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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1963

Page

2

Obituary: Mrs. Hockman of Strasburg

Mrs. Hockman born November 25 1907 in Poindexter daughter of Floyd and Agnes Taylor Poindexter. She taught in public schools since 1928 earned BS from Madison College in 1943 and a master’s in 1957. She held church positions and club memberships and is survived by husband Harold Hockman two children and four grandchildren. Funeral at Strasburg Christian Church with burial in Riverview Cemetery.

Hockman Richmond Floyd Agnes E. Taylor Poindexter Strasburg Christian Church Circle 5 Christian Church Willing Workers Class Strasburg Christian Women’s Fellowship

Funeral Service for Mrs. Annie May Silman near Berryville

Funeral for Annie May Silman who died Monday will be held tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock conducted by Rev. Earl I Lewis of Berryville Methodist Church. Pallbearers include Oscar Ramsburg Ammie Strother Roger Demusdaffer Minor Wilson Dr. Carroll Iden and Thomas Sowers. Burial follows at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.

Annie May Silman Berryville Earl I. Lewis

Service for Mrs Margaret M Corbin at Mountain View Church

Funeral service for Mrs Margaret M Corbin of Middletown who died Monday will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Mountain View Methodist Church Mountain Falls by Rev Harold Gano. Pallbearers are Paul Richard Ellsworth Dodson Paul Dodson William Triplett Dewey Hulver James Smith. Burial in Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery.

Thomas W. Poindexter Norfolk George M. Smith St. Paul’s Luthern Church Straburg Harry Crim Strasburg Presbyterian Church Reyna Clark Ena Stras Methodist Church Riverview Cemetery Harold Starkey R. L. Funk, Jr Charles Crabill William Cram James Beeler George Trim Strasburg Christian Church Strasburg Stover Margaret M. Corbin Middletown Mountain View Methodist Church Mountain Falls Harold Gano Paul Richard Ellsworth Dodson Paul Dodson William Triplett Dewey Hulver James Smith

Mrs Nellie Alderton dies at 79 in Paw Paw West Virginia

Nellie Alderton 79 of Paw Paw W Va died yesterday at Morgan County War Memorial Hospital Berkeley Springs W Va born near Winchester May 9 1883 survived by two daughters Mrs Rena Allison and Mrs Eva M Fisher both of Paw Paw three sons Bud Alderton Cumberland Md Melvin J Alderton El Paso Tex and Ralph Alderton Paw Paw one brother Clarence Haymaker Hayfield and three sisters Mrs Nettie Adams Hagerstown Md Mrs Ella Orndorff and Mrs Jessie Adams Winchester area

Nellie Alderton Paw Paw W. Va Morgan County War Memorial Hospital Berkeley Springs Alderton Winchester Rena Allison Eva M. Fisher Bud Alderton Cumberland, Md Melvin J. Alderton el Paso Tex Ralph Alderton Clarence Haymaker Hayfield Nettie Adams Hagerstown Ella Orndorff Jessie Adams Winches

Berber chieftain Abd El Krim dies in Cairo at 78

Abd El Krim Emir Abdel Krim, famed Berber leader who inspired the opera The Desert Song, died in Cairo aged 78. Exiled since 1926, he claimed sway over 400000 tribesmen and warned the US against French Europe defense. He had lived in Cairo since 1947 after years of conflict in the Rif and with France.

Cairo Abd el Krim Morocco United States France Europe Hassan Emir Abdel Krim Riff Mountains Spain Riff Republic Reunion Island Indian Ocean Dur- Ril Phen Pie Bb Py

Funeral Service for Local Resident Saturday

A funeral service for a local resident with 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Woodrow Union Church near Paw Paw, conducted by Rev Merle Correll. The body lies at Parks-Johnson Funeral Residence in Paw Paw. Burial follows in Woodrow Cemetery.

Ter Woodrow Union Church Paw Paw Merle Correll Methodist Church Parks-Johnson Woodrow Cemetery

Prospects Fade for Kennedy Education Bill in House

Washington AP report says Kennedy's $5.3 billion omnibus education measure faces fading prospects as House Education and Labor Committee feuds disrupt hearings. Chairman Powell left for Puerto Rico, while Rep. Freylinghuysen demands a quorum before proceeding. Perkins may halt action or send the bill to subcommittees for study.

Washington Kennedy House Education and Labor Committee Adam C. Powell Dn.y Puerto Rico Powell Peter Freylinghuysen Jr R-N.j

Canada U S policy and Dean Rusk in campaign debate

Predictions arise that US Canada relations will be sharply debated in the campaign. Conservatives will stay in office until results are final, but Diefenbaker faces leadership doubts after a crushing defeat. Conservatives held 115 seats, Liberals 99, Social Credit 30, New Democrats 19, two seats vacant.

U.S Dean Rusk United States Canada Diefenbaker Conservatives Liberals Social Credit Party New Democrats

Red Cross Aids Cuban Returnees in Fort Lauderdale Arrival

Cuban evacuees reach Florida after a voyage marred by illness. Red Cross volunteers greet 50 at Fort Lauderdale, provide inoculations, meals, and immigration processing. Medical cases sent to hospital, others receive care aboard. Spanish-language forms aid processing.

Florida Red Cross Cuba Ross Fort Lauderdale Immigration Office

Outer Banks split by fierce winter storm again

A strong storm widened a channel through Hatteras Island cutting the North Carolina Outer Banks in two, forcing detours by ferry. Coast Guard reports and Army engineers rushed sandbags and wrecked cars to shore up the old breach as new waves threaten beaches from Florida to North Carolina and winds reach 35 to 40 mph.

