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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1962

Page

2

Funeral service announced for Mrs Nora travelty night

A funeral service for Mrs Nora is scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. at The Johnny Enders Funeral Home. Active pallbearers include Julian Berlin Edward Berlin Oscar Ramsburg Oscar Carr John Hardesty and James Dakeman. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.

Nora Johnny Enders Julian Berlin Edward Berlin Oscar Ramsburg Oscar Carr John Hardesty James Dakeman Green Hill Cemetery

Home Demonstration Agent Schedule For The Week

County home demonstration agent lists weekly meetings. Stephens City 4H Club at Georgia Carbaugh home Tuesday at 7 30 p m Gore HDE and Green Clover 4H Club at Gainesboro Fire Hall Wednesday 1 30 p m and 7 30 p m Shawnee HDE at Esther Snapp home Thursday 1 30 p m Gore 4H Club at Gore School Friday 2 p m All clubs will have demonstrations on line and design for figure glamour Members are asked to submit time use sheets menus and questionnaires for the annual report

Gore Gainesboro Fire Hall Esther Snapp Gore School

Conference for Principals to Address Culturally Deprived Child

The Valley Principals Teachers' Association will hold a March conference on March 22 and 23 focusing on the culturally deprived child. More than 200 principals are expected with speakers including Dr. Bernard A. Kaplan of the National Education Association and H. S. Willett, Richmond school superintendent. Charlottesville UVA faculty and a first year student attend the AAAS annual meeting in Philadelphia. Participants from UVA include Dr. L. Starling Reid, Dr. Carl C. Speidel, Dr. Frank W. Finger, and Randall W. Snyder. Destruction of several mailbox sensors reported as more than 20 mailboxes torn or damaged.

Ce Eda Alee Vee V. Teachers’ Assn Bernard A. Kaplan National Education Assn H. S. Willett Richmond Charlottesville University of Virginia Philadelphia The American Assn. For Advancement of Science UVA L. Starling Reid Carl C. Speidel Frank W. Finger Randall W. Snyder

Swim Trial Postponed Again in Ritter Slashing Case

The trial of Jack Swim on charges of slashing Charles A. Ritter during a November 30 scuffle at a Strasburg taxicab stand was delayed for the second time. Original date was December 21, moved to January 11 in Shenandoah County Court. Swim, 48, resides on Route 1 in Strasburg.

Strasburg Jack Swim Middletown Charles A. Ritter Swim Ritter Shenandoah Rt. 1

Page County Memorial Hospital Board Reelects Officials

LURAY The Page County Memorial Hospital board re elected two hospital officials Mrs Leonard Huffman superintendent and Mrs Lloyd Kibler administrator. Board members for the coming year include Dr E W Gilbert president John Deford vice president and Mrs Paul Broyles secretary treasurer.

Front Royal Warren County Sheriff Team Partners in Probe

The Warren County sheriff's office works with state police and postal authorities in an investigation. Details are sparse as authorities coordinate across agencies. No suspects named or additional facts provided.

Front Royal Warren County Sheriff's Office

Rescue Squad Fund Camp Successful in Winchester

The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad ends its fund drive with a $9,000 total meeting the goal. Funds support the general budget and a new rescue vehicle to be in service soon, with display planned downtown once ready. Squad President Bill Baker credits volunteers for the effort. He notes 1,378 calls through Friday afternoon.

Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad Bill Baker Baker Winchester

Thousand Dollar Telethon Boosts Winchester Chest Drive

The Jaycees Thousand Dollar Telethon ends its third night having raised over $300 for the Winchester Frederick County Community Chest. Don Homar cites about $190 on Thursday and a similar sum last night with volunteers calling donors by phone between 6 and 10 p.m. The Chest, serving eight agencies, remains about $5,000 short of its $49,950 goal.

Jaycees Winchester - Frederick County Don Homar Jayceeettes Jaycee

Hypnotized Turkey Drowns While Drinking Water

A young turkey becomes hypnotized by the motion of its own head while drinking water and drowns as it continues to drink. The incident highlights dangers of rhythmic feeding behaviors in poultry.

Du Pont Lucite Wall Paint Promises Easy Velvet Finish

Du Pont introduces Lucite Wall Paint a creamy thick formula that avoids spatter and drips. It provides a velvet soft flat finish with minimal prep no stirring or priming and fast drying reducing cleanup time.

du Pont

Fire damages truck from engine backfire in East Lanes area

Firefighters from Sarah Zane and Friendship Fire Companies contained a blaze sparked by a backfiring engine in a two truck. Inspector Gochenour described the damage as fairly heavy. William N. Goc is listed as owner.

William N. Goc East Lanes Sarah Zane and Friendship Fire Companies Gochenour

UN and Katanga clash intensifies amid calls for ceasefire

The U.N. reports heavy fighting with Katangan forces near Lumumbashi and Elizabethville as Tshombe’s control over his gendarmes weakens. U.S. officials cite good faith efforts to end hostilities while preparing to supply additional military aid to the Congo operation.

U.N Norona Tshombe Katanga Ma Ce Eizabethvili Union Miniere Lumumbashi Rhodesia Kipushi Elisabethville Katangan Oe United Egram Leopoldville Kai Said Radio Tshombe Palace U.S Washington Congo United Nations

No Road Deaths In Virginia as Holiday Starts

Virginia reports zero traffic fatalities as the holiday period begins extending from Friday 6 p.m. to New Year’s. A two car crash on Virginia 47 near South Hill injured two, with 18-year-old Clarence Crowe of Chase City killed instantly. A separate crash near Norfolk on U S 13 left 40-year-old Melvin Ses of Norfolk dead when his car struck a parked auto carrier.

