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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1961

Page

8

1958 Ford declared a total loss after Rt. 522 crash

A 1958 Ford traveling on Rt. 522 north of Winchester crashed after brake failure, striking a 1955 Chevrolet owned by Polly's Cab driven by Richard Dallas Hollar. Harold Barnes from Rockbridge Ohio reported no injuries. Damages were $250 to the Ford and $150 to the cab.

Winchester P. W. Foster Polly Harold Herman Barnes Rockbridge Ohio Foster Richard Dallas Hollar Ford Dick Bond

U S Hopes Election Won’t Heighten Berlin Crisis

Washington officials hope West German voters in the Sept 17 election between Chancellor Adenauer and Berlin Mayor Brandt do not escalate the Berlin crisis. They urge a sober nonpolitical approach while stressing Western unity in opposing Moscow.

U.S Berlin Washington U. S Konrad Adenauer Christian Democrat Willy Brandt Moscow Brandt Adenauer Bonn Soviet Union West West Berlin Kennedy United States Britain France West Germany State Department

Church budget plans set 95 000 dollar ask for Shenandoah

He visited Dayton to meet the Budget and Finance Committee of the General Church, which is shaping the 1963 67 budget. About half funds go to capital outlay and the rest to Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music. The long term budget remains in planning.

Dayton General Church Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music Racey General Council

Augusta County Man Is 477th Road Fatality

Virginia highway fatalities rose to 477 with the death of Harry Clifford Hite 33 from Augusta County. He died after being pinned between two cars on U S 340 near Greenville while assisting as a vehicle stalled on the highway.

Associated Press Virginia Augusta County Harry Clifford Hite Greenville Staunton U. S. 340 Hite

Easter's Bat Wrecks Wees Big Luke Easter

Luke Easter, turning 40, singles five times including a triple and homer to lead Rochester Red Wings past Richmond 8-3. Cal Browning tosses first shutout as Toronto blanked Charleston 5-0 in game one of a doubleheader. fog called off game two. Standings show Columbus leading with 80 wins as of Saturday with Charleston, Buffalo, and Toronto close behind.

Associated Press Luke Easter Rochester Red Wings Richmond Columbus Yracuse Cal Browning Toronto Charleston Buffalo Jersey City Bisons Easter Red Wing John Anderson Rochester

Mexico Doubles Favored in Davis Cup Showdown

Mexico's Rafael Osuna and Antonio Palafox enter the American Zone Davis Cup ties as slight favorites over the U S pair of Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston. With the teams tied 1–1, the doubles clash determines whether a winner can be decided before Sundays singles.

Cleveland Mexico Rafael Osuna Antonio Palafox United States Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston Francisco Pancho) Contreras Antonio Contreras Palafox Osuna McKinley

U S Swimmers Break Pair of World Marks

At the Los Angeles AAU meet Steve Clark 18 of Santa Clara set two world marks in stroke and freestyle. Roy Saari 16 of El Segundo lowered the American 1 500 meter record to 17 29.8 while Tsuyoshi Yamanaka competed with Alan Somers in the race. Murray Rose withdrew on doctor's orders due to dietary troubles.

Bob Myers Associated Press LOS Angeles Chet Jastremski Indianapolis Athletic Club Jastremski Steve Clark Santa Clara, Calif Roy Saari el Segundo California Japan Tsuyoshi Yamanaka Alan Somers Indianapolis Yamanaka Murray Rose Australia Rose

Akron Soap Box Derby crowns young drivers at Derby Downs

In Akron Ohio the 24th All American Soap Box Derby showcases 153 contestants averaging 14 years old. Competitors race down a 975.4 foot slope for scholarships with Chevrolet offering 5000 dollars to the winner and 4000 to the runner up. About 50 000 spectators expected for the 1 p.m. start.

Akron Ohio Derby Downs Chevrolet

NAACP backs Colts Redskins exhibit, opposes picketing

Virginia NAACP leader says no objection to Colts Redskins exhibition in Norfolk Aug 26. Three local lawyers urge boycott over segregated seating. NAACP reps urge members not to participate in picketing as agreement is reached to promote the game and avoid demonstrations.

Norfolk Robert D. Robertson Virginia Naacp Organce Baltimore Colts Washington Redskins Colts NAACP Foreman Field Joe Jordan Len Holt Ed Dawley Sao Ee Redskins Robertson Messrs Jordan Dawley Holt Carl Schenck Virginia

Grant Stops M-Men as Tigers Narrow Yankees Lead

Ex Pirates right-hander Ronnie Kline pitched his first complete game in 28 starts, blanking Boston 5-0 to move Detroit within three games of New York. Mudcat Grant shut out the Yankees 5-1 at Cleveland, and other MLB results included Baltimore over Washington, Kansas City over Chicago, and Los Angeles over Minnesota.

ED Wilks Associated Press Ronnie Kline Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Tigers St. Louis Los Angeles Angels Pirates Tigers Angels Kline Boston New York Yankees Jim Mudcat) Grant Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Cleveland M- Men Baltimore Washington Kansas City Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Minnesota Rocky Colavito Bill Monbouquette Grant Elston Mudcat Indians Jim Coates Bubba Phillips Maris Babe Ruth Babe Herzog Jackie Brandt Jim Gentile Orioles Joe McClain Steve Barber Deron Johnson Bob Shaw Ray Herbert Eli Grba Twins Earl Averill Camilo Pascual

Peach Supplies Seen Light Until Elberta Harvest

Peach supplies were light in the northern area with Sunhighs cleaned up and Elbertas scarce until harvest. Next week's offerings expected to be very light with limited Sullivan Elbertas and a few Red varieties. Southern Virginia reports Elbertas in full harvest but slow demand and poor color with prices unchanged. Elber tas in Southern Virginia 2 inch up brought $2.40 per bushel.

Elberta Harvest Pennsylvania Elbertas Virginia

Crow Loses Ankle In 31-10 Packers Loss

Cardinals star John David Crow fractured his left ankle driving into the Green Bay line Friday night ending his 1960 exhibition season and sidelining him for at least two regular season games. Sam Etcheverry remains ineffective with a shoulder injury. Lenny Moore scored both Baltimore touchdowns as the Colts beat Minnesota 13-3. Dallas topped Buffalo 35-26 in another preseason game. San Diego defeated Houston 46-28 in AFL action.

Mike Rathet John David Crow Sam Etcheverry Crow Green Bay Packers Etcheverry St. Louis Cardinals Hope Bay Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts Minnesota Vikings Dallas Buffalo San Diego Houston

Notice to Creditors in Virginia Estate

Notice that under Virginia law the undersigned will deliver funds over 1000 dollars on deposit to Ralph W Haines executor of the Florence B Slonaker estate in Hampshire County West Virginia. The deceased was a nonresident of Virginia. Western Frederick Bank by J W Ward cashier.

Ralph W. Haines Florence B. Slonaker Hampshire County West Virginia Florence Slonaker Virginia Western Frederick Bank J. W. Ward

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