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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1962

Page

2

Funeral service for Mrs Fan nie E Pugh

Death notice for Mrs Fan nie E Pugh of 221 Shawnee Ave who died Sunday in a Staunton hospital. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow at 2 PM with pallbearers H C Oates Chief Jones Wilbur Kern Paul Aithwaite Harry Boyd and Robert Giffin.

Fannie E. Pugh Shawnee Ave Staunton Hospital Tomor H. C. Oates Chie Jones Wilbur Kern Paul Aithwaite Harry Boyd Robert Giffin

Widow Ella Wr Leatherman Kepler Wright dies in West Virginia

Mrs Ella Wr Leatherman Kepler Wright widow of Edgar A Leatherman. Survived by three children Mrs Peter G Crosby III of noke Mrs A Tom Machemer of Three Churches W Va and Edgar A Leatherman Jr of Perk insville W Va one sister Mrs Paul M Hawkins of W Va and eight grandchildren Funeral held today at 2 p m at the residence officiated by Revs Cosby Reed and Holsinger Burial in Burling Cemetery Burlington W Va The is at the Schaeffer Seedersee

Peter G. Crosby III Noke A. Tom Machemer W. Va Edgar A. Leatherman, Jr Perkinsville Paul M. Hawkins P. G. Cosby III Ben Reed

Widow Mrs Williams Dies. Burial in Orrick Cemetery

Sunday morning death of Mrs Williams, long time Berryville resident, survived by son-in-law William Strickland and daughter, with other relatives. Funeral service set for Thursday at 1 30 PM, burial in Orrick Cemetery in Clarke County.

William Strickland Williams Amissville Robert Williams Berryville Clarke County Orrick Cemetery

Stephens City Woman Dies. Rites Planned for Wednesday

Jacqueline D. Spitzer of Stephens City died Sunday. Rev. A W Henton will conduct funeral services Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Stephens City Methodist Church with burial in Greenhill Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Friends may visit Jones Funeral Home.

Queline D. Spitzer Stephens City A. W. Henton Stephens City Methodist Church Greenhill Cemetery Ste City Kenneth E. Mowery Charles A. Pine H. B. Alexander Richard L. Adams Kenneth B. Swain J. Marshall Venable Jones Funeral Home

Obituary of Miss Susan Naomia Agnew aged 82

Miss Susan Naomia Agnew 82 of 906 South Cameron Street died Monday at the home of her grand nephew Ronald Coffman with ill health for three months. Born March 11 1880 in Rada West Virginia she was daughter of Sidney Hartman Agnew of Hampshire County. She was a Methodist. Survived by nieces and nephews Mrs Ross Michael Gore Mrs Robert Muse Augusta West Virginia Price Robey Purgittsville West Virginia Carl Agnew Miami Florida. Funeral at the cemetery near Purgit church one hour before service.

Susan Naomia Agnew S. Cameron Ronald Coffman Miss Agnew Rada W. Va Sidney Hartman Agnew Hampshire County Methodist Church Ross Michael This City Robert Muse Gore Daisy Haggerty Augusta Price Robey Purgittsville Carl Agnew Miami Fla Ee Cemetery Purgits

Alessandri Tours Mexico City Finance District Sightseeing

Jorge Alessandri president of Cetetteon Lock visits Mexico City finance district for sightseeing. Alessandri arrived in the United States a week ago and met with President Kennedy during the trip.

Jorge Alessandri Cetetteon Lock Mexico City Alessandri United States Kennedy

Red Cross Accepts Empress of Bahamas to Ferry Cuban Prisoners

The Empress of Bahamas, tied in a Miami court dispute, is offered by the Red Cross to transport Cuban prisoners to Havana. Pan American jets would evacuate the prisoners from Havana as Castro seeks 62 million in food and medical supplies in exchange.

Baltimore Port Everglades Miami The Red Cross Exchange Castro Pan American World Airways Havana Cuba Aeotee United States Press of Bahamas Travel Service Empress of Bahamas Adiel Washington

Bachman Leads Scoring and Assists Across Teams

Bachman records multiple runs and assists for Stephenson, Round Hill, Gainesboro, Shawnee, Clearbrook, Middletown, and Gore. Upcoming events include Stephens City basketball on December 31 and a Round Hill safety film event at the Round Hill Community Fire Co. hall on January 21.

Stephenson Round Hill Gainesboro Shawnee Clearbrook Middletown Gore Stephens City Fire Hall el Nate Round Hill Community

Millionaire Chester Dale Dies After Heart Attack

Chester Dale, 69, noted New York banker utilities magnate and art collector, died in New York Hospital after a heart attack. A major private collector with works at Washington National Gallery of Art and a trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, his death ends a prominent museum and art philanthropy career.

New York Chester Dale New York Hospital Dale Washington National Gallery of Art Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mitchell dies after long cancer battle in Beverly Hills

Prominent actor and theater innovator Mitch ell dies at Beverly Hills home after a yearlong cancer fight. Survivors include wife Susan and daughter Anne Lang. Funeral plans are private. James Mitchell, former secretary of labor, mentioned in connection to the period.

