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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals of Joseph W. Morrow 75

Joseph W. Morrow 75 of 317 West Cecil Street died Sunday morning at Winchester. He served as an Army veteran for 25 years before retirement and belonged to First Baptist Church the Masonic Lodge in Shepherdstown the Rotary Club and the American Legion. Survived by wife former Ethel Irene Pearl a son Carroll Morrow of Falls Church and several siblings and grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 1 30 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with burial at Shenandoah Memorial Park Cemetery. Bearers listed. visitation at Jones Funeral Home.

Joseph W. Morrow W. Cecil St Winchester Morrow Amn First Baptist Church Masonic Lodge of Shepherdstown Rotary Club American Legion Summit Pint W. Va Ruthven W Lillie Wattery Morrow Ethel Irene Pearl Carroll Morrow Falls Church All Brothers R. W. Morrow W. H. Morrow Hagerstown Evarts W. Morrow Florida E. T. Clark Jones Funeral Home Shenandoah Memorial Park Cemetery Allen

Death of John B. Wineman in Greensburg

Ward reports the death of John B. Wineman 61 of Greensburg Pa at Westmoreland Hospital after three weeks of hospitalization. He had visited Winchester as guest of his brother in law and sister Ralph Cain and wife. He leaves mother Mary B Wineman a sister Grace Wineman and brother Howard Wineman all of Greensburg. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Ward Winchester John B. Wineman Greensburg Westmoreland Hospital Wineman Ralph Cain Academy Lane Mary B. Wineman Grace Wineman Howard Wineman

Obituary Notice for Charles E Kern of Washington

Charles E Kern of Washington died December 13. Survivors include his widow Elizabeth Mills Kern, two sons Charles E Kern Jr and Gary W Kern, two daughters Susan R French and Linda M Kern, a brother Harry Kern and a sister Mrs Roy Boyce. Funeral service details incomplete in fragment.

Charles FE. Kern Washington Elizabeth Mills Kern Charles E. Kern, Jr Gary W. Kern Susan R. French Linda M. Kern Harry Kern Roy Boyce

Mary Woolfolk 71 Dies Suddenly at Home in Berryville

Mrs. Mary Sophia Meredith Woolfolk wife of John C. Woolfolk of 105 Lee Street Berryville died suddenly Saturday evening at home from a heart attack. She was born in Snowville daughter of the late Thomas Nelson and Mary Anne Griffith Meredith. She married John Collier Woolfolk in Knoxville on October 16 1915 celebrating 45th wedding anniversary. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Stephens D Smoke of Washington a son Thomas Nelson Woolfolk of Baltimore a sister Mrs John T De Witt of Knoxville two brothers Nelson Meredith and Griffith Meredith of Westminster Md a sister in law Mrs Richard P Whiting of Millwood and two grandchildren. Burial tomorrow at 2 pm Old Chapel Clarke County with Rev W Holt Louder and Rev John Jordan officiating. Flowers donated to the Diocese Fund of Christ Church. Body at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville family receiving at 105 Lee St.

Mary Sophia Meredith Woolfolk John C. Woolfolk Lee St Snowville Thomas Nelson Mary Anne Griffth Meredith John Collier Woolfolk Columbus St. John's Episcopal Church Knoxville Stephens D. Smoke Washington Thomas Nelson Woolfolk Baltimore John T. de Witt Nelson Meredith Griffith Meredith Westminster Richard P. Whiting Millwood Thomas Nelson Woolfolk, Jr Jeanette Woolfolk Woolfolk Christ Church Senior Citizens Club Old Chapel Clarke County W. Holt Louder John Jordan John H. Enders Berryville

Court Won't Stay Freedom Rider Proceedings

The Supreme Court refused to issue a federal injunction delaying Jackson Mississippi criminal proceedings against Freedom Rider activists. The order noted the Jackson cases differ from those being prosecuted in Mississippi and said such injunctions are extraordinary remedies. The court's action follows a prior ruling striking down breach of the peace convictions in Baton Rouge sit-ins.

Jackson Mississippi High Tribunal Baton Rouge Louisiana Supreme Court

Real estate tax up. personal levy unchanged at $3.20

The article notes the real estate tax rising to $2.80 per $100 assessed while the personal property levy remains at $3.20. It lists local items including Page County nurse superintendent Gladwell, a child injury incident, and local officials in Shepherdstown, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Martinsburg, and Rockingham County projects and appointments. It mentions Rhodes Scholar John J. Kirby Jr. and C P Dingler named U S Commissioner for the Northern District of West Virginia.

Charlottesville University of Virginia Rhodes John J. Kirby, Jr McLean Kirby Fordham University Harrisonburg Rockingham County Peale U.S Martinsburg C. P. Dingler West Virginia King Larkin Mr. Dingler

Clarke County Man John William Broy Dies at 70

John William Broy 70 of Clarke County died at his Berryville home. A retired carpenter formerly employed by Les Russell he was born in Clarke County to the late Charles L. and Sallie Locke Broy. Survived by wife Nellie Stickel Broy and nine children. Funeral details to be announced by H Enders Funeral Home.

