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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1962

Page

2

Obituary Notice for Lonnie Price Walker

Lonnie Price Walker 70 of Linden died at home Wednesday born Shenandoah County son of Nathan and the late Mrs. Walker survived by widow Pearl C. Walker two sons Alonza P. Walker Linden and Ray W. Walker Kernstown a sister Florence Hanes West Virginia three brothers Luther Walker Glen Rock Pa Frank Walker York Pa Floyd Walker Portsmouth and 13 grandchildren Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at Scott Funeral Home Front Royal burial Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal pallbearers Norvell Johnson Rudolph Mauck Erick Rector Otto Redman R E Hefdin and Richard Woodard

Lonnie Price Walker Linden Shenandoah County Nathan Walker Pearl C. Walker Alonza P. Walker Ray W. Walker Kernstown Florence Hanes W. Va Luther Walker Glen Rock Frank Walker York Floyd Walker Portsmouth

Death of Andrew J. Harding noted in Baltimore kinfolk

Mrs. Ralph Grimm learns of the death of her uncle Andrew J. Harding of Baltimore who died Tuesday. He leaves his wife Lula Simmering Mercer Harding a daughter Dor is H. Teizeira and grandson Laurence Wayne Teixeira. Funeral is at Ellsworth Armacost Funeral Chapel 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial follows at Mount Olivet Cemetery Baltimore.

Ralph Grimm Greystone Terrace Andrew J. Harding Baltimore Lula Simmering Mercer Harding Doris H. Teizeira Laurence Wayne Teixeira Ellsworth Armacost Liberty Heights Avenue Mount Olivet Cemetery

Missionaries Targeted in Congo Towns Reported

United Nations says Catholic missionaries in Kindu Ki vu Province Congo were attacked on New Year’s Day following a similar incident in Kongolo.

Leopolville The Congo Kivu Kindu Kongolo United Nations

Mrs John J Cunningham Saturday in Boonton New Jersey

A notice indicates Mrs John J Cunningham has an event or action scheduled Saturday at 9 30 a m in Boonton New Jersey.

John J. Cunningham Boonton New Jersey

Three-Car Crash Injures Driver. One Hurt and Property Damage

Anna C. Hartman 35 of Rt. 5 suffers a left leg bruise in a three car collision on a city street. Rusell Summers of Berryville and another driver Hartman were westbound as Fioranti of Rawson West Virginia was struck. Hartman’s car ripped 25 feet of wire fence. Holmes Lewis hospitalized yesterday, listed in satisfactory condition today at Memorial Hospital after walking into a turning vehicle on S Loudoun St. and E Cork St.

Anna C. Hartman Rt. 5 J. W. Detrick Russell John Summers Berryville Harman Richard L. Fioranti Rawson W. Va Holmes Lewis S. Cameron St Memorial Hospital

Dr Jones lauded for 55 years of Christian service and missions

The article notes Dr Jones’s 55 years of Christian service, his leadership in overseas funds for India and America, scholarships for Indian and American students, and support for missionaries. It details his recent travels to Honolulu, Japan, Formosa, Korea, and the Philippines, plus 41 weekly broadcasts from Manila on The Christ of the Indian Road.

Braddock Street First Baptist Church WINC Jones Christian Way India America Honolulu Japan Formosa Korea Philippines Manila

County Auction Notices in Frederick and Winchester Regions

Sales directory lists auctions in Frederick County and Winchester. January 27 sale in Stephenson by George G. Snarr Jr with Charles R. Duvall as auctioneer. January 30 at Hidden Hollow Farm near Middleway, dairy cattle and farm machinery with Morrow and Orndorff. February 3 trustee Flournoy L. Largent Jr. at Frederick County Court House with Charles R. Duvall.

George G. Snarr, Jr Frederick County Court House Stephenson Real Estate Charles R. Duvall Harry L. Shirley Hidden Hollow Middleway W.va Morrow and Orndorff Flournoy L. Largent, Jr Battle Ave Winchester Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Russell C. Owens Hazel Morrison George Q. Snarr, Jr

Shenandoah Valley Inc seeks Circle Tour launch and growth

Virginia Civil War Commission and Shenandoah Valley groups plan the Circle Tour opening for March 23 with 56 markers along Routes 11 and 340. Reports show rising parkway travel and needs for an informational bureau in Harpers Ferry while SVI updates by laws and budgets and notes 582 members with 70 new joins.

