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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1962

Page

2

Obituaries of Bly, Weakley, Hook with funeral plans

Bly of Hayfield Carlton Weakley of Columbus Ohio and Mrs Thelma Hook of Geneva Ohio and 15 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o clock at the John H Enders Funeral Home by the Rev Earl I Lewis. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville. The body is resting at the Enders Funeral Home.

Bly Hayfield Carlton Weakley Columbus Ohio Thelma Hook Geneva John H. Enders Earl I. Lewis Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Enders

Funeral Planned for William Lloyd Sipe in Clarke County

The funeral for William Lloyd Sipe who died yesterday at his Clarke County home will be held tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at John H. Enders Funeral Home Berryville with Rev. Earl I. Lewis officiating. Pallbearers are Howard Lloyd B. B. McKay Jacob H. Yost William Brubaker William W. Phillips James Weir and alternates Glenn Ridgeway Alvin Bullock Charles DeHaven William Clem Roy Madigan Dr Carroll Iden Earl Alger John T. Lee. Cemetery.

William Lloyd Sipe Clarke County John H. Enders Berryville Earl I. Lewis Howard Lloyd B. B. McKay Jacob H. Yost William Brubaker William W. Phillips James Weir Glenn Ridgeway Alvin Bullock Charles DeHaven William Clem Roy Madigan Carroll Iden Earl Alger John T. Lee Green Hill Cemetery

Kovacs Legacy From TV Gags to Captain Roles in Film

The coroner notes Kovacs rose from Hungarian roots in Trenton New Jersey to TV fame with zany bits and a cult late career. He starred in films including Operation Meatball Bell Book and Candle It Happened to Jane Our Man in Havana and Cry for Happy. He married twice and had three children Mia Susan Betty and Kippie. He enjoyed a home life he cherished and said he never wanted to leave his family.

Kovacs Sie Jack Lemmon Nurse Trenton N. J East Ernie Kovacs Eyeball Fraternal Marching Society The Trentonian N.J Book and Candle Jane

Brief inaugural ends in 20 minutes with Harrison

Richmond's mounted police squad led a parade into the square followed by armed units and cadets from VMI and Virginia Tech along with high school bands. The inaugural address, kept to the promise of brevity, lasted about 20 minutes.

Richmond Corps of Cadets Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Harrison

Laos National Assembly Leader Faces Coalition Challenge

King Savang Vathana tapped Souvanna Phouma to form a government with royal approval as the neutralist leader faced setbacks in coalition talks. Prince Boun Oum planned a Geneva trip to discuss Laos independence guarantees neutrality and foreign troop withdrawal.

National Assembly Souvanna Savang Vathana Boun Oum Geneva

Bus Passengers Get Hospitality Despite Snowbound Stay

In Crossett Arkansas a Continental Trailways bus halted during a February snowstorm. Driver C C Barlow kept the heat on and passengers Mae Lee Johnson and her granddaughter Jene Faye Johnson stayed aboard two nights. White residents offered meals and lodging, and radio host Julian Haas broadcast the tale prompting local white and Black families to share rooms and food until the bus resumed travel toward Los Angeles.

Barrow Barlow Hans Haas Crosset

Britain and U S Narrow Differences on UN Issues

Washington reports say British and American officials have narrowed gaps over United Nations questions ahead of the General Assembly. They favor U Thant expanding staff for future crises, cite the Congo as a rapid need, and discuss U.S. support for a UN bond issue to fund forces in Congo and the Middle East.

Washington U.N Dean Rusk U.N. General Assembly Adlai E. Stevenson United Nations Harlan Cleveland International Organization Patrick Dean Duncan Wilson U.S United States U Thant Congo Britain Middle East Kennedy Congress

Republicans Hear Attacks on Kennedy Campaign Strategy

The Republican National Committee heard two speakers urge a tougher stance against Kennedy's policies. Senator Barry Goldwater was to address a luncheon as part of a two day meeting while Rep. William E. Miller criticized the State of the Union and NATO policy. Rep. Bob Wilson said Kennedy took a left turn toward socialization. A party report urged stronger organization and expanded outreach to labor and minority groups.

Oklahoma City Okla Republican National Committee GOP Barry Goldwater Arizona Goldwater William E. Miller New York Miller Laos South Viet Nam North Atlantic Treaty Organization Congo NATO Bob Wilson California Republican Congressional Committee Kennedy Americans For Democratic Action National Committee Ray C. Bliss Ohio Republican Party

Plane crash kills five near Chippewa Falls hits TV antenna

Five people die when a private Cessna 310 crashes into a 450 foot community television antenna west of Chippewa Falls. The victims include pilot Orin S. Slaussen and four Oscar Mayer & Co. officials from Madison. The Wisconsin Aeronautics Commission investigates, and a 1960 suit over the tower’s legality and hazard awaits Wisconsin Supreme Court argument in March.

Chippewa Falls, Wis Wisconsin Aeronautics Commission Orin S. Slaussen Ofleton Oscar Mayer & Co Madison William B. Ahern Edmund G. Blair John A. Weaver Earl W. Blankenheim Chippewa Falls Rice Lake Chippewa Cable Co Commission Wisconsin Supreme Court

Fire destroys Byrd-Prillerman High School in Beckley

Officials scout classroom space for 204 students after Amigo High School burned yesterday. Superintendent John W. Saunders says finding space may take days. The two story frame and stucco building housed grades 1-12 and no injuries were reported. Authorities have not determined a cause yet.

