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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals for Mrs L of 153 Fox Drive

Funeral services were held today at Jones Funeral Home for Mrs L of 153 Fox Drive with Rev. Stanley H. Dysart and Rev. Jacob W. Mast officiating. Pallbearers named included Jesse Stotler Lemon Stotler C Russell Lupton Herbert Russell Jr W Eugene Line and Fred Stotler. Burial followed at Shenandoah Memorial Park Cemetery.

Fox Stanley H. Dysart Jacob W. Mast Jones Funeral Home Jesse L. Stotler Lemon H. Stotler C. Russell Lupton Herbert S. Russell, Jr W. Eugene Line Fred Y. Stotler Merial Shenandoah Memorial Park Cemetery

Funeral for Arthur L Lowe Held at Emmanuel Chapel

Arthur L Lowe of Buena Vista died Sunday. Funeral service conducted yesterday at Emmanuel Chapel Boyce by Rev Frank Q Cayce. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Survivors include Brent Burnett Lowe Ira Lowe Jr Kirkland Lowe and Charles Lowe.

Arthur l Lee Lowe Buena Vista Emmanuel Chapel Boyce Frank Q. Cayce Green Hill Ceme W. S. Brent A. J. Burnett Iran T. Lowe, Jr Kirkland J. Lower Charles F. Lowe

Funeral service for Fred L. Affleck held at Giffin Funeral Home

Fred L. Affleck died Monday. His funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon at Giffin Funeral Home in Cap on Bridge by Rev. C. L. Beard. Burial followed at Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Fred L. Affleck Giffin Capon Bridge C. L. Beard Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Funeral for Anna Pendleton in Millwood Sunday service

Funeral for Anna Pendleton of Millwood set Sunday at 2 p.m. at Guilfield Church. Rev. Isham Williams to officiate with burial in Little Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers named Henry Post Banks John Banks Walter Williams William Sanford Henry Williams Floyd Mason. Body at John H. Enders Funeral Home.

Anna Pendleton Millwood Guilfield Church Mill‘wood Isham Williams Little Chapels Henry Post Banks John Banks Walter Williams William Sanford Henry Williams Floyd Mason John H. Enders

Death notice for Mrs Anna Lee Collis of Siler

Mrs Anna Lee Collis 71 widow of Rev Joseph R Collis died early today at her home in Siler She was born in Siler daughter of the late George William Maury and Alverna Moreland Maury Her husband long time pastor of St Luke's E U B Church Martinsburg died in 1952 She was a member of St Luke's Church Survivors include a step son.

Anna Lee Collis Joseph R. Collis Siler George William and Alverna Moreland Maury St. Luke’s E.U.B. Church Marstinsburg St. Luke’s Church

Gore farmer Charles Triplett dies at 51 in Winchester hospital

Charles Matelin Triplett 51 of Gore died early this morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survived by wife Beulah Whitare, mother Margaret Simons Triplett, six children, two brothers and other relatives. Funeral arrangements pending at Jones Funeral Home.

Charles Matelin Triplett Gore Winchester Memorial Hospita Mr. Triplett Frederick County Margaret Simons Triplett John Triplett Beulah Whitare Hagerstown Margaret Clowser Hayfield William Casilear Evelyn Triplett Dorothy Triplett Charles Triplett Juanita

Mrs. Whitacre Heads Auxiliary At Gainesboro

Esther Whitacre named president of the Auxiliary to the Gainesboro Fire Company at the annual meeting. Officers with her include Winfred Rogers as vice president and Jerry Havermale as secretary.

Esther Whitacre Gainesboro Fire Company Winfred Rogers Jerry Havermale Mary Whitacre Jack Williamson Goldie Place Delphia DeHaven Alma Crosen Georgia Braithwaite Eunice Braithwaite Mary DeHaven Marie Barney Mary Boyce

Elks Aid Blind In Yule Tree Sales Project

The Winchester Association for the Blind offers 1 200 Christmas trees at its stand in the Coca Cola building on Valley Ave. The sale includes 700 Scotch and Australian pines from Pennsylvania and 500 Balsam firs from Canada. Elks Club members provide manpower, handle money, and load trees for purchasers.

Winchester Association For the Blind Coca Cola Valley Ave Pennsylvania Canda The Elks Club

LOY'S USED FURNITURE and Several Local Auctions

A sales directory lists auctions on December 16 and following days. Loy's Used Furniture at 2168 Loudoun St Winchester Va offers furniture and household goods with auctioneer W D Orndorff. Others include Ida E Fries estate in front Frederick County Court House with Charles R Duvall as auctioneer and a Desirable city property. Real estate and county property featured with multiple auctioneers and locations.

Frederick County Court House Charles R. Duvall H. W. Butler & Bro., Inc Secter Apple Pie Ridge Road J. Prederick Larrick

Winchester Stores Set Late Hours For Christmas Shopping

Downtown Winchester shops start nightly hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through December 23, except Sundays. Robert L. Pizzano of the Winchester Retail Merchants Association notes strong sales and a peak weekend ahead, with merchants pleased by early, solid business. A new free parking lot north of The Star Building on N Kent St is being prepared with a sign.

