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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1960

Page

2

Obituary of Polly Virginia Maupin Ramey 71

Polly Virginia Maupin Ramey 71 widow of Thurman Ramey died near Berryville born Clarke County daughter of Zach and Nancy Maupin. She leaves nine children Helen Crawford Bentonville James William Roy Ramey all of Boyce Daisy Fowler Charleston Bertha Erb Winchester Gladys Hillyard Fort Meade Kenneth Ramey Kernstown Vernon Ramey Winchester. Also 14 grandchildren and four siblings Rosser Maupin Millwood Zack Maupin Pearl Nichols Nellie Hopkins Cedarville. Funeral Sunday 4 p.m. John Enders Berryville Rev South Jr. Burial Rockland Cemetery Warren County.

Polly Virginia Maupin Ramey Thurman Ar Clarke County Zach Nancy Maupin Helen Crawford Bentonville James William Roy Ramey Boyce Daisy Fowler Charleston Bertha Erb Winchester Gladys Hillyard Ft. Meade Kenneth Ramey Kernstown Vernon Ramey Rosser Maupin Millwood Zack Maupin Pearl Nichols Nellie Hopkins Cedarville John Enders Berryville Mr. South, Jr Rockland Cemetery Warren County

Funeral service for Henry Colman Waters in Berryville

The funeral for Henry Colman Waters of Berryville, who died Thursday, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the John H. Enders Funeral Home. The Rev. Craig Burleson will officiate with pallbearers John Peffer, Leonard Grim, Charles E. Waters, Henry W. Waters, Wilford C. Chapman, and Floyd P. Armel. Burial is at Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville.

Henry Colman Waters Berryville John H. Enders Craig Burleson John Peffer Leonard Grim Charles E. Waters Henry W. Waters Wilford C. Chapman Floyd P. Armel Green Hill Cemetery

Missionaries Return to Kasai Region in Congo

A radio report from Richmond notes 19 Southern Presbyterian missionaries have re entered the Kasai region of the Congo. The message came from Eric S. Bolton in the Congo to his wife in Washington and was relayed to Mission Court.

Richmond Southern Presbyterian Church Kasai Congo Eric S. Bolton Washington Mission Court

Kennedy Campaign Trail Moves Toward November Vote

Kennedy leaves for Boston after a weekend in Portland and Bangor then returns to Washington. He will head to upper New England visiting Presque Isle Bangor and Portland Maine Manchester New Hampshire and Burlington Vermont before flying to Anchorage Alaska to formally launch a campaign already under way.

Kennedy Boston Washington Upper New England Presque Isle Bangor Portland Maine Manchester N.H Burlington Anchorage Alaska

Visitors to Mosby School Tour Tomorrow

William J. Story, superintendent of schools in South Norfolk, will deliver the principal address at a tour of Mosby School tomorrow. Robert B. Crawford, a former county agent and local businessman, will introduce him. The Mos by Rangerettes will march to the 13th Street site overlooking the Shenandoah River and the Strasburg Community Band directed by C. V. will play.

Ss. M Academy William J. Story South Norfolk Robert B. Crawford Prince Edward County 13Th Street Shenandoah River Strasburg C. V. Ee

Police Dogs Used Against Beatnik Mob in Hampstead

London police deployed dogs to break up a 1,000 strong beatnik gathering on a Hampstead street. A dingy club room hosted three bands and a snake eating contest as residents complained of sleepless nights and chaos in the genteel suburb.

London Hampstead Chelsea Ham d Grace Bloom David Joseph

Kalonji Appeals Free World Force to Aid Congo Fight

In a Congo report from Bakwanga Kalonji said 10 cabinet members were missing after his departure. He called on the United States Britain France and former French African states to send detachments to counter Lumumba. He asked Belgium and Tunisia for clarifications of troops powers and claimed Tunisian forces are aiding Lumumba's army via Luluabourg with UN cover.

Bakwanga Kalonji Elisabethville Free World United States Britain France Independent States French Africa Lumumba Belgium Congo Luluabourg Kasai United Nations

Nixon campaign swing signals open South for both parties

The article notes Nixon’s Alabama Georgia tour urging voters to judge by issues not labels. He endorses civil rights goals while claiming both parties share similar civil rights positions, and observes varied Southern reception with a Mobile remark hinting a possible visit. It also mentions unrelated items about leafhoppers and Soviet aircraft claims in Congo.

