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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1966

Page

2

Mrs. Lucy Bradshaw Dies in Benton Mass Obituary

Lucy Bradshaw of Benton Mass died Thursday. Survived by three daughters Mary Lynn and Tenney in Old Saybrook Conn and Lexington Mass, a son Richard Byrd, a sister Ethel, and four grandchildren. Private memorials at Bigelow Chapel Adbuin Cemetery Cambridge Mass.

Wan Mass Lucy Blaine Bradshaw Benton Bradshaw Old Saybrook Conn J . Mary Lynn Old Tenney Lexington Mass Richard E. Byrd Berry Lucy Bradshaw Ethel Bigelow Chapel Adbuin Cemetery Cambridge

Nixon Service Set for Tomorrow Afternoon at Church

The body will be placed in church at 1 o clock tomorrow afternoon. Active pallbearers include C Stanley Clevenger Rodger Koontz James Hutton Jr Henry Whiting Edward Lee and William Bailey. Honorary pallbearers are Robert E Ayler and Stewart Bell. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 at Jones Funeral Home.

C. Stanley Clevenger Rodger Koontz James Hutton, Jr Henry Whiting Edward Lee William Bailey Robert E. Ayler Stewart Bell Jones Funeral Home

Trailer Fire Extinguished on Rt 50 East

Shawnee and Boyce fire companies extinguished a trailer fire on Rt 50 East yesterday afternoon. Two beds and a back room door were damaged, according to Shawnee Fire Chief Ray Haines. Firemen answered the alarm at 2 50 p.m. The trailer was rented by Garland Pingley, the fire thief said.

Shawnee and Boyce Rt. 50 East Shawnee Ray Haines Garland Pingley

Hospital records busiest year 1965 at Harrisonburg Memorial

Harrisonburg Rockingham Memorial Hospital reported its busiest year in 64 years, treating 10 283 patients in 1965. At the annual meeting two trustees were named including the first woman member.

Harrisonburg Rockingham Memorial Hospital Harry P. Cavendish Winston O. Weaver

Well Drill Hammer Stolen From Stephenson Resident

O. L. Payne of Stephenson reported to the sheriff the theft of an Ingersoll Rand well drill hammer valued at 3440 dollars. The hammer, about 414 feet long six inches in diameter and 150 to 200 pounds, was taken from Payne’s truck parked at his home between Tuesday and Thursday. A reward is offered for recovery.

O. L. Payne Stephenson Sheriff's Office Payne

Pleads Guilty In Hit and Run Case

Jerry Morgan Kline pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident after changing from innocent. He received a $100 fine plus $11.25 in costs and a three month jail term suspended on conditions. trial was scheduled in Frederick County court. Other recent traffic convictions include Anthony Grzisiak of Arlington Virginia for speeding at $20.75 and Kenneth DeWitt of Terra Alta West Virginia for speeding at $25.75.

Jerry Morgan Kline S. Kent Sr Frederick Anthony R. Grzisiak Arlington Kenneth W. DeWitt Terra Alta W.va

Grass Fire Extinguished at East Lane Area

Firefighters from South End and Friendship responded to a 3 40 p m alarm for a grass fire in the southern part of East Lane. Fire Inspector William N Gochenour said the blaze was quickly put out with no damage reported.

South End Friendship East Lane William N. Gochenour Gochenour

State Claims It Has Lurid Love Letter

The state seeks to admit a nine page love letter from Melvin Lane Powers to his aunt Candace Messler as evidence in the first degree murder trial. Prosecutors say the letter, intercepted while Powers was jailed in Houston after the slaying of Jaces Mosler, reveals an alleged ongoing affair supporting motive. Judge George Schulz weighs admissibility as testimony from a Matamoros hotel employee is offered to bolster the claim of an unusual bond between aunt and nephew.

