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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1958

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Rebecca Green Bryarly 86

Mrs Rebecca Green Bryarly 86 widow of Richard Small Bryarly died in Alexandria where she had lived recent years. Born Berryville December 1878 she was daughter of William Van Meter Green and Virginia Castleman Green. Survivors include two brothers William Van Meter Green and Charles H Green and a sister Miss Mary Elizabeth See. four children Charles William Edward Jr Betty Jane Robert Kenneth and Mark Allen See. Graveside rites tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Meade Memorial Episcopal Churchyard White Post with Rev Charles Moncure officiating. She lived at Walnut Grove Clarke County for five generations. The body rests at Omps Funeral Home.

Rebecca Green Bryarly Richard Small Bryarly Alexandria Berryville William van Meter Virginia Castleman Green William van Meter Green Washington Charles H. Green Charleston W. Va George L. Green White Post Meade Memorial Episcopal Churchyard Charles . Moncure Grace Church Bryarly Walnut Grove Clarke County Moorefield Winchester Lena Grimm Lee Elk Garden Charles Wiliam Edward, Jr Betty Jane Robert Kenneth Mark Allen See Mary Elizabeth See Omps Funeral Home

Mrs. S Porter House Widow Dies in Washington

Mrs. S Porter House, widow of S Porter House and longtime apple buyer, died yesterday at the Eastern Star Home in Washington DC. The funeral is tomorrow at 10 30 a m at Hines Funeral Home Washington with burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery here at 1 p m.

May Cobalt House S. Porter House Eastern Star Washington D. C Hines Funeral Home Mt. Hebron

Funeral service for Charles W. See in Keyser

Charles William Edward See 35 of Keyser West Virginia was killed in a traffic mishap on Route 50 near Gore Saturday. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Duckwall officiating. Interment follows in National Cemetery. He married Pauline Riggleman on June 14 1953 in Winchester. A World War II veteran and truck operator, he was a Salvation Army member. Born March 27 1922 in Keyser he was a son of Albert See.

Charles William Edward See Keyser W. Va Rt. 50 Gore Omps Funeral Joseph Duckwall National Cemetery See Pauline Riggleman Winchester Salvation Army Albert See

Pugh Service for Mrs Cor delia Fletcher Pugh

Funeral for Mrs Cor delia Fletcher Pugh of this city will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Christian Church with Rev. Sewell J. Goode and Rev. Morris Cather officiating. Pallbearers are Warner Pugh Earnie Pugh Eldridge Pugh Jr Wilbur Dunlap Jr William R Pugh and Garland Staub. Burial follows in Ebenezer Cemetery. Remains rest at Jones Funeral Home until noon Tuesday then transfer to church for service.

Cordelia Fletcher Pugh Ebenezer Christian Church Sewell J. Goode Morris Cather Warner Pugh Earnie Pugh Eldridge Pugh, Jr Wilbur Dunlap, Jr Wiliam R. Pugh Garland Staub Ebenezer Jones Funeral Home

Funeral service for Melvin C. Dyke in Hayfield

Melvin C. Dyke of Hayfield who died after a long illness will have a funeral Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home conducted by Rev. C B Glover. Pallbearers include Raymond McFarland Jack Rickard Gerald Cresswell Evan Cresswell Merle Moore Glynn Moore. Burial in St Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Melvin C. Dyke Hayfield Jones Funeral Home C. B. Glover Raymond McFarland Jack Rickard Gerald Cresswell Evan Cresswell Merle Moore Glynn Moore St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery

Henry W Conard 67 Whitacre Native Dies After Heart Attack

Henry W. Conard age 67 of Whitacre died of a heart attack Saturday night shortly after entering Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born May 25, 1890 in Rio West Virginia, he was a WWI veteran with a daughter Goldie Wolff and widow Janet Black Conard. Surviving siblings include Charles R. Conard, Walter Conard, Virginia Jenney, and Bertha Tharpe. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home.

Henry William Conard Whitacre Winchester Memorial Hospital Rio W. Va James Sarah Michael Conard Cora Kline Goldie Wolff Hanging Rock Janet Black Conard Charles R. Conard Frederick County Walter Conard Stephens City Virginia Jenney Bertha Tharpe Wardensville Coward Omps Carl W. Hiser

Miller Service for Susan Catherine Miller

Funeral service for Miss Susan Catherine Miller of Washington D C will be Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Salem Church of the Brethren near Stephens City conducted by Rev Arthur G Carper. Pallbearers include Byron S Harris William P Harris Harrison L Miller Harry M Miller Richard K Goode and Richard B Goode. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church. Miller born November 17 1863 in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania was daughter of the late Levi G and Mary Hoke Miller. Remains to be arriving today and to lie in state 7 p m to 1 p m Tuesday then at the church 2 p m until service.

Susan Catherine Miller Washington, D.C Salem Church of the Breththorn Stephens City Arthur G. Carper Byron S. Harris William P. Harris Harrison L. Miller Harry M. Miller Richard K. Goode Richard B. Goode Salem Church of the Brethers Miss Miller Mechanicsburg Levi G Mary Hoke Miller

Meeting to Form Fire Company at Gainesboro

A public meeting to organize a Gainesboro fire company is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the school. Sponsored by the Gainesboro District Ruritan Club, with Frank Whitacre of the Ruritan Club in charge and Attorney Joseph A Masse Jr to assist in drafting a charter and by laws.