Alabama Georgia America Free World Nixon Greensboro Birmingham Atlanta South Mobile

Winchester Applies for State ABC Profits Share 1959

State Comptroller Sidney C. Day announced 1959 Alcoholic Beverage Control profits for Frederick County Clarke Berryville Front Royal Warren County and Winchester totals. Localities receive fixed revenues from 1960 61 and 1961 62 under a new 10 percent tax on whisky and wine plus a state set aside of 750000 and a share of remaining profits.

Winchester Alcoholic Beverage Control Sidney C. Day Frederick County Clarke Berryville Front Royal Warren County ABC General Assembly Corporation Court of the City of Virginia Farmers and Merchants National Bank Carrie D. Graichen Helmut Mader Margarete Mader Muhlert Albrecht Muhlert H. K. Benham

Weather Today Forecast by Region

Partly cloudy south portion with fair conditions in the north tonight. Lowest temperatures 62 to 66 in the mountains and 65 to 70 elsewhere. Sunday partly cloudy south and some cloudiness north with highs 83 to 88.

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Rainfall totals and averages for the period

Rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 6:09 a.m. on August 1 shows 2.98 inches for the day, with year to date at 30.99 inches. Average annual rainfall over 47 years is 36.86 inches. monthly averages range from 2.02 inches in February to 3.92 inches in August.

Slight Damage Reported in 2 Car Crash

At 8 30 last night on Rt. 50 east in front of the Silver Diner two cars collided. Mrs Marshal Ritchie of Mayland swerved into the eastbound lane to avoid a turning car and struck Gilbert Lee Fincham of Berryville driving a 1955 Plymouth. Damages were described as very slight to both vehicles.

Rt. 50 P. W Foster Marshal Ritchie Mayland Gilbert Lee Fincham Rt. 1 Berryville Foster

Auction Sales Directory for Week Near Winchester and Vicinity

A list of upcoming sales in Virginia and West Virginia from August 30 to September 17. Items include dairy cattle farm machinery household goods furniture real estate tractors and antique items. Auctions feature managers and auctioneers such as W D Orndorff W F Artrip Jr Denny’s Commission Auction Orn dorff Cole and Charles R Duvall with locations near Winchester Summit Point Stephens City Verona and Inwood.

Ralph W. Horst Marion Parm Machinery Viola V. Welch Ramey Farm Charles Town W. Va W. D. Orndorff F. Dodson Stephens City W. F. Artrip, Jr Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff and Cole DR. E. B. Lefevre Inwood W. S. Lewis S. C. Glassford Summit Point Virginia Hereford Association Staunton Verona Owen Thomas ITI Emma D. Taylor Highland Ave Charles R. Duvall H. K. Benham Frederick County Court House E. T. Snider W. E. Edwards Frederick County Bat Virlus Arthur Cather Vernon Whitacre Joseph A. Massie, Jr E T. Snider George W. Miller E. Cork &J Middleway West Virginia D.S.T Guernsey T.B Bangs Oliver New Idea Bennett Fairbanks Morse Westinghouse

Nickel steel steeples replace traditional designs

Steeples of several churches are being built with nickel stainless steel for strength and durability. The metal requires no maintenance and promises long service life, with a modern look replacing older materials.

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Polly Ramey Walters Service Jones Funeral Home Funeral Service Ambulance Service Mosby School Louisina Wisconsin Mweneditu Londay John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Biohn W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Commerce Street THE Associated Press Albany Bismarck Buffalo Denver Des Moines Detroit Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Cory Dwight D. Eisenho South Pole Willus Oates Rt. 522 Edith H. Oates Ladies’ Aid Fairview Church Nain Aus Montgomery Ward Kenmore Motorola Singer B. F. Dodson W. F . Artrip, Jr Earl L. Madigan C. Glassford Moore and Moreland Summit Point Episcopal Church Beae Bet Se Kae United Staten Ie Attu Island Remember Glaize & Bro N. Cameron ST Glaize & Bro E.S.T International Corn New Holland International James E. Welch Moreland & Hensell Cameron Street Old Star Building, Inc Arthur, Largent, Anderson and Larrick J. Lee Miller Percy D. Miller Miller & Anderson Lee A. Ebert Said Street Foster Gray I. P. J. Marshall Corporation Court Marshall
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