Miami Fla Melvin Lane Powers Candace Messler George Schulz Powers Houston Gerald Kogan Matamoros Mexico Mess

U.S. Policy on Vietnam Conflict Cited in Speech

The text quotes a U S policy stance on the Vietnam war noting North Viet Nam aggression against South Viet Nam and American commitments to aid South Viet Nam. It frames the Southeast Asia issue as part of a broader effort to secure lasting peace and uphold U S pledges worldwide.

U.S South Viet Nam North Viet Nam United States Southeast Asia

Hunger Striker Belton Promoted to PFC in Viet Nam

Winster R. Belton, a former hunger striker at Fort Benning, is promoted to private first class in South Vietnam. His conversion from protest to committed radioman strengthens his bond with Capt. R. E. Spriggs and the 1st Cavalry Division as he fights to prove himself and avoid jail.

PFC Viet Bencat South Viet Nam Winster R. Belton Fort Benning Viet Nam Belton R. E. Spriggs Mexico N.Y Spriggs Winslow Ariz U.S. Army 1St Cavalry 1St Infantry 28Th Regiment Frederick Range Dallas Tex Larry Kabriel Summerfield Kan Trung Lap Gabriel

Hagerstown Firm Opens Office Here

A Hagerstown air conditioning and heating contractor will open a branch office on March 1 at 22 W Germain St. Robert Je. Zeigier, Inc. will hire five to six local workers initially with potential growth to 20 or 25 in two years. The firm is a Carrier Corp. franchise contractor.

Hagerstown Robert Je. Zeigier

Sloan Dies Ex GM President Noted Industrialist Remembered

The article recalls Alfred P. Sloan’s rise from MIT student to chief benefactor his early work at Hyatt Roller Bearing Co and pivot to the auto industry. It notes his 1923 presidency of General Motors his 1956 widow Irene Jackson Sloan and a funeral at Christ Church Methodist with burial in Ring Harbor Long Island.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Sloan Hyatt Roller Bearing Co Harrison N.J General Motors Hyatt Company Pierre S. du Pont Irene Jackson Christchurch

Weather Today Cloudy Tonight Through Weekend Outlook

Forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with a low in the 30s and a high between 44 and 50. Sunday remains cloudy and colder as a five day trend shows continued cold weather next week. Precipitation likely late Saturday into Saturday night, then again Tuesday or Wednesday.

Associated Press Tlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Moines New Orleans New York Okla City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Ore Rapid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Sk. City San Diego San Fran Seattle Tampa Washington Winnipeg

Monthly Rainfall Statistics From Local Weather Office

Rainfall in the last 24 hours ended 8 30 today shows none. February 1966 totals 5.24 inches. Past 57 years average yearly rainfall 96.75 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 62 years ranges from 2.16 inches in February to 3.83 inches in June.

Boeing Leads Mixed Wall Street Opens With Gains

Wall Street opened with a mixed tone as Boeing surged about 4 percent to 165 on heavy volume and extended its climb, while United Aircraft and U S Smelting gained modestly. Eastman Kodak Polaroid Anaconda slipped, Eastern Airlines U S Steel and Standard Oil held steady, and the AP average slid 2.2 to 364.4.

Boeing United Aircraft U.S Eastman Kodak Polaroid Anaconda Eastern Airlines American Telephone du Pont U.S. Steel Standard Oil Studebaker American Motors Ford Chrysler General Motors

Pompeii Excavations Extend Over Two Centuries

Pompeii has been under excavation longer than any other city, with archaeological work continuing for over 200 years since its destruction by Mt Vesuvius in AD 79.

Pompeiii Pompeii Mt. Vesuvius

Shawnee to Mame Honorary Chief Contest Held

Shawnee Fire Co will stage an honorary fire chief contest Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the fire hall. Keith Lupton of station WHPL acts as MC interviewing 18 contestants in street clothes. A winner and runner-up will receive gifts and the winner will advance to county contests at Shenandoah College March 10 and Apple Blossom events. Public may attend.

Shawnee Fire Co Keith Lupton WHPL Shenandoah College

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