Local Obituaries and Funerals From Winchester Area
Obituaries for Bessie Cooper Bosserman of 323 Fairmont Ave and Mrs Russell Duncan of Stephenson note services at Kurtz Funeral Home and Tele Home respectively. Burial set for Mount Hebron Cemetery. Other notices list families in Clarke and Winchester areas with details on memorials and pallbearers.
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Bessie Cooper Bosserman
Fairmont Ave
Winchester Memorial Hosps
Bosserman
Bosserman Ham Truitt Bosserman
Hawaii
Walter H. Bosser
Russell
Three State Police Promotions Announced by Superintendent
Richmond AP reports Col. C. W. Woodson announces three promotions within the State Police. Sgt. H. V. Boone, now with the 5th Division at Salem, is promoted to lieutenant and will take Bradley's post in Rich. Trooper G. M. Morris Jr. of Richmond is promoted to sergeant and assigned to State Police headquarters.
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Richmond
C. W. Woodson
H. V. Boone
Salem
Bradley
Rich
G. M. Morris Jr
Fire Victim Is Identified With Funeral Held
Talkington, born July 8 1904 in Douglas West Virginia, daughter of James and Jennie Mae Christopher, died in a house fire. Services took place at Omps Funeral Home with burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included J William Hollis Howard Miller and others. Firefighters fought the blaze at Garden Apartments near James Wood High School. one rescuer Scott Brown, 18, remained hospitalized after smoke inhalation.
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J. H. Yost, Sr
Thomas Farrer
C. F. Germelman
Robert Bron Carter Davis
J. T. Kremer
36 Crown in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN AP reports a shore worker who had been unloading an Italian freighter in the Persian Gulf was ashore after the incident.
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Persian Gulf
Tehran
Tran (Ap
Safety Film Set At Fire Hall
A film titled Mechanized Death will be shown at the Gainesboro Fire Hall Thursday at 7 p.m. State Trooper H. K. Malbon will introduce the film and speak on safety. A fire company spokesman urged motorists to attend.
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Gainesboro
H. K. Malbon
Fire Company
Postage Rate Changes Raise First Class Fees Since 1863
Crowds flocked as new rates take effect with five cent stamp sales strong but nickels lagging. Postcards rise to four cents, third and fourth class mail see increases phased in over three years. First class rates reach historic highs not seen since 1863, with earlier 1789 data noting six cents for letters up to 30 miles.
Edwards Elected Chairman of 47th Annual Meeting
The Commercial and Savings Bank plans loanable funds for local customers. W. Erle Edwards was elected chairman of the 47th annual meeting. Janet M. Rhodes served as secretary. Directors for 1963 include Fred I. Brumback Ray H. Duncan Harold R. Edwards Harold D. Patton Paul D. Plumly C. L. Ril ey G. Grover Teets and James R. Wilkins.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
W. Erle
Edwards
Janet M. Rhodes
Fred I. Brumback
Ray H. Duncan
Harold R. Edwards
Harold D. Patton
Paul D. Plumly
C. L. Riley
G. Grover Teets
James R. Wilkins
More Than 200 Expected at Chamber Meet
Spe cee invited by the local chamber. Mr. Follansbee said guests have ald Bittinger, president of the Wa Gas Light Co. The deas renate at 6:30 in Lee-Jack- Restaurant.
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Specee
Follansbee
Ald Bittinger
Wa Gas Light Co
Deas Renate
Lee-Jack- Restaurant
New Officials Crack Down on Pinball Machines
In Hyattsville Maryland Prince George's County law enforcement led by Sheriff William Jamieson raided four establishments seizing eleven pinball devices. New State's Attorney Arthur A. Marshall said the county will rid itself of devices allowing players to increase odds by extra coins.
