Obituary for Charles Sanford Fling, 81
Charles Sanford Fling, 81, former city resident, died yesterday evening in a Norfolk hospital where he had lived. He was born in Loudoun County in 1876 and married Nora T. Fishe. He belonged to Braddock Street Methodist Church, the Golden Rule Bible Class, and Potomac Lodge No. 5 in Georgetown. Surviving are wife Nora and one son William L. Fling of Norfolk, two brothers Frank M. Fling of Hamilton and Clarence A. Fling of Leesburg, and two grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Forrest B. Oglesby officiating. Interment in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Remains will arrive from Norfolk tomorrow morning and stay at the funeral home until the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sanford Fling
Norfolk
Loudoun County
Mr. Fling
Nora T. Fishe
Braddock Street
Frank M Fi
Hamilton
Clarence A. Bling
Leesburg
Jones Funeral Home
Forrest B. Oglesby
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Syria Population and Area Compared to North Dakota
Four million people reside in Syria across about 70 000 square miles, roughly mirroring the area of North Dakota.
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Syria
North Dakota
Russian Roulette Fatality In Montgomery County
Louise Mitchell Lincoln a 48 year old former Middletown resident died Friday at Suburban Hospital Montgomery Court Maryland. Officials list the death as accidental cerebral hemorrhage after she reportedly shot herself with a 45 caliber revolver at friends home on Bradley Boulevard Chevy Chase. Police say the gun owned by Leslie Tanner was placed against her temple before the trigger was pulled. She was born January 1 1909 in Middletown and survived by husband Donald M Lincoln and daughter Dee Lincoln plus siblings and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Stover Funeral Home in Straspur with burial at Mt Carmel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Louise Mitchell Lincoln
Montgomery Court
Montgomery County
F. J. Broschart
Lincoln
Bradley Boulevard
Chevy Chase
Friends
Leslie
W. Melrose St
Tanner
Philip C
Rebecca Borden Mitchell
Garden Clubs Program on Air Twice Tomorrow
The Winchester Council of Garden Clubs presents Over the Garden Wall with Christmas decorations as the topic. It airs tomorrow at 1:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Mrs Robert Glaize researched, with scripts by Mrs Alan Koman and Mrs Robert Creamer. Mr Creamer plays Helen and Mrs Raymond Kerlin plays Pam.
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Winchester Council of Garden Clubs
Robert Glaize
Alan Koman
Robert Creamer
Why new spectacles take time to adjust
The shift in prescription alters image size or shape on the retina and requires the eyes to work as a team. The brain’s role is crucial, so a new eye brain relationship must form before the wearer feels comfortable with the lenses.
Space Age Challenges Shape 1960s Church Council
The National Council of Churches warns nuclear space advances test Christian faith while planning outreach to Red China. Leaders call for moral responsibility and an interdenominational conference in New York on December 12. The 30 Protestant and Orthodox denominations represent about 37 million members.
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National Council of Churches
Red China
Tan
Roy G Ross
New York
Council
Eugene Carson Blake
Philadelphia
Counscl
Southern Baptists
Tutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Wesley H Hager
St Louis
Kiel
Jenner Withdraws from Senate Race in Surprise Move
Sen. William E. Jenner of Indiana abruptly withdraws from re election bid while planning to practice law in Indianapolis. The 49 year old conservative, longtime McCarthy ally, cited personal reasons and left observers split on whether he faced defeat in 1958. Jenner's goal had been governor, not senator, with 1960 runs not discounted.
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Bedford
Ind
William E. Jenner
Jenner
Robert W. Matthews
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Jack C. Brown
Eisenhower
Washington
Sen
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
McCarthy
Herman Welker
Ridaho
Indiana
Indiana Senate
U. 8
U. S. Senate
VALC Proposes Economist on Milk Commission
The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council urged appointing an economist to the State Milk Commission to replace the distributor representative. The plan aims to reduce perceptions of a pro producer or distributor tilt while keeping the panel's ability to set producer and retail prices. Local members declined immediate comment, and critics said the recommendation may not address core objections.
