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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1969

Page

2

Funeral service for Mrs. Rachel J. Inskeep

Mrs. Rachel J. Inskeep 51 of Coun try Club Drive died Thursday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Funeral held at Brad dock Street United Methodist Church Chapel at 3 0 o'clock conducted by Rev. William A. Lyons. Pallbearers named and interment in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Rachel J. Inskeep Country Club Drive Winchester Memorial Hospital Braddock Street United Methodist Church William A. Lyons J. Clayton Crochran Robert M. Lindsay Raymond L. Marcus, Jr William H. Martin Gayle DeHaven John D. Glover Shenandoah Memorial Park

Invitations Sent For Follies Patrons At Shenandoah College

Mrs. E Willis Lacy sent invitations for Hospital Auxiliary Follies of 69 asking potential patrons to respond by Wednesday to reserve tickets. Those without invitations should call 667 3161. Follies run January 23 24 and 25 at Shenandoah College Auditorium.

Hospital E. Willis Lacy Lacy Shenandoah College

Multiple Virginia Crashes Claim Several Lives Across Counties

A string of early morning crashes in Virginia killed drivers and pedestrians. Archie Spruill Roos Barnes and Willie Benton died near Boykins in an SUV crash on Virginia 195. Roseberry perished in Pulaski on U.S. 11. Alan Martin killed on Hermitage Road in Henrico County. George Pease injured fatally in Roanoke County. Moses Scott died near Amelia on US 360 and Daisy Curtis perished near Moseley on US 360. Pedestrian James Harris died in Richmond hospital after being struck on Virginia 40 near Waverly. Rose Wilkerson was struck and killed on Virginia 622 near Madison Heights. County and state police reported the incidents and noted cars leaving curves and striking trees in all cases.

Virginia 195 Boykins Archie Gerald Spruill Newsoms Roosevelt Barnes Willie Lee Benton Pulaski William Frederick Roseberry Radford U.S. 11 Richmond Alan Binns Martin Hermitage Road Henrico County Roanoke George Warren Pease Virginia 221 Roanoke County Roanoke Memorial Hospital Chesterfield Moses Scott Amelia Chesterfield County Daisy Ligon Curtis Moseley U.S James Henry Harris Waverly Virginia Sussex County Madison Heights Rose May Wilkerson Madison Heights US 29

Order Tree Seedlings Now for March and April

Farmers are urged to order tree seedlings now for delivery in March and early April. C D Litten Frederick Clarke County Area Forester notes seedlings suit idle land reforestation. Planting services and cost share through ASCS and WV Pulp and Paper Co available. contact Box 36 Winchester or call 667 3283.

C.D. Litten Frederick-Clarke County Forestry Office ASCS W. Boscawen St West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co

Relief Pilot Dies in Crash During Live Traffic Report

Frank McDermott, 37, a WOR relief helicopter pilot, died when his two seat Bell helicopter crashed into a three story Queens building during a live rush hour traffic report. One child sustained a broken elbow but no other injuries were reported. McDermott lived in Wantagh New York and was filling in for Fred Feldman.

New York Borough of Queens Frank McDermott WOR Dermott John John Scott McDermott Fred Feldman Fredie Feldman 20Th St Astoria Timothy White Wantagh N.Y

Apollo 11 crew faces three rocket engines to reach moon

Houston AP reports that Armstrong Aldrin and Collins must rely on three engines firing perfectly for the lunar mission to return to earth. Armstrong notes risks despite confidence, while Aldrin and Collins express readiness and gratitude.

Space Center Houston Earth Neil A. Armstrong Moon Armstrng Air Force Edwin E. Aldrin Jr Michael Collins National Aeronautics and Space Administration Aldrin Armstrong Collins Donald K Slayton

Labor bills and farm workers rights contend in Congress

The House passed a bill later killed by Senate filibuster in 1966. John Conyers from Detroit sponsors a 14B repeal bill while Phillip Burton from California leads a 14B amendment. Burton also pushes extending the National Labor Relations Act protections to farm workers amid grape picker campaigns.

House Senate Meany Johnson John Conyers D-Midh Detroit California Phillip Burton Education and Labor Committee Labor Burton Congress

Parked Cars Damaged in Early Dawn Crash

At 2 45 a m a 1958 Cadillac headed north on Lou doun St veered right struck a curbside car and shoved it into a second parked vehicle. Total damage about 550 dollars. Passenger suffer ed a cut lip. Driver Robert Powell Johnson of 301 Liberty Ave Winchester. Injured passenger Lillian S Myers 811 S Cameron St declined treatment. Dam ages: first car 300 to 150 for the Buick and 100 for the Ford.

Loudoun St Winchester Walter Hillyard Ronald Miller Robert Powell Johnson Liberty Ave Lillian S. Myers S. Cameron St Ernest, H. Jenkins Timberville Ryna M. Rinker

Bliss Will Remain GOP Chairman

New York AP Nixon asks Ray C Bliss to stay as Republican National Committee chairman for a substantial period. Bliss 61 has led since April 1 1965 and shuns public speaking. Nixon aides debate campaign roles and research aid for Senate and House races ahead of 1970 elections.

New York Nixon Republican National Committee Ray C. Bliss Bliss Cirlele National Committee Bud Wilkinson White House Senate Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Edmund S. Muskie D-Maine Eugene J. McCarthy D-Minn McCarthy Hubert H. Humphrey

Car Trunk Crash Kills Six Teens Near Guthrie

Six teenagers died in a late night crash south of Guthrie Oklahoma on Interstate 35 when a car collided with a truck. The burned car carried a Kansas license plate with illegible numbers. The victims, four boys and two girls, were thrown from the vehicle. The truck driver was only slightly hurt. This was the worst accident since May 1968.

Guthrie Okla Inerstate Kansas Chuck Jacks McCurtain County

Weather and historic note from Winchester area

The forecast calls for sunny and cold conditions with diminishing winds, highs from 25 to 35. Tomorrow should stay fair and cold. John Beckley of Virginia became the first Librarian of Congress in 1802 and served until his death in 1807.

Virginia Congress John Beckley

Rainfall Totals and Averages for Recent Years

A weather note reports rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 8 am and provides January to December totals for 1963 to 1967. It also lists the 55 year average monthly rainfall and the yearly rainfall to date for 1969.

Richmond Must Restart Annexation Suit After Mistrial

The Richmond annexation case against Chestfield County restarts after Judge David Meade White recused himself due to residency, following a mistrial caused by concerns over publicity. Judges Elliott Marshall and George W. Whitley Jr. prepare to reconvene May 5 to push toward resolution this year.

Richmond Tranterfield County White Chesterfield Circuit Meade White of the Virgin Supreme Court Elliott Marshall Front Royal

Chorus Resumes Rehearsals at Christ Church Fairfax

The Winchester Community Chorus will resume rehearsals Monday at 7 30 p.m in the Fairfax Room of Christ Episcopal Church. All members are requested to attend. New members may join on Monday evening as the group begins work for a spring concert featuring works by Wolfgang Mozart.

Pacific Northwest Montana Upper Great Lakes New England Florida Mississippi River Atlantic Winchester Community Chorus Fairfax Christ Episcopal Wolfgang Mozart

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