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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals H Ashton of Cedar Grove

H Ashton 90 retired Cedar Grove resident dies after long illness. Born in Frederick County to George W. and Sarah J. Cather Ashton, widower of Rachel May Clark. Survived by three daughters Mary E. Bowers Washington DC, Mrs. Raymond Kirk Winchester, Mrs. Fred Kirk Sunnyside. nine grandchildren. 11 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home. burial Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Also funeral for John Rennie Tharpe Strasburg held at Jones Funeral Home with burial Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City.

H. Ashton Cedar Grove Hillcrest Mr. Ashton Frederick County George W Sarah J. Cather Ashton Rachel May Clark Ashton Little Mountain Methodist Church Mary E. Bowers Washington, D. C Raymond Kirk Winchester Fred Kirk Sunnyside Roy L. Ashton Alan C. Peer Turday Jonesuneral Chestnut Grove Jones Funeral Home John Rennie Tharpe Strasburg Joseph S. Duckwall Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City

Funeral Service Held For Charles I L Patterson

The funeral for Charles IL Patterson of 102 W Southwerk who died Monday was conducted this afternoon by Rev. Goer Duckwall at Jones. Pallbearers were Garland E McDonald C Brown Givenel B Anderson Glaire Lewis Ug N Copenhaver and Carl Pea. Interment was in Mount Hebron.

Charles IL. Patterson W. Southwerk Goer Duckwall Jonesuneral Garland E. McDonald C.brown Fivenel B. Anderson Glaire Lewis Ug N. Copenhaver Carl Pea Mount Hebron

Funeral Notices for Local Residents

Funeral services are announced for James E. Smith Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Lemuel H. Ashton will have services Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Arthur L. Wadsworth’s service is set for Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in Shinnston West Virginia. Anna J. Rinker and Franklin D. Good have Saturday services at 4:00 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home.

James E. Smith Mount Hebron Cemetery Mr. Lemuel H. Ashton Arthur L. Wadsworth Anna J. Rinker Mr. Franklin D. Good

Rinker Rites Held for Winchester Resident

Mrs. Anna J. Rinker 54 of 1105 Orchard Avenue died Wednesday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Woodstock Maryland she was daughter of the late Hubert and Ida Yowell. She was married to Jacob B. Rinker and worked as a chef at the Georgetown Home in Washington DC. She was a member of Sea Street Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband one daughter Katherine Strosnider of Stephens City one son Charles L. Johnson of Winchester twelve brothers and sisters and eight grandchildren.

Anna J. Rinker Orchard Avenue Winchester Memorial Hospital Rinker Woodstock Hubert and Ida Jenkins Yowell Jacob B. Rinker Winchester Georgetown Me Washington, D. C Sea Street Methodist Church Katherine Strosnider Stephens City Charles L. Johnson Ethel Elliott Clarke County Betty Leach Lillie Martin Fred McDaniel Aeman McDaniel Benny McDaniel Middletown Raymond McDaniel Hayfield Carrie Evans Gainesboro Ollie Crawford Henry McDaniel Kelly McDaniel Elton McDaniel Baltimore

Widow Mrs Cooley Dies at 80 in Riverton

Mrs James Cooley 80 widow of James D Cooley died last night at Dellbrook Nursing Home Riverton daughter of the late John and Anna Anderson the last surviving of twelve siblings She was a member of the Delaplane Presbyterian Church Survived by two step children two grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral at Stover Funeral Home Saturday 1 pm Rev Melvin E Brant Burial Mt Carmel Cemetery Middletown Pallbearers named and the body resting at the funeral home.

Shirley Anderson Cooley James D. Cooley Dellbrook Riverton John Anderson Anna Bose Anderson Presbyterian Church Delaplane Harry Grover Reliance J. S. Colley Front Royal William Stickley Haden Clem Stover Funeral Melvin E. Brant Mt. Carmel Middletown Harry Anderson Randolph Anderson Harold Cooley Richard Brooks Allen Baldwin Wilmus Pence Stover Funeral Home

U N Faces Decade Plan Amid Korea and Africa Powers

The United Nations assembly backed a ten year development plan for underdeveloped nations and approved a $200 million 25 year bond issue to avert bankruptcy. The Asian African group showed strength by backing censure of South Africa's Louw and pushed unity on racial issues. A Korea unification commission was extended.

