted by Eastern Star.

Sara Reed McIilwee Samrat Bedlankeke Wouhoatee Memorial Hospital Reed Delmar P. McIlwee Washington, D.C

Campbell Service for John to be conducted Monday

Funeral service for John will be conducted by Rev. G Raymond Womeldorf Monday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are Elwood Willey Melvin Whitlock Ernest Carroll Solon Greenwalt Clifton McFarland and Walter Sellers

John G. Raymond Womeldorf Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebron Cemetery Elwood Willey Melvin Whitlock Ernest Carroll Solon Greenwalt Clifton McFarland Walter Sellers

Catholic Peace Corps Idea Emphasizes Local Needs

A committee of the Catholic Association for International Peace backs a government peace corps plan. It says the wishes and needs of the peoples to cooperate with should be the prime consideration in shaping the program.

Washington Catholic Association For International Peace

GOP to Field Complete Slate Of Candidates In Virginia

A Virginia GOP special committee announced a slate of 17 qualified candidates for the November general election. The list includes James R. Elliott Norfolk Shields Parsons Norfolk Randolph Dovell Luray James Turk Radford John Dalton Radford James I Moyer Salem Horace Henderson Williamsburg Dr Arthur Brinkley Richmond Clyde Pearson Roanoke Dr Thomas M Hall Lee and H Ryland Heflin Helton. The names will go to the State GOP convention this summer, backed by 30 GOP leaders as the slate is seen as 100 percent readiness for the campaign.

Lynchburg GOP Virginia James R. Elliott Norfolk Shields Parsons Randolph Dovell Luray James Turk Radford John Dalton James I. Moyer Salem Horace Henderson Williamsburg Arthur Brinkley Richmond Clyde Pearson Roanoke Thomas M. Hall Lee H. Ryland Heflin S Helton Alf Holton Walter Gambill Irene Oglesby Pulaski Betty Cornie Hazel K. Barger Nile Straughan Fredericksburg Richard H. Poff R-Va Joel T. Broyhill

Mercenaries Describe Cuba Invasion Plot Links

Testimony details a camp in a mountainous area near Retalhuleu Guatemala where mercenaries claim daily reports of Cuban misery. They say invasion forces included air and naval units and bridges allegedly blown. Recruits identified Miami as a recruitment hub and some boats reportedly bore a Lebanese flag.

Puerto de Retalhuleu Guatemala Mountanous U. S Cuba Air Force Navy Miro Torres United States United Cannon Miami Nicaragua

General Assembly Adopts U S Backed Resolution at U N

The 99 nation General Assembly approved a U S backed resolution to reduce tensions with Cuba after defeating a Mexican backed bid calling for a broader regional settlement. The vote on the Mexican proposal was 41 35 with 2 abstentions. The U S praised the outcome noting continued reference to the OAS in other parts of the text.

United Nations, N.Y U.N Cuba United States Guinea Lebanon Morocco Raul Roa Kennedy Eisenhower United U.S Adlai E. Stevenson

Khrushchev accuses U S of Cuban aggression and gangsterism

Khrushchev charged in a Tass distributed message that Khrushchev said the United States financed armed mercenary bands to invade Cuba. He urged Kennedy to renounce these actions and warned of a dangerous path and potential actions against other states. The premier also condemned U S moves toward Taiwan Formosa and urged denouncement by the United Nations.

Cuba Khrushchev Kennedy E. L U.S Tass United States Far East Formosa China Taiwan United Nations

Virginia Rail Carriers seek rate increase hearing

Notice to the public from the Virginia State Corporation Commission states that Virginia Rail Carriers seek authority to raise intrastate freight rates matching interstate increases. Case No 15106 assigned, hearing set for June 6 1961 at 10:00 A.M. in Richmond Blanton Building courtroom. Interested parties urged to attend and testify per order dated April 7 1961.

Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission Virginia Interstate Commerce Commission Virginia State Corporation Age Mission Blanton Building Richmond

Johnston Reelected Virginia State Chamber Leader

Clem D. Johnston of Roanoke was reelected president of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce at its 37th annual meeting in Richmond. A new board of directors was chosen with Verbon E. Kemp continuing as executive director and Walter N. Street named treasurer.

Richmond Clem D. Johnston Roanoke Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Johnston Chamber of Commerce of the United States Virginia Chamber Chamber Verbon E. Kemp Walter N. Street Preston T. Holmes Richard H. Dilworth Charles M. Hayter Pulaski Southwest Virginia William G. Dietrich Charlottesville Piedmont Rieves S. Hodnett Martinsville Southside Hale Collins Covington Valley Thomas E. Debrell III Arlington Virginia J. Rives Worsham Norfolk Tidewater

Civic Clubs Meet Jointly at Apple Blossom Luncheon

The Rotary Kiwanis Exchang and Lions Clubs will skip their regular luncheons next week and gather together for the Joint Civic Clubs Luncheon of the Apple Blossom Festival on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel.

Rotary Kiwanis Exchang Lions Club Civic Clubs George Washington Hotel

Kennedy and Eisenhower Confer on Cuban Situation

President Kennedy arranged a luncheon with former President Eisenhower by telephone Friday morning. Kennedy, at his Gettysburg farm, aimed to brief Eisenhower as Republican leader on the Cuban situation. He also spoke with Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and Senator Barry Goldwater amid ongoing Republican outreach after meeting Nixon at the White House. Nixon indicated he would support U.S. armed forces if needed.

