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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1958

Page

2

Obituary: Mrs Edward Newbrough 75 in Martinsburg

Mrs Edward Newbrough aged 75 died Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Baltimore Maryland. She was born November 9 1882 in Morgan County Virginia and married to Edward Newbrough. Survived by son Rumsey Newbrough and another son Charles Newbrough of Baltimore. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg with burial at Rosedale Cemetery.

Edward Newbraugh Rumsey Newaugh Baltimore Morgan County Edward Newaugh Rumsey New Charles Newbrough Brownuneral Martinsburg Rosedale Cemetery

Coffelt Service to Honor Mrs Sylvia Coffelt in Strasburg

Funeral for Mrs. Sylvia Coffelt 52 wife of Harry Coffelt of Martinsburg Pike will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Stover Funeral Chapel Strasburg. Rev George Smith and Rev Melvin Babbitt to officiate burial in Riverview Cemetery Strasburg. Pallbearers named Harold Starkey Leon Keller Delton Keller Homer Campbell and Leslie Galli day. She died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital from injuries in an automobile crash on December 21 born September 11 195

Sylvia Fristoe Coffelt Harry Coffelt Martinsburg Pike Stover Strasburg George Smith Melvin Bobbitt Riverview Cemetery Harold Starkey Leon Keller Delton Keller Homer Campbell Leslie Galliday Coffelt Memorial Hospital Front Royal Road

Funeral Notice for William E. Doran Services Planned

Mr William E Doran is to be remembered with a funeral at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday at 9 00 a m Rosary at Jones Funeral Home Friday at 8 00 p m Jones Funeral Home Homp Inc handles funeral arrangements for the family.

William E. Doran Sacred Heart Catholic Church Rosery Jones Funeral Home

Daughter of Fristoe Baker Dies. longtime Arlington resident

Mrs Cof fell, daughter of William A. and Kathryn Fristoe Baker, lived in Strasburg and Arlington before moving to this city. She worked for Shenandoah Publishing House and was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Survived by husband Harry Cofell and a sister Mrs Wayne Wisecarver of Arlington plus nieces and nephews.

William A Kathryn Fristoe Baker Coffelt Strasburg Shenandoah Arlington St. Paul's Lutheran Church Harry Coffell Wayne Wisecarver

Fearnow is Buried in Berkeley Springs Churchyard

Mrs. Elizabeth Fearnow 75 died after a short illness at War Memorial Hospital Berkeley Springs W Va Born October 7 1882 in Morgan County She was married to John T Fearnow Sr who died June 4 1946 Survivors include three sons George L Henry W and John T Fearnow Jr three daughters Mrs Noah DeHaven Mrs Henry Bobbell and Mrs Robert Dougal and 11 grandchildren The service will be Saturday at 11 a m at Highland E U B Church Morgan County Rev E C Day of Staunton will officiate Burial will be in the adjoining churchyard The body rests at Hunter Funeral Home Berkeley Springs

Elizabeth Spielman Fearnow War Memorial Hospital Berkeley Springs W. Va Morgan County John T. Fearnow George L. Fearnow Henry W. Fearnow Washington, D. C Hunter Funeral Home

Funeral Service Held for Robert Welzel Sr

Robert Welzel Sr a 47 year old farmer from the Clearbrook area of Federick County died Monday morning at his home. A funeral service was conducted at Omps Funeral Home at noon with Rev Robert O Hickman of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church officiating. Interment followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Abrell Kenneth Smallwood G E Pence Beverley Slonaker Dewey Kenney and George E Whitacre.

Robert Welzel Clearbrook Federick County Omps Robert O. Hickman Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Sacred Heart Cemetery Fred Abrell Kenneth Smallwood G. E. Pence Beverley Slonaker Dewey Kenney George E. Whitacre

Hockman Is Claimed By Death In Opequon at 82

Harry H Hockman 82 of Opequon retired O S Rubber Corp employee and farmer died Tuesday night at Il erest Nursing Home where he had been a patient since Sunday He was born October 9 1875 in Shenandoah County son of the late William and Florants Bly Hockman He was a member of the Methodist Church Survivors include wife the former Miss Liza Sager two daughters Mrs Pauline Louie of Silver Spring Md and Miss Hattie Hockman of this city two sons Richard Hockman of Alexandria and Marshall Hockman of Baltimore Md one sister Mrs Edith Reedy of Fremont Ohio and one brother Clarence Hockman of Stephens City five grandchildren Luther Patton of Silver Spring Marshall Patton of this city Larry George and Francis Hockman of Alexandria and four great grandchildren Funeral service planned.

