Obituaries in Winchester Star August 27 1968
Obituaries for Margaret Pfahl James G Benner Jr Nellie E Curtis and Lillie Swisher are listed with funeral arrangements and burial details. Pfahl of Arlington died at Circle Terrace Hospital in Alexandria. Benner infant son of James G Hicks Benner Sr died in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Curtis 77 of 133 N Washington St died Saturday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Swisher 62 of Capon Bridge WV widow of Luke Swisher died last night in hospital. Burial and service details provided for Mount Hebron and other local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Pfahl
Arlington
Circle Terrace Hospital
Alexandria
Aalah Bauserman
Middle Road
Omps Funeral Home
James G. Benner, Jr
James G
Viola E. Hicks Benner, Sr
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Clearbrook
Tammy
Sonya L
Craig B. Burleson
Mount Hebrah
Nellie E. Curtis
Washington St
Winchester Memorial
Lillie Swisher
Hardy County
Luke
Arraignment Set Today in Frederick County
Donald Roosevelt Walser age 34 of Winston Salem N C will be arraigned today in Frederick County Court on robbery of Shenandoah Gas Company last month. The entry occurred July 29 with a gold pendant wrist watch raincoat and 30 in change stolen. He faces breaking and entering and petty larceny charges with bonds set at 1000 and 500 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Roosevelt Walser
Winston Salem
N.C
Frederick
Shenandoah Gas Company
Walser
Shenandoah County
Frederick County
Kiwanis to Hear Finnish Official in Washington
Timo Jalkanen, press and cultural affairs attaché at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, will address the Winchester Kiwanis Club at the George Washington Hotel during tomorrow's luncheon. He will discuss Finland’s press and cultural affairs with local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timo Jalkanen
Embassy of
Finland
Washington, D.C
Winchester Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Marsh on Duty With Guard in Congress Recess
Washington Representative John O. Marsh Jr. spends part of the congressional recess on active Army duty with the Virginia National Guard. The Major and paratrooper, at Fort Benning Georgia this week, will lecture at the Army Infantry School and perform a refresher parachute jump before returning to Washington for the September 4 session resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John O. Marsh, Jr
Congress
Virginia National Guard
Mr. Marsh
National Guard
Fort Benning
Marsh
Army Infantry School
Newsmen Beaten by Police While Covering Chicago Clashes
Four journalists were hospitalized after police allegedly attacked reporters during antiwar demonstrations near Lincoln Park Chicago. Witnesses said about 20 officers charged a crowd of Yippies and then struck photographer Steven Northup and others, all wearing white arm bands as press identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Youth International Party
Steven Northup
Washington Post
John Linstead
Chicago Daily News
John Evans
NBC
Jim Stricklin
Larry [Markert
Northup
Morkert
Police Department
Kiesinger NATO summit call disputed by State Department
The State Department denied dissatisfaction with German Chancellor Kiesinger's proposed NATO summit. Press officer McCloskey said the U.S. had not discussed Kiesinger's call with Bonn. Separately the U.S. urged quick delivery of 10 000 tons of food to starving Biafrans and pressed for speedy relief agreement. Auditors warn widows who remarry may lose Social Security benefits. 147 ineligible widows tested. Rep. Bob Wilson criticized defense cuts amid economy drive and Soviet drills in Eastern Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Kurt Georg Kiesinger
NATO
Robert J. McCloskey
U.S
Kiesinger
Bonn
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Soviet Union
Europe
Bob Wilson
Rcalif
Virginia Answers 10 Quizzed Items
Virginia offers responses for a mixed quiz covering geography a dog a yes and more. The list includes states regions and objects such as Vir N.H Mass Conn Lemons Switzerland a tuffet and a mother figure. The puzzle likely tests recognition and naming across categories.
