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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries mention Feltner and Gazes in Winchester area

David W. Feltner of Pensacola died recently at 97 with burial in Bayview Memorial Cemetery Pensacola. James P. Gates, 77, of Winchester died December 31 at Fairfax Hospital. born in Greece, he was a chef and a WWI veteran with six children and 13 grandchildren. Funeral service set at Winchester Greek Orthodox Church with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

James P. Gates N. Loudoun St Fairfax Hospital Fairfax Mr. Gazes Ka Fatonia Greece Philip J. Gazes White Palace Metropolitan Steve Katanas Peter Yeatras James G. Sempeles Demon. Sempeles John G. Kaknis Cris Poulos Mount Hebron Omps

Willingham Service for Mrs Blanche Yeakley Willingham

Funeral service for Blanche Yeakley Willingham of 401 W Main St Berryville was held at the John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with Rev Daniel Dickinson and Rev Conrad Christianson officiating. Pallbearers included Hugh K Malbon Elbert Carlisle Fred Alger Edward Wisecarver Walter Rutherford Jr and John Levi. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville. The United States Navy's first experimental navigation satellite 1 B traveled over a billion miles before reentering and burning up.

Blanche Yeakley Willingham Main St Berryville John H. Enders Daniel Dickinson Conrad Christianson Hugh K. Malbon Elbert Carlisle Fred Alger Edward Wisecarver Walter Rutherford, Jr John Levi Green Hill Cemetery

Obituary for Martha Elena Johnson of Front Royal

Martha Elena Johnson 84 widow of Edward F. Johnson of Front Royal died today at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born July 16 1881 in Loudoun County she was daughter of the late James and Martha Carlisle. Survived by children Clifton Johnson Richmond Mrs Stanley Laing Cedarville James Alton Johnson Harry Creek Mrs Louis Bray Harry Johnson and Edward Johnson both Front Royal and Mrs Marvin Stickley Front Royal with stepchildren Charlie Rosenberger Berryville Harry Robinson Philadelphia PA and Leslie Johnson Middleburg. 26 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. plus nieces and nephews. Preceded by son Hugh Johnson in 1925. Body at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville. friends may call.

Martha Elena Johnson Front Royal Winchester Memorial Hospital Edward F. Johnson Johnson Loudoun County James and Martha Cooper Carlisle Clifton Johnson Richmond Stanley Laing Cedarville James Alton Johnson Harry Creek Louis Bray Harry Johnson Berryville Edward Johnson Marvin Stickley

Huntley Named New President of Washington and Lee

Robert E. R. Huntley, 38, dean of the W and L School of Law and alumnus of both the university and its law school, was elected the 20th president. He will assume duties Feb 5, succeeding interim president Dr William W Pusey III after Fred C Cole resigned. Huntley, from Winston Salem NC, is married with three children and an honors graduate of W and L and Harvard Law School.

Lexington Washington and Lee University Robert E. R. Huntley W&l School of Law Huntley Winston, Salem N.C W&l Board of Huston St. Clair Surfside Fla William W. Pusey III Washington & Lee’s College W&s Fred C. Cole Washington, D.C Harvard Law School

McCarthy Plans Run in New Hampshire Primary

Senator Eugene J. McCarthy of Minnesota will enter the March 12 New Hampshire presidential primary. He aims to win a full slate of national convention delegates and oppose President Johnson over the Vietnam war, aided by supporter David Hoeh of Hanover.

Concord N.H Eugene J. McCarthy D-Minn New Hampshire Granite State David Hoeh Hoeh Hanover McCarthy Johnson

More Gold Transferred to Stabilization Fund

The Treasury says it moved 450 million dollars in gold from U S money stocks to the Exchange Stabilization Fund to curb speculative European gold buying. This brings December transfers to 925 million dollars for supplying gold to foreign buyers.

Washington Treasury Department Europe Exchange Stabilization Fund

Funeral service set for Pfc Joseph Seekford in Front Royal

A funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Front Royal Methodist Church with full military honors for Pfc Joseph Levi Seekford killed in Vietnam on December 22. He is survived by his parents Levi L. and Helen Thompson Seekford, a brother David, and grandparents. Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Joseph Levi Seekford Front Royal Methodist Church Pfc Seekford Levi L Helen Thompson Seekford Front Royal Vietnam John S. Mosby Academy Frederick College Portsmouth Monroe Business College Middletown David George Seckford Bobby Pingley Jerry Shuffler Don Ritenour Elwood Grove J. C. Rudacille Ray Sherry Jack Lee, Jr Barney Boyer Gus Stokes John Owings Sheeter Stephens Billy O’bannon David Tobin Carl Frye Buddy Turnmeyer Prospect Hill Cemetery

1968 Seen Good Year in New Bedford Dump Forecast

John L. Tripp Ill, 23, custodian of the dump, predicts a strong 1968 based on items tossed away. He cites champagne bottles, imported beer, Christmas trees priced at 7 or 8 dollars, and scarce bulky appliances as signs of improving economy.

New Bedford Mass John L. Tripp Tripp

Visitors to Shenandoah Park decline in 1967

Shenandoah National Park welcomed 2,133,000 visitors in 1967, down 9.2 percent from 2,349,200 in 1966, while December showed an 8.9 percent increase. Nearby fire destroys a Conndville home. family clothing donated at Mt. Jackson fire hall. In Luray, Wilmer Lucas, 32, is charged with murder in a shotgun death. a brother-in-law was injured. In Charles Town, a $250,000 civil suit challenges the Charles Town Racing Association over a disputed lottery-like ticket incident at a race track.

