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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1955

Page

2

Funeral service for Mrs Carey H Brown

Mrs Carey H Brown 73 of Sunnyside widow of Daniel Brown died Sunday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Funeral service tomorrow at 11 at Omps Funeral Home with Rev Carroll C Goodridge of Kernstown Methodist Charge officiating. Interment in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Body remains at Omps Funeral Home until time of service.

Carey H. Brown Sunnyside Daniel Brown Winchester Memorial Hospital Omps Carroll C. Goodridge Kernstown Mt. Hebron Amps

Stump Service This Afternoon for Robert S. Stump

Funeral conducted for 87 year old Robert S. Stump retired farmer who died Sunday at his daughter Mrs John Carper Stephenson home. The Rev J S Peebles Brucetown Methodist Charge officiated. Interment at Mt Hebron with pallbearers R W Brown C W Webber R P Elliott George Newcome Carl Miller Howard Patton Sr.

Robert S. Stump John Carper Stephenson Omps J. S. Peebles Brucetown Mt. Hebron R. W. Brown R. P. Elliott George Newcome Carl Miller Howard Patton

Michigan Man Questioned in Chicago Slayings Case

A 23 year old Michigan man, Owen Robert Moser of Fenton, was questioned in connection with the October disappearance and murder of three Chicago boys, but authorities say there is no link. He is jailed on a firearms charge after authorities found an unregistered gun in his car. The victims were Robert topson son 14 John Schuessler Jr 13 and Anton Schuessler 11, bodies found Oct. 18 in a forest preserve ditch.

Pontiac Mich Michigan Chicago James Parker Holly Owen Robert Moser Fenton Moser Oakland County Parker Robert Peterson John Schuessler, Jr Anton

Funeral service for Morris Cather and Diana Fane Gladwayne Cather

A funeral was held this afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Charles Town for Morris Cather and wife Diana Fane Gladwayne Cather who died Friday in a Moorefield West Virginia automobile crash. Dr E T Clark officiated assisted by Rev Russell Urauart. Burial followed at Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town. Survivors include brothers Kenneth F Cather of Martinsburg and Herbert W Cather of Stephenson.

Morris Cather Diana Fane Gladwayne Cather Moorefield W. Va First Baptist Church Charles Town E. T. Clark Russell Urauart Edge Hill Cemetery Kenneth F. Cather Martinsburg Herbert W. Cather Stephenson

Winners Named In Bridge Match

Teams of four completed the regular weekly Monday night bridge meet. This was the first time four person teams played on Monday or Wednesday. First place went to Mrs. Holmes Harper, Mrs. Henry P Kern Jr, Mrs. John T Wolfe, and Mrs. Hubert Stratton. Second place went to Miss Bobbie Conrad, Mrs. Bertram E Killian Jr, Mrs. Herbert Schutte, and Mrs. John D Glover. Third place was the team of Mr and Mrs S H Reaves, Mrs. Harry Bowers, and Charles Tiller.

Holmes Harper Henry P. Kern, Jr John T Wolfe Hubert Stratton Bobbie Conrad Bertram E. Killian, Jr Herbert Schutte John D

Norfolk Delegation Backs Major General Sands for Adjutant General

The Norfolk delegation to the General Assembly endorses Maj. Gen. William Hamilton Sands 63 retired commanding general of the 29th Infantry Division for the post of state adjutant general.

Sands Norfolk William Hamilton Sands 29Th Infantry Division National Guard General Assembly

32 Killed During Sagebrush Exercise in Louisiana

In seven million acres of western Louisiana, Exercise Sagebrush ended with 32 dead among 140000 servicemen. Accidents accounted for most deaths including 15 military vehicle fatalities and seven civilian crashes. two drowned, two in a helicopter crash, and one each from lightning, electrocution, chronic disease, and a parachute jump. Two deaths remained under investigation as troops moved to bases.

Army Air Force U. S Louisiana

Lutherans Plan Regional Evangelism Mission Meeting

Local representatives attend the third planning meeting for the United Lutheran Church of America Evangelism Mission hosted at St Pauls Church Strasburg. Attendees include Dr William Eisenberg Mrs Irene Eisenberg Carl Fisher Rev E B Smith and David Cashman from Grace and Gravel Springs Parish. The Central Committee meets at 4 pm dinner follows with the General Area Committee at 7 30 pm. The mission culminates the week of March 11 1956.

Area Lutheran Evangelism Mission United Lutheran Church of America St Paul’s Church Strasburg William E. Eisenberg Carl Fisher Grace Lutheran Church E. B. Smith David Cashman Gravel Springs New Market Shepherdstown Synod of Virginia St. Mark's Church Roanoke

Harvey Speaker for Kiwanis Club

Lt. Gov. Don Harvey of Front Royal will speak at the Kiwanis Club luncheon tomorrow at 12 15 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel. He heads the 9th Division of Kiwanians International Capital District and will discuss Kiwanis Education.

