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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1959

Page

2

Obituary: Clarence Kay Gore of Cedarville

Clarence Kay Gore aged 47 died Tuesday night at Warren Memorial Hospital. A farmer born in Roanoke, he is survived by three brothers Marshall R of Arlington Joseph Dyson of Silver Spring Md and Tyler Monroe Gore of New York City and a sister Mrs Oma Murd en of Cedarville. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm in Scott Funeral Home Front Royal with burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named C M Grove Frank Simpson Jr Clifford Jenkings and Roy Mitchell.

Clarence Kay Gore Cedarville Warren Memorial Hospital Gore Roanoke Marshall R Arlington Joseph Dyson Silver Spring Tyler Monroe Gore New York City Oma Murden Chapel of Scott Funeral Home Front Royal Prospect Hill C. M. Grove Frank Simpson Clifford Jenkings Roy Mitchell

Funeral service for Nat Diehl in Baltimore Friday

Nat Diehl dies in Baltimore and will have a funeral Friday at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Joseph H. Duckwall. Pallbearers include Joseph Davis Jr and several Schane family members. Burial in National Cemetery with remains resting at the funeral home.

Nat Diehl Baltimore Jones Funeral Home Joseph 8 Duckwall Highland Memorial ‘Presbyterian Church Joseph Davis, Jr William Davis Richard Shane Curtis Shane Arthur Shane Ray Shane Bureial National Cemetery Jones

England Service for Robert to Be Held in Berryville

A graveside service for Robert England who died Monday at Winchester Memorial Hospital will be at 11 am tomorrow in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville conducted by Rev R D Goshorn of Berryville Presbyterian Church. In 1958 national advertisers invested over 25 000 in daily papers to advertise 3784 products with the largest advertiser spending over 34 000 000 last year.

Robert England Winchester Memorial Hospital Green Hill Cemetery Berryville R. D. Goshorn Berryville Presbyterian Church

Communists Report Reinforcement in Laos Front

Government says rebel units have moved through six northern and southern Laos provinces to the South Viet Nam border. Officials fear a major offensive as the Communists use a quiet period to reinforce and resupply isolated cells while aiming to stretch government forces thin to retake Sam Neua and Phong Saly.

Vientaine, Laos Laos Viet Nam Defense Ministry Sam Neua Phong Saly

World War I Vets to Meet at 337 Virginia Ave

Barracks 1526 and its Auxiliary will hold a Sunday 5 p.m. meeting at the home of O. C. Holliday 337 Virginia Ave. Officers from the Department of Virginia Veterans of World War I will attend and urge all members to be present.

O. C. Holliday Virginia Ave Department of Virginia

Quake Strikes Yellowstone Area Survivors Recount Vivid Rescue

Rescuers plan dives into Heben Lake and Madison River after a major quake triggers landslides and road damage across western Yellowstone. About 300 survivors evacuated. two people reportedly drowned in a car buried in mud. Grover C. Mault of Temple City, California, described his trailer swept into the Madison River and a harrowing climb to safety.

Heben Lake Madison River Yellowstone National Park Grover C. Mault Temple City Calif

House labor bill fight widens as Youngs urge voting bloc shift

The House debates a Landrum Griffin labor bill with Eisenhower support. Carey writes to members pressuring district workers to back the measure, provoking AFL CIO concerns and warnings from Rep Ayres about retaliation by union leadership as conference on labor control measures continues.

Phil M. Landrum D-Ga Robert P. Griffin R-Mich Eisenhower House Landrum-Griffin Carey William H. Ayres Ohio Afl-Cio George Meany Congress Hoffa James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Ayres Senate House

Keller Receives 40 8 Scholarship for Nursing Training

Miss Joyce E. Keller daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frederick P Keller has been chosen by Voiture 1078 40 8 to receive a three year scholarship to Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing She enters training next month Announcement was made at the August promenade hosted by Voyageur L M Castelmen Chef de Gare Daniel T Grimes led the meeting Keller a Handley School graduate lives with her sister in law and brother Mr and Mrs Joseph Bragg and attends First EUB Church

Joyce E. Keller Frederick P. Keller Voiture Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Voyaguer William H. Louthan, Jr Miss Keller Voyageur L. M. Castelmen Chef de Gare Daniel T. Grimes Handley School Joseph Bragg First Eub

German Actor Arrives in U S For Debut

Horst Buchholz a 25 year old German actor arrives from Paris for his American stage debut opposite Kim Stanley in Cheri. The play begins rehearsals next week with Buchholz also set for two Hollywood film roles. He is accompanied by wife Miriam Bru.

New York Horst Bucholz Paris Kim Stanley Bucholz Germany America James Dean Hollywood Miriam Bru

Two Youths Set Fire to Wasp Nests Burn Barn

In Shelby North Carolina two youngsters received torches to burn wasps nests under barn leaves at the D D Lattimore farm. The barn burned as a result and the loss was put at 500 dollars.

Shelby N.C D. D. Lattimore

Steel Strike Report Highlights Profit Gains And Wage Pressures

Mitchell's report finds steel profits lag behind other industries, while prices rise faster than general inflation. It cites 1955–57 return on net worth at 12.8 percent for top firms and notes May 1959 steel earnings at $3.10 per hour versus $2.23 in manufacturing. The union seeks a 15 cent raise plus fringe benefits as negotiations continue in New York.

