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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in Winchester Area

Semmes Ashley Sprint 72 of Willow Lawn Apartments died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Clarke County he was an orchardist and Elks member survived by wife two children Jeanne Powers and James Sprint Jr a sister Lucy Crim. Funeral at Jones Funeral Home conducted by Rev Jacob Mast with Elks burial.

Semmes Ashley Sprint Willow Lawn Winchester Memorial Hospital Clarke County Thomas Ps Ge Ea al Mass Spurrier Satheere Sprint Braddock Street Lucy Spring Crim Winchester Jacob W. Mast Jones Funeral Home The Elks Lodge J. H. Yost G. Crim Frank 8. Crim Wivan Booklen Hunter M. Gaunt Nathaniel I, Humston

Mrs Wilma Robertson Dies at Andrews Air Force Base

Mrs Wilma M Robertson of Lothian Maryland died at Andrews Air Force Base. The brief notice records her death and associates the location with the base commonly used for military air travel. Further biographical details are not included in the fragment.

Wilma M. Robertson Lothian, Md Andrews Air Force Base

Mrs Wilma Robertson Service Time Arranged

Mrs Wilma M Robertson funeral service scheduled for Wednesday at 1 30 p m DST at Jones Funeral Home Inc listed in the local obituary notices.

Wilma M. Robertson Jones Funeral Home

Funeral set for Mrs A M d Onofrio in Bradford Conn

Mrs A M d Onofrio age noted as died with details of funeral at St Marys Catholic Church Bradford Connecticut Tuesday morning at 10 interment at St Agnes Cemetery. Survived by four daughters and four sons including Arthur V D Onofrio of Winchester.

A. Michael Eae Gaturder St. Mary's Catholic Church Bradford Conn St. Agnes Arthur V. D'Onofrio Winchester

Obituary: Howard S. Snapp Sr. 49 Winchester Resident

Howard S. Snapp Sr. 49 of Route 8 Winchester died today after a short illness. He leaves a widow, a son Howard S. Snapp Jr. of Baltimore, a daughter Colleen Snappy, two sisters Dorothy Owens of Bunker Hill and Lillian Doak of Baltimore, four step-sons Amos E. Whipp Coline E. Whipp Clifford E. Whipp James M. Whipp, two nephews Hedges Clyde Hedges, seven grandchildren. He belonged to Moose Lodge 738 Martinsburg and the United Commercial Travelers. Funeral arrangements incomplete. body at Omps Funeral Home.

Howard S. Snapp, Jr Baltimore Colleen Snappy This City Dorothy Owens Bunker Hill Lillian Doak Amos E. Whipp Clarice E. Whipp Clifford E. Whipp James M. Whipp Orange Tex Beetles Ee Hedges Clyde Hedges Martinsburg Moose Lodge 738 United Commercial Trawlers Omps Funeral Home

Mrs Clint Haines of Falling Water WV dies

Mrs Clint Haines of Falling Water West Virginia dies after funeral arrangements are announced. She is survived by her husband Clint Haines one daughter three sons including Vernon C. Haines and Eldyn Haines, 18 grandchildren three brothers and three sisters. Funeral service held at Timber Ridge Christian Church with burial at Timber Ridge Cemetery, pallbearers named. Body to rest at Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge.

Falling Water W. Va Hampshire County Perry Christine Spaid Swisher St. James Lutheran Church Clint Haines M.s. Williamson Vernon C. Haines Stephens City Eldyn Haines Rt. 4 Martinsburg Alvin R. Haines Bunker Hill Carson Swisher Bunker 1 Bruce Swisher Thomas Swisher Capon Bridge Arthur Lupton Blanche Shanholtz Hagerstown John Haines Timber Ridge Christain Church Walter Sigman Ebenezer Lutheran Church Rio Timberdge Cemetery Rollings Swisher Cephas G. Hook Odell Haines Winifred Haines Grayson Swisher James Shanholtz Giffin Furnal

Wisconsin State Journal sports editor dies at 56

Henry J. McCormick longtime Wisconsin State Journal sports editor died Sunday after a cancer battle. He served 34 years at the paper after graduating from the University of Wisconsin and was born Madison.

Madison, Wis Henry J. McCormick The Wisconsin State Journal McCormick Madison Journal University of Wisconsin

Porpoise Swarms Quiet North Shore Sharks Near Hampton

Coast Guard reports porpoises have moved into New England North Shore waters. Boatswains Mate Joseph Eyles says few sharks are reported since the porpoise invasion began early this summer. Porpoises deter sharks and entertain bathers with close to shore antics.