Don Harvey Front Royal Kiwani International Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Harvey Kiwanis Education

Divorce Proceeding In Frederick County Virginia

Cleo T Nicholson sues Robert D Nicholson in chancery seeking a divorce on desertion grounds. Defendant's address is unknown after due diligence. he must appear within ten days after publication to protect his interest. Deputy Clerk Virginia Gooden notes dates 11-29 to 12-20-41.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Cleo T. Nicholson In Chancery Robert D. Nicholson Virginia Gooden

Inaugural Service at Calvary Baptist Church Draws Over 100

Over 100 persons attended the first service of Calvary Baptist Church with Chaplain Leon B Gilbert delivering Christ's Gift to Himself the Church. Fourty members joined by letter and three on profession of faith as the church plans 11 am and 7 pm services through March 1 1956 at Friendship Fire Hall Cork Street.

Calvary Baptist Church Leon B. Gilbert USA Calvary Church Tetter John Robert Stiff First Baptist Church Martinsburg Joel T. Thompson Charles Town Shenandoah Baptist Association Chanlain Gilbert Jean Baker Warren Wilson Herbert Watson Friendship Fire Hall Cork St Walter Brooking

Clarke Board Says Goodbye To William B. Claggett

Clarke Virginia residents attend the Clarke Board of Supervisors meeting noting William B. Claggett of Battlefield District will retire January 1 with Hobson C. McGehee succeeding him. Present were the four supervisors Clerk Loring C. Kackley and District Highway Engineer R. V. Lancaster III. Only routine business was transacted.

Berryville Clarke Board of Supervisors William B. Claggett Battletown Hobson C. McGehee Claggett McGehee William H. Fenton Edward B. Lee Robert L. Withers Clifton E. Price Elliott D. Marshall Clarke Circuit Court Loring C. Kackley R. V. Lancaster, III Luray

Police Records Note Multiple Offenses and Fines

Obert Taft Shanholtz Rt. 2 charged as drunk fined 10.75 Hazel Kerns 230 E Kern Sr charged with possessing one unlicensed male dog and one unlicensed female dog fined 8.25 Harold Edward Senseneys Rt. 1 cited for speeding fined 29.25 Garland Campbell 324 Highland Ave cited for speeding fined 29.25

Obert Taft Shanholtz Rt. 2 Hazel Kerns E. Kern Sr Harold Edward Senseneys Rt. 1 Garland Campbell Highland Ave

Tokyo Population Tops Eight Million

An official from the government statistics bureau reports Tokyo's population exceeding eight million, at 8,033,529, from the October census. The nation's total reaches 89,369,278, the fifth highest globally, behind China India Russia and the United States.

Tokyo Government Statistics Bureau China India Russia United States London New York City

South End Fire Company Adds Members and Chairs

James M. Massie was introduced as a new member. Chief Whitmore’s membership was accelerated by special action. The company approved buying three lounge chairs and eight upholstered chairs for the decorated television room at the fire hall. A memorial service honor and social hour were thanked, and a $10 tuberculosis bond was purchased. A telegram was sent to the widow of Rev. Mr. Councilman, former pastor and company chaplain.

James M. Massie Whitmore S. J. Goode Capon Bridge Christian Church

McEver Discusses Growth and Scholarships in College Football

VPI coach McEver contrasts past and present football, condemns stagnation, and defends scholarships funded by game admissions. He says football remains primitive yet supervised, stresses improving talent through college funds, and notes TV reducing crowds and revenue for smaller schools.

McEver VPI VMI

Middletown Seeks Local Doctor To Serve Town Patients

At a Middletown meeting the need for another physician in town was highlighted as residents travel distances. Several doctors exist in nearby Stephens City Strasburg and Winchester but the town seeks a Middletown based office and in town access. Attending were Mayor David K Muntzing councilmen Sperry Sperry Borden Shull Little McCauley Town Clerk Esther Kline Town Attorney Robert E O Nea l Treasurer Margaret Han shew and Town Sergeant N W Armentrout.

Stephens City Strasburg Winchester Middletown State Penitentiary David K. Muntzing T. Ainsworth Sperry T. W. Sperry G. Wilson Borden Wm. B. Shull Walter B. Little Walter G. McCauley Esther Kline Robert E. O'Neal Margaret Hanshew N. W. Armentrout

How's Your IQ Quiz Answers Revealed

Below are the correct answers printed on Page 12. 1 Before. By Caribbeans. 2 Spain. 3 Yes. 4 No Noah Webster did. 5 It chokes off the air to it. 6 William Jennings Bryan. 7 On its back. The young clutch.

Spain Noah Webster William Jennings Bryan

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