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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals for Pearl Howad Wakeman 75

Pearl Howad Wakeman 75 of Middletown died Tuesday. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City. Survived by two daughters Mary How Winchester and Mabel Lucille Wakeman Winchester. a son George C. Boyer Silver Spring Md. brother Alvin Willis Chambersburg Pa. four grandchildren. Funeral by Rev Laurence Helsley and Rev John Locke. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Born Shenandoah County to James H Willis and Rebecca Samimers Willis. Member Strasburg Christian Church. Body at Stover Funeral Home.

Pearl Howad Wakeman Iam Saees Middletown Strasburg Laurence Helsley John Locke Green Hill Stephens City Wakeman Jermiah Georgie Ae Wakeman Brethren Church Maurertown Garland Snapp Paul Will Claude Rickard Ernsent Moore Harry Richie Bryonack George Robinson Huffman Silas Grim Hubert Brumback Dr. Eel. Hopewell Stover Funeral Home Bobbitt H. M. Crim Mary E. How Winchester Mabel Lucille George C. Boyer Silver Spring Alvin Willis Chambersburg Beulah Isaacs Bogard Mary Reed Grace Wilkerson Shenandoah County James H Rebecca Samimers Willis Strasburg Christian Church Elson Wharton Alvin Brill Dorsey Carrier Aubrey Johnson Elmo Wright Noah Ridings

Mrs Frank B Boyer dies at 70 in Staunton

Bertha Willis Boyer, 70, died Saturday night in Staunton. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 3 PM in the Christian Church of Strasburg, with Rev. Melvin A. officiating.

Bertha Willis Boyer Staunton Christian Church of

Miss Frances Todd Dies in Memorial Hospital

Miss Frances Carroll Todd of 3122 Dumbarton Ave Washington died this morning in Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs E C Stuart Jr of this city a niece Mrs Fairfax Conquest of Richmond and a nephew Christopher Todd Stuart of this city Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 am at Christ Episcopal Church.

Frances Carroll Todd Dumbarton Ave Washington Memorial Hospital George Carroll Todd E. C. Stuart, Jr Fairfax Conquest Richmond Christopher Todd Stuart Christ Episcopal Church

Miss Elvie Catherine Spaid 82 of Capon Bridge dies after illness

Miss Elvie Catherine Spaid 82 of Capon Bridge Virginia died after an extended illness. She was born in Hampshire County a daughter of Nicholas and Ageline Spaid. Survived by sister Bertha Spaid Yellow Springs and brothers Rev Daniel Spaid Junior W Va and Corsa Spaid Bloomington IL. Funeral set for 11 a m tomorrow at Timber Ridge Christian Church. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers named. Body at Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge until 10 a m tomorrow.

Elvie Catherine Spaid Oe.ton Hampshire County Nicholas Ageline Spaid Bertha Spaid Yellow Springs Daniel Spaid Junior W. Va Corsa Spaid Bloomington C. G. Davis Timber Ridge Christian Church Paul Dick Berryville Avenue Christian Church Jack T. Rudolph Marshall Kump Kenneth Seldon John F. Kline L. F. Miller Leyburn Brill Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge

Tickets on Sale For Comedy At Bark Mill

Tickets go on sale for Ring Round the Moon a three act comedy at the Bark Mill by Winchester Litt le Theater. Proceeds aid the charity fund with sales through Beta Sigma Phi sorority and local businesses.

Bark Mill Winchester Little Theater Beta Sigma Phi Sorority M. H. Moore O'Connell Wolfe St Shenval Music Boscat

Ten Area Crash Toll Narrows To Two Hurt

A string of ten crashes in the Ten Area left two people injured and over four thousand dollars in damage. Frances Longerbeam Houser, 19, of Charles Town, was treated for injuries after a passing attempt near Berryville left her car a total loss, while Arnold James Bartley Jr., 39, of Silver Spring Md, was treated and released for minor injuries. The incidents stretched from Berryville to Winchester with multiple drivers cited or treated.

