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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1969

Page

2

Obituary Noted for Clarke County Man Charles M Wiley

Funeral service for Charles M Wiley of Clarke County, who died Monday, held at 11 a.m. at John Enders Funeral Home Berryville. Rev M Claude Cook officiated. Pallbearers were Carroll Lloyd Gary Lloyd William Carroll Roger Hummer Donald Wiley and W D Carroll. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.

Charles M. Wiley Clarke County John Jig Enders Berryville M. Claude Cook Carroll Lloyd Gary Lloyd William Carroll Roger Hummer Donald Wiley W.D. Carroll Green Hill Cemetery

Spong Publishes Third VA Senator Financial Statement

Sen. William B. Spong Jr. and his wife filed a financial statement as of January 1 showing a net worth of about $132,455. The Virginia Democrat released the document to the Secretary of the Senate, noting no substantial changes from prior reports.

Washington William B. Spong Jr D-Va Senate Spong

Carroll H Henkel Dies After Long Public Service

Carroll H Henkel a longtime Winchester leader died after a full career in city government and industry He chaired the Lights Committee 1960 64 Fire and Civil Defense Board of Architectural Review since 1966 and held multiple city posts He served in the Army receiving rank of lieutenant colonel and leaves a widow a son and two sisters buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery funeral Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church

Henkel Lights Fire and Civil Defense Committee Board of Architectural Review Transportation Committee of City Council Chief Chemical Corps Washington U.S. Army Reserve Army Baltimore Rheen Research Products Winchester Mary McKenzie William William Rafferty Ray Vandenberg Shelton Conn Margaret Hess Martin Wachtel Martinsburg Christ Episcopal Hiram Lodge Rouss Fire Co Elks Lodge Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association National Association of Furniture Manufacturers Christ Episcopal Church John A. Baden Living Memorial Fund Jones Funeral Home

Woman Convicted in Final Stabbing Trial

The court considered voluntary manslaughter for Mrs. Summerall after objections to first or second degree murder. Summerall testified she acted during a fight with Miss Harris at a Labor Camp Canteen after Harris provoked the confrontation with a knife. The trial featured testimony from Shelby Johnson and Willie Pruitt about the struggle, Harris’s fatal stab wound to the heart, and Summerall’s emotional reaction after learning of Harris’s death.

Summerall Marshall Miss Harris Mr. Simpson Miss Summerall The Commonwealth Willie E. Pruitt Williamsburg Winchester Mrs. Summerall Mrs. Johnson

Church Installs First Elevator in Winchester

The Market Street United Methodist Church in Winchester completed installation of its first elevator yesterday. The Rev. Edward Taylor serves as minister of the church.

Church Market Street United Methodist Church Winchester Edward Taylor

Brush Fire Believed Intentionally Set Near Darlington

Shawnee firefighters investigated a brush fire at 11 05 p m on Route 50 East by the old shale pit near Darlington s Sawmill believing it was set on purpose. Debris including an old mattress was found at the scene. No major damage or suspect identity yet established.

Darlington Preston Clark Shawnee David Ruffner

Equipment Theft at Shade Equipment Company on Rt 11 North

Shade Equipment Company on Route 11 North was entered last night and robbed of about 1500 dollars worth of equipment. Five chain saws drills socks wrenches sanders and similar gear were taken plus tools owned by three employees totaling about 350 dollars. Frederick County Deputy Roy Hoak leads the investigation.

Shade Equipment Company Rt. 11 North Ray Boyce Frederick County Roy Hoak

LBJ Hails Paris Accord On Vietnam Talks

President Johnson praised the Paris agreement shaping a Vietnam conference agenda and said new talks on Southeast Asia peace can open. He noted without the Paris accord the issue would have moved to the Nixon administration for the next round.

Washington Johnson Paris Vietnam Southeast Asia Nixon

51 Runs for Clearbrook Firemen

The Clearbrook Fire Company reports 59 fire calls in 1968 and 51 runs with eight assists. In 1968 volunteers logged 17 more alarms than in 1967, which had 41 runs and one assist. Over the 30 days before the director’s meeting, 12 fires occurred, mainly trash fires spread by wind through grass and brush. Residents are urged to be extremely careful burning trash and brush due to low rainfall and high winds.

Clearbrook Fire Company Clearbrook

Investments topic at Shenandoah convocation outlines three focus areas

Dr. For rest S. Racey addresses the 94th mid-term convocation of Shenandoah College and Conservatory, outlining investments in capital goods people and faith. Three degrees are conferred, including Bachelor of Music Education to Judith Ann Anderson and others, with Dr. Parker named incoming president.

U.S Forrest S. Racey Shenandoah College Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Shenandoah Auditorium Judith Ann Anderson Falls Church Robert Zichelberger Sharpsburg Anne-Lynn Gross Brunswick Connie Mae Waltz Williamsport Racey Robert P. Parker Shenandoah Parker Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal David R. Stutzenberger Conservatory Gerald Brown DR. Racey Theodore Schultz Winchester America

Roosevelt Seen as 32nd President by Some Researchers

The text notes debate over Roosevelt being the 32nd president because Grover Cleveland counted as both 22nd and 24th, while Roosevelt is officially the 32nd in some views. It discusses numbering ambiguity without asserting a final conclusion.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt United States Grover Cleveland Roosevelt

Weather Summary for Winchester and Virginia State Library

Clear and cold tonight in Virginia with low temperatures about 15 to 22 degrees. Thursday expects sunny skies with highs in the 40s. Friday turns cloudy with similar temperatures. Also notes sunrise and sunset times and a manuscript collection at the Virginia State Library in Richmond dating to Colonial times.

Virginia State Library Richmond

Rainfall Totals and Averages Across Years

Rainfall data show last 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. with no today figure. January to date and 1969 totals are missing. Over 55 years the average yearly rainfall is 36.50 inches. Five year totals list 1963 33.46 inches through 1967 36.48 inches. Monthly averages by year: January 2.41, February 2.19, March 3.10, April 3.13, May 3.66, June 3.72, July 3.78, August 3.76, September 2.80, October 10.00, November 2.51, December 2.34.

City Portion of Lot in Winchester Parking Plan

Winchester Parking Authority proposes using the city owned section of the lot on the south side of Boscawen Street between Cameron and Kent Streets. About one third of the field behind the Citgo Station is Frederick County owned, with 30 to 40 spaces in that area. The remaining two thirds is Winchester owned and leased to the Parking Authority, totaling 70 to 72 spaces.

Boscawen St Cameron and Kent Sts Winchester Parking Authority Richard J. Martin Citgo Rederick County Martin Winchester

Wall Street extends rally as peace talks eyed

The Dow jumped 5.97 to 937.72 in early trading as investors welcomed expected Vietnam peace talks beginning Saturday. Personal income rose to a December record, and trading was active as NYSE tape ran two minutes behind in reporting floor transactions.

New York Vietnam New York Stock Exchange

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