Deaths and Funerals Mrs Eunice Gill Cunningham of Capon Bridge
Mrs Eunice Gill Cunningham aged 4 in Capon Bridge West Virginia died Sunday in a Parkersburg hospital. She was born November 11 1888 in High View Hampshire County WV and was the widow of Donard Gill and later Rev George W Cunningham. She was the last survivor of a 13 child family and is survived by relatives in Romney Winchester and Kentucky. Funeral services set for Thursday at Timber Ridge Christian Church with burial in the churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Gill Cunningham
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Parkersburg
Ola Cunningham
High View
Hampshire County
George
Flora Wilson Anderson
Donard Gill
George W. Cunningham
Ellisnes
Dorsey Oates
Ed Hahn
Cecil Pugh
Giffin
Mrs Eva Riggleman Dies at Romney Home
Mrs Eva Funkhouser Riggleman 51 widow of Carl Riggleman died Monday at her daughter Hartzel Riggleman’s home near Romney West Virginia. She was born June 26 1906 the daughter of Claude Kelchner deceased. Survivors include two daughters.
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Eva Funkhouser Riggleman
Carl Riggleman
Hartzel Riggleman
Romney
W. Va
Claude Kelchner
Daugh
John H Cooley, 81, Marlboro area farmer, dies in Stephenson
John H. Cooley, 81, a retired farmer from the Marlboro area, died early today at Kenilworth Nursing Home in Stephenson after a long illness. Born in Frederick County in May 1876, he was the son of Robert and Martha Fauver Cooley. He never married and was the last of his immediate family. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, with the body resting at Omps Funeral Home.
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John H. Cooley
Marlboro
Kenilworth
Stephenson
Frederick County
Robert
Martha Elizabeth Fauver Cooley
Omps
Milburn 80 Dies Suddenly in Florida Home
John N. Milburn 80 died suddenly Saturday night in Hialeah Florida where he had made his home. Born at Gainesboro in 1877 he was married to Amanda Pingley. A retired horse trainer he spent his early life in Capon Springs West Virginia. The remains arrive tomorrow at Jones Funeral Home for full rest pending family arrival from Florida.
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John N. Milburn
Hialeah
Fla
Gainesboro
Amanda Pingley
Milburn
Capon Springs
W. Va
Jones Funeral
Florida
Rescue Squad Offers Standard First Aid Course
The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad begins another Standard First Aid class at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Sessions meet two hours every Wednesday for five weeks at squad headquarters 25 E Germain St. William Pitcock will teach. seven members have enrolled.
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Winchester
E. Germain St
William Pitcock
Lutheran Choirs Begin Practice Tomorrow
Choirs at Grace Lutheran Church set first practice sessions with the Junior Choir at 3 30 p m and the Youth Choir at 4 20 p m The Church School gathers at 4 15 p m for the start of a new term.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Walter Staton Pleads DUI Charge in Municipal Court
Walter Franklin Staton of Rt 1 pleads guilty to driving under the influence of toxicants. Court imposes a $105.25 fine and suspends 30 days.
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Walter Franklin Staton
Rt. 1
Dulles Declines to Quit Secretary of State Post
John Foster Dulles plans to remain secretary of state with full backing from President Eisenhower. Friends note his 70th birthday approaches and health remains a factor, but informants say he will resist Democratic pressure to retire and focus on preparing for likely critical months ahead in the cold war space race context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Foster Dulles
Eisenhower
Dulles
Paris
Long Island
Russia
Johnson demands Army explain Gavin's critical testimony
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson charges the Army must explain Lt. Gen. Gavin's claim that his expected promotion was blocked after criticizing missile policy. Gavin retires March 31, saying he wishes to pursue defense creativity while noting he was told he no longer faced promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Army
Gavin
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
James M. Gavin
Pentagon
Army Research and Development
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Brocker
Senate
Maxwell D. Taylor
Continental Army Command
Telethon Raises $202 for Chest Fund in Second Night
The Community Chest Telethon added $202 yesterday, chaired by L. W. Brooks Jr. This plus $323 raised last Friday narrows the goal to under $3,000. Additional pledges arrive daily at the Chest office as volunteers seek support until the quota is met. Call MO2-0805 for a pledge or gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
L. W. Brooks, Jr
Chest
Little League Basketballers Shine In Armory Showdown
Saturday at the Armory featured three Little League games with Hawks topping Warriors 10 to 5 Celtics defeating Pistons 11 to 9 in double overtime and Royals beating Lakers 16 to 3. Key scorers included Dick LaFollette Jim Wilkins Cecil Ashby and Dave Ker with overtime heroics by Newcomb and Ker. Sixty plus youngsters under 12 competed, building toward next Saturday morning play.
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the Armory
Hawks
Warriors
Dick LaFollette
Jim Wilkins
Celtics
Pistons
Cecil Ashby
Ich Newcomb
Dave Ker
John Kelly
Ned Hall
Lakers
Royals
Bennie Gore
Johnny Kinzie
Condemned Man Quizzes Judge in Gas Chamber Fight
Daryl Chessman, the condemned man known as the Red Light Bandit, cross examines Superior Judge Charles W. Fricke who sentenced him to die. The high IQ inmate, 35, asks if his trial was fair and the judge responds that it was.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Daryl Chessman
Charles W. Fricke
California
San Quentin
Chessman
Weather Today Snow and rain mix with cold, strong winds
The forecast calls for interior snow and rain turning to snow near the coast with strong winds and much colder air tonight. Temperatures range from highs around 38 to 33 and cooler in eastern areas. Wednesday brings strong northerly winds and snow flurries in the mountains.
