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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1966

Page

2

Obituaries in Evening Star list Elizabeth Michael and others

Elizabeth Michael widow of Luther Mi Morgan County West Virginia tomato canner dies in Richmond surviving three sons Monsignor Chester Michael Brad ford Michael Rodwell Michael and daughter Mrs Richard Zach arious plus 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. John L Russell Rosary at Briley Funeral Home and funeral Mass at St Vincent Catholic Church Berkeley Springs with Bishop Hodges delivering the eulogy. Henrietta Whitmore Poles of White Post dies at home born Warren County with nine siblings and wide kin. services pending at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville. Harry Elmer Melester of Cedar Grove Frederick County dies, funeral 11 am at Omps Funeral Home. Pallbearers listed as Bernard Bly Alonza Stotler Talmadge.

Elizabeth Michael Richmond Luther Mi Morgan County W.va Michael Msgr Chester Michael Charlottesville Bradford Michael Winchester Rodwell Michael Los Angeles Richard Zacharious John L. Russell Will & Rosary Briley Funeral Home St. Vincent Catholic Church Berkeley Springs Joseph Hodges Wheeling Greenway Cemetery Parks and Johnson Funeral Home Henrietta Whitmore Poles White Post Poles Warren County Etta Jackson Whitmore Clarke County James W. Whitmore George Whitmore Boyce Bertha Shultz Henry Whitmore Washington Cassie Smith Frances Holbert Arline Kelly Hilda Lyles Edward Whitmore Harry Elmer Melester Cedar Grove Frederick County Omps John Ware Bernard Bly Alonza Stotler Talmadge

Court Trial Called Off and DWI Convictions Upheld

Richard A. Pence of New Market Va had his trial cancelled as three bad check charges from 1962 were nolle pressed with restitution made. A new trial is set for James Allen Shanholtz on seduction charges, while two DWI convictions from lower court were upheld for Preston E Moomaw and Frank Rhodes Simpson with fines and suspended jail terms.

Richard A. Pence New Market Frederick County Pence Nolle Commonwealth James Allen Shanholtz Winchester Preston E. Moomaw Sunnyside Station Frank Rhodes Simpson Rt. 2 Front Royal

Transit strike ends as union calls off walkout

Contempt sentences and a $324,000-a-day fines case were resolved as the Transit Authority and union negotiators reached a settlement. Douglas L. MacMahon announced the end of the strike at 6:25 a.m. urging members to return to work and resume service.

Transit Authority Geller Quill Bellevue Hospital Douglas L. MacMahon

Berryville Switch to Dial Telephones Set for Feb 6

Berryville will switch to dial service on February 6 affecting about 1,500 C&P customers who will dial local and station to station long distance calls. A new dial office and seven digit numbers come with the upgrade funded at 760000 dollars. A new directory lists numbers and the Central Alarm System numbers 955-1234 for fire police and rescue.

Berryville H.E. Lindsey C&p Telephone Co C&p C&p and Western Electric Co Lindsey Berrysville

Johnson vows peaceful Viet Nam efforts with potential troop withdrawal

President Lyndon B. Johnson, newly named Finance Committee chairman Russell Long, devotes about a third of a 52 minute speech to Viet Nam. He reiterates U S resolve to halt aggression, notes a 2 day bombing pause, and says options include a cease fire or withdrawal after South Viet Nam is secure in its right to shape its future. If peace fails, the U S will act to protect South Viet Nam until independence is safeguarded. He remains hopeful of ending the battle and sending home the troops.

Johnson Viet Nam U.S South Viet Nam

Arthur and Community Leaders Highlight Valley Apple Firm Legacy

In Shenandoah Valley and Winchester circles Arthur led the Apple Corp from orchard management to general sales, retiring as general manager after years of service. He chaired the Apple Blossom Festival in 1937 and held Rotary, church vestry, and Elks roles while marrying Ru Bean in 1929 and raising two children. The meeting praised retiring President DeHaven and honored directors with plaques as Fisher took over. Willis Fisk received a travel promotion award, and Davis lauded Senator Byrd’s fiscal vision. New officers include Whit ney, Martin, Blackburn, and Follansbee as secretary.

Shenandoah Valley Apple Corp Arthur Winchester Rotary Club Christ Episcopal Church Elks Lodge Ru Bean Dehaven Fisher Caldwell Sites Co Willis H. Fisk Stephens City Senator Byrd Davis Thomas Jefferson Virginia

Eighteen Hiawatha Hydro electricity Bread St. Petersburg

A list of items includes Eighteen, Hiawatha, hydro electric power, bread, St. Petersburg, four, The Press, and London. The fragment provides scattered nouns and place names without full context or narrative.

Hiawatha

Virginia lawmakers wrap 1966 session with education funding focus

The General Assembly closes its 1966 session after approving a two billion dollar budget largely earmarked for public education, higher education and local aid. Governor Harrison submits a state of the commonwealth address praising a broad education and infrastructure program amid new tax considerations.

General Fund Harrison Extension Division The State Library Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Harrieson Mills E. Godwin Jr Assembly

Airlines and Boeing lift stocks amid jet future plans

Wall Street opened higher as Boeing jumped to 145 and extended gains after a block trade. Douglas Aircraft rose on news of 400 passenger jet designs to be selected by airliners, while Eastern United and Pan American gains supported a firm market despite a shortened trading session.

New York Aerospace Boeing Douglas General Dynamics Johnson Wall Street Maret Eastern United Airlines American Pan American New York City IBM Radio Corp Polarloid Eastman Kodak Anaconda l Xerox

End of the Roman Republic Cited as 127 B.C.

The source notes 127 B.C. as the commonly cited final year of the Roman Republic, marking the end of the period characterized by political upheaval and consolidation under imperial rule.

Weather Today Virginia: Cloudy With Light Rain Likely

The Virginia forecast calls for a cloudy night with light rain and a low between 26 and 32. Friday should be fair with a high near 38. Saturday looks cloudy and cool with similar temperatures. Sunrise 13 32 a.m. Moonrise 12 58 a.m. Last Quarter at 3:00 p.m. Rainfall today none. January rainfall totals and 52 year averages listed.

Winchester

Accused Slayer Of Prisoner Is Found Hanged

Alfred James Woody a 29 year old state farm prisoner accused in the slaying of fellow inmate Donald B Persons 29 was found hanged today in his cell Officials said Woody a Negro from Richmond was sentenced in Hanover Circuit Court in March 1958 to 30 years for robbery On Dec 4 he was accused in the fatal stabbing of Persons who was serving a 10 year robbery sentence Authorities said Woody was found hanged by a noose fashioned from a sheet

Richmond Alfred James Woody State Farm Woody Manover Donald Persons

Sign Gets Priest To Church on Time

Seattle priest Rev. Francis J. Greene telephoned a friend and hitchhiked 20 miles to St. Marys Church in the Bronx for weekly Mass. He wore a hand lettered sign Get me to the church on time. Someone did.

Seattle New York City Francis J. Greene St. Mary’s Church Bronx New York University

Estimating Waste in New York Office Buildings

The study estimates that an average New York office building yields about a ton of refuse daily for every 15 stories.

New York

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