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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1961
Page
7
FRONT ROYAL NSA aims to form a local chapter with Mary McComas in charge at Beef Cattle Research Station 7 30 p m. The national association began in 1942 in Topeka Kansas with 2904 members and now has over 500 chapters and 224000 members.
Harpers Ferry High School plans a 5 30 p m band concert before a simulated burning of the U S Arsenal. Mayor C Leslie Golliday presides as fire official with H Kissling and local officials in attendance. Civil War units reenact the burn including Co B 17th Virginia Regiment Front Royal Co K Fifth Regiment Stonewall Jackson Winchester and Co 17 Virginia of Warren?ton.
Mrs Marian B Gaskins wife of Reverend W W Gaskins pastor of St Stephens A M E Church will present a public recital at St Pauls A M E Church located at 423 North of St Pauls in the city Parishioners and neighbors are invited to attend and hear the program in the church setting
A county court case tally shows 48 convictions against 39 defendants, with fines and costs totaling 1326. Individuals named include Ray Elwood Helsley driving drunk, Albert McDonald improper stopping, William Dunlap reckless driving, and many others facing penalties from fines to jail time, with several appeals to Circuit Court and restitution terms.
The article notes that twenty one Preakness winners have produced eighty six racing offspring.
Round Hill Community Fire Company directors, E. W. Steele and J. C. Bayliss, discuss funding for a new fire truck. The dealer’s model, shown in the background, is intended to be the most fully equipped in the county and delivery is expected in late summer. The vehicle will appear in the Apple Blossom Festival Firemen's Parade.
A 1924 Buick touring car owned by R. O. Shaw of Pittsburgh will be displayed as part of the Apple Blossom Antique Auto Meet. More than 200 vintage vehicles will participate with an advance division in the Grand Feature Parade and a Saturday display on Handley Blvd. A Shenandoah Region banquet at Lee-Jackson Restaurant that night will entertain visitors.
Boxwood enthusiasts plan an organizational meeting May 2 at the Orland E. White Research Arboretum near Clarke to form an American Boxwood Society. Dr. Walter S. Flory and Arboretum leaders invite gardeners and horticulturists to draft a constitution, elect officers, and tour facilities before establishing headquarters.
Hollywood AP report says Mara Corday withdrew a domestic abuse complaint against husband Richard Long star of Sunset Strip. Corday told police Long became drunk and assaulted her. he was arrested Friday and released on $250 bail.
The Stonewall Parent Teachers Association will not meet on Monday night. The organization will not meet until May.
Mayor Michael Piazza blocks the 195349 borough budget citing oversize spending. Trash piles up for a week as police car gas is nearly exhausted and staff miss payroll. Council lacks majority to override the veto and services stay limited.
Carroll Butler, 24, given life imprisonment for beating his 3 year old stepdaughter Amanda Gayle Butler to death with a bullwhip over minor infractions. Judge Bertram D. Jones cited restraint, with formal sentencing set for April 27. Amanda died January 7.
Mrs. Robert W. H. Duncan of Alexandria announces her candidacy for president general of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, subject to the April 1962 triennial election. She is Virginia DAR honorary state regent and former secretary general, with a record including building a mountain seat and supporting world government endorsments. She serves on the resolutions committee and on the president general's guest committee, with ties to local civic groups and Christ Church in Alexandria.
Michael A Collins was elected president with Tommy Strickler as vice president and Fred Bame as secretary. Kenneth Lamp becomes treasurer with Don Pless as activities manager and Ira Sirbaugh as board member. RACES plan approved by CD and FCC. field day set for June 24 and 25.
The Rev. Wesley Edward leads a week long revival at the Full Gospel Mission 30 N. Cameron St with services each night at 8 30. Prayers for the sick and special gospel singing are planned by pastor Rev Donald Scruggs. Harold Kraft coaches the University of North baseball team.
Mrs Earl Fetterhoff was elected and installed as president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at their meeting in the Post Home. The ceremony included officers and trustees named by Mrs Paul Rhinehart with Mrs Pearl Mullins assisting. The group voted a $25 donation to the hospital fund in honor of longtime chaplain Mrs Flickinger.
A special service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at St Stephens A M E Church on Chase Street. The Rev Paul W Brown and his Zion Church of Berryville choir and congregation will attend to support the A M E Conference.
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