Frances Longerbeam Houser Charles Town Memorial Hospital Arnold James Bartley, Jr Silver Spring Miss Houser Howard Shull Middletown Moore Julian Anderson, Jr Cletus Porter Palmer Gainesboro Helen la Follette Michigan City Ind Arlan Anderson Gore Shawnee Ave Charles Hill Charles Mason Winchester Police Department Parkway Phil Whitney Bartley Basil Cooper Jo Ann Athey Gray Ave Donald Athey R. W. Miller Bunker Hill Athey Miller Chevrolet Winchester Loudoun and Boscawen Sts

Merchants Prepare Downtown Parking Expansion North of The Star

A bulldozer began leveling a lot north of The Star to serve as a temporary parking area as Winchester merchants grant permission to the Winchester Retail Merchants Association. James R. Wilkins notes this starts the merchants and business men's improvement program to ease downtown parking and fund leveling gravel railings and entrance work.

Star Winchester Retail Merchants Association James R. Wilkins The Merchants Association Winchester Wilkins

Youth Survives Golden Gate Bridge Leap

Francis Patrick Kennedy a 20 year old Oakland youth survived a jump from the Golden Gate Bridge Sunday landing on rain softened earth with fractures to both arms and extensive internal injuries in what a second known survivor style incident. He remained in critical condition today as officials noted his fall was the equivalent of an 11 story plunge.

San Francisco Francis Patrick Kennedy Golden Gate Bridge Oakland Cornelia van Terland

Supreme Court Sees Appeals In Contempt and Escheat Issues

The Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals by Frank Grumman and Bernard Silber, convicted of contempt of Congress in 1957, over questions to a House Un American Activities subcommittee. The cases raise whether Congress can probe past associations without necessity. The court also considered escheat law questions involving unclaimed funds in Pennsylvania and Western Union, urging formal adjudication allowing all states to present claims.

Alabama State College For Ear Montgomery Ala Frank Grumman Fort Lee N.J Bernard Silber New York Congress House High Court Pennsylvania Western Union Black

Roanoke Hosts Virginia Solons Weekend Visit

Gov elect Albertis S. Harrison Jr. Mrs Harrison and members of the General Assembly and their wives are invited to spend the weekend of February 24 in western Virginia as guests of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce.

Roanoke Albertis S. Harrison Jr

Q Answers From Colorado River Mystery

A brief note lists topics and names including Herbert Hoover, American Kennel Club, Utah, Yellowstone, and a Vintner Club, with A True Music theme referenced in the fragment.

Colorado River Herbert Hoover Utah True Yellowstone Vintner. Club

Local Auction Listings December schedule and venues

A sales directory lists multiple auctions in Frederick County area December events. Denny's Commission Auction near Winchester on Route 7, Heasley’s Auctions at Shawnee Fire Hall, massed cattle and farm equipment sale at Berryville area, Joseph A. Massie Jr acting for Hannah M Hamilton at Rt 50, Larrick and Anderson Trustees near Pequot District, Harold W. Sowers farm sale on Rt 340 near Waterloo, Ida E Fries estate sale at Frederick County Court House, and other auctioneers including W. D. Orndorff and Charles R. Duvall handling the estate properties.

Denny's Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers Heasley’s Shawnee Fire Hall R. Lee Snapp Berryville W. D. Orndorff Joseph A. Massie, Jr Hannah M Hamilton Inchester Cherler R. Duvall Larrick & Anderson Frederick County Pequon Charles R. Duvall Harold W. Sowers Rt. 340 Waterloo White Post Ida E. Fries Frederick County Court House Desirable City

Weather outlook for Virginia shows cooler west and rain

The forecast calls for 45 to 50 degrees and rain in the west tonight, with Tuesday largely cloudy and windy and cooler in the west afternoon. The extended outlook expects December temperatures to average 4 to 8 degrees above normal.

Virginia

Rainfall Totals and Averages for Past 48 Years

Rainfall recorded through 8 30 am today shows December 1961 totals and a date to date rainfall of 36 60 inches. The 48 year average is 36 9 inches per year with monthly averages ranging from January 241 inches to December 239 inches.

Shallots Feature In French Recipes And Substitution Notes

The text notes shallots are commonly requested in French dishes and mentions possible substitutes if they are unavailable. It emphasizes shallots’ role and suggests alternatives for cooks.

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