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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1963

Page

2

Obituary of Kate Wilkins of Needmore Virginia

Kate Wilkins 81 died at home near Needmore Virginia last evening. She leaves two sons Virgil and Wilkins a daughter Mrs Gla n Baughman and a brother Branson Wilkins survived by many others. Funeral arrangements are with Loy Funeral Home in Wardensville West Virginia with services at Christ Church at 2 PM. Friends and relatives may call at Jones Funeral Home.

Kate. Wilkins Needmore Branson Wilkins Rebecca Wilkins Virgil Wilene Glan Baughman Loy Funeral Rome Wardensville W. Va Helpb Cck John A. Bay Christ Church James G Nevitt Jon. D Albin Luther F Dorsey Marshall L. DeHaven Jones Funeral Home

Record $99.4 Billion Tax Take From U.S. Taxpayers

Washington AP reports the government collected a record $99.4 billion in the fiscal year ended last June. Individual income taxes totaled $71.9 billion, up $4 billion from the prior year, with overall receipts $5 billion higher.

U.S Washington Gov

Chamber Board Opposes Middletown Station Closure

Middletown Chamber of Commerce board voices opposition to plans to close the local station citing its role as a freight and passenger facility and the revenue it generates. Local officials Archie Manuel and D L Jennings urged the B&O to present views before the board. A separate proposal to end less than carload freight between Winchester and Strasburg Junction drew no opposition.

Ohio Ren M. J. Grove Lime Pachewst Middletown State Bank Middletown Archie Manuel D. L. Jennings Winchester Strasburg Junction Strasburg

Soviet leader cites unity while praising differences at bloc talks

In a lengthy televised address the Soviet leader claimed victories in the Cuban crisis and argued against Western pressure while stressing patience and unity among Communist parties. He defended ongoing debates within the socialist world and noted continuing differences with Yugoslavia and Albania as nonexclusionary.

Berlin Wall Germany West Germany Peking U.S Wu Hsui Chuan Kaewbchir Yugoslavia

West Virginia Senate to vote on anti poll tax amendment

The West Virginia Senate scheduled a vote on ratifying the federal anti poll tax amendment. If approved, the measure would go to the House, and ratification requires 38 states. West Virginia has no poll tax, so the change would not affect the state.

W.va Senate Charleston W. Va West Virginia House

Budget debate hints at trimming to curb deficits

The piece reports on a pending budget discussion with support from conservative Democrats. Kennedy advocates a manageable deficit through postponing programs, cutting personnel to absorb pay raises, closing some installations, and replacing public credit with private financing where feasible.

Kennedy

Valley board approves school music suite plan

State Board of Education endorsed a plan to add a music suite at each school with band rooms, extra classrooms, libraries and office space. In New Market Daniel Proctor was chosen to head the Chamber of Commerce and Rex Lindstrom was elected to lead the county VFW and other posts.

State Board of Education W. W. Robinson Daniel Proctor Caverns Head Chamber of Commerce Rex Lindstrom Er Pape Aveo Ae Son Obtetaschie Ciizen Oreeee VFW Edinburg

Local Jaycees Plan Junior Miss Beauty Pageant

Front Royal group outlines the annual Junior Miss contest set for March 29 at 7 p.m. in E Wilson Morrison Elementary School. Eligible contestants are girls aged 13 to 15.

Front Royal Jaycees Wilson Morrison

Waives Grand Jury in Elkton Wife Slaying Case

Geraldine Fields Mason 21 waives prelim hearing after admitting firing a 410 gauge shotgun at husband David Nathaniel Mason 31 following a late home arrival. Case will go before the grand jury in the April term of the Circuit Court. Also reports on Elkton VFW meeting for World War I veterans and Paul Powers Dicks transfer to the Rappahannock area from Woodbridge with family.

Grand Jury Berkeley Springs Geraldine Fields Mason Elkton Rockingham Page Counties VFW

Front Royal Council Backs Line A Interstate Route 66

The Front Royal Town Council, at its Monday meeting, adopted a final resolution supporting submission to highway authorities showing keen interest in proposed Line A for Interstate Route 66. A public hearing on January 9 saw the State Highway Commission also recommend this, and the council urged state action to erect the route.

