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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1961

Page

5

Mystery animal near Whiteville drawn as cross cat rabbit

Eight year old Micheal Flaharty recalls trapping a creature near Whiteville North Carolina described as a cross between a cat and rabbit. It resembles a cat from the head to the shoulders then rabbit like to the hind. The nine inch long three pound animal hops and shows cat like claws while growing tame after a period of spitting and clawing.

Micheal Flaharty Whiteville N. C Michael Mike

Notice of Fund Transfer for Nonresident Personal Representative

Notice under Virginia Code Section 64-123 that funds owed deceased Florence B. Slonaker are to be paid to Ralph W. Haines as Executor. Funds held by Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester Virginia will be delivered after 30 days following publication, if no local personal representative is appointed.

Code of Virginia Ralph W. Haines Florence B. Slonaker Hampshire County West Virginia Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester Virginia National Bank OF Winchester Trust Officer

Kennedy seeks new Cabinet Urban Affairs and Housing Dept

President Kennedy sent a request to create a Cabinet department of Urban Affairs and Housing to the Senate. The Government Operations Committee approved the plan 5-2, with Sen. John L. McClellan opposing, saying action might come next session. The department would oversee urban programs and federal housing efforts now via the Housing and Home Finance Agency.

Senate Washington Kennedy Department of Urban Affairs and Housing Government Operations Committee John L. McClellan D-Ark The Housing and Home Finance Agency

City of Winchester Dog Control Ordinance Passes

An August 1961 Winchester ordinance prohibits dogs running at large and barking, creates impounding and redemption rules, and sets penalties up to 25 dollars. It repeals conflicting ordinances and becomes effective 60 days after filing.

Winchester Virginia City of P.C.A Weil

Arraignment Delayed in Hijacking Case at El Paso

The father and son indicted on kidnapping and aircraft theft have the arraignment postponed until they can confer with counsel. Defense attorneys chosen will reschedule after receiving legal advice. The Beardens hijacked a Continental jet at El Paso on August 3, subduing 10 hostages for about ten hours.

EL Paso Tex Continental Airlines Thompson Beardens

City Church Announcements Across Local Congregations

A compact notice lists schedules for Braddock Street Methodist, Calvary Baptist, Centenary United Church of Christ, Christ Church, Union Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Pineville area churches, and First Assembly of God. Services include morning worships, Sunday Schools, youth fellowships, and midweek prayers with specific times and minister names.

Calvary Baptist Church Amherst Street John Kinzie Training Union Centenary United Church of Christ Evangelical and Reformed Cameron and Cork Sts Henry Korinth Rouss Park Women’s Guild Lions Church of Christ Christian Youth Fellowship Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Bay Saintes E. Leicester Street Friendship Fire Hall First Assembly of God Church North Cameron’ Street Rev. L. Smith

Religious services listed for several area churches

The page lists schedules for numerous churches including First Congregational Christian Church Bracdoch at Clifford Streets First Evangelical United Brethren Braddock at Fairfax Lane First Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street and others. It notes service times church schools Sundays and guest speakers and midweek meetings.

First Congregational Christian Church United Church O Christ Bracdoch Clifford Streets Mouric W Andes Roland Nelson First Evangelical United Brethren Cor Braddock Feirfax Lane Paul J S'praker W. B. Obaugh

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Bunny B. M. Perrero Te Gormmon Council City Church Announcements Braddock St. Methodist Church Braddock Street Jacob W. Mast Robert P. Parker Parker Christ Church W. Boscaw W. Holt Louder John H. Jordan, Jr Pineville Harry M. Miller Union and Youth Fellowship Cork Street Stanley H. Dysart Winc A.m. Coo Ee First Presbyterian Church South Oudoun Street George D. Jackson Raymond Womeldorf A.m. Morn Ing Burkholders Lane Eys Friend Meeting — Center Ing House Cor Washington & Pic’adilly Sts O. We ‘Lip Full Gospel Tabernacle Ely Street the We Irvin L. Stonesifer Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen Street William E. Eisenberg Highland Memorial Presbyterian Highland Avenue Joseph Duckwall Market Street Methodist Church Orn Cameron Cork Streets Charles J. Bright Charles Rinker M.Y.F Praying Gospel Mission N. Cameron Street Donald Scruggs Israel Moates Sacred Heart Church Loudoun Street Henry Stragisher Thomas F. Shreve Salvation Army Chapel S. Loudoun Street John Mann Methodist Church St. Paul A.M.E N. Loudoun Street H A. Abney St. Stephen C.M.E. Church Chase Street W. W. Gaskins Church For All All Isaiah Psalms Proverbs Timothy John John Mkuuive Keister Adv. Service, Inc Strasburg, Va Smalts, Florists, Inc Howard Shockey & Sons Winchester Creamery, Inc Golden Guernsey Solenberger & CO Loudoun Winchester Seed CO Cammer Tire CO Aberling National Fruit Product CO White House O’sullivan Rubber Corp America J. W. Grove Furniture CO Loudoun St U. S.11 B&m Chevrolet Sales CO Royal Crown Cola Coca-Cola Bottling Works Caldwell -Sites CO. Sationers & Office Outfitters S. Loudoun St Farmers & Merchants National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation John W. Rosenberger & Co, Inc Commerce St Quaries Scheel
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