Tyler Virginia Civil War Commission Shenandoah Valley Civil War Centennial Committee Civil War Commission Shenandoah Valley Committee Harrisonburg Hoskings Weems Jay Johns Charlottesville SVI Harpers Ferry Johns Stonewall Jackson Memorial Foundation Shenandoah Valley Payne Sterrett Nancy Hiner Joseph Wright Sky Chalet State Commission W. B. Houck Canada Alson Smith Sterret

John Glenn Prepares For Historic Orbital Flight

The article details John Glenn’s final day before launch, including fears of rocket failure and oxygen exhaustion, his last checks at the blockhouse, a preflight briefing with 15 people, and a planned call to his Arlington family. It notes his belief that knowledge fuels courage and his family’s daily updates.

Space Madison Avenue New York John Glenn Earth Glenn John Herschel Glenn Arlington Annie John David Carolyn

Tax Study Bill Moves Toward Adoption in Virginia

Gov. Har. and Senate leaders pushed an emergency tax study bill toward quick approval. Senate finance chair Hagood reported it from committee and sought House concurrence, aiming for mid next week. The measure would become law with governor signature and set up a 15 member study group.

Richmond Har Senate Finance Committee J. D. Hagood Hagood House Final Assembly Assembly Harrison

Weather Today and Five Day Outlook for Virginia

The forecast calls for showers and milder tonight with lows in the 40s west and 50s east. Saturday sees showers ending then partial clearing and colder, highs in the 40s west and 50s east. The January 27 31 outlook shows temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal with periods of rain and snow flurries in the mountains.

Virginia Middle Nation

Rainfall Data Summary for January Through December

January rainfall to date is 1.38 inches and 1962 rainfall to date is 1.38 inches. The average annual rainfall over 49 years is 36.86 inches. Monthly averages over 49 years are: 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.

Baldridge Honored for Civic Service and Festival Leadership

State Sen. Byrd congratulates Baldridge on receiving the award for outstanding service. The Winchester organizer helped build the War Memorial Building in Tulsa and guided the Apple Blossom Festival through years of growth. He served on multiple boards including SVI and Jamestown and Woodrow Wilson Centennial advisory groups.

Chamber of Commerce Winchester Virginia State Jaycees Jaycees Tulsa Oklo Baldridge SVI Jamestown Byrd

JCC Plans Polio Inoculation Clinic Tonight

The Winchester Chamber of Commerce will host a polio inoculation clinic at the Health Department from 7 to 9 p.m. Shots in the series may be obtained with emphasis on first doses. The Health Department is at 104 N Braddock St.

Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce Health Department N. Braddock St Ted Serker Corporation Court Winchester Virginia

Montana lawmaker among crash victims in Wolf Creek area

Montana officials reported a plane crash on a pine ridge near Wolf Creek. Ed Wirth described wreckage spread over two miles with trees on fire. no official death confirmation yet though families said National Guard hinted confirmations. Babcock, a Yellowstone County legislator, was aboard with his wife and daughters. The Air Force will investigate. turbulence and 2000 feet per minute updrafts cited. FAA reported no distress message.

Wolf Creek Ed Wirth National Guard Air Force Weather Bureau Federal Aviation Agency Helena Babcock Yellowstone County Montana Custer County Betty Lee Glendive Mont Lorna Montana State College Bozeman Maria Billings Montana Motor Transport Association Littlefork Minn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lonnie Walker A. J. Harding Bulletin Jones Funeral Home, Inc Winchester Orchard & Farm Supply Co., Inc Commercial St. MO S. Loudoun St E. Cork St Stanley John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Commerce St. MO Shade Equipment Co. Rt E. Piccadilly St. Winchiester JCC I. Q. Answep Texas Fillmore Mr. Stockman Winchester Co-Op N. Cameron St Battle Avenue Winchester, Va Shirich Birch Borg-Warner Trusee S&h Sliver Spring Irwin Sealson A & A Hearing Center Ga. Ave Silver Spring Harry F. Taper Ida Magruder Pall Mall Street Said Street Charles Light Lucy Henry J. Frederick Larrick P. J. Marshall City of Stonewall Sarah C. Painter Stephenson Jordan Springs Mary F. Roderick I. Lee N. Whitacre Lee N. Whitacre
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