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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1962

Page

2

Obituaries noted for Alma Carlisle Dunne and others in Berryville area

Alma Carlisle Dunne of Berryville dies after months illness leaving husband Doe ington, daughter Linda and Thomas, a brother and other relatives. Services Thursday at St. James Church Arlington with burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville. Also listed are the deaths of Carville Darvin Perry in Winchester age 73 with survivors including fourteen grandchildren and multiple children, a Kurtz Funeral Home service for another local figure, and memorial requests for St Stephens Episcopal Church Heathsville or St Marys Episcopal Fleeton.

Alma Carlisle Dunne Doe Ington Ital Ben Della Carlisle Berryville Marvin B. Carlisle Linda Thomas Dunne Elbert B. Carlisle St. James Roman Catholic Church Arlington Green Hill Cemetery

Mrs. Helen L. Shelton Funeral Held in Heathsville

The funeral service for Mrs. Helen L. Shelton wife of the Rev F. Shelton was conducted at St. Bishop of Virginia. The proceedings took place in Heathsville and honored a well known Northern Virginia figure who previously served as rector of Cunningham Chapel Parish.

Helen L. Shelton Us F. Shelton St. i DD Virginia Ial Heathsville

Mrs Shetter 89 Dies. Berryville Resident Passes at Daughter’s Home

Mrs. John S. Shetter 89 of 309 Walnut St Berryville died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Harry Renner’s home where she resided. Born Clarke County daughter of Joseph and Sallie Edwards she was predeceased by her husband John S. Shetter. Survived by daughters Mrs Jennershe and Mrs Clemerbeam and sons J W Shetter and J C Shetter, sister Mrs Nora Harrington brother Charles Edwards, two granddaughters and five grandsons. Services Thursday at 2 pm at John H Enders Funeral Home conducted by Rev Roy E Neff. Interment at Ends Funeral Home.

Seena Edwards Shetter Walnut St Berryville Harry Renner Clarke County Joseph and Sallie Marlowe Edwards John S. Shetter Jennershe Clemerbeam Arlington J. W. Shetter Stirling J. C. Shetter Falls Church Nora Harrington Washington, D. C Charles Edwards John H. Enders Roy E. Neff Marvin Chapel Methodist Church Green Hill Cemetery Enders

Memorial service for Howard Gardner Blue Ridge Hunt staff

Howard Neal Gardner 55 of Millwood died Sunday night after a long illness in Memorial Hospital. He served 30 years with the Blue Ridge Hunt as Kennelman whip per in huntsman and appeared with hounds at Carter Hall in the 1960 Disney film The Horse with the Flying Tail. He is survived by his wife Mary Lee Gardner three children two brothers two sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 pm at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville conducted by Rev Clarence Lloyd. Pallbearers named. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Carville Darvin Tom) Perry Loudoun St Winchester Memorial Hospital Frederick County John William Adeline Carper Perry Winchester Perry Stewart Bell, Jr Ralph Lamp Melvin Patton Agnes Perry Franklin John Lee Perry U. S. Army Alaska Orville A. Perry Andrews Air Base Ray Albin Stephens City Elizabeth Perry Thompson West Chester Robert S. Perry Shale Ohio H. E. Perry Athens Christopher C. Perry City Jesse Perry Washington D.C Jessie Moomansh Kurtz S. Loufoun St Mark W. Andes First Congregational Christian Church Mt. Hebron Aubrey Shiley Eugene 0. White William Zirk Frank Kiger, Jr Clarence Sanders Howard Neal Gardner Millwood Blue Ridge Hunt Memorial Hospital Rippon W. Va J. G Minnie Homar Gardner Mary Lee Henry Gardner Howard Lee Marshall Bryant Dale Allen Horace Berryville John Gardner Gaylord John Jenkins K. C. Levi William Gardner John H. Enders Clarence Lloyd Harpers Ferry Green Hill Ty Ores Alfred Allen Richard Dole Graham Dougherty Alexander Mackay-Smith George Greenhalgh, Jr W. B. Watkins Enders

Obituary: Orville Willey Sr. of Middletown dies at 74

Orville Willey Sr. 74 of Middletown died Monday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was a builder and contractor, born in Middletown to Marion and Lillian Hensell Willey. He married Alice C. Willey 54 years ago. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church and Middletown Marsh Run Lodge I.O.O.F. Surviving are his wife, a son Orville B. Willey Jr. of Middletown, a daughter Ruth W. Hammack of Strasburg, and a brother Jesse Willey of Win-

Orville Blake Willey Middletown Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Willey Marion Lillian Hensell Willey Alice C. Willey Willey Grace Methodist Church Middletown Marsh Run Lodge Orville B. Willey, Jr Ruth W. Hammack Strasburg Jesse Willey Win

Funeral services for local man held at Jones Funeral Home

Two daughters Viv and Mrs Rosella Tigher mourn the death. Rev Josiah A Andrew conducts the service Wednesday at 3 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home. Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery Middletown. Pallbearers include Leslie S Henkel M Lamp Dannie L Steele Byron C Brumback Herbert S Jones Julian C Kline.

