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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1963

Page

2

Woodstock man to be buried after funeral service

Death notices report a Woodstock resident, member of the Domino Club, whose wife Miss Vir Bush died in 1940. He leaves six children, eleven grandchildren, and several nieces. Funeral service is set for tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the Woodstock Christian Church with Rev Dysart and Rev Wolford presiding. Burial follows at Fairview in Woodstock. The body lies at Stover Funeral Home in Strasburg and will be moved to the church at 1 45 p m tomorrow. Family will gather at the church before the service.

Domino Club of Woodstock Vir- Bush Christian Church of Stanley H. Dysart Cork Street

Mrs Edith Strother 83 Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Edith D. Strother 83 of 311 Highland Ave died at home after a long illness. She was the widow of Alonzo J. Strother, daughter of Jonathan and Rebecca DeHaven, and a Chestnut Grove Methodist Church member. Funeral set for 1:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.

Edith D. Strother Highland Ave Erick County Jonathan and Rebecca Clark DeHaven Alonzo J. Strother Strother Chestnut Grove Methodist Church Elsie Bowers Lovely D. Grubery Jones Funeral Home Chesnut Grove Cemetery

Ennis H. Kidwell Veteran Dies Service Planned

Ennis H. Kidwell. World War II U S Marine Corps veteran and Hughes Methodist Church member of Wheaton Maryland. Capon Bridge High School Class of 1938 graduate. Funeral service will be con.

U.S Marine Corps Kidwell Hughes Methodist Church Wheaton Capon Bridge

Mrs Herbert White Douglas Brown In-law Relation Mentioned

The fragment lists Mrs Herbert White Douglas Brown along with a sister identified as Mrs James R Fletcher and a niece, indicating a family notice or notice of relation in a genealogical or obituary item.

Douglas Brown James R. Fletcher

Miss Virginia Fletcher of Winchester Died

Miss Virginia Fletcher of Winchester died Tuesday at 1 90 p m at Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Virginia Fletcher Winchester Pee Womeldorf Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebron Cemetery

Memorial for Emmett Michael Emmett W. 88

Emmett Michael born August 9 1874 in Morgan County West Virginia is survived by cousins in the area. He was a retired postmaster who ran a Bloomery store started by his father. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at Mount Olive Church Stotler’s Cross Roads with burial in the family cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Body at Omps Funeral Home. service at the church.

Emmett W Michael Morgan County W. Va William Lucy Belle Unger Michael Bloomery Methodist Church Mount Olive Church Stotler’s Cross Roads Paul Shanker Winchester H. H. Omps Wnhneess Russell Pugh P. W. Alabaugh Glaverod Setines Omps

Funeral service for Mrs Annie Lee Dunlap

A funeral service for Mrs Annie Lee, widow of Wal Dunlap, was held with burial in Mount Hebron. Pallbearers were Oliver Good, Homer Coward, Weldon Smith, John Morrison, Edgar Nelson and Albert Spaid.

Annie Lee Wal Mount Hebron Cemetery Oliver Good Homer Coward Weldon Smith John Morrison Edgar Nelson Albert Spaid

County History Highlights McCormick Family and Judge Parker

The article traces the McCormick family house history from 1889 through ownership by Mrs. Philip Williams and later Dr. William Pifer and Richard Hughes. It recalls Judge Richard Parker’s role in the John Brown trial after the 1859 raid, with Parker and Kenny presiding over trials and subsequent executions.

Ae Aesasid McCormick Parker McCormick Cyrus McCormick Libby Charlotte McCormick Philip Williams William Pifer Richard Hughes Richard Parker John Brown Jefferson County Circuit Court Brown Judge Kenny Rockingham Judge Parker David McCormick Reeder William S. Love Winchester

Injuries Fatal to FE George Coal Dealer in Shenandoah Park area

FE George a coal dealer died after injuries from a trick on the street. Born May 17 in Run, W Va to the late Sarah E Cook, he married Pauline McDonald on Oct 20, 1938 in Cumberland. Survived by widow, five children including Patricia and Mrs Kendall, five grandchildren, seven brothers and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm at Omps Funeral Home with burial in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

W. Va Run Sarah E. Cook Pauline McDonald Cumberlandd Patrick McTiernan Philip Kendall Winchester Don William George Martinsburg Arthur George Keyser Eston George Romney Carl George U. S. Air Force Las Vegas Ney Harry Gee Casper George Kearneysville Luthersheim U. S. Army Germany Marshall’ Starliper Cherry Run Marvin Jordan Siding Nextentson Omps Funeral Home Paul Dick Shenandoah Memorial Park

Severe winds cause long highway closures and property damage

Numbing cold and gusts up to 50 mph created blinding clouds and zero visibility. More than 100 miles of the New York Thruway halted for hours, with later partial traffic restoration. In the south Georgia region, storms lashed Perry and nearby areas causing thousands of dollars in damages across over a dozen counties.

