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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

Page

2

Obituary of Mrs Annie Maxwell Field Widow of William Field

Mrs Annie Maxwell Field widow of William Dudley Field died yesterday in Richmond. She lived here for years and was a member of the Century Club Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital and Christ Episcopal Church. Surviving are three grandchildren six great grandchildren a niece Mrs Allen Bond and her daughter in law Mrs Arthur M Field Jr. Funeral service was held today in Richmond by her son Rev Arthur M Field Jr Burial will be with her husband in Boise Idaho.

Annie Maxwell Field William Dudley Field Richmond Allen Bond City Arthur M. Field Arthur M. Field, Jr Boise, Idaho

Growth of Soul Episcopal Hour Sunday Topic

The seventh in the current series of Episcopal Services on WINC at 9 30 p m features Growth of the Soul the topic of the hour Conducted by Right Rev Richard S M Emerick Bishop of Michigan the series runs each Sunday evening through Sept 17 Music for this year is by the Washington Cathedral Choir for Men and Boys

Winc Richard S. M. Emerick Michigan Washington

Berryville Boy Said Unhurt When Hit by Car

A 7 year old boy was struck by a car on Liberty Street in Berryville. Gilbert Mark Royston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert C. Royston, had no apparent injuries and was to go home. State and local police noted the incident as a non injury hit and run.

Berryville Liberty St Memorial Hospital Gilbert Mark Royston Gilbert C. Royston Robert L. Hicks West Virginia H. K. Malbon Irmin Teresa Burkhart Buckmarsh Clarke County Gaylord L. W. Waters Joanne Knicely Regan Pennsylvania Red Gate Farm Boyce Regan Ralph Richardson Waters

Clouds Hide Eclipse Dark Sky Delay Moon View

Rain clouds blocked the eclipse last night across the Northeast preventing visibility at first. By midnight the sky cleared enough to show about half the Moon in Earth's shadow with a coppery red hue where visible.

Associated Press United States

Puzzle-like clue set hints at hidden meanings across objects

A list of terse items includes people Hu Bird True and Indian tribal name, numbers sixty nine two thousand one hundred and a Hamlet reference with scattered hints to ears Belfast and peace or amity, plus an unclear line.

Bird True Belfast Peace Hamlet I. Q. Answers

Auction Directory Listings for Winchester and Vicinity

A consolidated sales directory lists multiple upcoming auctions in Virginia and nearby areas. Items include furniture household goods farm machinery real estate and dairy cattle with auctioneers Orndorff Cole E T Snider B O Brumback Charles Duvall and others. Locations span Marion Frederick Stephens City Woodstock Winchester and Berryville with dates August 30 through September 16.

Dennys Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers D.S.T Ralph W. Horst Marion Joseph A. Massie, Jr Frederick County Court House Frederick County Gainebsoro Charles R. Duvall William A. Smith Woodstock Shenandoah County Robert Stickley Stephens City School Charles Duvall Belle F. Stokes Leicester St Baker Acme Berryville Avenue Virginia

Picnic Awards Highlight 1960 61 season at Golf Club

The Golf Club picnic celebrates broker awards for the 1960-61 season with W. W. Shipman of Fort Worth among honorees. Speakers emphasize merchandising and advertising as twin drivers of volume sales, detailing United’s Fresh for Health program and the importance of quality fruit from orchard to consumer.

Golf Club H. F. Byrd, Inc Lester Arnold W. W. Shipman Ft. Worth Texas John Weimah Louisiana Brokerage Co New Orleans Wayne L. Bowman Co United Fresh For Health United States Erwin

Byrd Defends Virginia Conservatism Amid Federal Debt Talk

Senator Byrd contrasts Virginia’s fiscal record with national deficits, arguing a debt of about 300 billion dollars and rising federal programs threaten future generations. He cites Virginia’s growth in population income manufacturing power and retail as proof of conservatism's success and warns against spending and borrowing without accountability.

Byrd Virginia Congress Aator Byrd U.S Free World

Five Killed In Blast At Indian Head Naval Plant

Five civilian workers died in a Friday night blast that shattered a reinforced concrete building at the Indian Head propellant plant in Maryland. The explosion, part of a string of plant accidents this year, left bodies scattered over 500 feet and caused about 200000 dollars in damage. A Navy spokesman cited ongoing research in high energy propellants in the building.

