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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1961

Page

2

Samuel Serving Funeral Details Include Pallbearers

The obituary notes a funeral service for Samuel with pallbearers John Triplett Amuel Jackson Frederick Taper Floyd Taper David Burkes and St Clair Beam. Burial is at Orrick with visitation at Cartwright Funeral Home. relatives may call.

Samuel John Triplett Amuel Jackson Frederick Taper Floyd Taper David Burkes St. Clair Beam Orrick St the Cartwright Funeral Home

Daniel G. Wilson Dies at Clay Nursing Home

Daniel G. Wilson died Friday in the Clay Nursing Home Orange. A graveside service was held this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in Milton Valley Cemetery conducted by the Rev.

Daniel G. Wilson Clay Nursing Home Orange Milton Valley

Obituary Notice for Holly Ruble of Bunker Hill West Virginia

Holly Ruble 58 of Bunker Hill Route 1 West Virginia died Saturday at 11 am in Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg after a two year illness. He was son of the late and Minnie Gain Ruble employed by the Clear Brook Box Factory and a Payne's Chapel Methodist Church member. Survivors include his widow Bertha C Mills Jackson Ruble two daughters five stepsons and five stepdaughters two half brothers and a nephew. The body will be moved from Brown Funeral Home to the church. Thomas D White served as Chief at states the hde Peest from July 1 1957 to June 30 1961.

Holly Ruble Bunker Hill Route 1 W. Va Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg Minnie Gain Ruble Clearbrook Payne’s Chapel Method Ridgeway Bertha C. Mills Jackson Ruble Nancy Virginia Ruble David Jackson Pennsylvania Tiny William Jackson Harry F. Jackson Gerrardstown Albert Lee Jackson U. S. Navy Lawrence M. Jackson Mary E. Jackson Son Middletown Trenary Stella Trenary Carol Jean Jackson Wash Lawrence Ruble Gaiestore Brown Funeral Home

Market declines ease after late Friday gains in New York

New York stocks eased with the 60 stock average at noon at 253.20, down 0.60 from Friday. Industrials fell, rails were flat, and utilities rose as profit taking cooled a recent rally. Dow Jones and other blue chips showed scattered losses while aircraft, missiles, and some metals posted small gains or steadier levels.

New York Associated Press du Pont Union Carbide Serene Mtrae Tae B&o Illinois Central New York Central Pennsy U.S. Steel Jones & Laughlin Bethlehem Ford Chrysler Goodrich International Nickel Kennecott Space Group Metal Dynamics Ein Airlines Eastern American Stock Exchange U.S

Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Reports Lead Market Notes

Chicago livestock prices show hogs 5 000 head with gains to 25 cents. cattle 16 000 with steers and heifers active and higher. calves light. Sheep steady to higher with native spring lambs at 18.5 to 19.0 and cull stock around 12 to 15.50.

Baltimore USDA Chicago

Virginia Market Grain Prices Reported in Richmond

In Richmond Virginia the market shows No 2 red winter wheat at 1.82 dollars per bushel No 2 yellow shelled corn at 1.17 No 2 white shelled corn at 1.27 No 3 barley at 0.80 No 2 oats at 0.64 and Abruzzi seed rye at 1.50 per bushel.

Richmond VDA

Callas Receives Rave Review From Athens Critics

In Epidaurus open air theater 17 000 spectators witnessed Maria Callas in Cherubini’s opera A critic praised her superb voice and acting marking a standout performance by the star during a Sunday where critics hailed her artistry.

Athens Greece Maria Callas Cherubini Epidaurus

Officials discuss pace of space race and national aims

U S lawmakers urge steady progress to outpace Soviet feats while balancing domestic needs. Sen John Sherman Cooper and others stress pursuing goals in their own way as defense and science leaders weigh next steps and public priorities.

Mansfield John Sherman Cooper Rky Russell Sen. Stennis Dmiss Armed Services Committee Sen George D. Aiken R-Vt

Byrd Amendment Faces Senate Vote Over Loan Fund

President Kennedy seeks five year authority to finance an 8.8 billion loan fund via Treasury borrowing. Byrd argues passage, with Republican support strong and a possible 32 of 36 Republicans backing the measure. Some Democrats warn of uncertain fate as compromises propose congressional vetoes on large loans. Senate timing remains unclear with Mansfield hopeful for action this week.

