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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1963

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals for Raymond Shire of Keeneland Section

Funeral service for Raymond Shire of Keeneland Section Frederick County outlines born to the late George and Harris, died recently. Survivors include two daughters Helen Johnson of St. Louis and Sarah Virginia Mudd of Harris, plus sons James Harris, Wilco Harris, and Albert Harris with many grandchildren and relatives. Pallbearers named include Charles Brown Chester Harris Douglas Robinson Clifton Gant Oliver Jackson and Warren Gant. Body to be taken to cemetery two hours before service with visitation tonight at Gartwright Funeral Home. Reverend M Claude Cook to preside. Pallbearers listed William Blythe Philip Colston John L Enders Maurice Wisecarver Paul Wheeler Rice Levi Jr.

Helen Johnson St. Louis Sarah Virginia Mudd Harris Boyce James Harris Wilco Harris Stephenson Albert Harris Wardensont W. Va Marris New York City Washington Charles Brown Chester Harris Douglas Robinson Clifton Gant Oliver Jackson Warren Gant Gartwright Funeral Home M. Claude Cook William Blythe Philip Colston John L. Enders Maurice Wisecarver Paul Wheeler Rice Levi, Jr

Johnson dies in Philadelphia Ra sorrow burial planned

Liz D. Johnson of Philadelphia Ra died yesterday in Philadelphia. He was born in Clarke County son of the late Philip and Nellie Coleman Johnson. He was married to Amy Babbs Johnson. Surviving are his wife a sister Edith Taylor of Louis Ville a niece Dorothy Boleman of Louisville and William Johnson of Louis. Funeral service set for 1 p.m. at the Surrey Church with Rev Alec Robinson. Burial in Franklinown Va cemetery.

Eliz D. Johnson Philadelphia Clarke County Philip Nellie Coleman Johnson Amy Babbs Johnson Edith Taylor Louis Ville Dorothy Boleman Louisville William Johnson Louis Surrey Alec Robinson Franklin‘own

Funeral service for Mrs Ann Lee Enders Levi

Funeral service for Mrs. Ann Lee Enders Levi of McAllen Texas, formerly of Berryville, will be conducted Friday at 2 p m at the John H Enders Funeral Home in Berryville.

Ann Lee Enders Levi McAllen Tex Berryville John H. Enders Berry

Mrs Florence Connelly Dies in Yonkers Nursing Home

Mrs Florence Rose Connelly of Sawmill River Nursing Home Yonkers died Aug 16 at Grassland Hospital New York She was born in London England daughter of Charles Beretze Belgium and Mary Beretze England She was married to James R Connelly and worked as secretary and translator Survived by son Robert J Connelly three other children and sister Edith Brewery Australia Rosary at Omps Funeral Home and funeral tomorrow at Sacred Heart Church Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery

Florence Rose Connelly Sawmill River Yonkers N. Y Grassland Hospital New York

Funeral service for Mrs. Annié Elton Robinson Funk

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Annié Elton Robinson Funk of Sienera on Monday at 1 30 p m at the Jones Funeral Home with Elder W G Fletcher officiating. Pallbearers included Kenneth Staples Ernest Flowers Norman Keeler LE Raymond Swartz Abred Snapp Sr and honorary pallbearers were Carl Martin Joseph Newlin Charles George Sullivan Cleo Lee Paul Golliday Earl Brumback Lucian Brumback and C Windle. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Annié Elton Robinson Funk Sienera Win Jones Funeral Home W. G. Fletcher C.kenneth Staples H. Ernest Flowers Norman B. Keeler Raymond Swartz Abred L. Snapp, Sr Carl E. Martin Joseph B. Newlin Charles E. George H. Sullivan Cleo B. Lee Paul Golliday Earl C. Brumback C. Lucian Brumback C. C. Windle Mount Hebron Cemetery

Rescue Efforts Continue In Mine After Collapse

Fellin and Throne contact with rescuers was cut off for 45 minutes as shaft walls collapsed. A new speaker was lowered to reach them. Fellin reported Bova was about 25 feet away and injured hip. He heard Bova earlier but then lost contact and feared he slept or moved. Lou was repeatedly called.

Fellin Throne Bova Lou

Clarke Board Adopts Plan to Remodel Jail

Clarke County Supervisors approved Plan 2 to remodel the county jail at a cost of 39 271 dollars presented by Charles Oakey of Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works. The firm to draft a contract and the county will pay in three installments staged with county revenues, first in February 1964, second next year, final in February 1965 with possible 5 percent financing if needed. remodeling to start after detailed designs are completed, with no start date set.

Berryville Clarke County Board of Supervisors Charles Oakey Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works Roanoke Oakey

Front Royal Council to discuss seven year old soot problem

In Front Royal a special Town Council session tonight will address a lingering soot issue and a contentious Main Street traffic plan. Vice Mayor William A. Lillare says the state health report on the spot has been received and the council will determine its role. Councilman A Statton Hammack has proposals to alter the main thoroughfare following six months of one way traffic.

Front Royal William A. Lillare Royal Village State Health’ Dept A. Statton Hammack

Answers From a Quiz Page Blend of Facts and Flaws

A mixed list answers geography religion names and institutions with many errors and odd inclusions. The final note adds culinary flavor suggesting to simmer canned tomatoes with bay leaf cloves and allspice for enhanced taste.

County Firemen Watch Film and Hold Routine Meeting

Frederick County Firemen's Association met at Round Hill Fire Hall in a routine session and viewed the film Checking for Injuries. They reported 16 fires fought in the past month by county units and noted upcoming yard party at Gore on Aug 23-24 and a chicken bar-b-que at Middletown on Aug 25. The next meeting will be in Gainesboro on Sept 16.