Front Royal State Highway Commission

Cyril Mee Receives Chamber Service Plaque

Cyril Mee, director of the Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, was awarded a plaque for loyal and faithful service at his residence while he recovers from a heart condition. The presentation was made by chamber president Delmas M. Sewell at the Appleway Motel where Mee operates on Route 11 south, with Shenandoah Valley Motel Assn and the local Elks Lodge involved. Born in Adelaide in 1886, he came to the U.S. in 1912 and served with the YMCA Theater League during World War I before engaging in Australian Festivals Association roles.

Cyril Mee Winchester - Frederick County Winchester-Frederick County Adelaide South Australia U.S Y.M.C.A. Theater League Assa

Injuries on carrier Constellation in landing test

Eleven crewmen on the carrier Constellation were injured during a landing test off San Diego. Two lost both legs, one lost a leg, and others suffered serious injuries as a steel arresting cable snapped and fouled a jet fighter. Comdr Matthews escaped, flying to Miramar, with injuries totaling extensive in the accident aboard the 75 000 ton ship 110 miles west of San Diego.

San Diego Calif Constellation Comdr HS. Matthews Coronado Matthews Miramar Naval Air Station Eugene

Skyline Drive Shenandoah National Park Road Signs

Road signs advise motorists about Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park, guiding traffic and visitor directions through the park corridor. The notices emphasize safety, speed limits, and park boundaries for travelers and locals.

Skyline Drive Shenandoah National Park

Auction notices and sales listed for January February

A compact listing notes events and auctions including a Denny’s commission auction at Route 7 near Winchester, All Breed Horse and Pony Consignment sale at Baltimore Livestock Market on Rt 40 and Rt 32, and real estate auctions in Frederick County with Chas R. Duvall and F L Largent Jr among organizers. Includes dates January 16 26 and February 2 with times.

Denny’s ‘Commission Winchester Orndorff,& Cole Bat ALL Breed Horse & Pony Consg Baltimore Livestock Mkt, Inc É& Rt Alien C. Driver Mgr Frederick County Court House Frederick Co Chas R. Duvall F. L

Fire calls pile up on Fox Drive including fatal January blaze

Fire inspector William N. Goch responded to a backfiring oil burner at Garden Apts 100 Fox Drive around 8:50 a.m. Smoke was reported by residents but only the furnace was damaged. A Jan 5 fire at the same building killed Mrs Ruby Talkington. Volunteers were sent to two other Fox Drive residences to check grease and furnace issues.

William N. Goch Garden Apts Fox Drive Ruby Talkington

Trial Date Set For Teenager in Fairfax Case

A Fairfax area case sets a trial date for a teenager connected to Fairfax Falls Farley. The individual named Farr 30 is stated as an attorney for the Fairfax County School Board and is involved in the matter.

Fairfax Herndon Municipal Farr Veg Gates Fairfax Falls Farley Fairfax County School Board

Weather Update for Virginia Drier Weekend Ahead

Weather notes show fair tonight and Thursday with low temperatures around 14 to 20 degrees. Expect continued cold conditions, slight warming over the weekend, and a chance of precipitation. Moon rises at 11 58 p.m. and today’s highs around 51 with year ago values similar.

Virginia Eday

Rainfall Averages for Fifty Years by Month

Average annual rainfall over the last five decades listed by month shows highest totals in August at 9.83 inches and lowest in February at 2.13 inches. Months January through December range from 2.13 to 9.83 inches with March and June also notable above three inches.

Boston Woman Fights Off Strangler

Mrs Andrew D Maclachlan 66 president of the Massachusetts State Federation of Music Clubs reported an assailant wound a bathrobe cord around her neck in her Back Bay apartment doorway. Police later said they could not substantiate all details and a large police unit searched the area for evidence.

Boston Back Bay Herbert F. Mul Andrew D.maclachlan Massachusetts State Federation of Music Clubs Mulroney

Dow Jones executive killed in Florida plane crash

Robert M. Feemster 51 chairman of Dow Jones executive committee and Wall Street Journal publisher died with pilot Forest Robert Leapley 43 Daytona Beach motel manager when their plane crashed on a cattle ranch near Fort Pierce Florida on Monday.

Fort Pierce Fla Robert M. Feemster Dow Jones Co., Inc The Wall Street Journal Forest Robert Leapley Daytona Beach Feemster

Wickerink Gunman Forced Entry. Wallet Taken

In Phoenix K Wickerink, 56, says a gunman forced entry to his home and demanded his wallet. Wickerink complied and the man left with an empty wallet.

Phoenix, Ariz K. Wickerink Wickerink Wegiiettah

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