Mai Hazel Mitchell Hollywood Elizabeth N.J John Barrymore Perry Como Susan Anne Lang James Mitchell Eisenhower Mitchlel Beverly Hills

Kennedy Calm White House Talk With Soviet Aide

President Kennedy, in a relaxed White House interview four days before the Cuba crisis, discusses many topics with three White House reporters and Soviet Minister Andrei Gromyko. He jokes about a couch moment and notes the looming quarantine on Russia’s offensive weapons.

Meredith White House Andrei A. Gromyko Russia Cuba United States Herman Gromyko Kennedy

Kennedy survey of world issues eclipsed by Skybolt crisis

The Cuban crisis gave way to the Skybolt missile dispute, a key factor in Britain's budget planning and NATO tensions. European resistance grows to the US push for higher ground forces for conventional defense.

Skybolt Britain North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Post Office Hours and MailRush Amid Stamp Demand

The post office will close at noon on Saturday and thanks the public for using bundle labels for local and out-of-town delivery. Postmaster Johnston notes label use reduced sorting staff by two and urges patrons to mail promptly as incoming mail grows toward a peak this Sunday while outgoing mail declines in the coming days. The four cent status stamp remains available and in demand at the main office and other stations.

Johnston Star

Winchester health survey eyed to curb local hazards

City officials discussed a community health survey with a projected $50 startup. Dr Fears would coordinate, sanitarians may assist, and the effort could model Shenandoah Valley towns. A follow up health index survey was proposed, but the current plan would rely on two canvassers recording exterior observations.

S. Lee Grant Olmsted Gerhardt Winchester Shenandoah Valley West Virginia Fears S. H. Reaves City Water Department

Proper Storage Tip for Dried Fruits

When you open a package of raisins or currants and use only part, transfer the remaining fruit to a jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate. This preserves freshness and prevents spoilage for future use.

Farm labor wage debate tests hourly guarantees for pickers

Matt Triggs of the American Farm Bureau argues before federal examiners that establishing guaranteed hourly wages for fruit pickers would disrupt piece rate work and punish workers like women minors and the physically handicapped. He notes Congress has repeatedly rejected farm wage legislation and urges Labor Department restraint in migrant wage rules.

U.S. Labor Department West Indies United States U.S Congress Matt Triggs American Farm Bureau Federation Examiner Labor Department

Sprinkler Mishap Triggers Alarm At O Sullivan Rubber Plant

Firefighters were dispatched to the O Sullivan Rubber Corp plant early today after the sprinkler system malfunctioned and activated the alarm, but they found no fire on arrival.

O’sullivan Rubber Corp

Kennedy backs Rules Committee size amid Kennedy plan

Smith vows to restore House membership to 15 while preserving powers. Kennedy, in a nationally televised White House review, urges keeping the Rules Committee at its present number to avoid emasculation and to manage liberal legislation likely to be proposed.

Kennedy House White House Congress Rules

Puzzle Style Clues Highlight Word Associations

List presents numbered hints including Stapler wrench Ewe Character and rebirth theme. Mentions Australia Penguin and North Dakota with scattered letters and numbers suggesting a cryptic word puzzle or rebus style quiz.

Stapler Wrench Australia Penguin N. Dakota

Denny's Commission Auction and Jessamine Hill Farm Sale

Auction notices list Denny's Commission Auction at one half mile east of Winchester Route 7 offering furniture and appliances with Orndorff and Cole as auctioneers. Next, Wed and Thu Dec 19 and 20 at 10 a.m. Jessamine Hill Farm in Washington Virginia Rap pahannock County on Rt 626 features Angus cattle machinery feed poultry equipment and household furniture by Spillman Farm Management Service.

Wed Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Wed. & Thurs Jessamine Hill Farm Washington Rappahannock Co Spillman Farm Management Service

Virginia Weather: Sunny Mild Day with Cool Night

Today in Virginia mostly sunny and mild with a high near 54. Tonight will be fair with a low around 32. Tomorrow also fair with a mid 50s high.

Winchester

Rainfall Update with Monthly and Year Totals

Rainfall for the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. reports none. December total is 1.03 inches, year to date 37.17 inches. Monthly averages listed include March 2.98, June 3.87, September 2.67, October 3.22, November 2.28, December 2.40, with other figures noted but unclear.

Staples Accepts Sales Rep Post at Pine Motor Co

Allen K. Staples has accepted a position as sales representative with Pine Motor Co. He was born in Upperville and is a World War II veteran who served two years in the South Pacific. He is married to Evelyn Bailey and resides at 253 Parkway.

Allen K. Staples Pine Motor Co Mr. Staples Upperville South Pacific Evelyn Bailey Parkway

Roanoke Man Convicted Over Bad Check

Orndorff was convicted in Municipal Court of writing and passing a bad check at Montgomery Ward. Judge John Rice sentenced him to six months. In traffic cases Judge Rice fined four speeders including Melvyn Lee Matteson and Donald LePangl e, with amounts listed for each.

Orndorff John Rice Montgomery Ward Rice Melvyn Lee Matteson New Mark Pelabeugert N. Cameron St

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