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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1962
Page
2
Dysart burial set for Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers W B Hicks Joseph Williams Mervil Adams Arthur Shull E A Watson and Ray Duncan listed for the services.
Funeral service announced for Mrs Isa Phillips lifelong Presbyterian Church member. Family listed includes Jack M Phillips of Winchester Samuel E Phillips Jr and Richard S Phillips and seven grandchildren.
The article discusses how Christmas carols may stem from Roma Saturnalia songs and notes early Christian hymns were solemn. It explains that simple, touching carols popular today did not become widespread until the 14th and 15th centuries.
Six people were injured in a Saturday head-on collision on Route 522 near Al n. Evelyn Mae Newcome 1946 pickup veered into the southbound lane striking Anna Mae Brannon’s car. Both drivers and four Brannon passengers were treated at the hospital.
Leesburg spectator remains unconscious after a skull injury from a race mishap at Winchester Speedway. Another spectator, Cecil Rosenberry of Front Royal, has a back injury and remains hospitalized. Seven spectators were injured in the incident.
Roanoke AP report says George Kelly of Pulaski High School was elected president of the Virginia Education Association Future Teachers of America at a Saturday convention attended by about 350 students. New officers include Randi Bryant Cradock High Portsmouth Betty Conley Mt. Vernon Fairfax County and Marvin Piland Park View High Mecklenburg County. Mrs. Carol Smith Pulaski High remains state sponsor.
Residents of Norfolk County and South Norfolk will begin using Chesapeake Va on January 1 with mail addressed to Chesapeake and a new post office at Great Bridge. Rep Porter Hardy states current street addresses remain valid and a postmaster will be named in due course.
Jacksonville post office is replying to Christmas letters to Santa Claus. Postmaster James E. Workman Jr. has ordered staff to bundle Dear Santa letters for processing. More than 1,000 North Pole letters have arrived, and every letter with a return address has received a reply.
Detroit police report an unmarked car numbered 280 was stolen from the station garage. Two patrolmen said a man in plain clothes drove the vehicle away Sunday night, and they initially believed he was an officer.
John O. Marsh Jr. spoke to about 50 district VFW officials at Post 2123 in Winchester on past actions and the group’s future role. The gathering at the Post Home on E Piccadilly St included leaders Francis Parrish and W J Woodell, with a $25 donation to the Virginia Cottage at Eaton Rapids National Home.
Firefighters responded to a car wiring blaze near Gainesboro School yesterday at 5 30 p m. Noah DeHaven owned the car. Gainesboro Fire Co reported the fire under control on arrival. Gore Fire Co assisted but was turned back. Damage described as not severe.
The Chicago Motor Club urges drivers to carry red flares to mark a disabled car at night. Place a flare up the road toward oncoming traffic, keep lights on, and use flares for maximum protection against roadside emergencies.
Bryan Johnson, 28, was dusting a pepper field when the engine failed and the crop duster crashed into pine trees. The plane fell 40 feet, landed on its nose, and the engine pierced the cabin. He was pinned until laborers freed him and was treated and released from a hospital.
The piece notes Goldwater's cautious stance on a 1964 bid and Romney's pace after assuming Michigan governorship. Kleindienst says Goldwater will study developments before deciding. Martin says Romney won't face pressure until he settles in as governor. Scranton mentions possible draft unlikely after Meet the Press.
Authorities seek the driver of the first car after a collision on U S 220 north of Martinsville. Carl Everett Cruise 40 of Collinsville was killed. Other fatal or injurious crashes reported include Johnny Chester Sullins 21 of Bristol Tennessee on Virginia 91 near Saltville and Howard Eugene Williams 12 of Hampton struck while crossing a street. Curtis C Rideout 39 of Prince George County died on Interstate 95 near Petersburg and Bobby Sutherland 18 of Herndon died from injuries in a single vehicle crash on Virginia 657 south of Herndon. Olas Sutton 65 of Norfolk injured fatally when struck by two vehicles on Virginia 645. Hermon Smith 63 of Richmond died from injuries in a December crash at a Richmond intersection.
Auction notice for December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at 12 miles east of Winchester on Route 7. Items include furniture and electrical appliances. Auctioneers Orndorff & Cole. Also December 17 at 10:00 a.m. Rock Hill Farm Blackstone Va Hereford cattle sale managers Va Hereford Assoc.
Reading at 8:30 a.m. shows December rainfall to date at 0.01 inches and total for 1962 at 37.16 inches. Monthly figures for the past 49 years include February 2.42 and March 2.11 inches with several other months listed such as May 3.17 and August 3.90 inches.
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