Virginia South Hill Clarence D. Crowe Chase City Melvin Sses 40 Norfolk U. S. 13 Princess Anne County

U.N. Congo Combat Moves Center on Global Foe Numbers

U.S. officials said Washington will provide transport planes and trucks for troop movement while fighters depend on other nations turning over aircraft to the U.N. force. Iran pledged four jets as Sweden and others contribute. The Elisabethville flare began after a Katangese soldier, misinformed by Ethiopian guards, opened fire, triggering fighting viewed as a misunderstanding rather than a planned assault.

United States U.N United Nations Katanga India Ethiopia Congo U.S Iran Italy Philippines Sweden Union Miniere Elisabethville

Holiday Toll From Four Day Weekend

An AP survey reports 371 traffic deaths 64 fire fatalities and 76 other accidents totaling 511 during a four day weekend from 6 p.m. Friday December 7 to midnight Tuesday December 11. Inclement weather and dangerous highway conditions are a major factor. Rain and snow were forecast nationwide today.

Snow Accident Clouds New Year Weekend

A fresh snowfall and icy roads mar New Year weekend as state and city police urge extra caution. At Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory an early morning fall added about an inch to three inches on the ground with a high of 31 degrees, keeping roads hazardous.

Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory

Rattlesnake Found Under Patagonia Fire House Floor

Patagonia volunteers tracked a buzzing sound to the fire house and uncovered a large rattlesnake beneath the floor after weeks of investigation.

Patagonia Ariz

John L Lewis Doing Well After Surgery

Reports say John L Lewis is doing well after peptic ulcer surgery at St John’s Hospital in Springfield. The hospital would not confirm details while Mrs. Lewis declined further comment on his condition.

John L. Lewis St. John's Hospital Sprinfield Lewis Congress of Industrial Organization UMW

Cold Air Mass Lowers Temperatures Across Midwest and Plains

A fresh cold air mass pushed south into the North Central states causing subzero readings in many areas. Minot North Dakota fell 28 degrees to minus 10, Jamestown minus 3, International Falls minus 4, and Cut Bank Montana reported minus 6 as snow and rain dampened much of the nation from Illinois to the Atlantic.

Associated Press North Central States Midwest Mississippi River Great Lakes Illinois Atlantic Seaboard Pacific Northwest Rocky Mountain Plains Rockies Missae Minot N.D Jamestown International Falls Minn Cut_ Bank Mont

Potomac River Beltway Segment to Open December 31

The Capitol Beltway 4.2 mile section of Interstate 495 will open December 31, connecting the Cabin John Bridge over the Potomac River. The bridge cost 2.82 million dollars with Virginia covering 21 percent. Rain and snow delayed the Richmond to Ashland stretch of I 95 until about January 15.

Richmond Washington Cabin John Potomac River State Highway Department Richmond-Ashland Capitol Beltway Maryland Virginia

Dan River Mills Worker Killed In Elevator Accident

Danville Virginia news reports Hughrol Wayne Poole age 19 died after slipping in an elevator and being crushed against a wall at Dan River Mills where he worked in the card room. Rescue squad crews freed him after hours of effort. he died at Winslow Hospital.

Danville (Ap Hughrol Wayne Poole Dan River Mills Poole Danville Winslow Hospital

Weather Summary and Rainfall Record

Rainfall data show 24 hour trace as of 8:30 am. December total 2.11 with year total 38.11 and 1962 year-to-date 38.11. Monthly values list January 2.42 February 2.11 March 2.98 April 3.17 May 3.61 June 3.87 July 9.90 August 2.67 September 3.22 October 2.28 November 2.40 December 2.40.

Interior storm threatens heavy snow and ice accumulations

Forecast calls for mixed snow sleet and freezing rain inland with potential totals exceeding 30 inches. Coastal rain and interior snow transition tonight with mountains seeing 20 to 35 inches, ending Sunday. eastern areas may remain cold with teens.

Traffic Deaths Continuing At Record Pace

The National Safety Council reports 1962 January through November traffic deaths reached 37,140, the highest 11 month total ever. November marked the 13th straight monthly rise from the prior year, with Chicago deemed the safest large city.

Chicago National Safety Council Council eDtroit Los Angeles Philadelphia New York

Mine Fire Seal Off in Final Stages

Grant Town West Virginia AP workers near completion of sealing two air shafts to smother an underground mine fire at Federal No 1 mine of Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates five miles northwest of Grant Town. Crews welded plates and poured concrete to close leaks. full seal may take until the end of the day and could exhaust oxygen over 90 to 125 days.

Grant Town W. Va West Virginia Eastern Gas & Fuel Associates A. P. Boxley Pittsburgh Eg&f Boxley

Coin Shortage Grips Mint During 1962 Christmas Shopping

As the 1962 Christmas shopping season progresses the Bureau of the Mint reports a coin shortage. The notice highlights limited coin supply affecting transactions and commerce during the holiday period.

Bureau of the Mint

Denny's Commission Auction and Frederick County Listings

January sales directory lists a Denny's Commission Auction 7 percent east of Winchester on Route 7 with furniture and appliances. Also estates and real estate auctions in Frederick County with auctioneers Orndorff & Cole and Chas. R. Duvall. Events include January 5 real estate near Frederick County Court House and January 26 Massie Society auction in Winchester.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole A. L. Omps Frederick County Court House Rt. 11 Chas. R. Duvall Joseph A. Massie, Jr Winc Realty Frederick Co

Weather Elsewhere: I Q Answers and Medal References

A fragmented listing mentions a Congressional Medal of Honor, locations including Ponderosa Pine and Mauna Lua on Hawaii, and references to states such as Kentucky. The text reads as a garbled Q A style snippet with unclear context and multiple proper nouns.

I. Q Ananis Ponderosa Kentucky Mauna Lua Hawaii

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