Mitchell R. Conrad Cooper Cooper David McDonald United Steelworkers Steelworkers New York

Boyce Couple Hospitalized After Crash

A Boyce couple, Counsel Washington 64 and Rebecca 54, were hospitalized in St. Philip Hospital Richmond after a Monday auto crash in the Capitol. The driver of the other car was Walter Falden of Richmond. The Washingtons were just entering the street when struck and were momentarily pinned between vehicles.

Boyce St. Phillip Ital Richmond Capitol Washington Rebecca W. Franklin St Walter Falden Washingtons Franklin St

Chamber seeks real grapefruit in space mission

The Chamber of Commerce of Mission Texas asked space scientists to place a real grapefruit in orbit. Chamber manager Al Ady offered a red Texas grapefruit for inclusion in a future satellite firing at the Florida test center.

Mission Tex Chamber of Commerce Rio Grande Valley U.S al Ady Florida Test Center

Khrushchev Trip May Limit Press Coverage

Newsmen applying to cover Khrushchev's tour may face restrictions as officials worry crowds could hinder his itinerary. A single press plane is likely to accompany the Khrushchev entourage, with the Soviets expected to veto more than one plane following Eisenhower through the Soviet Union.

Khrushchev Eisenhower Soviet Union

Growers Weigh Future Course at August Meeting

At an August 28 meeting Mr. Robinson outlined that growers will decide the wisest future course based on processor attitude and opening prices. The board says no further current procedures are reasonable yet while contracts remain unsigned and legalities are being raised. Prices discussed include 2.65 per hundredweight for Yorks and 2.35 for other canning varieties.

Robinson

Oil Firm Donates $10,000 to Kansas City Fire Disaster Fund

Continental Oil Co contributed $10,000 to the disaster fund for the Greater Kansas City fire that killed two firefighters Virgil L. Sams and Neal K. Owen, 28, and injured 17 with five in critical condition. The gift raises the total fund to over $15,000 to aid families and rehabilitate wounded responders.

Kansas City Continental Oil Co Continental Kan Virgil L. Sams Neal K. Owen

Steel Strike At a Glance

The Associated Press reports half a million steelworkers and 150000 other workers idle as negotiations in New York continue. Figures released by federal authorities show rising steel prices wages and profits. Union demand is 15 cents more per hour with better fringe benefits while industry warns of inflation. Weekly production losses run about 300 million dollars and weekly wages about 70 million.

Associated Press New York Eisenhower Mitchell

Warren County School Desegregation Debate And Viscose Plans

In two days of enrollment 461 students signed up for September classes and 250 registrations were recorded yesterday. Foundation president Hugh D. McCormick said a board meeting will decide on another year of school. Warren County High School lists 327 fall term registrations with 309 whites and 18 Negroes amid desegregation speculation tied to a Washington meeting. Unconfirmed reports say American Viscose struggles to attract management due to public school conditions.

Tive Foundation Hugh D. McCormick Warren County High School County Washington Warren County

Jumping Off Brooklyn Bridge Cited in Historic List

A fragmented list mentions Friedrich Engels, several U.S. states, and topics including football and a Brooklyn Bridge jump. The readable items suggest a compilation of names, places, and events without a clear cohesive story.

Friedrich Engels Louisiana Ark, Ill Kan Mass Tex Brooklyn Bridge

Northern Virginia cattle sale and multiple auctions listed

Auction notices across Virginia and Maryland list sales in Catlett Winchester Shepherdstown Charles Town Swimley and Frederick with items including cattle household goods clothing farming equipment and tractors. Listings name Stan Haworth C Richard Boyce Denny's Auction Orndorff Cole Morrow Miller Horst Wagner Dabney Watts and others with dates August 21 22 25 26 29 and September 12.

Northern Virginia Cattle CO Catlett Guernsey Stan Haworth Auction Co Richard Boyce Loudoun St Winchester Denny's Commission Route 340 Orndorff & Cole D.S.T H. Max Derr Twin-Oak Shepherdstown W. Va Morrow & Miller Ethel M LEPS Washington St Charles Town Paul Miller M. Lloyd Swimley Station Old Charles Town Road W. D. Orndorff Clay Sales Frederick Horst & Wagner Dabney W. Watts Frederick County Court House B. T. Snider

Weather Today in Virginia Sunny and hot conditions noted

The forecast calls for mostly sunny and hot conditions today with fair tonight and near coast lows around 70 and interior lows in the 60s. Friday remains mostly sunny and hot with widely scattered afternoon thundershowers in the mountains.

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Clarence K. Gore Diehl Service England Jones Funeral Home, Inc Call Smalts, Florists, Inc Omps Funeral Home of Ali OF the Golden H. L. Mills Route Joyce Keller Nad Plumsy Lumber KENT I. Q. Answers E. Piccadilly St Virginia Lady Chatterly Glaize & Bro Frederick County F.H.A Kinloch Farms the Plains Curtiss Candy Breeding H. M. Dancer Warrenton H. J. Wilson Clay W. Leps West Washington Street S. S. White General Electric S. S. White Laboratory A.C Ritter Ethel M. Leps Clark Furr
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