Rainfall Statistics for January to December 1957-58
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today shows none. January total to date is 0.04 inches, with 0.04 inches for the 1958 period. Average annual rainfall over 45 years is 36.78 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1957: 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.
Rabies Fight Hits Legal Snag In Rockingham
In Rockingham County, officials struggle to quarantine domestic pets during a rabies outbreak. They lack legal authority beyond a dogs-at-large ordinance, with a Feb 1 to July 2 quarantine window looming. rabid foxes were killed in Bridgewater and Harrisonburg.
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Rockingham
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Bridgewater
Navy survivors recount crash near Norfolk and injuries
Survivors describe a Navy plane crash at Norfolk with several crew members hospitalized at Portsmouth Navy Hospital. Chief Thomas York of Jacksonville said the aircraft fell from one wing and broke apart as crew escaped through a hatch. Lt. Charles Hall of Queens spoke of twisting fuselage and all aboard escaping. Civilian injuries included Gilbert Miller, Frances McClain, and Lucille Marshall, with Miss Marshall remaining in hospital.
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Thomas E.york
Jacksonville
Fla
York
Charles Hall
Queens
N. Y
Norfolk
James D. Crockett
Aviation Electrician
Decota
W. Va
Navy Hospital
Portsmouth
Lawrence Phillips
Edward Johnson
Ronald Smith
Wallace Major
Aviation
Gilbert Miller
Frances McClain
Lucille Marshall
Miss Marshall
Look of Jesus Week of Prayer Topic at First Presbyterian
Dr. R Stuart Grizzard spoke on look of Jesus at the Week of Prayer second service sponsored by Winchester Ministerial Association at First Presbyterian Church. He noted Luke 22 61 and urged all to make a fresh start after denying Jesus. The church opens daily 5 to 6 pm for prayer with Grizzard available for counseling.
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Jesus
R. Stuart Grizzard
First Presbyterian Church
Winchester Ministerial Association
Grizzard
First Baptist Church of Norfolk
Peter
Peters
First Baptist Church
Local Auctions Listings for Saturday January 11
Sales directory notes three auctions on Saturday January 11 in Winchester Virginia area. Massie and Snarr hold special commissioners sale in front of the Frederick County Court House. E T Snider is the auctioneer for county realty. Ralph W Hopkins estate auction at Hopkins Farm two miles south of Castleman's Ferry on Route 7 features farm items and household goods. Rob ert L DeHaven sheriff announces Cris man Lumber Corp sale one mile east of Winchester with autos lumber machinery and office equipment.
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Massie
Ralph W. Hopkins
Hopkins’ Farm
Castleman's Ferry
W. D. Ornedorff
Robert L. Dehaven
Crisman Lumber Corp
Winchester
Winchester Fire Department Year In Review
A yearly report notes portable lights used twice and extinguishers used multiple times. Fire alarms received, 4058 radio calls logged, and new equipment added include helmets bunker suits boots gloves smoke mask canisters and an oxygen tank. The nominating committee listed H. W. Rainsberger Jr Donald K. Jones and Jack Crenshaw. February meeting will feature movies and refreshments.
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Winchester Fire Department
H. W. Rainsberger, Jr
Donald K. Jones
Jack Crenshaw
Answers to the Daily Quiz Revealed
The page lists quiz answers with items including Yes for questions one and two, Buckingham for item three, Pa for item four, eight p.m. for item five, the Revenue Cutter Service and Life Saving Service for item six, and Missionary for item seven. The fragment ends with incomplete letters ia a.
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Buckingham
Revenue-Cutter Service
Missionary
Military Ranks Mentioned for Ellice Ensign and Galileo
The item lists Ellice as Ensign in the Navy or second lieutenant in the Marine Corps with Galileo noted in connection to the group. It preserves the ranks and names as presented in the source.
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Ellice
Navy
Marine Corps
Galileo
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G. W. Cunningham
Jers
Richard Riggleman
Donald Funkhouser
Robert Funkhouser
Kentucky
Harry Keichner
Helena Anthony
Anchorage
Alaska
Thurman Kerns
Unger
Elizabeth Anderson
Rock Oak Church
Rock Oak
Church
Mrs
Eva Riggleman
Ino
Myers Water Systems
C.1
Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Florist
Order of the Golden Rule
John Scali
Brucker
Arna
Tee MS Ma Eign
Tele la
Rambler
American Motors
Kern Brothers
S. Loudoun St
Winchester, Va
Place Bros. Tire CO. Inc
Valley Pike
South Phone
Royal Tires
Exide Batteries
E. Piccadilly St
Hast
Sir
Lilliston
Winchester Orchard & Farm Supply Co., Inc
Virginia
Boyd
Peoples Certified
Peoples Service Drug Store
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