Ore Gar Vgary Viv Rosella Tigher Josiah A. Andrew Jones Funeral Home Mount Carmel Cemetery Middletown Leslie S Henkel M. Lamp Dannie L. Steele Byron C. Brumback Herbert S. Jones Julian C. Kline

Sager Alfred Lewis obituary funeral notice

Alfred Lewis Sager 69 of 124 Myrtle Avenue died Saturday at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Frederick County son of the late Thomas and Sarah Orndorff Sager he married Daisy Racey in Hagerstown March 19 1918. Funeral Wednesday 1 30 p.m. at Mt Hebron Cemetery burial with pallbearers listed.

Alfred Lewis Sager Myrtle Avenue Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Sager Frederick County Thomas Sarah Orndorff Sager Daisy Racey Hagerstown Sager Mt. Pleasant Garland L. Sager Garland L. Sager, Jr Arthur Sager Kernstown William Sager Rio W. Va Roger P. Sager Star Tannery Dorothy Rogers Falls Church J. B. White Kearneysville Daniel Agnew Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbeares Douglas E. McFarland Emmett A. Boyce Earl T. Lantz Raymond M. Racey Verner C. Milhon Stanley M. Cooper

Widow of Frank L Buckley Died in Salem

Mrs Frank L Buckley and Mrs Constance Strickler Buckley widow of Frank L Buckley died yesterday in Salem She was born in Woodstock daughter of John Robert and Willie Grant Strickler She spent most of her life in this city and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church Surviving daughters Mrs Philip Turner Salem and Mrs Reginald Turner Middletown Pa two grandchildren attending Bishop Tucker Memorial Seminary Africa Funeral at Christ Episcopal Church tomorrow at 2 p m Rev Holt Louder officiating Pallbearers Harold G Brown Robert J McNally Jr Stewart Bell Jr Dr John B McKee J Thomas Kremer Clark W Jolley Flowers declined donations to Christ Episcopal Church Bishop Tucker Memorial Seminary Africa. Body rests Kurtz Funeral Home 21 S Loudoun St until 1 30 p m tomorrow when taken to Christ Church.

Constance Strickler Buckley Frank L. Buckley Salem Woodstock John Robert Willie Grant Strickler Buckley Christ Episcopal Church Philip Turner Reginald Turner Middletown Bishop Tucker Holt Louder Mt. Hebron Harold G. Brown Robert J. McNally, Jr Stewart Bell, Jr John B. McKee J. Thomas Kremer Clark W. Jolley Kurtz S. Loudoun St Christ Church

Answer Key for North Golf Nitrogen Terms

The fragment lists terms and facts including North, New Scotland Yard, California, Pasteurization, France, West and True. It notes that a variety of perching birds rub their feathers with live ants, including the wryneck, green woodpecker and certain parrots.

Golf New Scotland Yard California West France True

Auction notices and sales directory listings

Denny's Commission Auction near Winchester on Route 7 offers furniture and appliances. J Randolph Larck and John F Anderson as trustees present a house and lot in Frederick County in front of the Frederick County Court House. Robert M Steptoe as trustee auction in front of Berkeley County Court House Martinsburg WV for orchard property. J Frederick Larrick acting Trustee lists county realty in Back Creek District. Charles R Duvall auctioneer for multiple sales.

Denny's Commission Winchester Qrndorff & Cole Auctioneers J. Randolph Larck John F. Anderson Frederick County Court House Frederick County Charles R. Duvall Robert M. Steptoe Berkeley County Court House Martinsburg W. Va Berkeley County J. Frederick, Larrick Derick County Court House Valuable County Realty Back Creek

Fire Destroys Empty House On Kent Street

An unoccupied frame house at 516 N. Kent St. burned about 6 15 a m Sunday. Neighbors called the alarm as firefighters from Round Hill and nearby towns responded with three lines. The H L Patton estate owned the structure which had been prepared for demolition. Minor north wall paint damage noted.

