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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1957

Page

2

Dalgetty Kerr of Charlottesville Dies in University Hospital

G W Dalgetty Kerr a native of this city and former Lynchburg resident died in University Hospital Charlottesville early yesterday morning. She was a daughter of the late William W and Elizabeth B Wall and a graduate of Fairfax Hall and the New England Conservatory of Music. Surviving are three daughters and other relatives. Funeral at Gibson Chapel St Pauls University Station Thursday at 11 a.m. with burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Maxwell W Dearmont of White Post dies. funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church White Post. Burial in churchyard.

Grate Wall Dalgetty-Kerr Lynchburg Charlottesville University Hospital William W Elizabeth B. Wall Ms. Kerr Fairfax Hall New England Conservatory M Igsic Boston Randolph-Macon ‘Women's College St. Paul's Episcopal Church University Station Edwin W. Burton Maredret Dalgetty,Kerr University of Virginia John Vs Montgomery Shields Kilmholm Scotland Taka Wall Elizabeth Barr F.W. Barr Gibson St. Paul's Church Maxwell W. Dearmont White Post Meade Memorial Episecopal Church Cole Man McGehee

Amiss Lillard Dies at 65 After Long Illness in Refuge

Amiss Pranklin Lillard 65 died at 12 15 a m at his Refuge section home after a long illness. He was born April 4 1892 in Page County, widow of Louise Ross, married in Washington May 26 1916. He taught adults at Refuge Methodist Church and worked with county agents in soil conservation as an agriculture committeeman. Surviving: wife, one son Dr Ross Lillard of New Market, three daughters Frances Whitely Arlington Shirley Grim Paris Church and Zane Lee Grim Middletown, twin sisters Sadie Huffman and Mamie Leith Stephens City, twelve grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 p m Refuge Methodist Church. interment Refuge Cemetery. Pallbearers Marvin White Joseph Horwath Carlton Conner Douglas Canfield Aubrey Shiley Chambers Greene. Friends may call Jones Funeral Home until 12 30 p m Friday when moved to church in state.

Page County Emma Louderback Lilliard Louise Ross Washington, D.C Lillard Refuge Methodist Church Virginia Polytechnical Institute Ross Lillard New Market Frances Whitely Arlington Shirley Grim Parls Church Zane Lee Grim Middletown Sadie Huffman Mamie Leith Stephens City Carroll C Marvin White Joseph Horwath Carlton Conner Douglas Canfield Aubrey Shiley Chambers Greene Refuge Cemetery Jones Funeral Home Mr. Lillard

Easter Sunrise Service at Old Stone Church

About 80 people attended the Easter sunrise service at the Old Stone Church in Greenspring. Rev. Carl W. Hiser dedicated a new cross, with Easter music provided by Mt. Pleasant E U B church members. A Mother's Day service is planned for May 12 at the Old Stone Church.

Old Stone Church Greenspring Carl W. Hiser First Evangelical United Brethren Church Mt. Pleasant E. U. B

Emergency U S Can Supply Commodities Worldwide

The Twentieth Century Fund reports that in an emergency the United States can supply all commodities needed by this country and by allies including the United Kingdom and France, plus several other nations.

United States United Kingdom France Twentieth Century Fund

Peruvian Extravaganza Sparks Domestic Brawl In Los Angeles

In a chaotic scene at Moises Vivanco's home, Yma Sumac and Vivanco battled amid private eyes, maids, and musicians while photographers captured the incident. Investigators secured a truce as police and district attorney's office officials arrived after Sumac sought personal belongings and amid disputes over paternity and divorce proceedings.

Miss .Sumac Moises Vivanco District Attorney’s Office Donnybrook Vivance Maureen Shea Miss Sumac Vivanco Songbird Peru Fred Otash Vivenco Esmila Zevallos Yola Rivero Miss Zevallos Jose Farfan Farfan Otash Prince

Leesburg Kiwanis Charter Night Attracts Winchester Members

Winchester Kiwanis Club members attended Leesburg Kiwanis Charter Night at Laurel Brigade Inn. The ceremony featured Lt Governor H P Sturdivant and District Governor C Briscoe Carlan Jr presenting the charter to Richard Hill, with Winchester sponsoring club members and gifts. Over 100 guests attended, including representatives from all 9th Division clubs, some traveling 300 miles.

Winchester Kiwanis Club Leesburg H. W. Butler, Jr Harry Aikens Holmes Newcome Robert Glaize H. P. Sturdivant Westminister Ine C Briscoe Carlan, Jr Bluefield Capital District Richard Hill Pine Winchester Club Frank Raflo Leesburg Kiwanis Carlan Mr. Pine Winchester Front Royal Charles Town Kiwanis

Doctors Hear Heart Via Tiny Electronic Ear

New York physician Dr. Howard L. Moscovitz at Mt. Sinai reports a three fourths of an inch long microphone is delivered into the heart through a blood vessel. The device, paired with translating instruments, provides clearer sounds of heart activity than the stethoscope.

New York Howard L. Moscovitz Mt. Sinai Hospital

Governors Slow in Accepting Bids

Democratic National Chairman Paul M. Butler invited 29 governors to a May 4 conference with congressional leaders to discuss state and federal issues. Only seven have replied they will attend, a day before a $100 fund raising dinner to reduce the party deficit. The accepting governors are Williams of Michigan Freeman of Minnesota Blair of Missouri Harriman of New York Gary of Oklahoma Leader of Pennsylvania and Clement of Tennessee.