Harry Houston Hockman Opequon O'Sullivan Rubber Corp Ilerest Mr. Hockman Shenandoah County William and Florants Bly Hockman Methodist Church Liza Sager Pauline Louie Silver Spring Hattie Hockman This City Richard Hockman Alexandria Marshall Hockman Baltimore Edith Reedy Freemont Ohio Clarence Hockman Stephens City Luther Patton Marshall Patton Larry George Francis Hockman

Spending Data on Touring Congressmen to Be Revealed

Washington Burleson says the House Administration Committee will publish committee totals of 1957 touring congressmen spending from U S foreign currencies without naming individuals. The 180-plus travelers from 97 Democrats and 83 Republicans included 139 House members and 41 senators.

Washington Burleson House Administration Committee House Senate Burleston United States U. S State Department

Funeral service details at Omps Funeral Home

The service will be conducted Saturday morning at 11 o clock at Omps Funeral Home with Rev Millard Rewis of Market Street Methodist Church officiating. Interment follows at Mt Hebron Cemetery and the remains will rest at the Omps Funeral Home until the service.

Omps Funeral Home Millard Rewis Market Street

Doran, William Edward, 49, Rites Friday at Sacred Heart

William Edward Doran died after a long illness early today at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born July 8, 1908 in this city to Mike A. and Katie Dunn Doran, he graduated from Handley High School and worked at a filling station and as a taxi driver. Surviving is son Michael E. Doran, in the U S Air Force. Funeral service Saturday at 9 a.m. in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. Rosary Friday at 8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home.

William Edward Doran Winchester Memorial Hospital Mike A Katie Dunn Doran Doran Handley High School Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Mr. Doran Michael E. Doran U. S. Air Force Julius Cilinski Mt. Hebron Jones Funeral Home

State Officials' Salaries and Expenses for 1958 Announced

State Compensation Board reports 1958 salaries and allowances for revenue commissioners sheriffs and city sergeants totaling 6 213 675 for the state. Locally Winchester Frederick and Clarke totals 62 815 with Clarke County revenues 9 567 Frederick 12 775 Winchester 16 398 for sheriffs Clarke 15 375 and Winchester city sergeants 8 980. Frederick County Commonwealth's Attorney salary 4 000 with 1 200 expenses totals 5 200.

Commissioners of Revenue State Compensation Board Winchester Frederick Clarke Clarke County Frederick County

Ike Returns To Washington for two day White House sessions

President Eisenhower returned from Gettysburg Farm for a two day stay at the White House to finish work on the federal budget and prepare his State of the Union message to Congress. He was accompanied by press secretary James Hagerty and Dr. Walter Tkach, assistant White House physician, in the motorcade.

Washington P Eisenhower Gettysburg White House Congress James C. Hagerty Walter Tkach

Grim Wins Sugar Bowl Outdoor Mile

Grim Burr Grim, former Handley track star, won the Sugar Bowl Outdoor Mile in New Orleans with a 5:16.00 on a slow track. The Maryland University senior, 21, led early in the first quarter for his first win of the season after last outdoor action in Europe. His previous best was 4:06, fifth fastest in the nation, and he once predicted breaking four minutes.

Handley Track Burr Grim New Orleans Maryland University Grim Europe

Telephone toll charges stop to area towns

Effective yesterday Winchester residents can call Boyce Berryville and Gainesboro without toll charges. The tolls, previously 10 cents to Boyce and 15 cents to Berryville and Gainesboro, are eliminated in a state wide rate revision. The State Corporation Commission granted Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company authority to raise rates by about $1 per month for most subscribers statewide.

Winchester Boyce Berryville Gainesboro State Corporation Commission Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company

Prices Changed On 25 Items At ABC Stores

Minor price changes on 25 items went into effect today at Alcoholic Beverage Control Board stores in Virginia. Eight beverages saw price cuts, the largest by 20 cents. Six wine prices and two blended whisky prices fell. Five of 28 Scotch whisky brands rose 5 to 25 cents per fifth. The biggest rise was 55 cents per fifth on cordials and liqueurs.

Richmond Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Virginia

New Year Brings Big Cold Wave Across Nation

An Associated Press dispatch notes a nationwide cold wave as the new year arrives, with subfreezing temps in the Ohio Valley to the East Coast and scattered snow in the Cleveland area. Locally, temperatures stayed in the 20s, dipping to 17 last night, while Tampa and Atlanta ran 15 to 20 degrees cooler than 24 hours earlier.