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Richmond
State Milk Commission
Commission
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
Milk Commission
VALC
E. C
Virgil P. Randolph
Israel Steingold
High's Dairy Co
Harry F. Wall
Norfolk
Rosedale
Veterans Insurance Office Moves to Philadelphia
The Veterans Administration Insurance Center in Washington DC will move to Philadelphia on February 1, 1958, consolidating with the Government Insurance Office to improve service and cut costs through electronic equipment. Policies for WWI government life insurance and WWII post Korea National Service Life Insurance will be handled by Philadelphia. Washington Center policyholders will be notified by mail about premium remittance or inquiries. Edward M. Mathews in Winchester offers details at the Red Cross Office each Wednesday. The Ginza is Tokyo’s main shopping street known for its restaurants and stores.
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Veterans Administration Insurance Center
Washington
D. C
Pladelphia
Government
Alr
Washington Center
U. S
Virginia
Philadelphia
Washington Insurance Center
Edward M. Mathews
Front Royal
Division of War Veterans’ Claims
Winchester
Red Cross
Cameron St
Sale Listings Across Frederick County Real Estate Auctions
Sales Directory notes multiple December auctions in Frederick County Virginia. Real estate parcels on East Cork Street Winchester with estate trustees and auctioneers E T Snider J Joseph Newlin W E Edwards. households livestock machinery and personal property listed. sales held in front of Frederick County Court House with Charess R Duvall and others as auctioneers. dates include December 7 and December 28 with various parcels and trustees.
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J. Frederick Larrick
Frederick County Court House
East Cork St
Winchester
E. T Snider
O. Cooper
Stephenson Depot
Joseph B Newlin
E. T. Snider
W E. Edwards
Charlies R. Duvall
Daniel A. Colaw
Main Street
Stephens City
Charess R. Duvall
VA Centers Urgently Seek Trained Nurses Nationwide
Dr. Slade of the Martinsburg VA Center appeals for professional nurses to join VA hospitals nationwide. He cites critical shortages at Martinsburg and facilities in Butler and Coateaville in Pennsylvania, Fort Howard and Perry Point in Maryland, and Wilmington in Delaware, plus other locations. Nurses may return to work, with in service programs and benefits including federal retirement, life insurance, 30 days annual leave, and 15 days sick leave.
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Veterans Administration
Slade
Martinsburg
W. Va
Butler
Coateavile
Fort Howard
Perry Point
Wilmington
Del
This Year You Will Enjoy Christmas Shopping More
Winchester shoppers are promised a brighter season with easier paths to deals and festive storefronts. Local retailers urge early visits to beat crowds and discover special holiday selections.
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Winchester
Weather outlook and vision question in Winchester
The weather forecast shows fair conditions with cool nights and rising clouds later in the week, highs around 45 to 55 in December, and a five day Virginia outlook with light rain Friday. A reader asks if a child's eyes should be tested before school, and the answer: yes vision testing is advised before age four to catch and treat defects early.
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Virginia
Winchester
Rainfall totals and monthly averages for year 1957 data
Rainfall in past 48 hours shows none. December rainfall to date none. 1957 rainfall to date 28.58. 44 year average rainfall 36.9 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.43, February 2.00, March 2.97, April 3.08, May 3.86, June 3.00, July 2.79, August 4.00, September 2.66, October 3.24, November 2.84, December 2.47 inches.
Answers to quiz questions on page four
The page lists quiz answers: 1 Yes 2 Yes 3 Four 4 Washington DC at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing 5 Mohandas K Gandhi 6 Alfred E Smith 7 Kar or Ka rib e an 8 Femur 9 Dniester 10 Maharabee.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Mohandas K Gandhi
Alfred E. Smith
Dniester
Maharabee
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Charles S. Fling
Mt. Hebron
Mr. Charles
Jones Funeral Home, Inc
Snellings, Florist
N. Braddock St
H. C. Christianson
TOP Soil & Shale
Benseny Road
George W. Cornell
St. Louis
Mos
Amercia
C. Ll Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Piccadilly St
John W. Rosenberger
Lyne 24
Mee UN
Sen. Jenner
Veterans Insurance Office
Harry F. Carper, Jr
State Division of War Veterans’ Claims
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Tokyo
Japan
Omps
Rivate Parking
Loudoun Street
Ford Tractors
Kernstown Tractor & Implement CO
U. S. 11
Kernstown
Westernport
Billy
PTA
E. 40Th St
N. Y
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