Humphrey Leads After Florida Boost in AP Poll
Hubert Humphrey crosses 900 in AP survey as Florida picks up for him after Smathers endorsement. McCarthy trails with 432 votes and McGovern at 431, while uncommitted and favorite son totals shift with Michigan gains and Kansas loss of unit rule. Humphrey nets 48 on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hubert
Humphrey
Associated Press
Florida
George A. Smathers
Smathers
McCarthy
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
George S. McGovern
South Dakota
Michigan
Kansas
McGovern
Laundromat Overflows Prompt False Alarm
Winchester firefighters were dispatched to the Kwik and Kleen Laundromat at 220 N Cameron St at 5 40 p m yesterday but found no fire. Fire Inspector William Gochensour said a customer overfilled a washing machine with detergent causing overflow and the breaker was switched off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Kwik & Kleen
Cameron St
William Gochens
Our, Sr
Youth 16 Escapes Becomes County Chase Afterwards
A 16 year old Winchester youth, an escapee from Beaumont Home for Boys, led state and county police on a pursuit after a late night car chase. He was spotted in a car with two others and later captured near Red Bud Road and Route 7 East. He was jailed at Winchester Frederick County jail before being released to welfare authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Beaumont
Pennsylvania
Henry Bursey
Frederick County
Red Bud Road
Rt. 7 East
Mr. Buresey
Mr. Bursey
R.L. Bruce
Bruce
P.F. Cilch
Department of Welfare
Newsman Injured in Chicago Protest Clash
John Evans, NBC newsman, says police struck him while covering an anti-war demonstration in Lincoln Park. He interviews a man with a bloodied head as officers dispersed the crowd into Old Town. Several newsmen report injuries from police actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
NBC
Weather Today Virginia Outlook
Clear tonight with lows from 48 to 55. Wednesday and Thursday expect mostly sunny skies, cool and dry conditions. Winchester skies note sunset at 7 51 p m sunrise 6 38 a m moonset 9 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rainfall Totals and Averages Over Past Five Years
Rainfall data shows August total and year to date figures for 1968 plus five year May totals. It lists January through December averages over 55 years and an overall January to December average of 36 50.
Soviets Withdraw From Prague Amid Mixed Signals
As Soviet troops pull back from the presidential castle and key government sites in Prague, tanks retreat from bridges while armored cars and a civilian carrier remain near the U S Embassy. Leaves a tense scene with guards around media and the interior ministry, while outsiders face border bans and evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly
Prague
Vitava River
U.S
Czechoslovak Radio
STK
Swiet
Interior Ministry
Cold Front Predicted By Amateur Forecaster
Richmond AP reports on July 29 a Costa Rica volcano eruption and the next day Louis Rubin, a local weather prognosticator, predicted a cold front through Virginia by August 27. Virginia’s heat wave was broken by morning lows of 45 at Bluefield 52 at Roanoke and 50s to 60s elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Costa Rica
Louis Rubin
Virginia
Bluefield
Roanoke
Mountain Lake
Giles County
Rubin
Becky Godwin Shows Slight Improvement
A 10:30 a.m. update from Governor Mills E Godwin Jr on Becky Godwin notes slight improvement since last night. Chest x rays show clearing lung congestion, breathing aided by a respirator, and some awareness of surroundings. Prognosis remains uncertain and condition described as critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Becky Godwin
Godwin daughter Becky hurt by lightning at Virginia Beach
Gov Mills Godwin Jr and wife confront a critical condition update for Becky Godwin 14 adopted daughter struck by lightning after leaving the surf near the family summer cottage in Camp Penston The hospital reports she remains unconscious and uncertain long term outlook while a more detailed statement is promised today from Virginia Beach General Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach General Hospital
Godwin
Becky
Richmond
Chicago
Virginia
Grady Norfleet
Chuckatuck
Godwins
Richmond’s
St. Cather
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Mrs. Lillie Swisher
Swisher
Giffin Funestral
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Funectul Home Inc
Omds Funeral Home
Loudoun Street
Sealmark
Rock OF Ages
Bernard F. Groves
E. Boscawen St
Alord
National
Morticians
CEL
Uneral Howe, Inc
Winchesterr
Ational
Dete Prem
U.S. Weather Bureau
ESSA
Intermountain Region
Rair
Pacific Northwest
United States
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Woof
N.H
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R.J
Conn
Switzerland
HHH
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Albuquerque
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Eldar
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Ptind
Ore
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E St. Luis
Salkirk
City
Solo
Scere
Hear North Side
Communist Party Central Committee
Tabor
Bohemia
Czechoslovakia
Schirnding
Waldhaus
West Germany
Wullowitz
Austria
Furth
Wald
Bonneyville
Columbia River
Andersen
Beauty
N. Cameron
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