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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1961

Page

2

Obituary of Elmer Thomas Chapman at 60

Elmer Thomas Chapman 60 of s Ferry near Boyce died at home after illness. Survived by four children Lolita Flynn June Westmoreland Michael P. Chapman and Elmer Thomas Chapman Jr. two brothers Fred and Roy Chapman three sisters Jesse Tinsman Wade Scott and Edward Feltner seven grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m DST from the eyee Home with burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery.

Elmer Thomas Chapman S Ferry Boyce Prolerick County Elisha Payne Dana Chapman Lolita Flynn Long Island June Westmoreland North Carolina Michael P. Chapman Arlington Elmer Thomas Chapman, Jr Fred Roy Chapman Frederick County Jesse TinSman Wade Scott Edward Feltner Moat Seven Gr Eyee Daniel Mt. Hebron

Larrick, Lester Edward, 81, Funeral Thursday

Lester Edward Larrick 81 died after three years illness. He was the son of Joseph and Spillman. He leaves a sister Mrs Orndorff and brothers Emory N. Larrick and Julian A. Larrick. Funeral Thursday at 10 30 a.m. CST at Om ar by Rev W. Burial in Mt Olive Cemetery.

Lester Edward Larrick Br Gee Caety Joseph Ann Spillman

Two-Vehicle Crash Causes $450 in Damages in Winchester

A crash at the Kent and Millwood Ave intersection reported $450 in damages. Lewis E. Dellinger drove an International tractor-trailer colliding with a 1956 Dodge driven by Willard Leak. Truck damage $100 and Dodge $350. No injuries followed a second 3-vehicle crash on Braddock St involving a 1955 Pontiac, a 1961 Oldsmobile, and a tractor trailer with totals of $150 and $85 respectively.

Kent and Millwood Ave Winchester Lewis E. Dellinger Mt. Falls Braddock St Robert H. Renner Washington St James Showers

Rotary to Honor Donors in Winchester

The Winchester Rotary Club will honor community members recognized as members of the Gallon Club for their blood donations. The Bloodmobile visit is Aug 15, commemorating 13 years of generosity with donors who have given multiple gallons.

Winchester

Khrushchev Speech Sees Mixed Senate Reactions on Berlin

Senate leaders react to Khrushchev remarks on Berlin and access. Mansfield calls the speech peace oriented while Kuchel and Cooper note belligerent tone and potential for negotiation. Humphrey urges Kennedy aid passage as Aiken urges missile restraint and dialogue.

Berlin Khrushchev West Berlin Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Treat Ian Thomas H. Kuchel California Rachel John Sherman Cooper Rky Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Kennedy George D. Aiken R-Vt Tevelations Aiken

Hausner brands Eichmann a murderer in closing for trial

Israel's attorney general Gideon Hausner declared Adolf Eichmann a murderer and liar as he opened his final summary in the 16 week trial for the Nazi mass murder of six million Jews. He accused Eichmann of being the central figure in extermination plans and rejected his claim of a minor role.

Jerusalem Israel Adolf Eichmann Seneree Co. i Eichmann Gideon Hausner Hausner Nuernberg Hermann Goering Gestapo

Clarke County Supervisors OK Loan for High School Classrooms

Clarke County Board of Supervisors gave final approval for a school board loan of 60000 to finance adding several classrooms at Clarke County High School. The action clarified previous records while the board also referred repairs of county secondary roads to the resident highway engineer.

Clarke Board of Supervisors Yestec Liheesty Poulsep State’ Board of Education Clarke County High School A. Garland Williams

Two Break-Ins Reported In Winchester

Winchester police report two break ins with thefts. Thieves entered the Metropolitan Restaurant through an unlocked window and took under one dollar. A soft drink case outside Jones Market on North Loudoun Street was broken into and half a case of beverages stolen.

Figues J. Thomas Boyd Jones Market N. Loudoun St

Stolen Car Recovered by Arlington Police

Arlington police report a car stolen from Lester Seal of Millwood Pike on July 30 was found abandoned. The investigation confirmed recovery by local authorities.