Frederick County Firemen’s Assn Round Hill Gore Middletown Gainesboro

Migrant Gets Jail Term for Being in Fight

George Presey a 30 year old migrant laborer was convicted of disorderly conduct and sentenced to 30 days in jail and costs of the union. Judge John Rice presided as Walter Houston 40 testified Presey struck him with a brick during a melee. Houston faces assault charges for a separate stabbing incident at Winchester Memorial Hospital.

George Presey John Rice Presey Ronald Bowers Walter Houston Bill Presey Ice Houston Ernest Moody Winchester Memorial Hospital Rice Robert S. Emmons Winchester Emmoons Sager

Rash of plane crashes leaves 13 dead

The Associated Press reports 11 U.S. servicemen and two civilians killed in a spate of military aircraft accidents this week and last. Five crashes occurred Monday, with other incidents at Clayton New Mexico Eglin Air Force Base Florida and Irwin Iowa plus two Navy jets near Brittany France.

Associated Press U.S Clayton N.M Eglin Air Force Base Fla Air Force Irwin Iowa France Plouarnel

Governors meet protesters at Greenbrier amid civil rights march

About 100 Negroes and several whites gathered at the Greenbrier Hotel gate where West Virginia Governor W. W. Barron met with spokesmen for the demonstrators. Barron said agreement was reached on some discussion areas and a second meeting would occur. Wallace joked the group was practicing for Washington.

Greenbrier Wallace Barnett Washington W. W. Barron West Virginia Barron

Chamber Board to Name Committees Tonight

Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce directors meet at Wayside Inn with Sam Preston Gerald Goodman and Hubert Stratton to discuss the proposed civic center and auditorium gymnasium. They will appoint two committees set rules for outstanding citizen standards and nominate nine directors for November elections. A sister city program with Ambato Ecuador may be formed and a liquor by the drink local option poll will be addressed.

Winchester- Frederick County Follansbee Ambato Ecuador Chamber Ernesto Mino

U. S. to Modify All B52 Bombers

The Defense Department will launch a two year multi million dollar program to modify virtually all 700 B52 bombers starting next month. The fix targets a rear fuselage bulkhead weakness found during tests following three crashes. Officials say the issue arose from unanticipated use including low level high speed flying and severe clear air turbulence.

Washington Defense Department United States

National Guard Sent to Ease Racial Tensions Amid Civil Rights Debate

The draft notes that the National Guard would be used by the President to handle racial troubles while Kennedy's civil rights bill advances through Congress, including the public accommodations section.

Kennedy

C and S Bank Plans Gerrard Street Drive In

C and S Bank will build a Gerrard Street drive in with completion expected by late spring 1964. The bank has not awarded a construction contract yet. A new installment loan department opened at the downtown main branch. A hotel and a house on three tracts owned by James B Bell and wife will be demolished.

Gerrard St. Brach Edwards James B. Bell

Rain hits Winchester area cattle market amid drought relief

Rainfall eased drought across a 0 to 50 mile radius around Winchester with 2,500 to 3,000 cattle sold daily at the Virginia Livestock Market. Flooded pastures drew fire crews as a parade ride setup on the Sears Roebuck lot was disrupted. festival events proceed tonight if weather allows. Communities report heavy selloffs especially south of the county with Front Royal also seeing large cattle sales.

Winchester Heironimus Virginia Here Roy Sears Roebuck John Boyd

Rainfall figures for past 24 hours and yearly totals

Rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 8 30 this morning is .74 inches. August total 1.73 inches. Year to date 1963 21.54 inches. The 50 year average is 36.91 inches per year. Monthly averages for 50 years list January 2.40, February 2.13, March 3.02, April 3.16, May 3.83, June 3.86, July 3.90, August 2.52, September 2.67, October 3.19, November 3.83, December 2.40 inches.

Zoning Board Hearing Is Postponed

The Winchester Zoning Board postpones a public hearing on Roy L. Bageant's variance request for side yard rear yard and off street parking at 12 Loacee Street until Tuesday when the full board can attend. The 4 p.m. session was moved to allow full participation.

Winchester Board Raat Ceppeals Roy L. Bageant W. Loacee St

Major Bradford to Speak at Kiwanis Club Meeting

Major Charles R. Bradford of the Army speakers bureau will be guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club gathering tomorrow at 12 15 p m. at the Washington Hotel. He will be introduced by Col Miff Clowe.

Charles R. Bradford Speakers Bureau of the Army Kiwanis Club Washington Hotel Col Miff Clowe

Television schedule includes multiple classic programs

The listing outlines a dense lineup with 4, 5, 7, 9, and later time blocks featuring Mickey Mouse Club, Popeye, The Lone Ranger, Hail the Conquering Hero, Love That Bob, Frontier Circus, Best of Groucho, The Three Stooges, News programs, Deput y Dawg, World News, Huntley Brin kley, Wanted Dead or Alive, Laramie, The Roaring 20s, Combat!, Mister Ed, The Lloyd Bridges Show, Hawaiian Eye, The Dick Powell Theater, The Steve Allen Show, The Tonight Show, Surfside Six, M Squad, The Late Show, Inspiration, Meditation, Your First Impression, Guiding Light, General Hospital, and other 1960s-era programs.

Mickey Mouse Club Popeye Are Friends Eddie Bracken Ella Raines Bob Frontier Circus

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