LURAY Shenandoah National Park Conndville Melvin Markley Conievillé Wilmer Sylvester Lucas Barbara Anne Lucas M.J.W. White Page County Charles Town W. Va Jefferson County Robert E. K Prince George County Charles Town Racing Association Robert G. Leavitt Stephen S. Larrapede Merle E. Alger J. Edward Penn Larrapede Cook

Shenandoah County official named town judge

At a Town Council meeting Kermit Racey announced as outgoing Commonwealth's attorney for Shenandoah County has accepted the post of town judge. The vacancy followed the resignation of Douglas Arthur effective December 31. Arthur, a 1967 law school graduate, was the youngest judge in Virginia and plans to enter the armed forces soon.

Strasburg Kermit Racey Commonwealth Shenandoah County Douglas Arthur Arthur Virginia

Pleiades Star Cluster Known by Many Names

The Pleiades star cluster is historically called the Seven Doves the Seven Brothers and the Seven Chicks reflecting varied cultural names. The cluster remains a prominent astronomical feature observed in many cultures with a recognized set of seven bright stars.

Pleiades The

Winchester Snow Plans Guiding City Plow and Salt Operations

Winchester outlines snow response plans with Plan A salt and chemicals, Plan B plowing, Plan C snow removal. City officials note yearly updates since 1962, budget figures for labor equipment and materials, and readiness steps including ample salt, mounted spreaders, on call personnel, and snow plows.

Winchester Seldon Branner Snow Plans

Winchester Woman Is Acquitted In Armed Robbery Case

Judith Ann Foltz of South ioracees Street was acquitted by a Spotsylvania circuit court jury on armed robbery charges. Her husband Max Foltz, 21, was previously found guilty of assault and armed robbery and sentenced to five years. The July 8 robbery of Stephens Pure Oil Station yielded $668 and injured the attendant. Philip Santmier, 19, of Kernstown, was indicted on the same charges with a trial set for February 9.

Judith Ann Foltz South Ioracees St Spotsylvania County Max Foltz Stephens Pure Oil Spotsylvania Sereice Philip Santmier Kernstown Feltz

Wall Street Opens Year Shaped by Rally and Airline Pressures

The Dow climbs 2.78 to 909.62 as gains outpace losses by over 4 to 3 in early New Year trading. United Airlines Home stake slip while American and Eastern edge lower. U S Lines Pfizer and Gulf & Western rise amid brisk volume and large block trades.

Dow Jones Johnson Europe United Airlines Homestake American Eastern Airlines U.S Cudahy Pfizer Air Reduction Goodrich Clark Equipment Continental Telephone A.J. Industries American Telephone Gulf & Western American Stock Exchange

Weather Outlook for Virginia: Rain and Freezing Tonight

Rain likely tonight with freezing rain possible in lower spots. Low temperatures 28 to 34. Thursday mostly cloudy and cold. Five day forecast shows below normal temps with highs 35 to 42 and nights in the 20s. Precipitation 0.75 to 1 inch, mainly Saturday and Monday, mostly near the coast on Thursday.

Rainfall Averages and Totals From January to December

The report lists rainfall data with totals for 1962 to 1966 and monthly averages over 54 years. It notes no rainfall today up to 8:30 a.m and shows a long series of figures for monthly averages and the full year total average of 36.50 inches.

Mrs Gooden Named Deputy Clerk In Frederick County

George B. Whitacre announces Virginia Gooden as deputy clerk of the Frederick County Circuit Court. The former Virginia Dieck Gooden has served since 1954, with a decade in clerical work prior. She is Handley High School and Emmanuel Methodist Church alumna and resides with her husband on Route 50 East.

George B. ‘Whitacre Frederick County Virginia Gooden Virginia Lee Dieck Arthur ‘'M. Gooden Stephenson Mrs. Gooden Rt. 50 East

Dr William P McGuire Named Ophthalmology Chair

Dr William P McGuire was elected chair of the Southern Medical Association Section of Ophthalmology for the coming year at a Miami Beach meeting. He will help plan the Section program for the 62nd annual meeting set for November 18 to 21. The group urges interested participants to contact Dr George S Ellis, secretary, and exhibition space applications are available from the association. The Southern Medical Association, a large regional body, spans 16 states and the District of Columbia and draws 4000 to 6000 attendees for its scientific meeting.

Southern Medical Association Section William P. McGuire Miami Beach Fla Association George S. Ellis Maison Blanche New Orleans Highland Ave Birmingham Ala District of Cal

Fire damages rear of home on Pall Mall in Winchester

Winchester firemen reported major damage to the rear of 109 West Pall Mall owned by Eula M Shipe after a fire extinguished about 2 30 p m yesterday Fire inspector William Gochenour Sr said Mrs Shipe was thawing a pipe with an open flame Flames reached the partition between weatherboard and plastering. In the Philippines a workman scoops out 1400 coconut halves an hour Eight million laborers there supply half the world coconut products National Geographic says.

Winchester W. Pall Mall Eula M. Shipe William Gochenour Philippines Theational Geographic

Illness Postpones Meeting of Council in Stephens City

Due to illness among several council members, the regular meeting was not held as scheduled. Mayor Lynn Comer announced the meeting will be held next Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Town Office.

Stephens Lynn Comer

Quick Quiz Answers: American to Venezuelan Spleen

The list presents ten concise answers: American, Venezuela, Spleen, False about May voting, loading and unloading ships, Yale, Duck, Aluminum, Irish, and Delta.

American Venezuela Yale

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