Arlington Today Lester Seal Millwood Pike Arlington

Train Hits Stalled Truck Scatters 13200 Dresses

A tractor-trailer loaded with 13200 dresses stalled at a Barboursville crossing. The train struck the rig with a jolt, tearing off rails and damaging the lead engine and 41 cars. No injuries reported. truck driver Donald Hownsand, 25, left to seek help after getting lost.

Barboursville Southern Railroad Ted Donald Hownsand Myrtle Beach S. C Orange New York Virginia Hownsand Ruckersville E. B. Cox Alexandria Cox L. C. Parrish Madison

Dog Speaks on Pending Winchester Ordinance

A Winchester woman submits a letter to oppose a dog leash ordinance. The pet narrator Gusty, a dog, recounts life with a family who adopted him and argues dogs should not be restricted by new rules. The letter references community pest control and fear of unintended consequences for families with dogs.

Winchester Lassie

Talk On Gen. Morgan By Dr. Callahan At Winchester

Dr. Callahan narrated life of Gen Daniel Morgan at the Winchester Historical Society meeting. The NYU history professor, author of Daniel Morgan Ranger of the Revolution, traced Morgan’s early life and roles in the French and Indian War the Cambridge march the Battle of Quebec Saratoga and Cowpens noting Cowpens as a turning point in the Revolution.

Gen. Morgan Dr. Callahan Daniel Morgan Winchesteremckrical Society Callahan Ranger New York University Saratoga

Round Hill Raritan Club Yard Party Grosses 2385

The annual yard party and auction at Round Hill Raritan Club grossed 2384.60 dollars. Lester Oliver of White Post won a color television, E W Adams Jr of Gainesboro claimed a transistor radio, Mrs Vann and Robert Miller both on Fox Drive received a rod and reel and a country ham respectively, and R J Laign of Mt Falls took two free steak dinners. Club officials thanked participants for the successful event.

Round Hill Raritan Club Lester Oliver White Post E. W. Adams, Jr Gainesboro Mrs. Vann Fox Drive Robert Miller R. J. Laign Mt. Falls

Auctions advertised in sales directory for August events

A listing of multiple auctions across Maryland and West Virginia with dates from August 9 to August 26. Items include furniture antiques dairy cattle Herefords machinery livestock and real estate, with auctioneers Orndorff Cole Headleys V D Rider Owen Thomas III William Ford Joseph Massie and Mary Peoples. Events occur in Winchester Route 7 Long Green Rt 522 Martinsburg Bunker Hill Frederick County Court House and other sites.

Dennys Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Headleys Auctions V. D New Market C. N E.P. Poeter Morgan Acres Bunker Hill W. Va Owen Thomas III Hereford Assoc William R. Ford Martinsburg Nellville Ridge Road Hedward Ned Morrow Joseph A. Massie, Jr Frederick County Court House Stonewall Charles R. Duvall Bat Mary A. Peoples Rt. 11 Frederick County

Rainfall totals by month and year noted

Rainfall data for the past 48 years shows monthly totals from January through December. Figures include 2.41 inches in January, 2.05 in February, 2.97 in March, 3.14 in May, 3.83 in May, 3.82 and 3.88 in June, 3.95 in August, 2.66 in September, 3.25 in October, 2.45 in November, and 2.30 in December.

Haun Buys Grayson's Grocery in Cumberland Valley

Mrs. Boyd Grayson announced the sale of Grayson's Grocery at 323 National Ave to Mr. and Mrs. Earl A. Haun of Sunnyside effective yesterday. Graysons retire after 30 years. Haun, a National Fruit Product Co. driver for 20 years, moves shop. Also notes Cumberland Valley Firemen meeting at Friendship Fire Hall at 7:30 open to interested persons.

Boyd Grayson Toda Grayson National Ave Earl A. Haun Sunnyside Round Hill New Rt. 50 Haun National Fruit Product Co Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Convention Committee Friendship Fire Hall James S. Kniceley, Jr

Quiz Answers From a Confusing List

A compact set of items includes unit for sound, Granada Spain, Paris, Baton Rouge, the phrase The Love of money, a mention of ice, over water viaduct, Norway, every ten years, and a note about fried or broiled bananas served with ham burgers.

Granada Spain Paris Baton Rouge Norway

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