Hampton, N.H New England North Shore Coast Guard Joseph Eyles Eyles

Actress Gail Russell Found Dead in Hollywood

Actress Gail Russell, 36, was found dead in Hollywood. The former star, who a year ago acknowledged alcoholism, reportedly had a long struggle with drinking and faded from public life.

Hollywood (Ap Gail Russell

Berlin border clashes and celebrity life notes collide

East German border guards clash with West Berlin youths near the concrete wall while American, British and French troops patrol the barrier. In Los Angeles, a brunette actress Miss Russell is found dead of probable natural causes, with a history of alcoholism and rumors tied to actor Guy Madison and John Wayne divorces.

France Berlin Soviet Union West Berlin Reds West East Berlin U.S Poe Los Angeles Miss Russell Santa Monica Paramount Guy Madison Madison John Wayne Esperanza Wayne Wayne

Budgeteers Begin Tour Of 14 State Institutions

Gov. J. Lind Almond Jr and his budget advisers started a tour of 14 western Virginia state institutions. Stops include Madison College, Staunton facilities, Lexington Virginia Militia Institute, and end at Goochland County’s women’s farm. Budget hearings will cover mental hospitals and penal systems as part of the 1962-64 request.

Richmond J. Lindsay Almond Jr Western Virginia Madison College Harrisonburg Goochland County Virginia State School Western State Hospital Staunton Woodrow ‘“Ilson Fishersville Virginia Milita . Tistitute Lexington Catawba Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Land Correctional Farm Southwestern State Hspital Marion Radford College Lynchburg Bon Air School State Penal Farms Beaumont School Penal and Correc Women’s Farm Goochland Astern University of Virginia Almond General Assembly

Lions to See Tait's Pictures at Luncheon

Charlie Tait, star reporter and photographer, returns from Norway Sweden and Denmark with colored slides to display at the Lions Club luncheon tomorrow at 12 15 p m at the George Washington Hotel.

Charlie Tait Star Norway Sweden Denmark The Lions Club George Washington Hotel

Dog Named Blitz Receives Milk Diet For Ulcer In Great Bend

In Great Bend Kansas Blitz a pedigreed boxer is treated for an ulcer with a milk diet. The dog even received a pint of blood from Mugs a mixed boxer as the ulcer hemorrhaged.

Great Bend Kan Blitz

Brazil Crisis Deepens as Goulart Foes Demand Oath Amid Military Unity

Gen Denys said the army, navy and air force are united to uphold tranquility as Goulart’s oath question looms. Speaker Mazzilli, acting president, claimed the crisis is near resolution and normal life will resume soon. Government censorship and seizure of two radio stations followed. Former War Minister Lott was arrested after appealing to Denys to avoid arresting the vice president, recounting his failed attempt to deter violence.

Tunis Tunisia Ere Algeria Ferhat Abbas Ben Youssef Ben Khedda Ben Khedda Abbas National Council of the Algerian Revolution CNRA Tripoli Libya National Liberation Army Ape Sahara Africa Asia Latin America Saad Dahleb France Belkacem Krim Cairo Goulart Denys Ranieri Mazzilli Chamber of Deputies Brasilia Mazzilli South America Henrique Teixeira Lott Lott Brazil Quadros

Auction listings parade sales across Winchester and area

A sales directory dated Wed Aug 30 lists multiple auctions in and around Winchester Virginia. Items include furniture, appliances, farm machinery, personal property, and real estate with auctioneers Orndorff Cole Snider Brumback Duvall and others. Events span Aug 30 to Sept 16 with locations near Marion Stephens City Frederick County Woodstock and nearby roads.

Dennys Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers D.S.T Ralph W. Horst Marion Baker Charles J. Carver Rt. 1 Dennis Cole Joseph A. Massie, Jr Frederick County Court House Frederick County Gainebsoro Charles R. Duvall Belle F. Stokes Leicester St

Weather outlook and playful kitchen arithmetic notes

A weather summary for Virginia covers today through Tuesday with a chance of thunder showers. The extended five day outlook predicts hot temperatures, midweek warmth, and little change in rain chances. A quirky aside explains kitchen arithmetic with butter measurements and fractions of a stick.

Virginia

Rainfall totals for August and year to date

Rainfall data show August rainfall to date 1.90 inches. 1961 rainfall to date 28.31 inches. Average annual rainfall over 48 years 36.9 inches. Monthly averages include January 2.41, February 2.05, March 2.97, May 3.83, June 3.82, July 3.88, August 3.95, September 2.66, October 2.25, November 2.45, December 2.30 inches.

Quiz Challenge Answers Summary

The list provides responses to a set of quiz prompts including the fifty states concept White red and blue colors, Tower of London San Marino Dark Blue Matches Vermont John Tyler with 16 Corn and Colorado.

Tower of London San Marino Vermont John Tyler Colorado

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