Assembly Kennedy U.N Korea United Nations

Festival Offers Civil War Groups Its Cooperation

The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival offers cooperation for a Civil War centennial reenactment at Winchester. Representatives from the Centennial Commission and Company K met at the Washington Hotel to discuss relations and plans for the reenactment and the festival publicity program.

Shenandoah Winchester Rue Washington Centennial Commission Company K Lewis Barton Charles Affleck

Moss Hart Ailing Icon Of Broadway Dies Or Funeral Planned

Renowned playwright and musician Hart rose from Bronx boarders to Broadway success with Once in a Lifetime and collaboration with Kaufman. He wrote screen plays including Gentlemen’s Agreement and A Star Is Born. Final rites are set for Friday at Temple Isaiah Palm Springs with cremation in San Bernardino.

Bronx Hart August Pitou Bandit Pitou Catskills Sam Harris Harris Kaufman Miss Carlisle Bucks County Hollywood New York Hans Christian Anderson Isaiah Palm Springs Jewish Community Center San Bernardino

Obituary for Emmart family relative funeral services

The funeral for Emmart and family members is set for 4 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with ministers Rev. Jacob W. Mast and Rev. Harold Albert officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Emmart Daniel F. Kern Robert D. Grim Harold W. Good Wardensville Wade C. Emmart Jones Funeral Home Jacob W. Mast Harold Albert Brutas Mt. Hebron

DECEMBER AUCTION SCHEDULE FOR TWO REGIONAL SALES

December sales directory lists Denny's Commission Auction two miles east of Winchester on Route 7 offering furniture and appliances to December 20 at 7:00 pm EST. Loy's Commission Auction five miles south on Route 522 features electric appliances on December 22 at 7:30 pm. December 23 at 11:00 am Subsitute Trustee J Frederick Larrick conducts sale of county real estate in front of Frederick County Court House with Charles R. Duvall as auctioneer.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers PRI Loy’s Commission William Conner J. Frederick Larrick Frederick County Court House Charles R. Duvall

Plans Listed For Highway 81 Interchanges In West Virginia

Martinsburg West Virginia planners outline two diamond interchanges on Interstate 81 south to the Virginia line at Route 45 Arden Road and Route 51 near Inwood The 11.6 mile WV section will meet an 18 mile Virginia segment near the state line bids for the Virginia portion are eyed for June 6 with work to begin in WV under contract by 1972 and bypasses near St George Tabler's Station and Bunker Hill noted Plans include relocation of Route 45 east to connect with Route 11 south of the city and western edge interchanges for Inwood and the bypass west of Martinsburg.

Martinsburg W. Va State Road Commission Aeneal Fire Hall George W. McAlpin SRC Rt. 45 Arden Road Rt. 51 Inwood Virgina State Line Rt. 11 Virginia McAlpin West Virginia St. George St Tabler’s Bunker Hill Rt. 26

Colored Dance Set Monday at National Guard Armory

A dance for colored people will be held Monday starting at 9 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. The event is sponsored by the Civil Liberty Club of the Daughters of Maggie Farrar Desmont Temple 760 and the Elks.

National Guard Armory The Civil Liberty Club of the Daughters of Maggie Farrar Desmont Temple 760 Elks

Earthquake in Colombia Kills 20 Near Sanson

An earthquake in Colombia on Wednesday killed at least 20 people and injured many more, mainly in the western region around the Sanson mining town, about 110 miles northwest of Bogota, per government reports.

Bogota Colombia Sanson

Tshombe gains control as Katanga war ends

After two weeks of fighting, Katanga is under Tshombe's control while a cease fire is observed. U Thant ordered UN troops to guard the cease fire and avoid new moves. Tshombe had declared secession and formed a local regime with a mercenary gendarmerie. In Elisabethville UN officials report limited patrols and no new military actions.

Ndola Rhodesia Tshombe Adoula U.N Congo River U Thant Katanga Elisabethville George Ivan Smith Leopoldville Belgium Congo

Jury Hears Two Cases in Frederick County Court

A Frederick County Circuit Court jury heard two cases. Elmer Richard Rose pleaded not guilty to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle at arraignment on November 20. James Herbert West changed his plea to guilty on grand larceny charges.