Naval Navy

Rev Burkett to Speak at Cedar Grove Church

The Rev. Charles Burkett will speak at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Little Mountain Church at Cedar Grove. The morning service is at 10 a.m. DST and lunch follows at 12:30 p.m. A prior edition mislisted Cedar Creek as the location.

Rev. Burkett Cedar Grove Charles Burkett Little Mountain Church Cedark Grove Cedar Creek

Petersburg Fire Prevention on Wheels Exhibit

Fire Chief Oliver and J N Farmer lead Petersburg firefighters in a mobile exhibit titled Fire Prevention on Wheels. George Logsdon serves as Petersburg fire prevention instructor showcasing safety demonstrations and tips for public awareness.

Oliver and J. N. Farmer Petersburg George Logsdon

Martinsburg Gets Daily Air Service From Lake Dental Airlines

The Civil Aeronautics Board notified Martinsburg that Lake Dental Airlines may inaugurate daily service starting October, with two daily stops at Martinsburg Municipal Airport for Charleston passengers and for Washington Baltimore bound travelers. Aircraft plan DC-3s initially, with Convairs possible if business grows, and flights will carry mail and light freight.

Martinsburg W. Va Civil Aeronautics Board Lake Dental Airlines Ocober Martinsburg Municipal Airport Charleston Washington-Baltimore

Couples Celebrate First Wedding Anniversaries in Various Cities

Wetheralls mark their first anniversary at the Chapel of Centenary Methodist in Winston Salem N C Mrs Sylvia Ferrell Wetherall formerly of Winston Salem is the bride. Herbert Ailsworth and wife celebrate a year of marriage at Cork Street Christian Church in Richmond. Bobby Duke and wife Nancy Bell Duke celebrate their first anniversary at Pine Grove after marrying in Berryville Presbyterian Church.

William Wetherall Centenary Methodist Church Winston-Salem N. C Wetherall Missylvia Ferrell Winston- Salem Geroge P. Greenhalgh, Jr Boyce Herbert Ailsworth Cork Street Christian Church Ailsworth Marika Whitacre John Whitacre Whitacre Richmond Bobby Duke Berryville Presbyterian Church

Adm. McMullin Dies at 75 Former Navy Surgeon and WW II Leader

Riverside California AP retired Rear Adm. Joseph J Mec Mullin, 75, died Thursday of a heart attack. He served as a surgeon and commanded the Navy hospital at Pearl Harbor during World War II and retired in 1951 after a 37 year Navy career.

Riverside Calif Joseph J. MecMullin Adm McMullin Navy Pearl Harbor Hawaii

Budget Austerity Eases Deficit Fears and Raises Pay

State officials say over 2 million must be cut from general fund operating expenses to meet guaranteed local shares from state ABC profits under the 1960 liquor tax. A $14 million figure is not surplus, as two year budgeting delays final closure. Almond notes a course of austerity tested long term employees but now approves overdue adjustments to align with other jurisdictions.

General Fund ABC Almond Commonwealth

Rams Set NFL Record With 466 Points In 1950 Season

The Los Angeles Rams amassed 466 points in the 1950 NFL season, establishing a league record for most points by a team that year.

Los Angeles Rams

Weather Today Report Through August Rainfall Totals

Mostly cloudy warm and humid conditions with showers and occasional thunder. Rainfall through 8:30 a.m. on a given day and year to date figures are listed, including August totals and long term averages for 48 years with monthly breakdowns from January to October.

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Mrs Dudley Field Growth of Soul Episcopal Hour du Pont W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Commerce St. MO Gijp Paints Berryville Boy P. W. Foster Clayton Vogel Lancedale James Amos Butler Middletown Buick Ewin Gunner Belive Kennedy Senate House Sencor Byrd Ray Executive Branch Khrushchev Indian Head Perry Engineering Co., Inc Winchester, VA DEPT N. Cameron St Welltown Chambersburg Marion, Pa Fords Davis Parmalls John Deere Oliver Massey Harris Ferguson Ford Franklin Armour and Horst Adams Commercial & Savings Bank E. T. Snider G. G. Baker G G. Baker Elwood Welsh Clarke County Pest Control Blue Ridge Pest Control
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