Washington Paul M. Butler G. Mennen Williams Michigan Orville L. Freeman Minnesota James T. Blair Jr Missouri Averell Harriman New York Raymond Gary Oklahoma George M. Leader Pennsylvania Frank G. Clement Tennessee

Virginia Weather Forecast And Rain Totals

Rainfall in the past 24 hours is none with April totals at 3.57 inches and year to date 10.20 inches. The 44 year average is 36.99 inches. monthly averages by month are listed, Virginia forecasts show scattered tonight with highs in the 80s and a five day outlook calling for above normal temperatures and around one inch of precipitation over the weekend.

Virginia

Hail Control Meeting Scheduled in Frederick County Court House

A special gathering of area fruit growers is set for Friday at 7 30 p m in the Frederick County Court House. I Fred Sine secretary and County Agent John T Wolfe announce the meeting to hear Charles A O Hanlon of Weather Modification Co Explain cloud treatment to reduce hail losses. Similar meetings focus hail control across the belt.

Frederick County Court House I. Fred S‘ine Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association Inc John T. Wolfe Charles A. O'Hanlon Weather Modification Co San Jose Calif California Washington Oregon Nebraska Hudson Valley New York

19200 Broilers Sold at Capon Valley Poultry Auction

About 19 200 broilers sold from 24 800 offered at Wardensville auction yesterday. Prices ranged from 14 to 20 cents per pound with an average of 19.27 cents. Sixteen lots were unsold while 13 lots were sold, and demand was reported as good.

Dry Pup Rescue After Wet Foot Mishap

In Painful Logic Parish Kentucky a babysitter warned Bruce Dillon that the dog tracked the kitchen with wet feet. Moments later muffled cries from the basement led to a rescue. the pup was found in the clothes dryer after being placed in a pouch and switched on.

Parish Bruce Dillon Bruce

Woman Prefers Filing Cabinets as Safe. Thieves Hit Firm

In Detroit Mrs. Tillie Morris kept most of the firm’s cash in filing cabinets rather than the office safe. Burglars broke into the bar and janitor supply company yesterday, failed to crack the safe, and took every dollar—about 3,000—in the filing cabinets.

Detroit Tillie Morris

Auto crash tragedy ends in suicide near Shinnston

In Shinnston West Virginia Darnell Rutter 29 died by suicide less than 30 minutes after his car struck 12 year old James Zecco Jr. Dr Kenna Jackson Harrison County coroner reported Rutter rushed from the doctor's office to his home and shot himself with a shotgun. Ronnie Crayton 16 a friend of Zecco said the boy was examined and released to return home Benjamin Franklin retired from business at the early age of 42.

Winchester Plans Welcome for Shenandoah XXX in New York

An official Winchester party sails to New York to greet Queen Shenandoah XXX-elect Anne Denise Doughty-Tichbourne arriving at Idlewild at 7:20 a.m. tomorrow. McSherry Lupton is named official greeter, with Tom Baldridge and Richard F. Rush accompanying. The Queen-elect and her mother will spend days in New York, meet the press at the George Washington Hotel, and Gary High School Band will play for her hotel entrance.

Winchester New York City Shenandoah Idlewild McSherry Lupton Claude B. Smalls, Jr Lupton Tom Baldridge Richard F. Rush Department of Publicity and Promotion Rush New York Washington Anne Denise Doughty-Tichbourne Lady Tichbourne Hampshire England Apple Capital George Washington Hotel Gary W. Va Queen's

Auction Listings For Winchester and Vicinity

Sales directory detailing multiple auctions in Winchester and nearby areas. Items include farm machinery tractors farm equipment office furniture household goods real estate antiques and personal property with dates April 25 to May 15 and various auctioneers and trustees.

F L. Largent, Jr Berryville Ave Winchester F. L. Largent, Jr Shawnee Building & Loan Assn Piccadilly & Braddock Sts E. D. Shenk Reynolds Store Joshua G Place J. Homer Fisher Fisher’s Dairy Middletown Byron Brumback Jos B. Newlin

Saratoga Carrier Powers City Through Electric Output

The aircraft carrier Saratoga possesses horsepower capable of supplying electricity to a city of 1.5 million people, showcasing its substantial energy-generating capacity.

Saratoga

Lake Yields Man's Body

The body of Ted Seay, 20, of Rt. 2 Saxe, was recovered yesterday by a reservoir patrol boat crew in Buggs Island lake. It was found in about 12 feet of water within 50 feet of the wreck site where the boat carrying him and a companion sank. Four life saving crews aided the search on the Mecklenburg County lake.

Lynchburg Ted Seay Rt. 2 Saxe Buggs Island Lake Mecklenburg County

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IRS. G Dearmont Service Pueneral Services For Mr. Amiss Franklin Lillard Fones Funeral Home, Inc Hill's TOY Store N. Loudoun H. C. Christianson For All N. Braddock St Perry Engineering CO Che Amine Franklin Lillard Amiss Pranklin Lillard Refuge Frederick County Old Stone Stuart M. Perry, Inc P.O. Box John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Braddock St O.h.l Yma Sumac Los Angeles Filmland County Court House Man Benjamin Franklin Rail E. Piccadilly St Shenandoah XXX Our Caldwell-Sites CO Loudoun St Dean Doan Marr Crisman Lumber CO Valley Mill Road Ralph Bauserman C. J. Brumback & Sons I. Q Secretary of State Elisha Orn New Mexico Clarke County G. Washington Hotel Battletown Inn Berryville Eastern Pony Breeders, Inc Hackney Shetland Farmers Livestock Exchange District Court of the United States Western Distict Ansel B. Solenberger Shawnee Building & Loan Association Piccadilly and Braddock Streets Western District of Virginia Anse B. Solenberger Berryville Avenue Chevrolet International International Farmall Oliver Rome John Deere Wisconsin Baker's Lane
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