Harry F. Byrd D-Va Kennedy Treasury Byrd Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois George D. Aiken Leverett Saltonstall Rmass Kenneth B. Keating R-N.y Congress House Mike Mansfield Montana

Kuwait's status under Ottoman rule and British protection

The text notes that Kuwait was within the Ottoman Empire's domain but has existed as a separate entity under British protection since 1899. It highlights a historical transition from Ottoman control to British influence shaping Kuwait's status.

Kuwait Iraq

Titov completes 25 hour Vostok flight with 17 revolutions

Maj. Gherman Titov piloted Vostok II, making over 17 orbits in 25 hours 18 minutes. The craft completed more than 700000 kilometers as observers noted his good health and constant two way radio contact from orbit. Western and Soviet media hailed the achievement amid broader space race tensions and Khrushchev era Berlin concerns.

Tarazeet Moon Mars Venus Gagarin Titov Earth Khrushchev West Berlin Berlin Bernard Lovell Britain Jodrell Bank United States Washington Moscow Vostok I Tass Moscow Radio Vostok Gherman Stepanovich Titov Soviet Union Yuri Gagarin Nikita Khrush- Titov Bakonur Caspians U.S Francis Gary Powers

Round Hill VFD Carnival Opens Tonight

Round Hill VFD Carnival opens tonight at the Hill Fire Hall with events each evening at 7 p.m. DST. The crowning of Miss Round Hill 1961 by Joseph A. Massie Jr. Friday at 9 p.m. Highlights include voting through Friday 8 p.m., a James Wood Band concert tomorrow, a parade on old Route 50, and a Saturday pony giveaway at 10 p.m. Proceeds fund a new fire truck.

Hill Fire Bry Ae Joseph A. Massie, Jr Round Hill James Wood

Moon speech links flight to politics and war

The speech framed the Vos Tok flight as both a technological achievement and a political military move. It cited Khrushchev’s ability to shoot around the earth as proof that he could target anything beyond Earth.

Kho Khrushchev Earth

Soviet Space Flight Titov Concludes Record Manned Orbit

Titov completes the first long duration orbital mission and chats from space. He reports health and confidence, oversleeps briefly, and salutes world audiences as data from the flight advances manned space exploration. Khrushchev reacts to U.S. Berlin posture and threat to veto Mauritania’s UN bid.

Answers 77 9 Federal Trade Commission

A brief item notes the Federal Trade Commission and mentions a mannequin as part of the readable text.

Federal Trade Commission

Explosion Investigation Reveals Hidden Wine Bottle

Middletown police report a domestic tragedy as an officer finds a bottle of wine hidden in a gas oven. The bottle exploded when the oven was lit and the spirits spoke.

Middletown Ohio

August 9 to 26 Sales Directory Auctions Listed

A condensed sale guide lists five auctions and two trusteeships in Virginia and West Virginia. DENNYS COMMIS SION AUCTION near Winchester, plus Headleys Auctions on Rt 522 and V D Rider at New Market. Further sales include E P Poeters at Morgan Acres, and William R Ford dairy cattle auction near Martinsburg, with Massie and Peoples estate sales at Frederick County Court House.

Dennys Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Headleys Auctions New Market C. N Bat E. P. Poeter Morgan Acres Bunker Hill W. Va Owen Thomas III William R. Ford Martinsburg Nellville Ridge Road Edward Ned Morrow Joseph A. Massie, Jr Frederick County Court House Stonewall Charles R. Duvall

Virginia Weather Outlook With Scattered Showers

The forecast for Virginia calls for variable cloudiness today with scattered showers possible mainly Thursday through Saturday. Temperatures Tuesday through Saturday are expected to average near normal, with highs near 85 to 95 in central and south portions and minor day to day changes.

Southern

Rainfall totals and averages with regional note on a boojum tree

Rainfall in the past 48 hours ends August 8 shows a year to date total of 37.25 inches, with a day’s rainfall of .84 inches. Average annual rainfall over 48 years stands at 36.9 inches. monthly averages are listed for each month. The boojum tree thrives only in central Baja California’s desert region.

Mexico Baja California

Pearson Urges Strong Civil Defense in Virginia

Roanoke AP H Clyde Pearson Republican gubernatorial candidate calls on Virginia government to draft an effective civil defense plan for current and future risks. He states many areas are target zones for nuclear attacks and fallout areas with potential mass casualties if unprotected. He urges construction of public shelters and criticizes lack of action in Virginia.

Roanoke H. Clyde Pearson Gubernatirn Kaginia Pearson Virginia

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