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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1965

Page

2

Obituary of Mrs Jos H Pfaltzraft

Mrs Jos H Pfaltzraft formerly of York Pa born Martinsburg W Va moved to Winchester with aunt Mrs Horace McKinster. Survived by son Kenneth Dowdell Glen Burnie Md and daughter Evelyn Cameron York Pa. Funeral at Immaculate Conception York with graveside service Mount Hebron Winchester tomorrow 2 30 p m by Father Robert Ruth Sacred Heart. Kurtz Funeral Home handles arrangements.

Jos . H. Pfaltzraft York York Martinsburg W. Va Winchester Horace McKinster Kenneth Dowdell Glen Burnie Evelyn Cameron York Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mount Hebron Robert Ruth Sacred Heart Catholic Church Kurtz

Seek Funds To Restore Va Church

Richmond AP reports a nationwide campaign to raise about 250000 dollars for St. John's Church in Richmond founded by 224 years ago. J Joseph May president of the John’s Church Foundation notes the building is in dangerous disrepair with 350 Episcopal congregants aiding the effort. Governor Harrison endorsed the appeal urging support from 12 original colonies states.

Richmond St. John’s Church Patrick Henry J. Joseph May John’s Church Foundation iGov Albertis S.harrison Jr

Potato crop tale from Peru noted in report

A fragment notes Peruvian potato farming with reference to a white potato variety and agricultural context. The text is sparse but indicates a Peru focus on potato cultivation and a specific variety.

Peru

Mistrial Declared in Owens Appeal in Maryland Case

Judge Ellicott D Marshall declared a mistrial in the Commonwealth against Edward Samuel Owens. A new trial was scheduled for August 18 in Frederick County Circuit Court. Owens faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence on September 26, 1964 on a public highway.

Ellicott D. Marshall The Commonwealth Edward Samuel Owens Frederick County Owens

Nine Hurt In Three Vehicle Crash On Route 250

A three vehicle collision on Route 250 thirteen miles west of Richmond injured nine people. Five passengers in a westbound compact car were believed members of the Richmond area James River Aquatic Club and were en route to Waynesboro for a junior Olympics meet.

Richmond Richmond Area Waynesboro James Riverquatic Club

Jaycees Dinner Features Masters Film and Colts Highlights

The Jaycees monthly dinner at Lee Jackson begins at 6 30 with a film of the 1965 Masters showing Jack Nicklaus winning the tournament with a 64. Another film covers the Baltimore Colts 1964 season highlights and new member inductions are planned.

Lee Jackson Jack Nicklaus Baltimore Colts Pres Aatotnadey

Pay Boost For Richmond City Workers

Richmond council noted an omission in the city manager Horace Edwards pay hike. They instructed director John E Dam erel to raise Edwards pay by 3670 retroactive to July 1, increasing the salary from 27830 to 31500.

Richmond Horace Edwards John E.damerel Edwards

Ship to bear Sir Winston Church ill name for youth sails

A 300 ton topsail schooner for a sail training group will be named Sir Winston Church ill with approval from Lady Churchill. Hugh Goodson says the vessel will perpetuate the Englishman's memory by offering adventure to youth aged 16 to 21 who may sail before the mast, with readiness expected by March 1966.

London Sail Training Association Sir Winston Churchill Lady Churchill Hugh Goodson

Viet Cong Siege of Duc Co Near End as U.S. Forces Reinforce

U S and Vietnamese units mobilize around Duc Co in Pleiku province to break a siege on the special forces camp. American paratroopers and infantry move in as the Viet Cong may retreat or melt away while Soviet gun crews are suspected of mobile launchers in North Vietnam. A separate mine incident east of Saigon injures several Air Force personnel.

North Viet Namalso U.S Central Highlands Duc Co 173Rd Airborne Brigade 1St Infantry Division Pleiku Duc. Co Viet Nam Saigon Ducco Route 19

Massachusetts Sets Early Vehicle Speed Limits in 1903

The 1903 Massachusetts law established speed limits of 10 mph in dense districts and 15 mph in outlying areas, marking the start of regulated motor vehicle speeds.

Massachusetts

Moonbound Flight Tests Endurance of Astronauts

The four day flight of McDivitt and White shows space weightlessness can be endured, with longer orbital flights needed for certainty. Cooper and Conrad conducted 17 experiments including weather and land photography, missile surveillance, deep sea diving contact, eye checks, and radiation measurements during their orbit.

United States McDivitt White Cooper and Conrad Earth Navy Cmdr M. Scott Carpenter Pacific

Weather Today in Virginia Forecast

Fair tonight with low around 60s and sunny warmer conditions on Thursday. Highs in the upper 80s and a continued warm trend into Friday and Saturday with fair skies. Moonrise and quarter phases noted. rainfall totals and averages referenced from prior periods.

Virginia

Drought tightens grip on farmers in Frederick County

Farmers endure financial strain as drought persists. Wheat and corn suffer with many stands failing after repeated seeding. Livestock feed costs rise as hay must be shipped in, and some farmers sell cattle early. Ponds dry up, seedlings struggle, and reforestation losses loom, signaling broader lumber and agricultural impacts.

Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory Torr Wolfe Robert K. Stickley Frederick ‘County Stickley

Baltimore Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Cattle and Steady Hogs

Receipts include 300 cattle with slow demand for slaughter stock and few early sales. Utility and commercial slaughter cows and bulls priced around 14.25 to 18.00, canners 9.00 to 14.50, bulls 17.50. Hogs 500 head, barrows and gilts steady to 25 cents higher, US 1-3 and 2-3 weights cited from 24.25 to 26.00 with sows 18.25 to 21.75 in US classes.

Baltimore USBA

Market Dips After Brief Rally In Wall Street

Wall Street opened with a brief flurry then slipped as Kodak fell and others faded. Dow Jones 60-stock average edged down to 328.4 while notable movers included Ford Motors and United Aircraft gaining, Pfizer slipping, and American Telephone rising slightly.

NEW York Eastman Kodak Oral Motors Ford Motox United Aircraft General Dynamics Pfizer American Telephone Chrysler Westinghouse

States weigh education deferments amid draft survey

Col. Howard W. Davis of Connecticut says some leniency may end. A survey lists states planning deferment reviews including Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Indiana Kansas Maryland Michigan North Carolina Oregon Pennsylvania Washington West Virginia. States not planning deferments are Illinois Louisiana Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming. California and Texas are considering action.

Howard W. Davis Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Indiana Kansas Maryland Michigan North Carlina Oregon Pennsylvania Washington West Virginia Il Nois Louisiana Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming California Texas

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