Winchester Robert L. Pizzano Winchester Retail Merchants Association Pizzano Star Building N. Kent St Star

Planes Continued From Page One In Bombing War

The text describes a grim outlook as planners vow continued fighting in cities and bush despite scorched earth fears. U.N. jets attacked Elisabeth ville suburbs with no casualty report, while 700 Ethiopian reinforcements landed at the U.N. airport joining Indian, Irish, and Swedish troops.

U.N Elisabethville Wednes

Kennedy Visit Rivals Clash in Venezuela News

Reports describe gunmen pasting stickers showing Kennedy with fangs and alleged bus arson in a working class district as anti Kennedy agitators threaten further disturbances before his arrival. In Caracas most residents welcome the president and Jacqueline Kennedy as U S flags and Kennedy images fill the city.

Kennedy U.S Jackie Si Yes Bogota

Council veterans guide city leadership and committee roles

The report highlights long serving council members with details on terms and committee leadership. Mr. Coble, first elected in 1938, led the City Hall and Schools Committee for eight years and held several chairmanships. Mr. Bell, elected in 1954, chaired the Finance and Welfare and Claims committees in early terms. Mr. Goodman was appointed in 1960 following Eugene C. Babb’s resignation.

Coble City Hall and Schools Welfare and Claims Committee Police Public Safety Committee Oodinance Bell Rinance Welfare and Claims

Wall Fires 61 to Lead Denver Open Round

Art Wall posted the best PGA Tour round of 1961 with a 61 at the Denver Open, setting a high-scoring pace for the event.

Art Wall

Valley Page Gets Warden Appointment Delayed

The warden post cannot be filled until July 1 per law, as the part time job requires office start later. Nearby items note a Yugoslav refugee, now two, who came to Staunton in 1957 from Linz Austria and works with the highway department after studying at Sinead tegh Eda school and Dunemore Business College. Meanwhile, Fairfax County construction? Parking space sought in Fredericksburg. a .5 acre riverfront tract and a Stratford County land deal expected December 20. Martinsburg firm Modern Martin Inc. dissolved. formed a year ago to aid housing for Corning Glass Works employees after their move here. Virginia Water Resources Board orders action to halt pollution. city to act with drastic measures. Mayor Leslie Galliday calls special City Council meeting Friday at 7:30 p.m. to consider an ordinance raising sewer charges.

Misa Staunton Linz Austria Sinead Tegh Eda School Dunemore Business College Highway Department Virgina Ater Resources Board Lesen Ings New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Lloyd Goodrich Whitney Museum of American Art Grandma Moses Anna Mary Robertson Greenwich N.Y Thomas Salmon Moses Virginia Louis Calder East Orange N.J Hoosick Falls Museum of Modern Art Shaw Forrest Lloyd Grandma Eagle Bridge Maple Grove

NATO Ministers Focus on Wester n Defenses in Berlin Dispute

Paris AP ministers from 15 NATO nations shifted from Berlin talks to assess Western defense progress. Gen Lauris Norstad said 25 divisions should be ready this year with about 23 fully equipped, while the bloc still aims for 30 divisions to deter a Soviet attack without nuclear weapons. He warned it will take time, effort and money. The assembly urged giving allied commanders more deployment and supply authority.

U.S Lauris Norstad Europe Western European Union Assembly NATO Norstad NATO Council

Civil Defense outlines long range protection plan

The fact sheet stresses citizen participation and flexible planning at local state and national levels to deter a thermonuclear attack and save lives. It notes no panacea but argues a robust civil defense program can protect many who would not survive otherwise.

Weather outlook with mixed precip and cool nights

Rain and cooler air sweep in with possible snow sleet or rain in the southwest tonight and Friday. Last four hour rainfall shows none. December to date 1.40 inches, 1961 year to date 37.85, average 36.79. monthly totals list partial rainfall by month from February through December.

Cold Weather Grips Nation Amid Snow and Low Temperatures

The nation faced persistent cold with record lows in several states. Sea temperatures dropped to well below normal in ten states. South Dakota saw the season’s deepest chill with temperatures 20 to 30 degrees lower than Wednesday morning, while North Dakota reported 12 in Dickinson and 8 in Minot. Teens were common from the Rockies to the Appalachians and northern Maine.

Pere South Dakota North Dakota Dickinson Minot Rockies Appalachians Maine

JCC Plans Annual Shopping Tour For Tuesday

Approximately 40 area children will join the Junior Chamber of Commerce shopping tour Tuesday evening. Each child receives 5 to spend on gifts as part of the JCC annual project. The event starts at 7 30 p m.

Junior Chamber of Commerce JCC

Mother Jailed After Leaving Sons With Dog Food

Barbara aay Frock was jailed after leaving her three sons aged 10, 8, and 7 alone with dog food and was charged with contributing to their welfare. The sentence was handed down Wednesday in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville Barbara Aay

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