John William Broy Clarke County Berryville Charles L Sallie Locke Broy Les Russell Nellie Stickel Broy John H. Enders

Widow Lula Sutphin Dies at 86 in Winchester Home

Mrs Lula C Sutphin 86 of 716 S Washing ton St died Saturday afternoon after 1950 illness. Born July 11 1875 in Frede rick County she was daughter of Daniel C Funkhouser and Sarah Hersh berger Funkhouser. She married John Edward Sutphin January 29 1901. The couple lived in Flint Hill before moving to Winchester in 1923. She was educated in county schools attended Keemarr College and taught piano. She was member of First Presbyterian Church and Women’s Bible Class.

Lula C. Sutphin S. Washington St Sutphin Fawcett’s Gap Frederick County Daniel C Sarah Hershberger Funkhouser John Edward Sutphin Rappahannock County

Proceedings for Mrs. Sutphin Funeral and Burial

Mrs. Sutphin longtime Winchester resident and Real Daughter of the Confederacy died aged in Winchester. Surviving children include Mrs. Marge S Jones Mrs C Bruce Harlee Mrs George Davis Mrs D Oscar Louderback and Mrs W Godfrey Zirkle all of Winchester. Also one sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Omps Funeral Home with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were four sons-in-law and several named relatives.

Confederacy Turner Ashby Sutphin Anna B. Funk, Houser Winchester Florence Richard Lorinne Funkhouser Ernest Funkhouser Guy Funkhouser Lutie Marker Marge S. Jones C. Bruce Maynard) Harlee George Vi ) Davis D. Oscar Cornelia) Louderback W. Godfrey Anna Fay) Zirkle Ernest D. Funkhouser John Edward Lula Ernestine Sutphin

VFW Members Earn Pins For Enlisting New Members

Members of Post 2123 VFW received pins for signing up 25 new members in 1962 Eugene Purtlebaugh and George Taylor earned for 25 enrollments Ike Allamong James Woods and Howard Shull earned pins for ten new members The post planned a dance at the armory on Dec 23 and a Christmas party at the Post Home Dec 22 The auxiliary and post will sponsor care packages and a hospital visit at Newton Baker Hospital with a 6 pm gathering at the post home

Veterans of Foreign Wars Piccadily St Ralph Grim Eugene Purtlebaugh George Taylor Ike Allamong James Woods Howard Shull Salvation Army Polio Cannister Jaycee Armory Post Newton Baker Hospital

Three Mares Die in Fire at Llangolen Farm Estate

Fire destroyed a barn at Llangolen Farms owned by Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Tippitt killing three thoroughbred brood mares. Several other horses were saved by estate employees as fire crews faced icy roads and required tractors to move fire trucks to the scene.

Upperville Llangolen Mary Elizabeth Tippitt

Balaguer Offers to Quit Receives Cautious Backing

President Joaquin Balaguer proposed a new state governing council and vowed to resign once the Dominican Republic is readmitted to the Western Hemisphere community. The move drew cautious approval as the Organization of American States and U S praised the plan amid 16 months of sanctions.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Joaquin Balaguer Family of Nations Balaguer Trujillo Organization of American States Republic Washington U.S. State Department

Hearing Today In Murder Case

A preliminary hearing for Mrs. Bernie Berg Ridgeway 27 of Frederick County charged with murder was set for today in Frederick County Court at 2 p m. She is accused of shooting her husband William Jennings Ridgeway on December 3 and is represented by Lynn Lucas of Luray.

Bernie Berg Ridgeway Frederick County

Wintry Blast Hits Riviera

A winter storm swept the Mediterranean coast, causing damage along the Riviera and snow in southern France. High winds battered seawalls while traffic on Nice quay and the Nice Monaco road paused. In Monte Carlo harbor several yachts were damaged including Aristotle Onassis Christina.

Marseille France Mediterranean Sea Riviera Nice Monaco Monte Carlo Aristotle Onassis Christina

AEC Reports Underground Nuclear Blast At Nevada Site

The Atomic Energy Commission announced a ground underground explosion as part of its test series. The Sunday detonation at the Nevada test site was described as a low yield blast with a force equivalent to up to 5000 tons of TNT.

Washington U.S. Atomic Energy Commission United States AEC Nevada

Day on Route 340 Near Berryville Reported Saturday

Reports indicate a incident occurred on Route 340 near Berryville Saturday night with details not available. Authorities said the scene involved multiple parties and preliminary information remains scarce.

Rt. 340 Berryville

India Invades Goa as Portugal Faces UN Pressure

Indian forces, led by Lt. Gen. J. N. Chaudhuri, crossed the Goan frontier with tanks and air cover, while Portugal defends its overseas territories and seeks a UN emergency session. Lisbon accuses Indian air raids on Nova Goa and Mormugao as Goan clashes intensify.

U.N U Thant Portugal India Antonio Salazar Thant Security Council NATO Mozambique Angola Africa Macao Red China Goa Diu Damao Lisbon Nova Goa Mormugon

Winchester area sales directory listings auction notices

Sales directory entries list real estate auctions near Winchester on December 19 and December 20, with H W Butler & Bro, Denny's Commission Auction, and J Frederick Larrick as trustees or auctioneers. Properties include improved real estate, houses, orchards, and county realty. timings 1:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 11 a.m. on December dates.

J. Frederick Larrick Frederick County Court House Charles R. Duvall

Weather and climate notes mix with odd culinary tips

Cloudy with light rain tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures may dip to the 30s tonight with highs 35 to 50 tomorrow. Extended Virginia outlook shows a cool spell then milder days then colder again Thursday and Friday with possible rain or snow. Includes stray items on rainfall totals, months data, and a stray cooking tip about overlapping avocado and grapefruit sections.

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