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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1957

Page

2

Funeral service held for Page Wilson Rutherford at Enders

Page Wilson Rutherford 64 died Sunday. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. at John H Enders Funeral Home with Rev. William Raney officiating. Burial followed at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Active pallbearers included Dennis Kackley Warren LaRue John Hardesty Walter Rutherford Jr Joan Rutherford Tearl Rutherford. Honorary pallbearers were Nelson White William White Walter Hardesty Roger Hardesty Harry Renner Oscar Ramshure Tyson Huff Johnny Levi and Dr Carroll Iden.

Page Wilson Rutherford John H. Enders William Raney Berryville Harry Renner Oscar Ramshure Tyson Huff Johnny Levi Carroll Iden

Allen Service A funeral for John P Allen

Funeral service for John P Allen a 60 year old Winchester attorney is announced. A prominent local lawyer Mr Allen passed away prompting the service with family and colleagues expected to attend.

John P Allen Winchester

Rites Planned for Local Resident Died at University Hospital

A local resident who died Sunday afternoon at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville will be laid to rest Thursday at 2 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home with Rev. George D. Jackson officiating. Afterward, the remains go to E. J. Pfeifer Funeral Home in Millvale Pennsylvania for Friday rites at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Allegany Cemetery in Pittsburgh. The body remains at Omps until Thursday’s service.

University of Virginia Charlottesville Omps George D. Jackson First Presbyterian Church E. J. Pfeifer Millvale Pennsylvania Allegheny Cemetery Pittsburgh Omps Funeral

Private service for August Christie near Berryville

A private service for August Christie who died Sunday at his home near Berryville was held at 1 p.m. today at his home. Born in New York City he was a son of the late Pred and Carrie Hall Christie. Survived by his widow Mrs. Clara Christie burial was in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.

August Christie Berryville New York City Carrie Hall Christie Clara Christie Green Hill Cemetery

Obituary: Adam C. Carper 74 of Middletown

Adam Clark Cooper Adam Clark Carper, 74, of Middletown, died yesterday at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a period as a patient since Saturday. Born February 23, 1883, he was the son of James Carper and wife. He was twice married, first to Sarah Funk who died, then to Martha Hen son Rinker who survives. The body will rest at Stover Funeral Home, Strasburg, until Thursday at 10 a.m., then be taken to the U B Church at Double Churches near Stephens City for burial at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fred Edge will officiate, with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Norman, Julian, Ralph Carper, Vincent Grove, Sam and Jake Crabill. Honorary pallbearers: Lester Miller, James Inskip, Park Everly, Alonzo Stickley, W. W. Lite, Raymond Carper, Creston Crabill.

Adam Clark Carper Middletown Winchester Memorial Hospital James Carper Sarah Funk Martha Henson Rinker Stover Strasburg U. B Stephens City Fred Edge Green Hill Cemetery Norman Julian Ralph Carper Vincent Grove Sam Jake Crabill Lester Miller James Inskip Park Everly Alonzo Stickley W. W. Lite Raymond Carper Creston Crabill

Funeral service for Charles Buttler held Thursday

Charles Buttler of 12 W Germain St died Sunday night in Memorial Hospital. A funeral service was held Thursday at 2 p.m. from Cartwright Funeral Home with the Rev. Newton Turner officiating. Burial was in Orrick Cemetery. Mr Buttler was born in Way-

Charles Buttler W. Germain St Memorial Hospital Cartwright Funeral Home Newton Turner Orrick Cemetery Buttler Way

Widower Butler Lived In Nesboro Thirty Years

Nesboro Pennsylvania resident Mary Buttler survives her husband Joseph Buttler who died recently. He had lived in Nesboro for 25 years and worked for the City Water Department. His widow, Mrs Mary Buttler, lives at 12 West Germain Street.

Nesboro Joseph Buttler City Water Department Mary Buttler W. Germain &T

Bouncing Babies Tragic Window Accident In Corpus Christi

Jose Quintanilla heard his three children playing then saw them fall from an upstairs window onto a concrete sidewalk. Esmeralda 4 and Jose 3 were treated for head injuries while Noe 2 was unhurt.

Corpus Christi Tex Jose Quintanilla Quintanilla Esmeralda Jose Noe

Eisenhower Calls for Peace and Sacrifice in Christmas Message

President Eisenhower urged progress toward disarmament and peace with NATO while mentioning sacrifices ahead. Sen Mansfield and other lawmakers pressed for clearer details on the cost and courage required. Eisenhower spoke from the White House park and lit a 60 foot national Christmas tree before returning to brief audiences on the era's challenges.

Sen Mansfield D-Mont Congress Eisenhower Dulles Rayburn Rachel R-Calif O'Mahoney D-Wye Yuletide NATO White House James C. Hagerty

Local Sales and Auctions in Winchester Virginia

A dense list of upcoming auctions and sales across Winchester and Frederick County including G. G. Baker auctions at the Betty Shop 110 West Boscawen Street sale of ladies apparel and general merchandise, Lar Rick and Anderson front of Frederick County Court House offering two land tracts, Massie and Snarr commissioners handling county realty, and Edwards trustee sale of city property.

G. G. Baker Betty W. Boscawen St Winchester E. T. Snider Gerrard and Loudoun Sts Massie & Snarr Frederick County Court House County Realty WE Edwards Charles R. Duvall G. G., Baker Wine Bros Feirmont Ave

Virginia highway toll climbs after deadly crashes

State toll soars to 78 with multiple fatal crashes across Virginia. A Buffalo man near Manassas died when his car hit a bridge on U S 29 211. two Wythe County accidents claimed three and four lives in Wise County. Gov Stanley warned holiday dangers from drunk driving and speeding, urging strict police enforcement.

