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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1959

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in Clifton and Strasburg Areas

Clifton Bowling Terrell 77 died at home 417 S Cameron St. Funeral tentative Monday 3:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Dr E T Clark officiating. Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery. Omer Lester Wakeman killed in a Wednesday auto crash near Strasburg. funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg with Rev Cecil Showalter and Rev Lawrence M Helsley. Interment Fishers Hill. Wakeman, a farmer and long time bank and farm bureau director, is survived by wife Almeta Funk Wakeman and daughter Mrs C M Borden of Toms Brook, plus two brothers. pallbearers listed.

Clifton Bowling Terrell S. Cameron St Gertrude Henderson Jones Funeral Home E. T. Clark First Baptist Church Omer Lester Wakeman Stover Strasburg Cecil Showalter Lawrence M. Helsley Fishers Hill Cemetery Wakeman Rt. 55 Mr. Wakeman Jeremiah Walker Georgia Hockman Wakeman Church of the Brethren At Round Hill Massanutten Bank of

Mrs Gabriel Miller Die in Columbia Pa After Existence

Mrs Gabriel Miller of Columbia Pennsylvania died there on August 20 age present. She was born Shockeyville Frederick County daughter of Alberta and Maria Sharley Luttrell. Survived by husband Gabriel Miller son Theodore Miller daughter Ruth Brady and three grandchildren all of Columbia. Also sister Miss Eva Luttrell Sunnyside and four brothers Carter Ernest Luttrell White Hall Harry Luttrell Bunker Hill Elmer Luttrell Cedarville Ohio. Funeral service set in Columbia at 1 30 p m EST.

Clara Luttrell Miller Columbia Shockeyville Frederick County Alberta Maria Sharley Luttrell Gabriel Miller Theodore Miller Ruth Brady Eva Luttrell Sunnyside Carter Ernest Luttrell White Hall Harry Luttrell Bunker Hill Elmer Luttrell Cedarville Ohio

Mrs Hazel Grove Eppard Dies in Washington Hospital

Mrs. Hazel Grove Eppard 41 widow of Ralph Marvin Eppard died this morning at Georgetown University Hospital Washington. She was born in Frederick County and lived in Alexandria. Survived by her parents one son James Talford Eppard a brother Marvin Grove and two sisters Viola Jones and Mildred Fletcher. Friends may call at Ives Funeral Home Arlington until 10 p.m. Monday. Service from Culmore Methodist Church Falls Church Tuesday 9 30 a.m. DST and Redland Methodist Church Whitacre 1 p.m. EST. Interment Redland Cemetery.

Hazel Grove Eppard James Grove Cross Junction Georgetown University Hospital Washington Ralph Marvin Eppard

Smith of White Stone Dies at Home

Caster County Virginia resident and brother of Dr. George H. Smith died yesterday at his White Stone home. He was born in Miskimon, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Smith, married to Katherine Foote, and survived by several relatives. He studied at Fork Union Academy and William and Mary, earned a law degree in Baltimore, and served in the U S Navy in World War II. Funeral planned Monday at 11 a.m. at White Stone Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Caster County George H. Smith White Stone Miskimon George Henry Smith Katherine Foote Iden Zeiler Leesburg Henry Maddox H. C. Robison Marvin Smith Joohn D. Smith Lancaster Court House Smith Fork Union Academy William and Mary Baltimore U.S.S White Stone Baptist Church Church

Death of Norman C Ball in Frederick County

Norman Calvin Ball seven of Red Bud Frederick County near Stephenson died last night in Memorial Hospital. He was born April 11 1952 the son of Howard Ball and Frances Dodson Ball Henry. Survived by two half brothers and a half sister all in Frederick County and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs William Dodson who lived with him. Funeral conducted Monday at 2 p m Omps Funeral Home Rev C Raymond Womeldorf burial in old Quaker Cemetery on Apple Pie Ridge.

Norman Calvin Ball Red Bud Frederick County Stephenson Memorial Hospital Howard Ball Middleburg Frances Dodson Ball Henry Berryville William Dodson Omps C. Raymond Womeldorf Apple Pie Ridge

McDonald Wage Dispute Sees Union Push for 15 Cent Rise

Wages averaged 3.11 an hour before the strike as McDonald and the union argue over restoring last year’s pay levels. The union seeks 15 cents more per hour annually in any new contract while government fact finding led to mixed readings from Secretary James P. Mitchell. Mitchell cautioned that hard bargaining could yield a settlement soon.

