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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1964

Page

2

Death notices for Charles A Baker and family ties

Charles A Baker 86 of Berryville died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. Born May 13 187, he married Laura F Jenkins November 26 1923. Survived by wife and many children including E Ardel la Settle Takoma Park MD Charles A Baker Jr West Friendship MD and others in MD OH WV and Germany. Funeral Saturday 1:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Roy Neff officiating.

Charles A. Baker Berle Theater Memorial Hospital Mr. Baker Martha E.locke Marie E. Boykins Baltimore Middletown Paul W. ‘Baker Mary F. Everhart Joseph W. Baker Samuel L Baker Berryville Jacob M. Baker White Post Anha M. Whitacre Daniel C, Baker Robert E, Baker Winchester Catherine A, Haines Stephenson David H, Baker Rebecca R. Groves Sandusky Ohio Satfah V. Higgins Germany Arch Baker Midone Lizzie Nicholson Jones Funeral Home Roy Neff Harold Baker Cecil R. Baker Milton Baker Ed Seal Albert M. Nicodemus George R. Seal Mount Hebron

Buses From Britain Arrive in Cuba in June

Havana radio said the first of 450 British built buses will reach Cuba in June to improve the deteriorating public transport system. The deal worth 11.5 million dollars involves Leyland Motors and was monitored in Miami by a labor union representative. the Cuban government backs the purchase amid Yankee opposition.

Play Cuba Havana Radio Fidel Castro Gove E Leyland Motors Miami Leyland Yankee Castro

Parade lineup showcases bands floats from multiple states

The parade features 9 000 participants with Elgin Armored Regiment from Ontario and 17 floats in the second division. Bands from South Carolina North Carolina Tennessee Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Florida and Virginia join leaders including Ecuador ambassador Jose A Correa and singer Dottie West. Members of the Winchester Lions Club organize the event with lineups on Cameron Street.

Virginia West Virginia South Carolina North Carolina Tennessee Maryland Pennsylvania Florida Lake Worth Jose A. Correa Ecuador U. S Dottie West Norman G. Dyhrenfurth Santa Monica Calif Mt. Everest Winchester Lions Club Cameron St Piccadilly St Gerrard St Wyck St

Queen Shenandoah Coronation at Apple Time Event

Luce article describes the coronation of Queen Shenandoah with details of escort by State Senator Byrd and Minister Carter. It mentions bridesmaids and pages, a Wonderland of Spring extravaganza with up to 1,000 dancers, Handley Band, royal viewing stand, tea dance, teenage event, and the Queen's Ball at the George Washington Hotel.

Ev. T. Eugene Carter Harry F. Byrd Miss Johnson Mr. Byrd Mary Rowland Katherine Zuckerman Mary Whitney Albright Margaret Lillian Stinnett Susan Custer Toni Smith Virginia Dutton Page Monahan Susan Whitacre William Byrd Handley Band Handley Bowl Queen Shenandoah War Memorial George Washington Hotel

Ambush in Viet Nam Kills Six Women and Five Children

Communist guerrillas killed six women and five children in a convoy ambush in central Viet Nam. Twenty-one women were wounded. Two American Special Forces men, aiding troops in the fight, were recommended for the Silver Star. The attack occurred on a three-truck convoy traveling from An Khe toward Plei Ta Nangle in Binh Dinh Province.

Saigon South Viet Nam Viet Nam An Khe Plei Ta Nangle Binh Dinh Childdren

Lucille Ball to Lead Handley Bowl Parade Weekend

Lucille Ball will marshal the grand feature parade at Handley Bowl tomorrow at 11 15 for a brief presentation. The afternoon features a queen on a parade float with her court followed by parties a hootenanny at Handley High School a square dance at Lee Jackson Restaurant Ballroom and dances at local hotels. The final day includes a ribbon cutting at an antique car exhibit on Handley Boulevard and an Apple Blossom Twirling Meet award at James Wood High School. The Carnival on the Plaza between City Hall and the Court House will run this afternoon with hucksters food sellers and amusement rides expected to attract families today and Friday unless rain disrupts.

Lucille Ball Handley Bowl Handley High School Lee- Jackson Johnson Handley Blvd James Wood High School City Hall Court House

Preparations for Grand Feature Parade in town

Seen at strategic locations empty soft drink stands wait for customers and a cotton candy machine is moved near the reviewing stand. Trucks from nearby farms protect viewing positions for the Grand Feature Parade as apple crates form seats and rides from Winchester Amusement Co. wait under wet coverings while band music sets a festival mood.

Winchester Amusement Co

Ecua dor Fireman to Be Introduced at Handley Festival

A Ecuadorian fireman ambassador is scheduled to arrive and be presented on Handley High School steps after the second Wonderland of Spring show at the Handley Bowl at 10:30 a.m. Other notables join the presentation. An Apple Blossom Hootenanny and folk music event follow with dances and teen party in the Handley High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Bassador U.S Ecuador Handley High School Handley Bowl

Clergymen Call for Racial Peace in Nashville

Four Nashville clergymen issue a strong appeal for racial peace and equality. A Negro leader echoed the call, urging harmony amid tensions and urging action from the community.

Nashville, Tenn Nashville

Cease-fire urged as Cyprus fighting ends and UN plan outlined

Thant called for a general amnesty and disarming irregulars while proposing joint UN Greek Turkish patrols and safe movement. Cyprus Greek and Turkish ambassadors reacted with conditions, including scrapping the constitutional veto. Demonstrations in Nashville confront desegregation tensions as leaders urge nonviolence.

Thant U.N Prem Singh Gyani Zenon Rossides Cyprus

Rhodes students claim world record on hands

Sixteen Rhodes University students from Grahamstown, South Africa, ran a measured mile on their hands in relay, finishing in 32 minutes 46 seconds. They claim a new world record for this event.

Grahamstown South Africa Rhodes Uniersity

Weather Snapshot for Virginia Clouds and Rain Tonight

Cloudy and cool weather with occasional rain tonight and possibly tomorrow. Overnight low around 408 but this seems misprint. expect near 40s to low 50s. Highs near 50 to 55 tomorrow with a chance of more rain and a slight warming into Saturday.

Rainfall totals and averages from local records

Rainfall data covers past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today with April to date 3.50 inches and 1964 year-to-date 13.75 inches. Average annual rainfall over 51 years is 36.85 inches and monthly figures show January 2.38, March 3.08, April 3.13, plus other months.

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GM Profits Soar as Car Sales Drive Historic Gain

General Motors Corp. reports a record first quarter with earnings of 536 million dollars or 1.87 a share, a jump from 414 million dollars. Revenue reached 4.786 billion dollars, up 15 percent from the prior quarter, outstripping AT T by a wide margin.

New York General Motors Corp American Telephone & Telegraph Co

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