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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1963

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Frank W Baker 70 Toledo native

Frank W Baker 70 a former Hagerstown native moved to Toledo in 1926 and joined multiple Masonic bodies. He retired in 1967 after 31 years with Landers and is survived by his wife two daughters a son a brother and a sister. Funeral services were held yesterday in Emmett Montruary with burial at Otre Hills Memorial Park Toledo. The article also notes Miss Zirkle a former Hand High School teacher and last of her immediate family survived by three nephews.

Landers Hattie Baker Paul F Maxine Kahn Jane Baker Toledo William Baker This City Mildred McQuig Hagerstown Emmett Montruary Otre Hills Memorial Park Tos

Miss Louise Zirkle Dies. Former Resident

Louise Zirkle formerly lived here and recently died in California. She is noted in local records as a former resident.

Louise 0. Zirkle California Terday Ee Cairn

Infant son of James Clifton Singleton dies in pneumonia

J C Singleton Jr infant son of James Clifton and Teddy Keith Singleton died at 220 Ope Ave yesterday of pneumonia. The funeral service was held this morning at 11 in Mount Hebron with Rev John Kinzie of Calvary Baptist Church officiating.

James Clifton Singleton, Jr James Clifton Teddy Keith Singleton Ope Ave Keith Corbin

Mrs Helen Carter 55 dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Helen Eugene Carter aged 55 of 132 Amherst Street dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her brother Donald Carter of Inwood and her stepdaughter Mrs. Lee P. Carter of Winchester. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Christ Church with burial in Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at Jones Funeral Home.

Helen Eugene Carter Amherst Street Winchester Memorial Hospital

Obituary: Philip M. Boyd of Hedgesville Dies at 78

Philip M. Boyd aged 78 of Hedgesville West Virginia died yesterday in Tinsburg West Virginia after a 10 day illness following a seven year health decline. Born in Frederick County he was son of the late Henry P. and Mary E. Pitzer Boyd and a member of Hedg esville Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Florence Plotner Boyd two sons Cleo Boyd Martinsburg and Lyle Boyd Hedgesville three daughters Cole Keedysville Lynn Coffinbarger Tomahawk 13 grandchildren four great grandchildren and a brother.

Philip M. Boyd Hedgesville Tinsburg Mr. Boyd Frederick County Henry P Mary E. Pitzer Boyd Ed. Cole Keedysville Lynn Coffinbarger Tomahawk W. Va

Frederick County study to review subdivision ordinance

The Frederick County Board of Supervisors named a four member committee to study and consolidate the subdivision ordinance amendments since 1952. Members are Richard Goode Lee Ebert D H Goulden and Joseph A Massie Jr with input from utility representatives and county clerk Lee Whitacre. They will report recommendations after concluding their review.

Frederick County Board of Supervisors Richard Goode Lee Ebert D. H. Goulden Joseph A. Massie, Jr Board of Supervisors Lee Whitacre Ebert Massie Commonwealth Goode Goulden State Highway Dept Charles Garber

Congress debate hints at tax reforms and social security funding

The article notes a push for depletion allowance overhauls affecting 100 products and a 27 percent deduction. It cites Sen. Byrd warning of a potential three year deficit near 30 billion dollars. The President emphasizes budget balance and social security health care financing while touching rights to vote and Lebanon’s land area relative to Connecticut.

Harry F. Byrd D-Va Congress

Obituary for Paul B Boyd and Services in Martinsburg

An obituary notes Paul B Boyd, son of Elmer Boyd of Johnsontown and brother of Edith Siler of Hagerstown, killed in Italy in World War II on Feb 16 1944. The Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg service was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Revs Glenn Stevens and Foster Couchman, burial in Rosedale Cemetery Martinsburg.

Ther Elmer Boyce Johnsontown W. Va Edith B. Siler Hagerstown Winchester Paul B. Boyd Italy Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg Glenn Stevens Foster Couchman Rosedale Cemetery

Valley Jerome fire damages shed and chicken coop

A fire yesterday at three p.m. destroyed a chicken coop and wood shed near Martin's place. The blaze reportedly began in the wiring system. Youth rally at Maurertown by the Christian Church of...

Jermomne Ead Youth Rally Maurertown the Young People of the Christian Church of

Congo Leader Tshombe Seeks UN Amnesty Plan Support

The Congo crisis prompts Tshombe to back U Thant’s plan for amnesty to secure peace in Katanga and allow UN troops into Kolwezi. Rioting in Leopoldville and shifting control around British Embassy operations reflect mounting tensions as Katanga’s secession nears collapse.

United Nations Rene Thierry Kolwezi Tshombe Katanga U.N Katangan Indus Diehard Thierry Leopoldville Gardiner Louvanium University

Strikes Spread as Local 234 Walkout Shuts Terminals

International Transport Workers Union Local 234 began a citywide strike at 12 01 a m. International President Michael J Quill led pickets at major terminals after last minute talks with Mayor James H Tate failed to reach concessions on wages and a no layoff clause. Transit Company president Robert Stier defended a firm stance to eliminate the clause urging a fight to change the pattern. The union warns loss of layoff protection could cost a third of its members in two to three years as both sides trade blame.

International Transport Workers Union International Michael J. Quill Quill James H. Tate Philadelphia Transportation Co Robert Stier

Truce plan rejected by Red China eyed in New Delhi

In New Delhi reports say Peking rejected a six nation truce proposal raising Indian fears of renewed Himalayan war. Chinese broadcast cites no grounds for optimism and accuses India of seeking unilateral withdrawal while China reoccupies territory. The neutrals plan reportedly calls for a 12 mile Ladakh pullback and buffer zone talks. Parliament to discuss the issue after January 21.