James P. Mitchell Mitchell

Norweigian Couple Ties Foreign Bond In Nordic American Union

Steven Rockefeller and Anne Marie Rasmussen wed in a Norway ceremony. The vicar praised their example against social barriers and called for building a good home. The couple will honeymoon in New York. Crowds gathered despite rain as sun appeared at the moment of the pronouncement.

Gautestad Steven Steven Rockefeller Anne Marie Norway Rockefeller New York United States Mia Rasmussen

Mark Perrin Jones Searcy publisher and leader dies

Mark Perrin Jones a 57 year old former Arkansas Press Association president died Thursday from a heart attack. He served as publisher of the Searcy Daily Citizen and White County Citizen.

Searcy, Avrk Mark Perrin Jones The Arkansas Press Assn Searcy Daily Citizen White County Citizen

Earl J Hudson A B C executive dies at 67

Earl J. Hudson vice president of American Broadcasting Co. died Friday in Los Angeles from a blood disease.

Los Angeles Earl J. Hudson American Broadcasting Co

Eight Missing Since Quake

In Anacortes Washington Roy and Mrs Maricich seek word of eight relatives missing since the August Hebgen quake trip. A letter said they planned to hunt agates and berries near the Hebgen River area but never called home. The search ends at Old Faithful Geyser Yellowstone and Montana remains are feared.

Anacortes Wash Roy Maricich Peter Maricich Virgil Keltz Sr Washington Yellowstone National Park Hebgen River Montana

Toll of Virginia road deaths climbs to 502 this year

The Virginia road toll rose to 502 after two double fatal wrecks and the death of 10 year old Andrew Walker Jr. from Farnham following a bicycle collision. The crashes occurred on State Routes 40 623 and 3 near Kenbridge Ashland and Farnham.

Associated Press Virginia Harry Winn Dewitt Dinwiddie County Johnny Bell Kenbridge State Rt. 40 Winn Bell St. Philip Hospital Richmond Clyde Cecil George G. Seay Elmont Hanover County State Rt. 623 Ashland Seay Cecil Andrew L. Walker Jr Farnham Richmond County

Formosa Lashed By Winds Rain Amid Iris Typhoon

Strong winds and heavy rain pummeled southern Formosa as Typhoon Iris passed south of the island and threatened the Red China mainland. Iris, packing 75 mph winds, moved into the East China Sea toward Swa Tow between Quemoy and Hong Kong, after earlier striking the Batanes Islands near Luzon. At least 100 lives were lost when a Philippine interisland motorship sank near Palawan, with 11 survivors found. A boat capsized near Quezon province, drowning six more.

Taipei Formosa Iris Red China East China Sea Swatow Quemoy Hong Kong Batanes Islands Luzon Philippine Interisland Palawan Island West Phillippines Quezon Province

Stevenson Calls Eisenhower Khrushchev Talks a Great Achievement

Adlai E Stevenson returning from Europe described the pending Eisenhower Khrushchev visits as a great achievement for the Soviet leader. He spoke at Idlewild Airport saying he is not running for president in 1960 and that Europe’s view reflects anxiety about secret diplomacy which the president’s trip may ease.

New York Adlai E Stevenson Europe Eisenhower Nikita Khrushchev Stevenson Idlewild Presiden

Broadway Producer Donald M. Wolin Dies at 31

New York theater figure Donald M. Wolin age 31 died Friday from leukemia. Wolin's death closes a brief illness in the Broadway producing scene, with colleagues recalling his early impact and projects amid the city’s lively stage community.

New York Donald M. Wolin

Weather Outlook for Virginia Today

Mostly sunny and hot with humidity this afternoon. Scattered thundershowers tonight and cooler by Sunday with more clouds and showers. Lows reach the 70s, 60s in the mountains, and Sunday turns cooler in the north and east.