Raleigh Wyoming County

Tragic Worrells Die After Devotion in Laurel Fork

In Laurel Fork Carroll County a deliveryman found wheel chaired Mrs Worrell and her 80 year old husband Billy Nester dead near the Worrell home. Sheriff G W Duncan said both died Wednesday of exposure after Mrs Worrell crawled through snow toward Virginia 654 seeking help. Temperature near zero that night.

Hillsville Billy Nester Charles I. Worrell Carroll County G.W. Duncan Worrell

Palmer's Fast Start In Insurance City Open

Palmer opened with birdie eagle birdie par birdie and was five under after five holes before finishing with a 67 in the Insurance City Open at Wethersfield. Palmer's strong start kept him near the money list in the 1961 event.

Dunedin Fla Wethersfield Conn Arnold Palmer Palmer

Clarke Couple Loses 30000 Damage Suit Over Mares

Dr. William R. Porter and Flor ence F. Porter failed to prove damages from the deaths of five mares in 1950. They accused Alfred L. Snapp of poisoning via spray from his Clarke County orchard, but Judge Thomas W. Michie ruled in Harrisonburg that $30,000 cannot be collected.

Harrisonburg Clarke William R. Porter Florence F. Porter Alfred L. Snapp Stephens City Thomas W. Michie Charlottesville Dr. Porter Washington, D.C

Round Hill Firemen Add Four New Members

Four new members were accepted at the Round Hill Company meeting. New members include Dr Geores M Murphy John F Anderson Mrs Arthur L Wilson and Dr Leslie M Bell Drivers named were Gerald Hepner Albert Pingly and Charlie Griffin. The chief said last month the department responded to a brush fire a house fire and a chimney fire. He urged members to learn two way radio use and noted orders for six coats four helmets and four boots for the new truck. A yard party is set for July 7 and an honorary fire chief will be chosen after this meeting. The shooting matches run Saturday evenings.

Round Hill Company Geores M. Murphy John F. Anderson Arthur L. Wilson Leslie M. Bell Gerald Hepner Albert Pingly Charlie Griffin Albert Pingley Charles Lake

Two Arraigned In Winchester Corporation Court

Two White Post men, George Washington Tumblin and Preston Birkett, were arraigned yesterday in Winchester Corporation Court on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Birkett pleaded guilty and was referred for a pre sentence report. Tumblin pleaded not guilty and a Feb 21 trial was scheduled.

White Post Winchester Corporation Court George Washington Tumblin Preston Birkett Birkett

Chantilly Man Charged With Auto Theft

Leo Armentrout of Chantilly was charged with auto theft after allegedly stealing a 1960 Cadillac from Front Royal owner Robert H. Duffield. The car was recovered undamaged near Winchester on Route 7. Armentrout remains jailed in Frederick County with a hearing set for January 26.

Leo Armentrout Chantilly Robert H. Duffield Front Royal Daisy Red Armentrout Frederick P. W. Foster Winchester Rt. 7

Coconut Pound Cake Dip Dessert Quickie

Recipe note describes dipping strips of pound cake in condensed milk then broiling on a cookie sheet turning once. After broiling, roll in coconut for a simple sweet treat.

Weather Today and Sunday Forecast Outline

Forecast calls for fair tonight with lows from 16 to 22 in the east and 8 to 13 in the west and central areas. Sunday stays fair but increasing high clouds by afternoon with highs ranging from the mid 40s in the southeast to 33 to 44 in the north and west.

Rainfall Totals and Averages for 49-Year Period

Rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today shows none. January rainfall to date is .82 inches, equal to the 1962 year-to-date. The average annual rainfall over 49 years is 36.86 inches. Monthly averages over 49 years are listed: January 2.42, February 2.11, March 2.98, April 3.17, May 3.81, June 3.83, July 3.87, August 3.90, September 2.67, October 3.22, November 2.48, December 2.40 inches.

Farm and real estate auction listings across several counties

Sales Directory for January lists auctions including Ralph W Horst near Marion Pennsylvania for farm machinery. Denny's Commission Auction near Winchester on Route 7 for furniture and appliances. H Eicher near Warrenton Virginia for Holstein cattle and dairy equipment. Massie and Harris in Frederick County for Back Creek District real estate. George G Snarr Jr in front of Frederick County Court House for Stephenson real estate. Charles R Duvall acts as auctioneer for multiple events.

Ralph W. Horst Marion Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers Eri H. Eicher Warrenton Stan Haworth Auction Co Joseph A. Massie Milton Harris Frederick County Court Howe Real Estate Back Creek Frederick County Charles R. Duvall George G. Snarr, Jr Frederick County Court House Stephenson Real Estate

Fire Forcing Two Families From Radford Apartment

A two story building along U S 11 near Radford was gutted by a blaze that forced two families and 10 children from their home. The upstairs apartment occupied by Mr and Mrs Troy Cox and their five children was blamed for starting the fire. Mrs Cox used buckets of water to battle the flames until firefighters arrived.

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