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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1962
Page
2
The deaths and funerals section lists honorary pallbearers including Harry Candy LaFollette Clarence C. Cline and Harlan Leatherman. Edgar Agnew is noted as a survivor with Mia Fa referenced in yesterday's edition.
Miss Sus an Agnew of 906 S Cameron St dies Monday. Service set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. from Mar vin's Chapel Purgittsville WV with Rev Lowell Rogers officiating. Body lies in state 1 to 2 p.m. Interment in family cemetery.
Oscar T Cave 69 of Waynesboro Virginia died Sunday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born December 19 1898, son of Joseph Lee and Vergie Getz Cave both of Virginia. A blacksmith by trade he is survived by two sisters Mrs Sarah Willingham of Virginia and Mrs Alice Mowery of Iles Town, and brother Isaac Cave of Wilmington Delaware along with many nieces and nephews. Neral services will be held.
George A. Smith of Gore died last night at his home. Born November 4, 1890, he was a lifelong farmer and survived by a sister, Mrs. Blanche Strother, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Freeman Bonner of Capon Bridge West Virginia died at his home from natural causes. Born December 21 1897 in Pennsboro he was a World War I Army veteran and a miner. Survived by wife Mae two daughters Mrs. Freda Gorney and Mrs. Betty Rudy and two sons Cpl. Jack Bonner and Ray Bonner. Funeral arrangements incomplete with body at Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge.
The Gravel Springs Community Center purchases the former Gravel Springs School from the Frederick County School Board. The 44 by 40 foot building on two acres will host suppers meetings and other general community activities. The center formed at a Monday meeting with Clyde Mcllwee Jr as president, Guy Bentley as secretary, and Frank Himelright as treasurer.
Rioting inmates refused negotiation as a ringleader threatened hostages. Judge Insaurralde spoke with prisoners. the mutiny persisted until Col. Miguel Paiva announced the release of hostages and the mutiny's end. Guards then hunted ringleaders, with at least four killed by machine gun fire. Paiva resigned after disobeyed orders.
Report describes Castro demanding drugs and equipment valued at 53 million dollars with baby foods and powder milk. Donavan notes Castro could assign his own value. Air Transport Association and eight airlines moved 600 000 pounds to Florida while trucking firms delivered 420 000 pounds free. African Pilot freighter to Port Everglades to pick up loads.
Vacuum packed coffee loses aroma after opening and during storage. Refrigeration helps slow this but aroma fades over time. Adding extra coffee when brewing can compensate for flavor loss and maintain strength throughout the week.
Daily weather brief notes sunset this evening is followed by moonrise at 1 13 a m tomorrow early morning and sunrise scheduled for 7 28 a m.
Reported rainfall figures show September 3.90 units and 2.67 in October, 2.28 in December, with 2.40 noted for December as well. The source presents fragmentary data labeled ae noe.
Powell’s doctors reported the cancer has spread to his lower back after cobalt treatments had largely controlled the disease in his lymph glands and upper chest. Dr. Sharp noted the new pain and suspected a second malignancy though Powell is not considered terminal.
The Cuban Families Committee raised funds and donations to win release of prisoners. The U S government portrayed a private effort while evidence suggests official sympathy and facilitation from federal agencies and drug manufacturers. Lincoln White of the State Department cited cooperation but did not confirm funding or food supplies. The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association organized drug donations and Donovan and the families committee reportedly solicited contributions.
Red Cross officials reported 146 donors and 128 pints collected at the bloodmobile event here yesterday. The sponsoring Kiwanis Club thanked donors and noted several urgently needed blood types were donated.
Governor comments on Virginia reapportionment cases before the U S Supreme Court and lacks guidelines for enforcement. He urges reporting revoked licenses and notes the 1962 reapportionment act remains the law pending final decisions. He hopes Prince Edward County schools will reopen if courts permit universal public education.
Sales Directory lists Denny's Commission Auction a mile east of Winchester on Route 7 with furniture and appliances. Also Jessamine Hill Farm in Washington Virginia near Rappphannock County on Route 626 offers Angus cattle machinery feed poultry equipment and household furniture with Spillman Farm Management Service managing.
Rev. John Baden rector of the Episcopal Church will lead a Christmas observance program at the Winchester Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow. The meeting will be held at the George Washington Hotel.
Fragmentary Q and A list mentions The Netherlands Mass 8 160 4 San Francisco Denver Philadelphia West 6 1770 Logging 8 Chief Justice of U S and Left hand 9 In silk threads 10 From which it blows.
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