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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals for Albin Resident Hoover

Deaths and funerals note the passing of a longtime Albin resident at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was widow of Claybourne Hoover and mother to Mrs. Dorothy Ann Patton and ten grandchildren. Service by Rev. John D. Page Jr at Jones Funeral Home Monday 3:30 p.m. Burial Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Call ahead to Jones Funeral Home for arrangements.

Albin Winchester Memorial Hospital Isaac Nannie Fletcher Patton Claybourne L. Hoover Winchester Hoover Burnt Presbyterian Church Dorothy Ann John D. Page, Jr Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebron Cemetery Holmes W. Patton Lawrence E. Patton Howard L. Patton, Jr Franklin H. Patton, Sr G. Raymond Patton Kenneth C. Patton L. Marshall Patton Luther H. Patton

Ruble Infant graveside service set for Monday

A graveside service will be held for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Ruble of Grimes at Pine Grove Cemetery Monday at 11 am. Surviving with the parents are a sister and two brothers, with paternal and maternal grandparents listed. Miss Martha Elizabeth Reely died in Fairfax at 61. she was a former Middletown resident and Fairfax teacher. Funeral arrangements announced by Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax.

Mart Alvin . Ruble Grimes É' Winchester Memorial Hospital Esterday Robert Moore Pine Grove Cemetery Robert Lowman Ier Doncan Ruble Kimberly Ruble Norman Ruble Er Hill Raymond Luttrell Silver Route Martha Elizabeth Reely N. Payne St Fairfax Middletown James T Jessie R. Reely Fairfax County James C. Reely Charles G. Reclosbeth Meladphone Education Association Scholarship Fund Fairfax, Va Everly Funeral Home W. Main St

Mrs. Boyd Heishman dies at 46 in Winchester hospital

Mrs. Myrtle Estelle Heishman of Welltown Pike dies in Winchester Memorial Hospital aged 46. She leaves husband Boyd R. Heishman and children from a prior marriage, four sisters and three brothers. Funeral set for Monday at 11 am at John H. Enders Funeral Home Berryville with burial in Green Hill Cemetery.

Myrtle Estelle Heishman Welltown Pike Winchester Memorial Hospital Clarke County Alice Boyd Lichliter Berryville Charles W. Lichliter Boyd R. Heishman Jean Buckner Richmond Jack Boyd Fitzmeyer Camp le. Jeune N.C Leonard Grim Ethel Shane Clifton White Emma Alger This City Clarence Lichliter Lafayette Lichliter Charles Lichliter John H. Enders Irvan L. Stonesifer Green Hill Cemetery

Funeral service for Louis R Bell in Berryville

The 62 year old Louis Randolph Bell of Clarke County died earlier today. The funeral was held at John H Enders Funeral Home in Berryville with Rev. Robert Goshorn officiating. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery with pallbearers Walter Bell Jonah Bell John Lloyd Ammie Strother Gilbert L Royston and Ed Longerbeam.

Louis Randolph Bell Clarke John H. Enders Berryville Robert D. Goshorn

Advertising Gets Results In Biloxi Herald Report

The Bi loxi Gulfport Daily Herald notes its advertising produces results. Auto dealer George Pattison cited two cars as steals in an ad and later reported both cars were stolen. Portland of the Pacific Coast League plans a 1962 working agreement with Kansas City Athletics.

Biloxi, Miss Biloxi-Gulfport, Miss Daily Herald George Pattison Portland Kansas City Athletics

Notice of Sergeant's Sale in Winchester Court Order

On December 12, 1961 at 6:30 p.m. at 102 W Hart St Winchester Virginia a public cash auction will sell household goods and furniture to satisfy attach ment orders from the Municipal Court for the City of Winchester in the Weaver Welch and Filicko cases and other debts totaling about 145 135 235 dollars plus costs. Auctioneer Charles BR Duvall. Sergeant G G Baker.

Hart Street Winchester City of Weaver Welch John A. Filicko H. R. Mills William Cornwell John A. Pilicko Virginia G. G. Baker City Charles BR. Duvall Mente Eueck County Court House

Orphans Receive Winchester Apples Sent to Panama

Fred L. Glaize Jr a Frederick County fruit grower sent a box of Winchester apples to Joseph S Farland the U S ambassador to Panama. Farland shared them with Panamanian orphans. Farland is a known local figure who married former Miss Virginia Christopher of Carter Hall Millwood Clarke County.

Winchester Panama Fred L. Glaize, Jr Frederick County Joseph S. Farland United States Ambassador Farland Mar Ried Virginia Christopher Frank Christopher Carter Hall Millwood Clarke County

Congo Crisis Escalates Amid Civilian Harm Claims

Katanga reports continue as Tshombe accuses U.N. of cowardly bombardment harming churches hospitals and schools. He cites seven civilian deaths blamed on American bombs though no U S aircraft are in combat. In Leopoldville a pro Kennedy demonstration erupts after bricks were thrown at embassies.

U.N Elisabethville Tshombe Leopoldville Vive Kennedy

Fire at Hartford Hospital injures none as patients evacuated

The blaze started in a trash chute between floors one and three at Hartford Hospital. Officials consider a cigarette or similar ignition, with speculation of possible escaped gas but no confirmed source. About 200 patients were discharged or moved, eight units with 216 beds closed, repairs underway.

Diane Pape Stewart A. Sprague Hartford Thomas Lee Lee Hamilton Hartford Hospital State Ca

Man Killed By His Own Booby Trap

Joseph B. Rosario a 39 year old teacher wired a 110 volt circuit from his house to the carport to shock gas thieves siphoning his car He stepped on a wet surface barefoot and touched the car triggering the device His wife Yvonne 35 was hospitalized trying to help him.

