Martha Ellen Newell Snapp obituary at Woodstock nursing home
Martha Ellen Newell Snapp 90 died today at Mil Yer Nursing Home Woodstock after a stroke. Born Shenandoah Aug ?, daughter of Major John H. Newell and Sarah Crabill Newell, widow of Benton Snapp. Survived by son Garland Snapp Middletown, daughter Kathleen Swing Winchester, foster son Patrick Green Winchester, grandchildren Allen Snapp Bruce Swing. Jones Funeral Home Winchester handling arrangements.
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Martha
Ellen Newell
Woodstock
Snapp
Shenandoaheee
John H. Newell
Sarah Crabill New
Benton Snapp
Cedar Creek
Winchester
Patrick H. Green
Allen Snapp
Bruce Swing
Jones Funeral Home
Edwards Flight Pushs X-15 To 66 Miles In Space
Joseph A. Walker rocketed the X-15 to an estimated 66 miles above Earth at Edwards Air Force Base in California, attempting to beat his own altitude record set a month earlier but appearing to fall short.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Joseph A. Walker
Baptist Group Holds Annual Meeting in Boyce Virginia
The Ketocton Association in Virginia held its annual three day session with about 400 attendees. The Rev addressed the meeting noting the event keeps the association functioning despite routine nature.
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Baptist Group
Boyce
Ketocton Association
Virginia
Tor
Old Salon Baptist Arch
Bee Stings Send Children To Hospital In Bremerton
In Bremerton Washington two young girls stumbled into a yellow jacket nest Tuesday. Candice Carroll six remained in hospital with over 200 stings while Jo Anne Hodgin seven was released after suffering 50 to 100 stings mainly on arms and legs.
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Bremerton, Wash
Candice Carroll
Candice
Jo Anne Hodgin
Apples forecast prompts price realism at Virginia meet
Pittsburgh August meeting of the State Committee reviewed AAMA and VAMA recommendations on apples. Lassiter cites 1968 U.S. apple output at 117.9 million bushels, down from 1967, with 1963 Virginia crop around 8.2 million. Supplies of sauce and sliced products expected to be adequate by September 1, markets poised for a firmer outlook amid reduced processing apples.
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Pittsburgh
Appies
Eset
E. S
Acto
U. S. Department of Agrcutre
Virginia
Virginia Service
Lassiter
South Viet Nam Ambassador Quits amid Buddhist crackdown
South Viet Nam Ambassador Tran Van Chuong resigned saying he cannot represent a government that ignores his advice and disapproves of its policies toward Buddhists. Chuong, a leading family figure and father of Mme. Ngo Dinh Nhu, criticized Diem’s handling of Buddhist protests as Hanoi cracks down.
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Washington
Tran van Chuong
Ngo Dinh Diem
Chuong
Cao van Luan
Roman
Eh F
Congran
Ngo Dinh Thuc
Diem
Diém
Mme
Nhu
Senators Seek More Data Before 100 Megaton Bomb Treaty Vote
Former AEC members Dr. Willard Libby and Lewis Strauss testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that more current data is needed on Soviet 100 megaton capabilities. Libby warned the big blast power could outpace peaceful uses while Strauss outlined treaty implications for ongoing weapon development programs.
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Washington
Willard F. Libby
Smit
Cees Ry, Essort
Uni of California
Los Angeles
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lewis L. Strauss
Libby
United States
Demonstrators Protest Slum Conditions in City Hall Plaza
Eight demonstrators were arrested in New York when they dumped part of a truckload of rubbish in City Hall Plaza to protest slum conditions. Seven faced disorderly conduct charges and one faced littering. all were released. The event was organized by the Congress of Racial Equality and the East Side Tenants Council.
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NEW York
City Hall Plaza
Congress of Racial Equality
East Side Tenants Council
Fairfax County Businessman Ernesto Fatago Missing
Ernesto Fatago, 43, a Fairfax County businessman, was last seen leaving his music shop Monday for a Washington bank. Detectives learned he carried no large sum and apparently planned to withdraw, not deposit, with Fatago not appearing at the bank and authorities suspect foul play.