Frederick County Elmer Richard Rose James Herbert West Rose West

Red Party Members Fail To Register

Justice Department reported about 10 000 members of the U S Communist party had not registered under the Internal Security Act by midnight Wednesday. A spokesman said the department would study the situation before acting and noted party leaders had vowed noncompliance. Conviction could bring a $10 000 fine and up to five years per day of violation.

Washington U.S. Communist Party FBI Soviet Union Department Justice Department

Sculptor Fred Dana Marsh Dies at 89 in Daytona Beach

Renowned sculptor, artist, and architect Fred Dana Marsh died Wednesday in Daytona Beach at age 89. He is survived by his son, Reginald Marsh, noted illustrator and painter who died in 1954.

Daytona Beach Fla Fred Dana Marsh Reginald Marsh

Suspect Abducts Woman From Sprouse Home

FBI officers investigated a morning home invasion in which Cash kidnapped Mrs. Layne after she tried to end their relationship. The victim was forced from her bedroom, placed in a pickup, and driven away while Mrs. Sprouse regained consciousness. Police noted prior violent threats and an attempted car exhaust murder plot by Cash. Sprouse was found in satisfactory condition. No charges were filed at the prior incident.

Layne Cash Luke Sprouse Sprouse S. Sprouse Mrs. Sprouse Mrs. Layne

Police Report Confession In Circus Fire

INTERIORI Brazil AP reports two men held in connection with a circus fire that killed about 300 last Sunday. A suspect named Alves, 20, allegedly said he started the blaze for revenge after the circus owner refused him a job. Another arrestee denies involvement as five others are held in the disaster. Alves was moved to a military barracks amid crowd unrest outside Niteroi jail.

Interoi Brazil Alves Niteroi

Goa Set for Civil Rule as Army Clears Enclaves

Indian army engineers clear road mines and restore communications in Goa Damao and Diu as New Delhi plans civil governance for the former Portuguese enclaves. Officials say resistance collapsed after a 48 hour assault with tanks and planes. casualties and damage are described as limited to port and public buildings.

Bombay India Goa Damao Diu Defense Ministry Belgaum

Weather Today Cloudy With Snow Flurries in Mountains

The forecast calls for cloudy conditions this afternoon and tonight with snow flurries mainly in the mountains. Lows in the high 20s to low 30s. Friday remains mostly cloudy with little or no snow and highs around 28 to 36.

Rainfall Totals Across Months Include Varied Sums

February 2.05 inches and March 2.97 inches start a sequence of monthly rainfall values. May records 3.83 inches, June shows 3.82 and 3.88 inches, August 3.95, September 2.66, October 2.25, November 2.45, and December 2.39 inches.

Diamond and Doctor Split Over Iraqi Peace Talks

Court records reveal a dispute involving a plastic surgeon tied to a student with ties to Iraq and references to Sir Walter Scott. The case mentions New York City, French West Africa, and the number Thirty-two in the docket as it seeks peace.

Diamond Iraq Sir Walter Scott New York City French West Africa

Elsewhere the Weather Pan Broiling Tip

A kitchen tip advises pouring off fat as it accumulates when pan broiling meat, keeping the fat level low for healthier cooking and better browning.

Crippled Airliner Lands Safely at Moisant

An eight person Canadian Pacific airliner with a faulty landing gear made a safe landing at Moisant International Airport in New Orleans early Thursday. No injuries were reported and passengers remained aboard for routine checks after arrival.

New Orleans Moisant International Airport

Local post office shows growth in mail and parcels

The local post office reports a 14.6 percent rise in parcels handled to 27 783 from 24 247 last year while total mail processed over two days reached 430 192. All mail received will be delivered on Saturday with no deliveries on Sunday or Monday.

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Lemuel Ashton Tharpe Servic Patterson Service Jones Funeral Home, Inc Golden Bus Stuart M Perry, Inc Jacob Rinker James Cooley This Knife & Fork Sets Pinking Shears Wiess Shears Robeson Shears Moss Hart E. Piccad'ly St Wana Moryea Loudoun St Red Party Capricornus Associated Press High Low Albany Atlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul Oklahoma City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Ore Rapid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa N. Cameron St Loy Evening Star
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