Deaths and Funerals in Martinsburg and Nearby Areas
Death notices from Martinsburg and nearby towns report Milton Williams Sr 94 of Bunnyside and others including Mellissa Clark Williams Lewis Walter Vance Sr and Edgar L Saites. Funeral services held at Hastings Funeral Home Morgantown and First Baptist Church with burial at Mountain View Memorial Park Paynes Chapel Cemetery Mount Olivet in Frederick. Pallbearers named for several services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Williams, Sr
Bunnyside
Winchester Memorial Hospital
J. Williams
Ann Wil
Mellissa
Clark~ Williams
Lewis Walter Vance
Straster Memorial Tannery
Worldburg
R. G. Vance
Winchester
Calvin Vance
Strasburg
Lena Spitler
Harry Cotten
Pabuyra
Paul's. Lutheran
Joao
George M. Smith
Mountain View Memorial Park
L. L. Snarr, Sr
Kenneth L. Painter
Frank Crabill
Arthur Costello
Guy Keller
Joe
Edwin R. Davis
Tilden Ashwood
Harry Charles Feathers
MD. Keller
G.A. Beil
Edgar L. Saites
E. T. Clark
Melvin J. Bradshaw
First Baptist Church
Paynes Chapel
H. Denis Hoover
John M. Hepfer
Allen T. Hawthorne
Frank L. Woore
Samuel D. Preston
Earl L. Mason
Mount Olivet
Frederick, Md
Harry N. Preston N
State powers on eminent domain for public utilities
The hearing discusses lawmakers’ granting of eminent domain to public service corporations and required compensation to landowners. It notes debate over rerouting lines to minimize impact on residents and reflects editorial opposition citing potential land devaluation.
Woman, chair destroyed in fire at first floor
Mrs Talkington was taken to hospital in a Rouss Fire Co station wagon after a chimney fire at 18 W Gerrard St. Firemen from Friendship and Sarah Zane doused the blaze. In a second incident Shawnee and Clearbrook volunteers responded to Valley Mill Rd off Berryville Pike for a car fire, but the vehicle had vanished upon arrival.
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Talkington
Rouss Fire Co
Friendship
Sarah Zane
Gerrard St
Souler
Ganete
Shawnee
Clearbrook
Valley Mill Rd
Berryville Pike
Striking Copper Miners Fire Plant During U.S. Conflict
In Moscow Oroya striking copper miners attacked and set fire to Cerro De Pasco plant facilities, seizing power in a July coup. The incident followed accusations that June earnings were fraudulent, as political tensions rose with leftist APRA candidate Raye defeating rivals in an anti Communist stance.
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Oroya
U.S
Cerro de Pasco
Raye
Pany dl Seg
APRA
Service station broken into twice in two days
A thief entered Pure Oil at 126 N Cameron St through a back window, taking cigarettes and candy. Police reported the same method used in the second break in early today after an initial break in yesterday.
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N. Cameron St
UN moves in Congo provoke diplomatic flurry over Katanga plan
Thant’s October plan prompts Bunche dispatch to Leopoldville as UN seeks next move. Reports say Jadotville force halts awaiting armor across the Jafira River while Tshombe gathers at Kolwezi for a possible last stand. Diplomats say Thant wants Tshombe to return to Elisabethville to begin reuniting Katanga with the country.
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Thant
Bunche
Leopoldville
United Nations
U.N
Tshombe
Jadotville
Elisabethville
Katanga
Takombe
Funeral service details for Rev Page and Dr McKay
The service is scheduled for 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral. Burial will follow at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the rites conducted by Rev John D Page and Dr Winston L McKay.
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John D. Page
Winston L. McKay
Jones Funeral Home
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Dirksen Cuts Funds for Conference Staff Operations
National Republican Finance Committee halts funding for staff operations tied to the events referred to as the Ev and Charlie tow. The move aims at cost reduction within party conference activities and affects personnel support for these gatherings.
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National Republican Finance Committee
Charlie Tow
Dirksen
Valley DIMES MARCH NEW MARKET CAMPAIGN STARTS
More than 500 March of Dimes mailers were sent to Shenandoah County residents as the 1963 campaign opened last Thursday night. P E Craig of Edinburg is county campaign director and the drive runs through January 31 with Cathy Myers of Woodstock leading school outreach.
