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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1962

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Two prominent East Coast figures noted

Word has been received of the death of Harry H. Burley of Altoona Pennsylvania and of Matthew Harrison, eldest son of the late Judge Harrison of Berkeley Springs. Burley died of a heart attack with funeral held Aug 7 in Altoona. Harrison, a former Navy yard electrical inspector, died Aug 21 in Easentville California. He leaves a wife Opal Unger Heare, two daughters, four grandchildren, and a brother, with services in Berkeley Springs.

Harry H. Burley Cherry Ave Altoona Burley Lavenna Conlon Mathew Harrin Thomas W. Harrison Is City Burr Powell Harrison Easantville Calif Winchester Shenandoahalley Academy University Ofirginia Massachutts Institute of Technology Harrison California Navy Yard Dennis Kate Harrison Rep. Harrison Thomas W. Harrison, Jr Baltimore, Md France 313Th Field Artillery Alderton-Dawson American Legion Morgan County Tri- County Heare Berkeley Springs Ean State Business College Little League League Opal Unger Heare Edgar H. Willard, Jr Langley Field Ernest E. Davies City Frank Heare Hunter Funeral Home

Funeral services for Gracen B Heare in Berkeley Springs

Gracen B Heare 66 died yesterday at his home 212 Fair x Street Berkeley Springs Va. Funeral at Starks Church at 2 p.m. burial Greenway Cemetery. Born March 21 1896 he was son of Minor and Ella Harmison Heare and longtime Morgan County official.

Gracen B. Heare Fairx Street Berkeley Springs Stark’s Church Lawrence Reppard Greenway Ceme My. Heare Minor Ella Harmison Heare The Morgan

Brill, Carter D. Brill of Star Tannery Dies at 73

Carter D Brill 73 of Star Tannery died at Newton D Baker Hospital at 10 45 p m He was born in Zepp December 26 1888 the son of Perry J and Lula Orndorff Brill Survived by widow Vernie Orndorff Brill two brothers Otis W Brill and Guy C Brill Sr and a sister Mrs Allen P Carter Funeral services Thursday at 2 30 p m Gravel Springs Lutheran Church Relatives meet at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg at 2 p m Burial in adjoining cemetery.

Carter Douglas Brill Star Tannery Newton D. Baker Hospital Zepp Perry J Lula Orndorff Brill Brill Vernie Orndorff Brill Otis W. Brill

Two Cars Collide On Rt 11 South Of Winchester

A rear collision occurred on Route 11 about one mile south of Winchester at 9 15 last night. Lewis E Zirkle Jr 823 Berryville Ave attempted a left turn into a restaurant and was struck from behind by Lloyd P Wise 517 Hillman Drive. Zirkle suffered $150 damage while Wise faced $350 damage.

Rt. 11 Winchester J. W. Detrick Lewis E. Zirkle, Jr Berryville Ave Lloyd P. Wise Hillman Drive Zirkle Wise

Handley Class Seeks Addresses For Reunion Members

The Handley class of 1947 requests the addresses of six members Betty Bryant Anderson Margin Ruth McFarland Scott Garland Lee Pingley Leota Ruth Richmond Edna Rinker Opal June Schuller. Contact Wendell Seldon at MO 2-7780 or MO 2-7731.

Handley Winchester Golf Club Betty Bryant -Anderson Margin Ruth (McFarland) Scott Garland Lee Pingley Leota Ruth Richmond Edna Rinker Opal June Schuller Wendell Seldon

Front Royal Town Employees Get Pay Boost

Town Manager Don Hamner announced the mayor and council approved a pay increase of about $8,600 annually for Front Royal town employees in line with the compensation plan. A separate motion to extend vacation to two weeks was discussed but not adopted, with Hamner to study feasibility and report back before March 1, 1963.

Don Hamner Hamner Phee William A. Lillaird ,Jr Bernard Stokes Lilliard

Rotary to Hear Football Preview

Winchester Rotary Club will hear a football preview Thursday with Archie Manuel James Wood High School athletics director and Eddie Seibert Handley High School coach sharing insights from their predictions on the local football scene.

Winchester Rotary Club Archie Manuel James Wood High School Eddie Seibert Handley High School

131 Killed in Flood Waters Traps Sunchon

Rain swollen waters of the Dong chun River breached dikes in Sunchon sweeping through the city. Officials report 131 killed and 59 missing among about 70 000 residents.

Seoul South Korea Dongchun Sunchon

Front Royal council weighs police bias in strike picket clash

Local leaders defend orderly picketing while accusing Chief Menefee of belligerence. Labor officials say the strike remains peaceful and call for equal treatment. Mayor Blanton and town officials urge harmonious relations amid the dispute.

Blanton Doug Hamner Lilliard Royal A. S. Hammock

Garden Kitchen Note On Flavoring Tart Green Apple Pie

A simple kitchen tip suggests adding a pinch of ground fennel to a summer apple pie made with tart green apples to introduce a fresh licorice-like aroma. The suggestion emphasizes balancing sweetness and brightness without overpowering the fruit.

Life under 17 years of Red rule in Leipzig

AP reports from Leipzig describe daily life behind the Berlin Wall as citizens cope with Communist rule. Residents express resignation, limited freedoms, and pressure to show loyalty while seeking favors like housing, education, and modest jobs amid police scrutiny and restricted culture.

