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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1968

Page

2

Obituary Notice of Russell Goble Sr of Baltimore

Russell Goble Sr born in Baltimore Maryland died yesterday at North Arundel Hospital. He married Marion Major on September 13 1919 in New York. Former resident of Stephenson Virginia survived by two daughters Alice E Blachet and Ilma C Sims and two sons Thur A Goble and Russell R Goble. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with calling hours at Jones Funeral Home.

Russell Goble Baltimore North Arundel Hospital Marion Major New York State Stephenson Alice E. Blachet Ilma C Sims California 4Rthur A. Goble Winchester Russell R. Goble Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Ethel E Kenny held in Winchester

Funeral today at Jones Funeral Home for Ethel E Kenny 85 of Stephen son who died Tuesday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named. John Sharf Williams of Romney WV dies after prolonged illness at Winchester Memorial Hospital aged 66.

Ethel E. Kenny Stephenson Winchester Memorial Hospital Jones Funeral Home Daniel W. Stephens Richard Breeden C.J. Owens Harry Benner Edward Shirley Blair Webber Charles Webber Mount Hebron Cemetery

Clarence F. Walker 59 Middletown Dies After Admission

Clarence F. Walker of Middletown died on arrival at Winchester Memorial Hospital Tuesday evening. Born January 11 1909 he was the son of William David Walker and the late Elizabeth Belle Grove Walker. He was an American Viscose employee WWII veteran and Grace United Methodist Church member. Surviving are his widow Velma Wilson Walker a brother W Leon Walker and a sister Mrs Virginia Fisher. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Grace United Methodist Church Middletown, Rev Josiah A. Andrew officiating. Pallbearers are Raymond Bly Lester Miller David Wilson Romeo Stickley G Wilson Borden and Ainsworth Sperry. Burial will be Riverview Cemetery Strasburg. Body at Stover Funeral Home, at church one-half hour before service.

John Sharf Williams Romney W.va Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Williams Romeney Samuel Holland Harriett Taylor Williams Romney Public Randolph Macon College Ashland Eastern Panhandle New Century Hotel Romney Credit Union Clinton Lodge No. 86 St.Stephens Episcopal Church Church School Virginia Clendenning Williams Stuart M Los Angeles Calif Thomas C Brussels Belgium Samuel J University of Colorado John S Fil University of the Americas New Mexico City Mexico Mrrs Louise Fink Ardmore P.a Dan and Paul Eugene Baltimore Combs Funeral Home St. Stephens Episcopal Church J.J. Ambler E. Spencer Gilley Indian Mound Cemetery Clarence Frederick Walker Middletown William David Walker Elizabeth Belle Grove Walker Grace United Methodist Church of Velma Wilson Walker W. Leon Walker Virginia Fisher Leesburg Fla Grace United Methodist

Nixon Widens Path to Nomination After Long Roll Call

At the convention Nixon captured 692 votes on a seven hour roll call. Rockefeller Reagan Romney Rhodes and Hatfield were among hopefuls while states like New York California Ohio Michigan and New Jersey showed mixed backing. Nixon claimed the win would solidify party unity and favor the November election.

MacGregor Midwest Nixon John V. Lindsay New York City Lindsay Mark O. Hatfield Oregon Hatfield Rockefeller Reagan Charles H. Percy Illinois Howard H. Baker Tennessee George Romney Michigan John A. Volpe Massachusetts Romney James A. Rhodes Ohio New York California Pennsyvania New Jersey NH. Nois South Far West Confederacy North Carolina Arkansas

Planning Body Approves Shenandoah Brick Petition in Frederick County

The Frederick County Planning Commission approved with conditions the Shenandoah Brick and Tile Co petition to rezone about 203 acres east of 81 and north of Route 7 East from Residential and Agricultural to Industrial General. A final decision awaits Board of Supervisors action after another public hearing.

Frederick County Planning Commission Shenandoah Brick & Tile Co Rt. 7 James W. Galladay Board of Supervisors Planning Commission Goleladay Warner Lane Planning’ Commission

Wall Street gains on heavy trading as Dow climbs

The New York stock market rose in heavy trading with the Dow Jones industrial average gaining 1.63 to 878.55. Volume was boosted by large blocks and many issues posted fractional advances while several leaders showed gains including Jones & Laughlin Great Western Financial and Phillips Petroleum. Imperial Corp. of America led savings and loans higher as rates appeared to ease.

New York Jones & Laughlin Great Western Financial Cantee Corp Phillips Petroleum American Portland Cement Imperial Corp. of America Occidental Petroleum American Telephone American Portland Center Rea American Stock Exchange

Weather Summary for Virginia as Heat Builds This Week

Variable clouds and hot conditions across Virginia through Friday with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers possible. Low temperatures range from 66 to 92 west and 70 to 76 east, with highs 90 to 96 on Friday. Recent rainfall totals and five year and long term averages are provided.

Trial Deferred as Juvenile Case Recessed for Lunch

The trial began with a debate over trying the defendant as a juvenile or adult. A 2 p.m. session followed a lunch recess. A motion to exclude the public due to juvenile status was sustained, and witnesses testified in chambers. Later, the judge ordered a continuance to September 9.

Mr. Simpson

Nixon Campaign Strength and Convention Atmosphere Report

The piece notes Nixon’s well organized effort at Miami Beach with a two year buildup and an estimated 712 votes including Hawaii. It contrasts Rockefeller’s costly bid and lost objective with past nominees and observes convention chaos, press reactions, and foreign correspondents’ curiosity. It mentions Ford, Reagan, Scranton, Kennedy, and Goldwater in historical context.

Rockefeller Jack Kennedy Goldwater Scranton Miami Beach Hawaii Miami Chicago

Boat Towed to Safety Near Piney Point Maryland

A 26 foot converted Navy boat with 24 aboard including 20 young campers was towed to safety near Piney Point after a severe thunderstorm disabled its engine. Eight local boats aided the search. two counselors were saved from a sinking craft and all passengers were wet and exhausted but unharmed.

Piney Point Potomac River Charles County Camp St. Charles Rock Point Westmoreland Beach Michael Holdner Cobb Island Penny Point Coast Guard

Virginia Delegates Split Between Nixon Rockefeller Choices

Virginia delegates at the Miami Beach caucus leaned toward Nixon or Rockefeller as the vice presidential choice. Wayne Lustig of Norfolk backed Rockefeller while Robert G. Doumar and Cynthia Newman supported Nixon and Rockefeller respectively, ending with a split stance as the convention moved toward Nixon’s likely first ballot victory. New York's geographic note followed, mentioning state ranks in land and forest areas.

Senate Everett M. Dirksen Nixon Miami Beach Reagan Virginia Jack L. Middleton Joel T. Broyhill Arlington Nancy Deauville Hotel Broyhill Middleton Wayne Lustig Norfolk Rockefeller Robert G. Doumar Cynthia Newman Falls Church Old Dominion GOP

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