New Delhi India Red China Peking Delhi Ladakh Ceylon Burma Cambodia Indonesia Ghana United Arab Republic

Shenandoah Board selects chair and vice chair

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors elected William H. Miller of Lee District as chair and Edward Ken of Johnson District as vice chair. The board then discussed upcoming fiscal and governance matters.

Woodstock Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors William H. Miller Lee Edward Ken Johnson

Woman Held Without Bond In Fatal Shotgun Slaying

Berkeley Springs police hold 21 year old Geraldine Fields Mason without bond in the fatal shotgun slaying of her husband Nathaniel Mason last Saturday night. Mason reportedly said her husband returned home late and was drinking when a quarrel began.

Berkeley Springs Geraldine Fields Mason

Congressman Broyhill Undergoes Surgery for Collapsed Lung

ARLINGTON AP Rep. Joel Broyhill, R Va, underwent a three hour operation for a collapsed lung. His condition was stated as fair to good given the nature of the surgery. He will stay in hospital 8 to 10 days and may return to the Capitol in about a month. Aides said involuntary pneumothorax caused air to leak into the chest cavity.

Arlington (Ap Joel Broyhill R - Va Arlington Hi Aids Broyhill

Navy chiefs find recouiting duty in Louisville basement

George Turner and Robert DeVore, both 20-year Navy veterans, shift from submarine duty to recouiting work and set up shop in the basement of the Federal Building in Louisville Kentucky.

Louisville Navy George Turner Robert DeVore Federal Building

Cold snap and snow hit several regions with record lows

A string of frigid temperatures spread across the Midwest and South, with Chicago reporting its coldest day of the season at minus 11 and Milwaukee at minus 16. Rochester Minnesota hit minus 26, and some areas dropped below. Snow blanketed Buffalo with 19 inches on Monday and snowfall spread to northern New York east of Lake Ontario and other scattered sections. Oranges and vegetables suffered millions in damage from cold in Southern California and the Rio Grande Valley.

Rochester Minn Chicago Milwaukee Shelley Tohae Hassee Fla Miami California Rio Grande Valley Texas Buffalo N.Y New York Lake Ontario

Radio Free Europe Broadcasts From Munich With 28 Transmitters

Radio Free Europe operates from Munich Germany using 28 transmitters to reach audiences behind the Iron Curtain. The network sends radio broadcasts aimed at Eastern European listeners and state to state communications.

Radio Free Europe Munich Germany

Auction Notices Mix at Chambersburg Frederick and Martinsburg

Sales directory item lists auctions in multiple locations including Chambersburg east of Marion Pa with Ferm machinery and Denny's auction, Winchester Route 11 area, All Breed Horse and Pony sale at Baltimore Livestock Market, Allen C. Driver listing Frederick Court House, and property offerings in Berkeley County Court House Martinsburg West Virginia with a Ned Morrow auctioneer.

Chambersburg Marion Ferm Machinery Denny’s Commission Winchester ALL Breed Horse & Pony Consg Baltimore Livestock Mkt., Inc Allen C. Driver Frederick Court House Fred Berkeley County Court House Martinsburg W. Va Ned” Morrow

Weather in Virginia Turns Fair then Cold

The forecast says fair and continued cold today in Virginia with overnight lows from 5 to 15 degrees. Tomorrow looks rather cloudy and cold as well, extending the wintry pattern.

Virginia Fair

Rainfall data and quiz answers from 1962 period

Rain totals for the past 48 hours show no rainfall and monthly averages range from 0.71 to 3.90 inches. The text lists a quiz with topics including Genesis, Franklin D. Roosevelt, English writer, Minerva, Ivan the Terrible, Boll weevil, and a note about ten years ago with 120,000 leaving for Australia and New Zealand.

Genesis Franklin D. Roosevelt the Capitol Minerva True Ivan the Terrible False Boll Weevil Eneers Australia New Zealand

Man Gets TwoYear Sentence in Choking Incident

Embery 45 of Rt. 3 was sentenced to two years for choking Mrs. Fowler at her tourist home on W. Main Street. The sheriff said he entered Fowler's room after others retired, causing the woman to scream while her son aided. Breeden testified Embery locked himself in his room until broken into.

Berr Embery Roy Breeden Becbery Mrs. Fowler

Front Royal Discusses Public Communications Poles

Town council debated poles and wiring system construction for public transmission. Proceedings covered route visibility and impact on streets as crews plan future installations.

Wee Eee Saniies

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Frank W. Baker Mr. Baker Barton Smith Lodge FM & AM Scottish Rite St. Omera Zenobia Shrine Tol- Council Royal and Select Masters Masonic Stamp Club Scandinavian Collectors Club Collectors Club of New York The Akron Rubber Group Reneven and Protective Order of Louise Zirkle Omps Funeral Home the Order OF the Golden Rule Ambulance Service J.C. Singleton, Jr Mrs Forrest Carter Loudoun St Ones Funeral Home, Inc S. Loudoun ST Country Lebanon Connecticut U Thant Congo Ish Gocharg Congo Republic Ketanga Valley District Zion Christian Church Here Richmond the Valley Front Royal Warren County School Board A. 0. Norton State Board Rugged McCormick Brumback Cameron Photie Winchester's GBR TER Retail Merchants Association Ano S&h Glaize & Bro N. Cameron Denny’s Commission New American Legion Frigidaire R.C.A. T.V Kelvinator Kenmore Hardwick Norge McCullochers Orndorff & Cole Frederick County Improvements Corporation J.T. Thles Court Jr United of D Western District of V Frederick County Court House Virginia
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