Nags Head N.C Florida North Carolina Cape Hatteras Outer Banks Miami Weather Bureau Georgia South Carolina Cape Canaveral Fla Carolinas Charleston U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Service Miami St. Augustine Pacific Northwest Great Lakes Maine Minnesota

Fire Destroys Trailer At Brucetown

Fire last night destroyed a house trailer owned by Holmes McAboy at Brucetown after a kerosene stove exploded. McAboy, home at the time, was unharmed as neighbors battled the flames. Clearbrook Fire Co. sent both trucks. alarm about 8:25 p.m. crews remained until 9:30 p.m.

Holmes McAboy Brucetown McAboy Clearbrook Fire Co

Denny's Commission Auction Advertised East of Winchester

Auctioneers Orndorff & Cole announce a sale Saturday February 9 at 10 30 a m ESTATE of Gertrude Shepherd FO at Welcome Inn Restaurant 20 West Main Street cne Va Restaurant equipment and furnishings and household goods offered auction.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Gertrude Shepherd FO Welcome Inn W. Main St Cne Orndorff

James Wood Adult Courses Vacant Spots In Two Programs

Twenty adults have enrolled in two James Wood High School week night courses taught by Allen Bame. Vacancies remain in machine blueprint reading and ceramics. ceramics starts Monday Feb 11 and blueprint reading begins Feb 20 with 10 weeks of instruction.

James Wood High School Allen Bame Bame

West Virginia seeks 70 million health center in Martinsburg

Gov. Barron announced plans to urge the U S Health, Education and Welfare Department to build a 70 million National Environmental Health Center in the Eastern Panhandle. Martinsburg is cited as a favorable location with potential employment for up to 5000 workers. He will collaborate with the local chamber of commerce on the effort.

Martinsburg W. W. Barron U. S. Dept of Health, Education and Welfare Panhandle West Virginia Barron Department National Environmental Health Center Rockville Washington, D.C Chamber of Commerce

Baptism by Fire Topic Sparks Winchester Mission

Dr. D. Eldon Trueblood spoke on Baptism by Fire at the Winchester Preaching Mission's second evening service at Market Street Methodist Church. He urged baptism as unity and described Christ’s aim to kindle hearts with the fire of faith. Dr. Clarence Cranford followed with The Ministry of the Holy Spirit. Crawford spoke at lunch yesterday on The Things That Unite Us.

D. Eldon Trueblood Winchester Preaching Mission Market Street Trueblood Dr. Trueblood Christ Clarence Cranford Ministry of Cranford Crawford

Adenauer Sees Setback in West German Unity Drive

Adenauer said the objective of his government is to reduce unity among Common Market members and enable Britain's entry. He regretted talks with the Soviet Union yielded no results and urged the USSR to reconsider its support of the East German regime. He affirmed a free Berlin and will work to maintain West Berlin’s viability.

Adenauer Great Britain Soviet Union East Germany Berlin Free Berlin Germany West Berlin

Metals controller Bateman dies at 80 in Jamaica

George Cecil Bateman, 80, a metals controller for Canada during World War II and former Atomic Energy Control Board member, died Monday in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. He was a mining engineer in Canada the United States and Mexico.

Montreal George Cecil Bateman Canada Atomic Energy Control Board Ocho Rios Jamaica United States Mexico

Local Officials Plan Notice Center Collaboration

Officials outline a cooperation with U. S. Senators Jennings Randolph and Robert C. Byrd and Congressman Harley C. Stagseritan to establish a notice center in the area. The plan aims to improve local communication and accessibility for residents.

U. S Jennings Randolph Robert C. Byrd Harley C. Stag- Serietan

Notice of Sergeant's Sale in Winchester Virginia 1963

On February 8 1963 at 11 00 AM at Eberts Garage 665 N Loudoun St Winchester VA a public auction will sell for cash the 1957 Crown Imperial hard top with motor 05717735 to satisfy a municipal court judgment dated January 3 1963 in favor of Farmers and Merchants National Bank totaling 1695.36 plus fees and costs. G G Baker Sergeant posted January 29 1963. Charles R Duvall Auctioneer.

Ebert Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia Farmers and Merchants National Bank G. G. Baker Charles R. Duvall

Weather forecast for Virginia turns colder this week

considerable cloudiness tonight with low 32 to 37. Thursday brings partial clearing and cooler conditions. Five day outlook shows near normal temperatures with colder Thursday and Friday and a rise by Sunday or Monday. precipitation expected early next week.

Virginia

Rainfall totals and averages for February 1963

Rainfall through 8:30 a.m. February shows 1.46 inches for the year to date with 36.91 inches as the 50 year average. Monthly figures list January 2.40 inches February 2.13 inches and other months showing varying amounts.

Asian Flu Cases Increase in New York City

City health officials report rising Asian flu cases over the past month. The department is supplying institutions with flu vaccine and administering shots at health centers.

Nyc New York George James

Q Answers Mexico 969 Years No Khyber Pass

Fragmentary list of terms includes Mexico Santiago Peru and California Chief Justice football mammal and references to Khyber Pass 969 years and greater. Readable items suggest a miscellany or word association rather than a single news event.

Mexico Khyber Pass Santiago California U.S. . Greater Peru

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