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Hyattsville
Prince Georges County
William Jamieson
Arthur A. Marshall
Church Pastor Fined for Making Illegal Whisky
In Nashville Tennessee the Rev Bernard Swain pastor of St Psalm Spiritual church was fined 50 in city court for making illegal whisky in a church coffee urn from a 55 gallon drum of mash and a 15 gallon coffee urn containing mash. Swain said he was making sacramental holy wine.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville
Bernard Swain
St. Psalm Spiritual Church
Swain
Andrew Doyle
Bank Board Approves 20 Percent Stock Dividend for 1963
The Board of directors debated a 20 percent stock dividend on November 21, 1962 subject to approval by the comptroller. Elected directors for 1963 include B. B. Byrd W. M. Feltner Paul M. Haldeman J. T. Kremer J. Lee Miller Robinson Jr D. K. Russell H. West Jr C Ridgely White and J H Kicapcturias. Officers named for 1963 include Paul M. Haldeman as chairman J. H. West as president W. M. Feltner as vice president and cashier, William Hollis as vice and trust officer, J. T. Kremer and William H. West Jr as vice presidents.
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Board of Art
Ef. Aigaae
Comptroller of the
Bank
B. B. Byrd
W.M. Feltner
Paul M.haldeman
J. T. Kremer
J. Lee Miller
Robinson, Jr
D. K. Russell
William H. West
Harry E. Ridgeway
J. Frank Loy
Marjorie H. Copenhaver
Robert J. MacNally
Turkish to Burley Tobacco Tie Inspires Farmers
The 1913 season brought a bright outlook for Burley tobacco farmers as Turkish type cigarettes, made entirely from arcatic leaf, emerged as a novel product.
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Lexington
Burley
Block's piano mastery shines in a vivid Beethoven recital
The concert showcased an authoritative Beethoven Sonatas in E flat and a Liszt Funérailles, with Bach and Schumann works providing contrast. Block's interpretive freedom and tonal shifts captivated the audience, though a Bach Chorale arrangement felt overly dramatic.
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Mr. Block
Liszt
Woman Injured in Rt. 11 Collision Near Winchester
A Winchester woman, June Tu sing, sustained minor injuries when two cars collided on Route 11 South last night around 10. She was taken to the hospital by Rescue Squad. Officials did not have further details available today.
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Winchester
June’ Tusing
Rt. 11 South
VEPCO Power Line Plans Eyed Across Clarke County Area
The Virginia Electric proposed power line faces no organized opposition in Frederick County and would impact Clarke County taxes. Officials say electricity demand has tripled over the past decade and the line would use non corrosive steel towers about 100 feet tall, up to 125 feet in some spots, with right of way 150 to 160 feet wide. The route would run roughly five miles via Staphason City and Double Toll Gate, staying 34 feet above ground and 39 feet above highways.
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Frederick County
Clarke County
Virginia Electric
L. D. Johnson
VEPCO
Upperville
Power
Staphason City
Local Firm Names Harri son Counsel in Richmond
Burr P. Harrison, partner of Harrison & Johnston, is named counsel to Battle, Neal, Harris, Minor and Williams, a firm with offices in Richmond and Charlottesville. The move expands the firm’s legal staff in central Virginia.
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Richmond
Burr P. Harrison
Harrison & Johnston
Battle, Neal, Harris, Minor and Williams
Charlottesville
Mohair Jacket Pattern 7402 for Knitwear
Mohair textured jacket pattern 7402 offers sizes 32 34 and 36 38 with mohair yarn or worsted knit options. Pattern costs 35 cents with 10 cents extra for first class mailing. request via Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept P O Box 163 Old New York. Include name address zone and pattern number.
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Alice Brooks
Winchester Evening Star
Needlecraft Dept
P. O
N. Y
Needlecraft
Rainfall Totals Report for Months and Year
Rainfall for the past 24 hours ending 8 30 today shows none. January rainfall to date is a trace, 1962 to date a trace. Average rainfall details list values by month including June 2 96 and July 3 90 inches with other months noted.
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Paversie Sainall
Denny's Commission Auction and Horse and Pony Sale
Sales Directory listing two events. Denny's Commission Auction at 7:00 p.m. near Winchester Route 7 offers furniture and electrical appliances. All Breed Horse and Pony Consignment Sale at Baltimore Livestock Market on Rt 40 and Rt 32, with tack gear and horses. Auctioneers Orndorff & Cole and R. Duvall. January dates noted.
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Denny's Commission
Winchester
Orndorff & Cole
ALL Breed
Horse & Pony Consg
Baltimore Livestock Mkt., Inc
Allen C
Mer
R. Duvall
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