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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1968
Page
2
Obituary notices: Roy L. Elliott Sr 73 of Golévein formerly of Winchester dies in Fredericksburg hospital. Emma B Himelright 69 of White Post memorialized at Omps Funeral Home with burial in Mount Hebron. Marshall R Patton 48 of Route 4 dies in Winchester Memorial Hospital with services at Jones Funeral Home. Burial at Shenandoah Memorial Park. Multiple survivors listed for each, including spouses children and siblings.
A report shows roughly one fifth of Belgium’s land area is forested. The figure highlights forest extent across the country, indicating the share of land under woodlands and timber habitats.
Thomas Merton a 53 year old Trappist author and theologian died in Bangkok after a fatal electric shock while moving a fan. He had traveled to Asia for religious conferences and to meet the Dalai Lama. His death follows his two year period of isolation and opposition to war.
Three Handley students won awards at Virginia’s six year state science symposium in Charlottesville. Annette L. Haines earned first place in life sciences and a $25 prize plus travel to West Point to represent Virginia at the national event in May. Michael Hurst placed in the top ten and Jeanne Hammer was an alternate in life sciences.
A three judge panel designated by Virginia's Supreme Court will meet for a preliminary procedures discussion on the Frederick County liquor by the drink recount. Judge Woltz will notify Judge Moffett of Staunton and Judge Coleman of Fredericksburg to arrange a meeting and set the recount date. The panel, appointed Dec. 6 by Chief Justice Eggleston, includes judges from the 18th and 39th circuits.
Funeral services for Lester D. Arnold Sr. will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church with Reverends R. Jackson and G Raymond Womeldorf. Burial follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The body lies at Jones Funeral Home this evening for a Masconic Memorial Service at 7 o'clock.
Carl C. Jenkins 55 formerly of Clarke County and Spring Grove Pa died December 4 at his home born November 14 1913 son of the late Clarence and Mary Naomi Jenkins survived by widow Mae Jenkins five daughters Elva Dubbs Phyllis Skelly Darlene Rogers Audrey Jacobs and Naomi Jenkins all of Spring Grove one son Sgt Carl R. Jenkins stationed in Germany five sisters Minnie Lloyd Charlotte Crane Elsie Johnson Elfreida Gardner all of Berryville and Nannie Pitta of Winchester graveside service December 9 at 2 p.m. Mt Prospect Cemetery Pennsylvania
Former Pennsylvania governor William Scranton flies back to Washington to brief President-elect Nixon on Middle East peace efforts. He cites broad desire for settlement among leaders in Israel and Arab nations visited, with renewed talk of face to face talks via UN envoy Gunnar Jarring.
The Winchester City Council approved four year terms and announced new officers for the Mayor's Committee on Community Relations with Rev. William A. Lyons as chairman Dr. William H. Pifer as vice chairman and Henry Brooks as secretary. Stuart R. Dyke will replace William M. Gochenour Sr as Fire Inspector on Jan 1. A Local Government Officials meeting is set for next Tuesday in Richmond with a joint city county session on consolidation planned. An informal meeting with the Parking Authority is scheduled for Dec 19. Several councilmen were absent due to illness or travel.
The 1962 cold snap hit Roanoke at 8 degrees on February 22, with the Richmond weather bureau noting a record low of 12 degrees, breaking the 1917 date record. West of the city Three Chapt station reported 7 degrees, and statewide lows included Norfolk 24, Lynchburg 7, Washington 13, Bluefield 18, Danville 14, Blackstone 1, Charlottesville 4, Newport News 9 and Bristol 16. The weatherman cited a high pressure ridge over the northeast driving northerly flow, now easing, with warmer weather forecast for the rest of the week.
G G Baker city sergeant and longtime salesman for H W Ebert Buick died recently. He once sold a car to the late Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt and was married to Kathryn Smith on November 20 1925. He is survived by sister Mary Bruce Longstreet of Winchester. Died Friday at 11 a m at Omps Funeral Home with funeral services conducted by Rev Virgil A Moyer. The Winchester Lodge Elks No 867 will hold a memorial service at the Funeral Home tomorrow evening at 7 30.
Two iconic species the California condor and the Everglade kite are nearing extinction with only about 40 nesting condors along the California coast and roughly 40 surviving Everglade kites in Florida swamps.
Firefighters responded to a string of incidents including a house trailer fire at Shenandoah Mobile Court owned by Gary Connelly and a chimney fire at Omer Elliott’s Bloomery Road home. Additional chimney, stove and truck stop fires along Rt. 50 and Berryville Ave prompted Round Hill, Shawnee, Gainesboro, and Winchester units to remain on scene, with limited damage reported and causes not yet determined.
Fair tonight with a low in the 20s and a warming trend into Thursday. Friday brings increasing clouds and a chance of rain by night. Sunrise tomorrow at 7 24 p m and sunset today at 4 50 p m. Rainfall data for 1963 1968 and long term averages are noted with monthly and yearly figures.
Virginia state Sen Henry E Howell Jr pledged to keep big businesses honest as governor speaking at Averett College in Danville He cited high utility charges and promised to protect farmers and small firms He noted he intervened with the State Corporation Commission to stop what he called an overcharge by Virginia Electric and Power Co and urged students to help improve SCC governance for Virginians protection from autocratic big boys.
John L. Shipe pleaded guilty in sessions court to a speeding charge after being stopped at 100 mph in a 75 mph zone. Judge W Earl Layman fined him $5 plus costs, noting he had a reason he called good.
The article outlines Nixon plans to meet Thursday with prospective cabinet heads and their families at the Shoreham, brief staff on a revamped White House structure, and host a White House discussion with the Johnsons. It profiles Rogers, Romney, Hickel, Babcock, Moynihan and notes their backgrounds and roles in Nixon’s early administration efforts.
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