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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1962

Page

2

Deaths for Goners Lula Kern Purtlebaugh

Mrs Lula Kern Purtlebaugh 67 of Gore died Saturday night after an illness. She born at Rock Enon Springs daughter of N F Kern and Fan thie Kern. Wife of Arthur L Purtlebaugh she was a Gainesboro Methodist Church member. Surviving: husband. children Juanita Nellie Follette Bet Anderson Fred M Purtle Ellsworth Purtlebaugh Hilda Fisher Moorefield W Va Forrest Purtlebaugh Gore. sister Dollie Sirbaugh Winchester. brothers Ray Kern Roy Kern Winchester C B Kern Gore. 11 grandchildren. Funeral by Rev Harold Gano W Jones Funeral Home. Burial Mount Olive Cemetery Hayfield. Friends received Tuesday 7–9 p m at Jones Funeral Home.

Lula Kern Purtlebaugh Gore Bet Anderson Fred M. Purtle Ellsworth Purtlebaugh Gore D. C. Erat Ae Hilda Fisher Moorefield W. Va Forrest Purtlebaugh Dollie Sirbaugh Winchester Ray Kern Roy Kern C. B. Kern Harold Gano

Funeral for Lester B Mason in Shockeysville Church

Funeral service for Lester Brown Mason of 514 S Kent St was held this afternoon at Shockeysville Methodist Church conducted by Rev Mary Louise Steele. Burial followed in Shockeysville Cemetery with pallbearers named Milford Holli and others.

Lester Brown Mason S. Kent St Shockeysville Methodist Church Mary Louise Steele Shockeysville Cemetery Milford Holli

Mrs Elise Moore 75 Capon Bridge Dies in West Virginia

Mrs Elise Moore aged 75 of Capon Bridge died Saturday. She was born in Davis City Pennsylvania to John and Emma Smith. Surviving are sister Emma DeHoux of McDonald Pennsylvania and brothers Charles Smith of McDonald and Joseph Smith of Pittsburgh. Ducted tomorrow at 2 p m at Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge by Rev J F Omps. Burial at Fairview Cemetery. Body resting at Giffin Funeral Home.

Davis City John Emma Smith Emma DeHoux McDonald, Pa Charles Smith McDonald Joseph Smith Pittsburgh Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge J. F. Omps Capon Bridge Methodist Church Fairview Cemetery

Bond Sales in Clarke County Hit 100 Percent for 1961

Clarke County reports December E and H bond sales of $18,818, bringing 1961 total to $100,362, meeting its $100,000 goal. Winchester-Frederick shows December sales of $56,886 and 1961 total of $513,905, 85 percent of its $720,000 goal. The state totals December $5,664,431, annual $82,804,145, with a $87,000,000 quota. state 1961 sales exceed 1960 by $1,290,299.

Clarke County Winchester - Frederick F. L. McWilliams Clarke M. B. Clowe, Jr Winchester- Frederick Winchester-Frederick

Fire crews battle blaze on Virginia Ave in Berryville

Firefighters from the John H. Enders Fire Co. responded to a reported motorcycle fire on Virginia Ave. The blaze was extinguished by a garden hose before arrival and no further manpower was needed shortly after. The property is owned by the estate of Alec Davis and occupied by his son-in-law and daughter. Peanuts may be grown on future space ships. The peanut plant flourishes in crowded quarters and uses less oxygen.

Alec Davis John H. Enders Fire Co Virginia Ave Berryville

Wreck Leaves Two Seriously Hurt Near Wardensville

Two men from Baltimore were listed in serious condition at Memorial Hospital after a wreck near Wardensville. Charles Abendschoen Jr. suffered fractured ribs possible spine fracture and internal injuries while Donald Bosley had a cut scalp possible skull fracture and other injuries. Bosley’s mother Mrs. Leona K. Gribble was reported to have a compound fracture of the left foot. Details were sparse with unofficial word that the trio passed another vehicle before going down a bank. John Moreland, husband of a Bloomery wreck victim, was in good condition with multiple injuries. Other Winchester wrecks over the weekend reported no injuries. Damages in each incident were under 300.

Charles Abendschoen, Jr Baltimore Donald Bosley Bosley Léona K. Gribble John Moreland Bloomery W. Va Winchester S. Stewart and W. Clifford Sts Fairfax Lane Cameron St

Glenn Glenn: Space Capsule Readiness and Psychological Tests

Lt Col John Herschel Glenn III undergoes intensive medical and psychological evaluations ahead of the space mission. He will be interviewed by a psychiatrist and subjected to a battery of tests, including line drawing tasks, to gauge emotional readiness. Glenn attended church and signed autographs before the launch, expressing calm and routine behavior.

