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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1961
Page
2
A Jackson court heard that Freedom Riders created dangerous tension as 19 year old Henry Thomas faced breach of peace charges after disobeying a segregation area order. Prosecution cites fear of violence. defense argues officers prevented any breach despite crowd.
A Western Horse and Pony Show will be held at the Horse Show Grounds in Berryville with Earl Colteryahn as judge. Breeding classes start at 10 a.m. D.S.T. A grand champion will be chosen after a parade. Riding events begin at 2 p.m. D.S.T. with purse events of 25 dollars in several trials and a 50 dollar 300 yard heat final. Colteryahn is a noted U.S. quarter horse breeder and former owner of Rondo's King.
Mrs Irvan O Connell and Mrs Howard Shockey won the weekly duplicate match at the Winchester Contract Bridge Club held last night at the Golf Club. Runners up were Mrs Preston and Mrs Herbert Schutte with Ellis Ford and John Griffith taking third and Vincent Catarella and Richard Bowers fourth. The next meeting for interested players is August 30 at 8 p.m. at the Golf Club.
Seven former Chicago police officers were found guilty by an all female jury of conspiracy to burglarize and conceal stolen property. Sentences ranged from one to five years for five defendants with two fined $500. Patrick Groark’s case to be decided separately. Morrison’s testimony prompted reforms and awaits federal charges.
Richard Lee Hibbard 18 died suddenly at his home in Hampton. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hibbard and brother of Allen Orn. his mother is Stella Carver of Winchester. A Hampton Baptist Church member and Frederick Military School graduate, he planned to enter Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Apprentice School next month. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Hampton Baptist Church with burial at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News.
Edmond C. Breene 83 founder and board chairman of Winona Oil Co Delaware died after a short illness. Breene was a founder and first president of the Pennsylvania Crude Oil Association.
Del. James M. Thomson of Alexandria challenges Roanoke attorney Pearson over alleged improprieties in Thomson's recount victory over Denis K. Lane for the Alexandria Assembly seat. Thomson proposes a public debate in Alexandria with Alexandria Republican chairwoman presiding and pledges wider debates if Pearson agrees.
A car parked on Joist Hire Place was struck early today and knocked into a yard causing damage. Charles Marion Hicks, 24, of Rt. 4, charged with driving under the influence and improper equipment after his 1952 Chevrolet struck a parked 1960 Ford owned by H. Robert Edwards. Hicks suffered a pulled ligament in the right wrist. The Chevrolet was headed east when it struck the Ford at the curb, pushing the Ford 45 feet into 412 Joist Hire Place’s yard and sending the Chevy to the corner of Lee St. and Joist Hire Place, then over a bank 220 feet from the crash. Damage to the Ford estimated at 345. porch railing damage at 50. Municipal Court Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Also, a separate two-car crash at Smithfield Ave and Kern St caused 300 damage. a 1961 Chevrolet driven by Juan Reyes of New York collided with a 195 Ford operated by Lucille H. Trenary of Jackson Ave. Both vehicles sustained 150 damage each.
The Urban Renewal Administration approved a 1.8 million dollar grant for a 21 acre downtown redevelopment project east of Norfolk. The area holds 140 substandard dwellings with 136 families to be relocated at government expense. After clearance, the site will be developed mainly for commercial public and semi public uses.
The 19th Presgraves Reunion was an all day picnic at the Lions Shelter with 86 members and guests. Officers elected for 1962 were Mrs. Joseph Bailey president, Mrs. Myrtle Presgraves vice president, and Mrs. Emmett Presgraves secretary and treasurer. Prizes honored longest distance, oldest person, youngest person, largest family, newest married couple, and longest married couple. The 1962 reunion is set for August 19 at the Lions Shelter.
The Women of the Moose Winchester Chapter 1367 met at the Moose Home with Mrs Garland Miller presiding. Barbara Chaplin reported her Miss Winchester trip to Roanoke and the group will close at the State Convention in Roanoke Saturday. The chapter, named a top five in the state, discussed a Sept 9 fall dance and urged all members attending the state closing to join a 8 p.m. meeting tonight.
Over 400 people attended the Loyal Order of Moose family picnic at Isaac Walton Park Sunday. Games entertained children while adults enjoyed dinner. A chicken barbecue is planned for September 16 at Moose Park.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Stephens City hosts a yard party Friday in front of Mrs. Ethel Williams. Public invitation is extended. Tiny cocktail onions left over can enhance stewed tomatoes or green peas.
A fragmented reader puzzle lists clues such as first president, 72 inches, card game, and eight feet. It includes mispronunciation guidance for predatory with emphasis on the first syllable and examples like Belgium and John D. Rock.
A series of auction notices across Frederick County with dates August 26 and September 2 and 9. Notices name Joseph A. Massie Jr., Orkney Springs Hotel Corp, Alice D Hammock, Special Commissioner, and Robert Stickley as sellers or bidders with auctioneers James Janney and Charles R Duvall listed. Locations include Stonewall District Stephens City and the Ridings Chapel Road.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with scattered thunderstorms. Highs around 84 and low near 68. Today's temperatures compare to 82 and 64 a year ago. Sunrise tomorrow at 5 35 a m and moonrise at 6 00 p m.
Weather data shows rainfall totals for August to date 1.4 inches with 27.85 inches year to date and average monthly rainfall figures listed from May through December. The page also includes a note on common misspellings such as tariff and tarrier with r usage.
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