N. Kent N. Kent St Sarah Zane Friendship Reuss H. L. Patton Round Hill Mulvanity Place Poor House Road Clearbrook Stephenson Charlie Bridges

Frederick County Board Receives Junior High Site Plat

The Frederick County School Board accepted the plat for a 30 acre site west of Fox Drive between Route 50 and Route 522, owned by J Kenneth Robinson. The plan goes to the Frederick County Board of Supervisors next Monday for further discussion. The board inspected the site December 21 and the Supervisors authorized purchase up to 30 acres on December 11. The board also began preparations for the 1962 63 budget starting July 1.

Frederick County School Board Fox Drive Rt. 50 J. Kenneth Robinson Frederick County Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors

Missile Sirens At Martin Co Test Fortify Spacecraft

Three sirens at the Martin Co plant near Denver produce blasts so powerful they can tear a man apart if faced head on. Engineers test missile and spacecraft vibration, wearing protective helmets, noting the sky high tones can shear aluminum skin in minutes.

Denver Martin Co Martin

Traffic Mishaps Fill Weekend With Property Damage

A string of area traffic incidents reported across Winchester and nearby roads resulted in property damage totals ranging from 200 to 805 dollars. Notable crashes included a two car collision on New Year’s Eve at Weems Lane and the Valley Pike and a 250 dollar damage event on Route 608 West of Winchester.

Rt. 7 Berryville Winchester Weems Lane Valley Pike

George Washington Wearing Breeches of Yellow Cloth

George Washington is described as wearing breeches made from a yellow cloth sourced from Nanking China, noting the fabric's origin and style.

George Washington Nanking China

Phillips urges Warren citizens to petition referendum on board expansion

Commonwealth's Attorney William J. Phillips told Front Royal residents that only citizens in an affected district can petition to expand the Warren County board to five through redistricting. A district must be at least 30 square miles, and 10 percent of voters in the district must sign the petition.

Board of Supervisors Commonwealth William J. Phillips Front Royal

Virginia reports 403 miles of hard surfaced secondary roads

The 1961 year end report from the Virginia Department of Highways shows Clarke Warren and Frederick Counties together have 403 miles of hard surfaced secondary roads. Frederick County added nearly 26 miles of retreatment and new sections on Routes 621 798, while Clarke and Warren saw multiple improvements including resurfacing grading drainage and bridge work.

Virginia Department of Highways Clarke Warren Frederick D. H. Goulden, Jr Lamp’s Pleasant Valley Frederick County Mr. Brown Leach

Prisoners Riot At Bordeaux Jail In Montreal

About 400 inmates returned to their cells after a four hour riot at Bordeaux Jail in Montreal. Police used tear gas and batons as water pumps failed during the disturbance. Three prisoners and a fireman were injured. a power outage disabled cell gates for two hours.

Montreal Bordeaux Leon Lambert Lambert

State Board Sets Salaries Of Employes

The State Compensation Board released salary figures for county sheriffs, commissioners of revenue, treasurers, city sergeants, and city commissioners. Clarke shows lower salaries than Frederick and Warren. Winchester figures include a sheriff or official in several categories with varying expense allowances.

State Compensation Board Commissioners of Revenue Clarke Frederick Warren Commissioner of Revenue Winchester Commonwealth

Rainfall Outlook and Temperatures for Warren

Fair and cold tonight with interior lows 20 to 27. Wednesday brings variable clouds and a bit warmer afternoon. Temperature forecast includes today high 48 low 62, and notes on sunrise and sunset times. Average and recent monthly rainfall figures are listed for Warren with monthly totals.

Weather Elsewhere Brief by The Associated Press

Weather conditions and forecasts from across regions are summarized, noting notable temperature trends, precipitation chances, and wind patterns for various locales. The report emphasizes regional contrasts and upcoming day expectations without specific local advisories.

Baby Girl Kern First Winchester New Year Birth

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Edward Kern of the Northwestern Grade is the first baby born to Winchester parents at Memorial Hospital in 1962. The eight pound four ounce girl was born at 1103 p m yesterday. She has two older sisters Betty Jane 2 and Ruth Gladys 14 months and her mother formerly Miss Mary Jane Edwards has not named the newcomer yet so she is known as Baby Girl Korn. Two other New Years Day babies were born at Memorial Hospital before the Winchester arrival a Berryville couple at 404 p m and a Front Royal couple at 544 p m.

George Edward Kern Winchester Memorial Hospital Betty Jane Ruth Gladys Mary Jane Edwards Korn Berryville

Deavers Case To Be Tried February 28

Evelyn F. Deavers of Browntown faces trial in Warren County Circuit Court for the murder of her newborn son. The 24 year old allegedly gave birth unassisted at her employers' home, wrapped the child in newspapers and burned it to death. She is out on bond with attorney Lynn Lucas of Luray.

Front Royal Evelyn F. Deavers Browntown Warren County Elliott Marshall Lynn Lucas Luray

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