New York Thruway South Georgia Perry

One Building Entered, Second Attempt Fails

The Crystal Kitchen confectionery at the corner of Loudoun was entered by opening a rear window but the intruder did not gain entry. A second attempted break in at Pat ton's Grocery on St was unsuccessful as a rear window was pried but entry was not made.

Crystal Kitchen Loudoun Patton’s Rudolph

Vegetable Purees Delight Family Meals and Parades

Family enjoys vegetable purees with greens like peas and spinach. The article notes simple, healthy preparations that pair well with everyday meals and festive gatherings.

Kennedy Pushes Stepped Tax Cuts Amid Job Growth Block

President Kennedy urged rapid tax reductions to unlock growth and reduce unemployment. He outlined a $13.5 billion plan with $3.5 billion in offsets, starting July 1, cutting individual taxes by about $6 annually and phasing more cuts in 1964 and 1965. He argued tax relief would boost consumer income and spur hiring despite a large deficit.

Kennedy

Sewell Named Acre Farm Plan Sparks Jaycee Event

The Philippine ambassador Amelito Mutuc addressed about 300 attendees on Jaycee aims and Operation Brotherhood focusing on Viet Nam. He praised the United States as a leader and highlighted the Jaycee movement's global reach.

Amelito Mutuc Viet Nam United States Free World Ene Ee

UMW President Dies After Long Union Leadership

The 75 year old president of the United Mine Workers dies after a long tenure leading the union. Burial plans are set for Wednesday. The obituary notes he previously served as a Virginia lieutenant and held a prominent role in labor leadership.

Weather Outlook for Virginia Temperatures Dip This Week

Cold and clear today in Virginia with near zero to ten degree wind chills. Highs mainly in the 20s with a warming trend by midweek and a five day forecast showing temperatures eight to ten degrees below normal. Some precipitation possible Thursday or Friday with fair conditions otherwise.

Virginia

Rainfall Totals and Averages for Months Quietly Recorded

Rainfall data for the period ending 8:30 a.m. on the date shows a .77 inch reading for the current day. Cumulative totals for March through December are listed with monthly values, including March 3.02 inches, April 3.16, May 3.83, June 3.66, July 3.00, August 3.83, September 2.67, and December 2.40 inches, with a general note of Nevada values at 2.52 inches and the year’s average around 2.66 inches.

Congo Crises Persist as Tshombe Holds Off Demand

UN officials report mixed signals as Congo tensions continue. Premier Adoua faces internal pressure while Tshombe contemplates peace moves but risks regional damage if he resumes scorched earth tactics affecting key mineral plants and power installations.

Congo Soviet Union France U.N Beief Cyrie Adoua Central Congo Tshombe Adoua Katanga Congo Central Exacme Age Ba Kowezi Tshombé

Sales Directory Web Commission Meeting Notice

January 23 at 7 00 p m the commission schedules a sales directory web meeting. Officials urge attendance.

Commission

Former Virginia slave marks 106th birthday celebration

A former Virginia slave and his 90 year old wife celebrate their long life with 18 children and ten deceased offspring. He notes brother Edmund at 114 seen recently near Danville, last seen in 1948, and jokes about outliving a grandfather aged 285.

Sby Edmund Danville Casby

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B. F. Sager Mrs. Alonzo Strother Clara B. White Gmue Barre Guild Haines E. Cork St. MO Herbert White John W. Rosenberger & CO Commerce St Emmett Michael Dunlap Service FE. George Winchester Co-Op N. Cameron St JFK Sewell Jaycee Nichols Ules Farmers and Merchants National Bank H.p. Clinton Mall Homelite Protess Chaten Chain Saws Parts Equipment CO Inc Rt UMW Mineers Union Vania Baltimore Maryland State Rt Hay-Cliff Does Gester Ohio C.O. Beegie Friendship Gilbert Howard I. Q. Answers S&h BRO ALL Purpose Scout Internationa Winchester, Va
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