Rainfall Totals and Averages for Past Year

Report shows none rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 8:30 am today. August total 1.80 inches. 1959 year to date 23.66. Average annual rainfall over 46 years 36.85 inches with monthly averages listed for each month.

Chest Solicitors Organize Monday Meeting for Community Chest Campaign

City solicitation section of the Winchester Frederick Community Chest will organize at a meeting at 12 noon Monday at the George Washington. Also notes difficulty tracing Basque language origins on the Franco-Spanish border.

Winchester - Frederick

Cool Front Moving Toward East Promise Relief From Heat

Millions across the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast endure oppressive heat as a cool front advances from the Great Lakes toward New England. New York area may see 80s with pleasant days ahead, while Chicago and Central Plains expect cooling as overnight rains ease temperatures. Lincoln tops 100 with Baltimore at 98, marking a 10th straight day above 90 in Maryland.

Associated Press Rockies Atlantic Coast Great Lakes New England New York Connecticut Baltimore Washington Weather Bureau Chicago Seaboard Virginia Central Plains Midwest Northwest California Mississippi Valley Gulf Region Nebraska Lincoln Maryland

Weather Clippings and Political Reminders Across Regions

Fragmentary list mentions wrestling, Calvin Coolidge, scallop, honest man, constitutional message, Denmark, South America, a distress signal, two or three, and steering wheel. Reads as miscellaneous notes or quiz-like items without cohesive narrative.

Calvin Coolidge the Constitution Denmark South America

Farm auction notices list near Shepherdstown and Frederick

A sequence of sales listings across West Virginia Maryland and Virginia. Holstein cattle dairy equipment hogs farming gear tractors real estate and valuable county land appear with auctioneers Morrow Miller Paul Miller Horst Wagner and others. Locations include Shepherdstown Charles Town Winchester and Frederick with dates August 25 to September 12.

D.S.T H. Max Derr Twin-Oak Shepherdstown W. Va Morrow & Miller Ethel M. Leps Washington St Charles Town Paul Miller Cynthia W. Dowling Denny’s Commission Automobile C. H. Thomas Hamilton Loudoun County Northern Va. Auction Co Swimley Station Old Charles Town Road W. D. Orndorff Clay Sales Frederick Horst & Wagner J. Randolph Larrick Frederick County Court House Armel E. T. Snider Dabney W. Watts Winchester F. T. Snider

Mother of Eight Caught in Whisky Smuggling Trap

Inmates at the West Virginia State Penitentiary were targeted in a whisky smuggling scheme run by Vivian Crow a 37 year old mother. Police set a sting with a prisoner disguising as a trusted helper and used her son to collect the bottle. No formal charges announced yet and Crow’s husband is jailed on incest charges.

Moundsville W. Va State Penitentiary Robert Bonar State Police Vivian Crow Bonar

Archbishop Ruben Herrera Dies of Heart Attack at 58

Msgr. Ruben Qido Herrera who led the San Jose archdiocese in Costa Rica died Friday at age 58 from a heart attack. The death leaves the church to select a successor and mourners gathered in San Jose.

Ruben Herrera San Jose Costa Rica Ruben Qido Herrera

Conferees Ok Landrum Griffin Provisions Differences

Report notes progress in closed sessions on Landrum Griffin conferees report. House penalties appear less stringent than Senate in one draft while the House public reporting provision is stiffer than the Senate in another.

Senate House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clifton Terrell Mt. Hebron Cemetery O. L. Wakeman Mrs. Gabriel Miller Clifton B. Terre Jones Funeral Home, Inc Mrs Hazel Eppard Randolph A. Smith Commonwealth's Attorney For Law John H. Clayton Mer John W. Rosenberger & CO Norman C. Ball McDonald Stevens Earl J. Hdson Stuart E. Brown, JR Khrushchev Donald Wolin Chest Solicitors I. Q. Answers Albany Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans Oklahoma City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Portland Ore Rapid City E. Piccadilly St Whitacre Route 11 Circuit Court Kenneth E. Whitacre James A. Sherwood Margie R. Sherwood Robert L. Dehaven Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St H. A Moter Cross Road Bakerton Road D.H.I.A Griven H.p McCormick Deering H. P Starline H. Max Dear Girton John Deere Allis-Chalmers
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