Eisenhower Gettysburg Salinger Kennedy White House Richard M. Nixon Nixon New York

Without a Preacher Sermon Read By Layman

The Rev. Martyn D. Keeler fell ill before delivering a prepared sermon in Williamsville New York. John G. Lewis read the message titled Without a Preacher.

Williamsville, N. Y Martyn D. Keeler John G. Lewis

Invasion claims wound Guevara as Castro tightens Cuba

Reported by The Times from a Havana diplomatic source says Maj Ernesto Guevara Cuba’s economic czar, 32, was seriously wounded in the head. A neurosurgeon was sent to a provincial hospital. Fidel Castro, unseen for a week, directs mop up against surviving rebels. A Havana TV special features suspects and captured rebels including Jose Miro Torres, son of rebel leader Jose Miro Cardona, who says his forces were defeated and treated well. Cardona appeals to the Pope and Latin American presidents as the Kennedy-Eisenhower team in Maryland discusses Cuba.

Ernesto Guevara Castro the Times Washington Havana Guevara Cuba Fidel Castro Jose Miro Torres Jose Miro Cardona Miro Torres Miro Cardona Vatican International Red Cross Eisenhower Berville Kennedy

Localities Adopt Fast Time Across Virginia and Beyond

Richmond adopts fast time on a trial basis with nearby Henrico and Chesterfield Counties allowed to follow. Numerous Virginia localities officially or unofficially switch to fast time, causing confusion as offices align with local clocks and residents face timing changes. Police dispersal during a mob incident is noted with minor injuries.

Richmond Norfolk Henrico Chesterfield Virginia Albemarle County Alexandria Arlington County Berryville Buena Vista Charlottesville Chesterfield County Colonial Heights Elkton Falls Church Fairfax County Fredericksburg Grottoes Hanover County Harrisonburg Henrico County Hopewell Lexington Luray Lynchburg New Kent County Page County Petersburg Prince George County Rockingham County Stafford County Staunton Tappahannock Waynesboro Winchester

Warren Rotary Club Hosts Ladies Night Event

The Warren Rotary Club held a Ladies' Night at the Virginia Gentleman Restaurant in Front Royal. Otis Kibler served as MC, with quartet members Kibler Swartz Downing and Wood. W. Douglas Blanton of Weaver's provided fashions for area teens and Miss Warren County Dianne Rudy.

Front Royal Otis Kibler Virginia Gentleman Mr. Kibler Robert Swartz Henry Downing Robert A. Wood W. Douglas Blanton Weaver's Warren County Dianne Rudy

Evangelistic Series Set At Well Town Methodist Church

A series of evangelistic services will begin tomorrow at the Well Town Methodist Church. Services are scheduled for Sunday Monday and Tuesday at 7 30 o clock each evening.

Welltown Methodist Church

Denny's Commission Auction and Local Sales Listings

Auction notices list Denny's Commission Auction 7:00 PM April 26 near Winchester Route 7 offering furniture and appliances. Orndorff Cole auctioneers schedule April 26 1:00 PM stocker and feeder sale at Baltimore Livestock Market West Friendship Maryland. May 6 11:30 AM Robert K Woltz substitute trustee sale Frederick County house and lot. Eddie Stickel auction at Berryville Rt 340 residence 2 miles north goods and furniture.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Baltimore Livestock Auction Market, Inc West Friendship Robert K. Woltz Frederick County Court House Frederick County E. T. Snider Eddie Stickel Berryville W. D. Orndorff Virginia City A. S. No. 11 Youngstown

Weather Outlook with Clouds and Showers Across Regions

The forecast calls for considerable cloudiness with scattered showers or thunderstorms tonight over western areas and a low in the 50s. Sunday remains cloudy and mild with a chance of afternoon storms, temperatures ranging from the 60s in the mountains to the 70s in lower elevations.

Rainfall Totals and Averages Reported for 1961 Season

The record shows rainfall to date 3.79 inches in 1961 and 14.90 inches overall. The 48 year average annual rainfall stands at 36.9 inches with monthly averages listed for each month from January to December.

TV Set Damaged In Minor Fire at Kent Street

A transformer burned out in a television set at 615 S. Kent St. South End and Friendship. The alarm rang at 8:40. Firemen extinguished the blaze and used a smoke ejector to clear the building. No injuries reported.

S. Kent St. South End Friendship

County Church Group Meeting Opens to All in Frederick

Frederick County Council of Churches will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Lord Fairfax Room of the War Memorial Building. Secretary George E Scheulen says the meeting is open to all interested people.

Frederick County

Cardona appeals to halt Cuban firing squads

Miro Cardona, the Cuban exile leader, called for an end to executions after Cuban Premier Fidel Castro's forces captured council aides. He said he cabled Pope John XXIII and appealed to the UN and 11 South and Central American presidents to intervene via the Red Cross. Cardona met with President Kennedy in Washington amid questions about the rebels.

Fatherland Miro Cardona Cuba Miro Cardonas Council Fidel Castro John XXIII International Red Cross United Nations Washington Kennedy

Puzzle Answer Key Fragments

A compact list of numbered answers includes degrees money and names with terse items. Right side items touch on temperatures finance and presidents with brief entries such as 212 degrees and James Madison.

Federal Deposit Insurance Victoria James Madison

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