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Shenandoah County
P. E. Craig
Edinburg
Cathy Myers
Woodstock
Interstate 81 rights of way up to Verona reported
Staunton area plans for Interstate 81 rights of way extend from the Augusta County line to Verona with a north south link from Harrisonburg by pass to Verona. Officials say construction could start on these rights of way by late 1964 or early 1965 and the planning should be completed by month end.
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Staunton —Mentofighway
Citiwide
Jows
Augusta County
Verona
Harrisonburg
A. K. Huntsberger
Post Office in Hagerstown Tops $1 Million in 1962
Postal authorities report Hagerstown office revenue at $1,064,747 for 1962, exceeding 1961’s $987,328. In Martinsburg, William M. Mettler Jr. becomes District Scout Executive for the Potomac District of the Shenandoah Area Council, BSA, overseeing Morgan Jefferson and Berkeley Counties.
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Hagerstown
Thomas M
Martinsburg
William M. Mettler, Jr
Shenandoah
Boy Scouts of America
Mr. Mettler
Morgan, Jefferson
Berkeley Counties
Cameron St Resident Fined and Given Jail Term
Cameron Street resident Lynn O Seurs aged 2 years was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined 236.50 after conviction for driving under the influence disorderly conduct and operating with a revoked license. Judge John Rice of Municipal Oak presided. Eugene E Keckley of Strasburg also fined 207.75 after suspension term for DUI.
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Cameron St
Lynn O. Seurs
John Rice
Munciipal Oak
Wits Fe
Eugene E. Keckley
Strasburg
Franklin D. Net
Strasburg Man Convicted in Exposure Case
A Strasburg man was convicted in Frederick County Court for exposure. Judge W Erle Edwards imposed the sentence. The defendant reportedly exposed himself to individuals at two locations on December 14 when no one else was present. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph A Massie Jr noted three prior offenses.
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W. Erle Edwards
Frederick
Rant
Himmelwright
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Commonwealth
Path Sd
Speabes
Chief Boyd Attends Safety Group Meeting
Chief of Police Maj. J. Boyd attended an annual safety group gathering yesterday in Thomas Virginia with local officials and law enforcement representatives.
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Boyd
Maj. J. Boyd
Virginia
Adenauer's 87th Birthday Marked by All Day Observance
West Germany's Chancellor Konrad Adenauer celebrated his 87th birthday with an all day party in the chancellery after 14 years in office. A morning Catholic mass opened a day of government gatherings and courtesy visits concluding late afternoon. The occasion comes as Adenauer plans a cabinet reshuffle last month and hints at resignation next fall around October 1.
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Peaiak Os Aieate
Adenauer
West Germany
E Spiegel
Renauerte
Fifty-Five Promoted to Commander in Cuban Armed Forces
In Havana the press reports thirty-five military officers were promoted to commander the highest rank in Cuba's armed forces. The announcement reflects ongoing military leadership changes in the Cuban defense establishment.
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Havana
Cuba
Real estate sale in Frederick County Virginia
Joseph A Massie Jr socially private sale in front of Frederick County Court House Winchester Virginia at eleven o clock in the morning. Chas R Duvall is the auctioneer for the Frederick County Realty sale listing.
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Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Frederick County Court House
Winc
Realty
Frederick Co
Chas. R. Duvall
Rt 3 ae Wins $1000 in Store Contest
A local store conducts a contest with a prize of 1000 dollars. Store manager Neal Blume presents a check to Mrs Adams as the winner in a ceremony at the store location on Rt 3.
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Neal Blume
Adams
St. Luke's Baptist Church Dedication
The Rev. Clark presides as host pastor at the dedication of St. Luke's Baptist Church. Details are limited but indicate a formal ceremony marking the church's opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Baptist Church Dedication
Rev
Clark Fe
A Eeeenes
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R. W. Lemley
M. Williams, Sr
Lewis W. Vance, Sr
Payne Service
Bowers Service
Mrs. Grover Helsley
Grover Helaley
Mr. Edgar. L
Payne
Elmer
Bowers
O. Helsley
Jones Funeral Home, Inc
Capon Bridge
Week
Moscow
Makong
Tan Hiep
Viet Nam
Fred D. Rinker
Mary C
Rt. 2
Strasburg, Va
Front Royal
Gilbert, ‘Leo 2 Hoek
Joe Ered
James W
Augusta
Associa
Albany
Boow Viper
Bismarck
Boise
Buffalo
Cleveland
Des Moines
Fairbanks
Fort Worth
Helena
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Memphis
Tamsreewee
Washington
S&h
Glaize & Bro
C.t.a
Annie C. Randolph
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