East Berlin Loyal Gould Saxony Leipzig East Germany Berlin Wall Walter Ulbricht Germany Paris Humboldt University Communist Free German Youth Organization Baltic

Auction Listings Highlight Local Estate and Household Sales

A sequence of sales and auctions listed for late August through September in Winchester and Clarke County. Items include furniture, farm equipment, livestock, real estate, and household goods with multiple auctioneers and venues such as the Farmers Livestock Sale Pavilion on Route 50 and the Clarke County and Frederick County courthouses.

Margaret & Jean Duvall Loudoun St Winchester Denny’s Commission Orndorff & Cole Orndorff & Cole, Auctioneers, Fri., Aug. 31, 7:00 P.m.— Saddle Horse & Pony West H. H. Bartlett English, Jr Mgr Mamie A F. L. Largent Frederick County Court House Parkins Mill Road Charles R Duvall

Front Royal Council Tackles Soot Problem From Local Plant

Mayor Blanton faced a delegation of Royal Village residents demanding action on soot drifting into homes. Speakers cited paint staining and dirty rugs, linking the issue to Old Virginia Packing Co. The hospital in Winchester reportedly reduced smoke dirt with water spray and dust collectors. council noted years of attempts and lack of a specific air pollution ordinance, with nuisance rules as possible enforcement.

Old Virginia Packing Co Winchester Hospital Winchester William A. Lilliard, Jr Blanton Henry A. S. Hammock Lilliard Efort Doug Hamner

Red Feather Day Set Sept 27 Parade Planned

The Community Chest of Winchester Frederick County announces Red Feather Day on September 27. A 6 p.m. supper and work session at the George Washington Hotel precedes an 8 p.m. downtown Winchester parade. Eight agencies receive funds including The Salvation Army Girl Scouts Fremont Street Nursery Psychiatric Clinic Boy Scouts Winchester Day Nursery Children Home Society and USO.

Community Chest Winchester-Frederick Warren C. Gregory The Chest George Washington Hotel Winchester Spartan Simplicity Community Chest Office Red Feather Salvation Army Girl Scouts Fremont Street Nursery Psychiatric Boy Scouts Winchester Day Nursery Children’s Home Society USO Frederick County

WE Installers Expected to Join Teamsters

A Richmond source says about 40 Western Electric installers in Virginia plan to withdraw from the Communications Workers of America and vote this week to join the Teamsters Union. Mail ballots will be returned in two weeks. The installers cited dissatisfaction with CWA contracts and voice in negotiations.

Teamsters Richmond Western Electric Co Virginia Communications Workers of America Teamsters Union Richard K Jordan CWA Western Electric Installers Jordan Joseph A. Beirne Washington American Telephone and Telegraph Co Bell Lysand Telegraph Co Bell Ssstem Western Electric Robert W. Bailey Sr

Weather outlook for Winchester Virginia today and tomorrow

Fair tonight with low temperatures from 66 to 72. Wednesday turns sunny and warm with highs 85 to 92. Thursday expected fair and hot. High today 84 with year ago 94. Sunrise 6:38 a.m. Moonrise 5:59 a.m. New Moon expected Wednesday night.

Winchester

Rainfall Averages and 48 Hour Totals

Rainfall data shows none in the last 48 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today. August totals and year to date figures for 1962 are provided, with long term averages for the 49 year span and monthly rainfall averages from January to December.

Police Lodge Dinner Dance a Successful Event

More than 140 guests attended the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge dinner dance honoring associate members. The Lee-Jackson venue hosted the first event with Ervin Cleveland as chairman and helpers Ann Kremer Maxine Patton Warren Fogle Slim Hershman acknowledged for efforts.

Cosme Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Lee-Jackson Ervin Cleveland Ann Kremer Maxine Patton Warren Fogle Slim Hershman

Answers Also Yes Salt Water Italy Carson City Star Chamber

A terse list presents terse terms including salt water, Italy, Carson City, Star chamber, Athens Greece, Switzerland, twelve, aluminum.

Italy Carson City Star Chamber Athens Greece Switzerland

Sift lumpy confectioners sugar before frosting

If confectioners sugar is lumpy you may want to sift it before using it for a cake frosting. This step makes mixing easy with no lumps. Slice as much cooked smoked tongue as you can to serve as is and grind the rest for sandwich spread in casseroles and salads.

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Mathew Harrison Bath St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Lions Club Gracen B. Heare the Order OF the Golden Rule Ambulance Service Brumback Cameron St Carter D. Brill Es Funeral Home, Inc S. Loudoun ST Front Royal Town Rotary Old Virginia Menefee Joe Taylor Northern Virginia Central Labor Council Leadman Michael Beltzold Julian Carper Afl-Cio Council Organized Labor Shade Equipment CO Oni Big Shots Front Royal Carl S. Napps Police Lodge Associated Press Atlanta Boise Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Juneau Indianapolis Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St.Paul New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Bath Area Eer Glaize & Service N. Cameron St. Winche Ster Saddle Horse & Pony Sale Sharp Farmers Livestock Sale Pavilion Commission Perry Engineering, Inc White Post New Holland Dodge F. Amos Shayock W. F Buddy) Artrip, Jr Denny’s New American Legion Frigidaire Clinton T.V P.S
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