Glenn Marine Corps

Algeria blast rocks capital as deaths reported

An explosion in the central city killed one person and wounded several others. The booby trapped car destroyed the vehicle and caused fires, blowing out hundreds of glass panes in the ministry and shattering National Assembly offices. Bloodstains littered floors and pavement amid the chaos. The Secret Army Organization is linked to anti French actions in Algeria.

National Assembly Algeria

Virginia lawmakers clash over state police funding and budget shifts

The Appropriations Committee debated financing State Police from State Highway funds while considering rising salaries for state workers. A subcommittee will study the police budget amid merger talks, with Gov. Harrison undecided on withholding taxes and exemptions as a possible revenue source.

Gram J. Lindsay Almond Jr Appropriations Committee State Highway Department Adams del. W. Roy Smith Petersburg Dels Tom Frost Warrenton J. L. Cambles Wise Del John Webb Fairfax P. B. White Princess Anne Virginia Beach Gov Harrison

Weightlessness Tests Underway After Titov Spaceflight

NASA doctors monitor astronaut Glenn after a 90 minute Earth orbit noting seasickness risks and test balance with eyes open or closed. Special exercises and controlled water exposure measure how weightlessness affects circulation and the inner ear as researchers plan repeat tests for later flights.

Earth Titov Glenn Kiam Douglas Ashton Graybiel NASA Douglas

Answers to quiz prompts and trivia items

A list of scattered Q A prompts includes 125 tons squid true half cent six twelve and seven a swan six years James Fenimore Cooper and Notre Dame.

A Swan James Fenimore Cooper Notre Dame

Kennedy urges labor management restraint to curb inflation

President Kennedy sent an economic report to Congress stressing a tight money policy and wage restraint by unions and industry to prevent a wage price spiral. He projects $50 billion growth in 1963 output, cites tax change limits, and seeks authority for temporary tax relief and expedited public works to sustain full employment.

Congress Kennedy Berlin President's Council of Economic Advisers State of the Union House Senate

Local Auctions Set Across Frederick County and West Virginia

Sale listings show George G. Snarr Jr as special commissioner at the Frederick County Courthouse in Stephenson with Charles R. Duvall as auctioneer and a January 27 start. Denny's Commission Auction posts January 24 at Route 7 east of Winchester featuring furniture and appliances. Orndorff Cole Auctioneers announce January 30 at Hidden Hollow Farm northwest of Middleway for dairy cattle and farm equipment, with Morrow and Orndorff handling the sale.

George G. Snarr, Jr Frederick County Court House Stephenson Real Estate Charles R. Duvall Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers Harry L. Shirley Hidden Hollow Middleway W.va Morrow and Orndorff

Primatene Tablets Advertised As Nonprescription Asthma Relief

An advertisement claims Primatene tablets provide nonprescription asthma relief and stop attacks quickly. It touts Primatene as a physician trusted formula combining three medicines in prescription strength to open airways and reduce congestion, offering hours of relief.

New York N. Y

Virginia Weather Outlook This Week

Warmer today with possible showers or thunderstorms this evening. Mountains fall to the 30s. Tuesday is cloudy and turning cold. Extended forecast through Jan 23 to 27 shows near normal average temperatures with mild Tuesday and colder midweek. Precipitation expected Tuesday and again Thursday or Friday.

Virginia

Rainfall Statistics And Weather Averages

Rainfall over the last 48 hours ending 8:30 am shows none. January to date is 1.34 inches. The 1962 year-to-date rainfall is 1.4 inches. Average annual rainfall over 49 years is 36.86 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 49 years lists January 2.42, February 2.11, March 2.98, April 3.17, May 3.81, June 3.83, July 3.87, August 3.90, September 2.67, October 3.22, November 2.48, December 2.40 inches.

Man Injured at Winchester Concrete Plant

Virgil Baker was injured at noon at the Winchester Concrete Products plant on Martinsburg Pike when a kiln door fell on him. A hospital spokesman said he was to be X-rayed at 12 45 for possible chest and hip injuries.

Virgil Baker Winchester Concrete Products Martinsburg Pike Baker Memorial Hospital

Roberts Draws Terms in Local Break Ins

James Roberts a 19 year old Negro was sentenced in Corporation Court to four years total for breaking and entering crimes. He received three years in the penitentiary for the Sears Roebuck store break in and two years for grand larceny to run concurrently. An additional one year term for breaking and entering at Larrys Market runs consecutively to the other sentences.

James Roberts Corporation Court Sears Roebuck Ife Larry’s Market

Perry man ferries 2500 chicks en route to Dallas forced to land

Dean C. Campbell of Perry Iowa landed near Bartlesville Oklahoma due to weather while transporting 2500 baby chicks aboard his airplane. To keep passengers warm he rented a nearby motel room for them and took an adjacent room himself.

Bartlesville Oklo Dallas Dean C. Campbell Perry Iowa Campbell

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