Virginia Buffalo N. Y Manassas Lee Highway U.S. 29 Hasker H. Joyner Wythe Pulaski Fred Peterson Emory S. Rose Darrell T. Buchner U. S. 11 Fort Chiswell Ernest W. Lawson Winston - Salem N. C Wytheville Wise County Stanley

Kathy Grant a Hollywood Starlet Discusses Cooking

Kathy Grant wife of Bing Crosby talks about her cooking and studies while filming Gunman's Walk. She notes taking high school chemistry and UCLA home economics, and says she makes fried chicken and improves daily. The piece also mentions the American Cancer Society's origins.

Hollywood Bing Kathy Grant Bing Crosby UCLA Texas

Weather report shows monthly rainfall totals and yearly averages

Rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 8 30 measured none. December total 1 63 inches. 1957 year to date 30 21 inches. 44 year average 36 99. Monthly averages 1912 56 range from January 2 43 inches to August 4 00 inches with several months listed and incomplete entries for September October November December.

Forecast of mild, cloudy day with light rain possible

Mostly cloudy and mild with scattered light rain this afternoon and evening then partly cloudy and cooler tonight. Lows 33-38 west/north and 38-43 southeast. Highs 47-52 west/north and 52-56 southeast. Winchester skies show sun today with a 7:30 am sunrise and a 4:54 pm sunset. First Quarter moon on December 28.

Winchester Dee

Candlelight Carols at Congregational Church Tonight

The Christian Church will host an annual Carols and Candles service at 8 o'clock tonight with the Pilgrim Fellowship in charge. Participants include Martha Rose Whitten, Davie Dunlap, Robert Button, Sarah Conner, Juanita Daugherty, Dorothy Daugherty, Helen Clevenger, Mary Ruth Whitten, Mary Lou Naecker, Brenda Triplett, Christine Pless, Rodney Keller and Amarylis Triplett. The Rev. Robert A. Whitten is pastor.

Congregational Christian Church Pilgrim Fellowship Martha Rose Whitten Davie Dunlap Robert Button Sarah Conner Juanita Dorothy Daugherty Helen Clevenger Mary Ruth Whitten Mary Lou Naecker Brenda Triplett Christine Pless Rodney Keller Amarylis Triplett Robert A. Whitten

Eagles Fraternal Party For Children At Eagles Home

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will host a Christmas party for children tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Eagles Home 123 N Braddock Ave. The event is open to all wishing to attend and will include candy and games.

Winchester Aerue Order of Eagles Eagles N. Braddock &I

Highland Presbyterian Church Thursday Program

Highlights of the year's work at Highland Presbyterian Church will be presented at 7 30 p m Thursday Representatives of the Session Board of Deacons and Women of the Church will report and there will be an installation service and party for the Adult and Young Adult Groups Refreshments will be served On December 29 Christian Student Sunday there will be a service at 7 30 p m with Miss Cora Helen Fry Francis Joseph Ducknall Robert Lake Joseph Higgs and James Higgs taking part

Highland Presbyterian Church Board of Deacons and Women of the Church Cora Helen Fry Francis Joseph Ducknall Robert Lake Joseph Higgs James Higgs

Answers to the Daily Quiz From 1960

Fragmentary quiz answers include names Nathan and Mafiis and a non rigid dirigible airship. Mentions John N Garner and Noble in Philadelphia and Scranton in Pennsylvania with street address 135 Market St. and a score 0 for Scranton. The text also references Assimil organization in North Carolina.

Nathan Mafiis John N. Garner Noble Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Fat content in hash browned versus French fried potatoes

It has been found that almost twice as much fat is usually present in hash browned potatoes as in French fried. When bee frying is properly done, less fat is usually absorbed than in pan frying.

Nativity Pageant at Millwood Church Sunday

A Pageant of the Nativity was given Sunday morning by the Cunningham Chapel Parish at Christ Episcopal Church Millwood. The pageant included Reverend J L B Williams and many parishioners with a pageant committee led by William Hill and William Tupper.

Millwood Church Cunningham Chapel Christ Episcopal Church Millwood J. L. B. Williams Berkely Harris Benjamin Harrison Sherman Joost William Bell Watkins Jr Tyson Gilpin Nicky Dunning Jerome Garver Steve Galloway Junior Wilson Kenneth Gilpin Robert McNally Tim Birch George Greenhalgh Douglas Kahle Jimmy Diffend Jimmy Diffendaffer Sheila Baldwin Beth Rhein Scott Kahle Tan Williams Kay Russell Lois Tupper John Barnes Drew Gilpin Wendy Watkins Roslyn Butler Jeannie Dillard Leslie McNary Susan Barnes Tucker Wison Marguerite Tupper Christian Hill Joyce Tupper Cathy West Sharon Glasscock Gary Harrison Linda Pope Linda Russell Karen West William

Cowboy dragged after lasso rings car in Harrisburg

Nine year old Robert Mitchell from New Market Tenn tried lassoing a passing car to stop it after spotting a steer. He was dragged several feet before the motorist halted. The incident left him with minor brush burns. Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of Little Lord Fauntleroy, grew up in New Market.

New Market, Tenn Frances Hodgson Burnett Lord Fauntleroy

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Rutherford Service Allen Service Jssits Adam Clark Cooper Smith Pontiac Gerrard St Valley Ave John W. Rosenberger C. J. Brumback & Sons Bouncing Babies THE Associated Press Kathy American Cancer Society American Society For the Control of Cancer Keller’s Christian Church Highland Church Scranton Assimil Organization Order of the Golden Rule Murphy's Fr. Ft. Snider Harrisburg Robert Mitchell Mitchell Fearearmeat. Company Green Chemical CO Wee Winchester Cameron Street Noel Christmas Is E. Piccadilly St
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