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Fairfax (Ap
Ernesto Fa Tago
Fairfax County
Washington
Fatago
Zelaski
Dudley Attorney Argues Lack of Jurisdiction
Syracuse AP The attorney for carnival drifter Kenneth Dudley contends the Onondaga County grand jury lacked jurisdiction in the 1949 strangulation slaying indictment. The case involves the death of 29 year old Mrs. Albert Mary Vella of Syracuse whose remains were found near the Madison County line. Dudley, 48, is serving a 20 year sentence in Virginia for the starvation death of a daughter and was brought to Syracuse for trial on the murder charge.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Kenneth Dudley
Onondaga Dalles Grand Jury
Albert Mary Vella
Madison County
Dudley
Virginia
White Teenagers Join Pickets At Richmond City Hall
A small group of Negro youths and white teenagers demonstrated at Richmond City Hall on Tuesday. Police reported about a dozen demonstrators taking part in the picketing as tensions surfaced between groups.
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Richmond
City Hall
W. Va. Schools Start Early To Beat Snow
About 10,000 Buchanan County youngsters returned to classes as West Virginia schools opened early to avoid an upcoming snow period. Superintendent Percy V. Dennis oversaw the initial departures and attendance.
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W. Va
Grundy
Buchanan County
West Virginia
Buchanan
Percy V. Dennis
Bill Ups Duty For Reservists
The House sent to President Kennedy a bill to require reservists to serve at least four months of active duty to meet military obligations. The active period would reflect required training for the Reserve member’s specialty and could extend to about 18 months.
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Washington
House
Kennedy
Letters and Cash Sent to Families of Trapped Miners
In Hazleton Pennsylvania families of three miners trapped 331 feet underground receive prayers and letters of support. Mrs David Fellin says she has gotten several letters and cards some with money. A Wilkes-Barre family card expresses faith and courage. She notes financial strain but says friends and family help.
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Hazleton, Pa
David Fellin
Wilkes-Barre, Pa
Rosary and medals lowered to trapped miners in Hazleton
A rosary and St Christopher medals were lowered through a six inch lifeline hole to two miners trapped 331 feet underground in Hazleton Pennsylvania. The items were provided by Rev Edmond Roman and blessed by the Pope in Rome.
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Hazleton, Pa
St. Christopher’s
Edmond Roman
Hazleton
Rome
Miners Continue Effort to Reach Trapped Men
After nine days trapped the two miners Fellin and Throne push a 11 foot tunnel through debris as Louis Bova is believed 25 feet away. The drill misses the chamber again as hope for rescue fades and the men maintain joked spirits despite the peril.
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Throne
Sucess
Fellin
Louis Bova
Bova
U S Denounced In Castro Note To UN Secretary
Fidel Castro regime delivered a note to U Thant denouncing new U.S. plans of aggression against Havana. Broadcast heard in Miami on Wednesday quoted a Cuban U.N. attaché.
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U.S
Castro
Miami
Fla
Fidel Castro
U.N
U Thant
Havana
Cuba
U.N. Mis
Weather forecast for Virginia with clouds and showers
Considerable cloudiness and scattered showers with possible thunder early tonight. Low temperatures around 62 to 66. Remaining outlook calls for partly cloudy skies, warm and humid conditions.
Rainfall totals and scattered data from August to date
Rainfall data cover 24 hours to 6 30 am in August with year to date figures. Averages are 36 91 inches annual over 60 years and 2 40 to 8 16 inches monthly across listed months. Miscellaneous items include U S locations and historical references.
Soviet Trawlers Spy on NATO Exercise At Sea
In Portsmouth England Admiral Charles B Martell commander of NATO s Atlantic strike fleet arrived with a Soviet shadow nearby. Six Soviet trawlers were observed shadowing a NATO drill involving 15 U S ships 16 British ships and submarines. Air detachments from Britain and France brought total forces to about 25000.
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Portsmouth
England
Vics Adm
Charles B. Martell
NATO
U.S
Newport News
Martell
Atlantic
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South Viet Nam
FLEET
Fleet & Co., Inc
Shade Equipment CO
Piaalg MF
Associated Press
Albany
Washin D. C
Kew
Mass
Penn
France
Georgie Porgie
Battles
Glidden Speed
Glaize & Bro
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Plymouth-Vallent
Saat
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Chapman Motor CO
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Winchester, Va
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