Associated Press Dixie Cleveland Lakes Pennsylvania New York Midwest Atlantic Seaboard Ohio Valley Appalachians East Coast Florida Tampa Atlanta

$245 Missing In Two City Break-Ins

Police probe two local break ins this week with about $245 stolen. Valley News Stand on 30 E Piccadilly St lost around $145 after entry through a rear storeroom. a door hinges broken and front glass damaged. Episcopal Church office safe was ripped open near the church, about $100 taken after a back porch window was raised. A desk in another office was entered.

Valley News E. Piccadilly St Episcopal Church

Holidays End With Prep Work At High School

The high school reopens January 21 after holidays. Officials cleaned and polished empty buildings and completed minor repairs. Handley erected six new light poles with two lights along the boulevard from Stewart Street to the hill circle, replacing an obsolete system. The student break started December 20, with teachers’ workshops the only sessions until Easter.

Handley Stewart St Power Company

DIATRON diet aid promises weight loss without effort

An ad touts DIATRON as a safe, drug free way to curb hunger and appetite without dieting or exercise. It claims you still eat what you like while weight falls, backed by a money back guarantee if you do not lose weight after the first package, with Miller's Drug Store at 107 N Loudoun St offering mail orders.

Miller’s Drug Store N. Loudoun St

Richmond Crashes Quiz Answers Reveal Historical Trivia

Answers to the daily quiz reveal stealthy movement, Paul, Clark, a bride’s wish, New York harbor, November 11 1918 at 5 a.m. Paris time, Luther Burbank, an apostrophe indicating omitted words, a king’s brother who became George VI, and a creature that cannot bite or suck.

Paul Clark New York Harbor Paris Luther Burbank George VI

Weather forecast and celestial data for Winchester

The forecast calls for fair cold conditions tonight with coastal lows 24 to 28 and interior 10 to 20. Friday sees mostly sunny skies and warmer afternoon temperatures. Sunrise is 7:32 a.m. tomorrow, sunset 5:01 p.m. Moonset Friday at 5:12 a.m. January 2 record.

Csssdonari Cas

Rainfall totals and averages for year and months

Rainfall data shows 48 hour total of .04 inches and January to date .04 inches. 1958 year to date is .04 inches. Long term average rainfall over 45 years is 36.78 inches. Monthly averages (1912 57) list January 2.41, February 2.02, March 2.97, April 3.10, May 3.82, June 3.35, July 3.73, August 3.92, September 2.70, October 3.26, November 2.52, December 2.48 inches.

White Post Postmaster Job Is Now Open

The Post Office announces an examination for White Post postmaster with a $4190 yearly salary, open to applications until January 28, 1958. The process includes a written test and final ratings based on test results experience and character. Candidates must be reliable civic minded over 18 with a five year residence and meet postal procedure knowledge.

White Post

Examination notice for civil service applications

Applicants aged years of age may not be appointed. Complete information about the examination requirement and instructions for filing applications may be obtained at the post office for which this examination is being announced. Applications must be filed with the U S Civil Service Commission Washington 25 DC and must be received or postmarked by the closing date.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Washiton D.C

Frederick County Auction Listings Jan 11 Weekend

Sales directory items list multiple auctions in Winchester Virginia and Frederick County on January 11. Includes Massie and Snarr special commissioners in front of the Frederick County Courthouse, realty, Hopkins Farm sale with farm implements and household goods, Edwards trustee in front of courthouse for city property, DeHaven sheriff sale of lumber and equipment, and G Baker Set at Wine Bros automotives and tools with auctioneer E T Snider among details of times and locations.

Massie W. B. Edwards Frederick County Court House Winchester Charles R. Duvall Robert L. Dehaven Crisman Lumber Corp Baker Wine Bros Pairmont Ave E. T. Snider

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coffelt Service Smalts, Florist Winchester Orchard & Farm Supply 60., Inc Machen MO J. T. Fearnow, Sr Welzel Service Harry H. Hockman Myers Water Systems Geneva Piccadilly St Jerry Carter Minot N. D Jerry ALL New Y Conn Organ Ike Cuba Hill’s TOY Store N. Loudoun ABC Frederick Clarke Warren Glaize & Bro N. Cameron ST Ralph W. Hopkins Castleman's Ferry Route Farmall Planet Jr W. D. Crndoref Berryville, Va KR. FE Moreland Homer Gilliam, Jr Smart Weekly Sindere Anderson F. Boscawen St The Golden Apding Kenneth E. Henry
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