Miami Fla Joseph B. Rosario Yvonne Rosario

Ullman in car crash reelection prospects noted

Rep Ullman of Oregon was driving a 1958 Sabb two door sedan on Rt 277 when a door opened and the wind jerked it free. The vehicle left the road, Ullman fell from it, and he was hospitalized in serious shock after receiving five pints of blood. He represents Oregon's Second District and faced re election with no opposition reported.

J. W. Detrick Ullman Rt. 277 38Th St North Arlington Baker Oregon Portland Oregonian The Star

Philadelphia and Chattanooga Strike 1962 Baseball Pact

Philadelphia and Chattanooga reach a working agreement for the 1962 baseball season paving the way for coordinated schedules and intercity efforts between two minor league affiliates. The pact seeks stable travel, shared resources, and mutual benefit for clubs.

Philadelphia Chattanooga

Panamanian freighter sinks may claim 33 lives in South China Sea

The 1,722 ton freighter Combined One sank in a storm west of Ladd Reef in the Spratly Islands while en route from Singapore to Hong Kong with logs. Five survivors and two bodies were found. 33 feared dead as 35 knot winds hinder rescue by the U S Navy and 13 merchant ships.

Manila South China Sea Hong Kong Singapore Ladd Reef Spratly Island U.S. Navy Langley Point Naval Base U.S. 7Th Fleet Epping Forest

Communist Party Pleads Innocent to Registration Charge

The Communist Party of the United States pleaded innocent in U S District Court to failing to register as an agent of the Soviet Union. Chief Judge Matthew F McGuire set Feb 1 as trial date with pretrial motions to follow, as party and government attorneys prepare. Gus Hall attended the plea as top party officer and indictment details were served in New York.

Washington Communist Party of the United Gus Hall Communist Party Hall New York

Auctions Announced for Desirable Property and Furnishings

Sales Directory lists multiple auctions in Winchester and Frederick County. Denny's Commission Auction, Loy's Used Furniture, and W. D. Orndorff auctioneers advertise December sales. Ida E Fries estate, in front of Frederick County Court House, and property auctions by Charles R. Duvall, with J. Frederick Larrick trustee involvement.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers Loy’s S. Loudoun St W. D. Orndorff Tate Ida E. Fries Frederick County Court House Desirable Charles R. Duvall W. E. Edwards Pact J. Frederick Larrick

Road Deaths Push Virginia Toll Higher This Year

Six deaths in Virginia raise the road toll to 788 with a string of crashes across the state. Victims include Vickie Shapiro, 16, and Vera Mae Davis, 4, in Richmond. Wallace Elmore Akers, 3, of Cambria, killed in a two car crash on U.S. 11. Randolph Kilpatrick Madison Heights. Loyd Walter Morris, 38, of Seaback. Cynthia Lyons, 3, of Surrey, in Isle of Wight County.

Vickie Shapiro Vera Mae Davis Richmond Miss Peanys Wallace Elmore Akers Cambria U. S Randolph Kilpat Smithfield Isle of Wight County

Left Turning Causes Two Traffic Crashes

Two crashes yesterday involved left turns with no injuries and over 600 dollars in damage. At 4 15 p m on Route 11 a 1954 White Sharp Motor Co tractor trailer and a 1955 Plymouth collided as the Plymouth tried to pass during a left turn. On Route 340 a 1988 Dodge truck and a 1962 Ford truck collided when the Ford attempted to pass during a left turn.

S. L. Lee Lee Sharp Motor Co Hildebrandt N.C Robert Hartwell Freeman Hickory Clifford Elrod Baltimore

Hall Statement Highlights Internal Security Act Charges

Dear old Gus Hall notes his stance while the indictment targets the party for failing to register under the Internal Security Act. The case hinges on political rights and registration deadlines. Officers face potential fines, and individuals face fines plus up to five years in prison per day of violation.

Gus Hall Hall United Sta

Weather Today Forecast and Rainfall Totals

The forecast notes some roads becoming hazardous in the west and north with sunset at 4 50 p m and sunrise at 7 21 a m The moon sets at 6 48 p m Rainfall for the past month is listed with annual totals and monthly averages for the past 48 years including January to December figures Finally rainfall per month is shown with several digits across months around 2 to 4 inches.

Virginia West North Desveather Coltell

Area Methodists Pledge 73.7 Percent of Fund Quota

The Winchester District of the Methodist Conference pledged 73.7 percent of its $7 million quota in the Methodist Christian Higher Education Crusade. statewide progress totals show 90.5 percent achieved nationwide with 413 of 1,215 Virginia Conference churches meeting or exceeding their targets. Readables in Winchester include Broadway Welltown Cedarville Happy Creek Howellsville Moreland St John Edinburg Wesley Chapel Elm? Memorial Redland. Supplies aid Methodist Colleges Wesley Foundations Virginia Wesleyan and Black Seeanners center plus a new Virginia Wesleyan in Norfolk. Rev. L Oakey Wilburn serves as Winchester District superintendent.

Winchester Methodist Conference Methodist Christian Higher Education Crusade Virginia Broadway Welltown Cedarville Happy Creek Howellsville Moreland St. John Edinburg Wesley Chapel Elktown Memorial Redland Methodist Wesley Foundations Methodist Assembly Center Black Seeanners Weslyan Norfolk Rev. L. Oakey Wilburn

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