Gainesboro Ruritan Club Frank Whitacre Raritan Club Joseph A. Massie, Jr

W Va Lawmaker Bailey Escapes Minor Car Crash

Congressman Cleveland M. Bailey of Clarksburg West Virginia escaped with comparatively minor damage after driving his 1955 Chevrolet off Rt 50 into a creek about 42 miles west of Winchester. State Trooper L M Bauserman said Bailey was eastbound when he swerved to avoid an oncoming car and lost control.

Cleveland M. Bailey Clarksburg W. Va Rt. 50 Winchester L. M. Bauserman Bailey

Husbands to Speak At Unitarian Meet

Monroe Husbands will speak tomorrow night at 8 at the Hagerstown YMCA sponsored by the Unitarian Fellowship of Hagerstown Md. His topic is Religion is a Philosophy of Living. The YMCA stands on N Potomac Street at the corner of Church Street Route 60 southbound.

Monroe Husbands Hagerstown

Virginia purebred swine breeders and farm equipment sales listed

A Friday sales directory lists Virginia purebred swine breeders association sale at Farmers Livestock Exchange Winchester and Clay Sales Mt. Airy tractors and farm equipment, Virginia Hereford Association bulls sale in Winchester, and Frederick County property auction in front of the county courthouse with dates January 31 February 5 February 7 February 14 and times. Mor Ris Fannon listed as sales merchant. R M Godsey secretary. Special commissioner H K Benham. West Virginia and Maryland entries included.

Virginia Purebred Swine Breeders Association Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc Winchester R. M. Godsey Clay Sales, Inc Mt. Airy Frederick Virginia Hereford Association Morris Fannon Sales Mer Culpeper H. K., Benham Frederick County Court House Ridgeville Wed

Service Tomorrow for Charles P. McVicar Jr.

Charles P. McVicar Jr., 40, of 401 Handley Ave, died yesterday from a shotgun related wound. He was a WWII veteran and driving school operator. Funeral at Omps Funeral Home Tuesday at 11 with Rev. G R Womeldorf officiating. Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery.

Charles P. McVicar, Jr Handley Ave Winchester Lilly Brown McVicar Charles P. McVicar Nancy Smith Strasburg Omps Funeral Home G. R. Womeldorf Mt. Hebron

Farm Bureau Breakfast Kickoff in Frederick County

The Frederick County Farm Bureau launched its annual educational and membership campaign with a breakfast at Kellers Restaurant. Aimed at reaching nonfarmers, the drive seeks new members while encouraging farmers to address issues for presentation to county state or national lawmakers. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Brumback Mrs. Lorraine Day Ira Campbell drive chief L. H. Messall Joe Butler and W. F. Artrip.

Farm Bureau of Frederick County Kellers Farm Bureau James Brumback Lorraine Day Ira Campbell L. H. Messall Joe Butler W. F. Artrip

Allies seek faster aid amid East West tension new Middle East drive

U S and British leaders at a conference push for expanded aid to Baghdad countries to meet Soviet pressure. Selwyn Lloyd urges measured East West relaxation while Dulles foresees limited near term offers and focuses on completing projects already under way. Iran Pakistan Iraq and former premier Nuri Said press for more money materials and manpower.

Soviet Union Menderes United States Britain Baghdad Manouchehr Egbal Iran Firoz Khan Noon Pakistan Nuri Iraq Middle East Dulles Lloyd

Zuckerman Defends States Rights Against Federal Powers

Zuckerman and Rep Whitener warned of increased central power in the federal government and a Supreme Court overreach. They urged Jaycees to support constitutional government and preservation efforts led by groups like the JCC as a bulwark for American liberties.

JOC Supreme Court Rep. Whitener Marble Palace Capitol Hill Congress Jaycees America JCC

Family of Five Burned to Death in Hessmer Fire

In Hessmer Louisiana a five person family died in a fire that destroyed their three room frame home. Sheriff Didier identified Elgie Pettett 22 his expectant wife Adron 24 their two daughters ages 3 and 2 and their 9 month old son as the victims. Firemen and owner Clarence Norman said the blaze likely started from an open fireplace. Coroner Dr H J Kaufman ruled the deaths accidental.

Marksville Hessmer Here S. O. Didier Elgie Pettett Adron Clarence Norman H. J. Kaufman

Rufus Woods Dies From Gunshot Wound

Rufus Woods 78 of Lee Street died last night at 8 p.m. found with a gun in his hand in his bedroom. Sheriff and coroner report a personal safety related bullet wound. A Spanish American War veteran and retired Norfolk and Western brakeman, he leaves surviving relatives and will be moved between Omps and Hawkins funeral homes with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery Bluefield.

Rufus Woods Lee St Robert DeHaven Woods George Troxel Newton Baker VA Tazewell County Norfolk and Western Railroad John Woods Mechanicsville Grat Woods New Market Tenn Fannie May Woods Lily Stafford Cranston Ruby Funkhouser Woodmen Moose Lodge Bluefield Omps Hawkins Funeral Home Walnut Grove Cemetery

Five Die In Des Moines Olympia Hotel Fire

Five persons died when a blaze swept the Olympia Hotel in downtown Des Moines. About 40 guests were inside when the fire was discovered at 2 45 am. Hotel owner Tom Moritas and clerk Marguerite Nichols tried to wake guests as smoke and freezing winds hindered efforts. Seventeen units battled the flames in below freezing weather with a 20 mile per hour wind.

Des Moines Olympia Tom Moritas Moritas Marguerite Nichels

Faith that Moves Mountains in Youth Week Devotions

A Winchester Christian Youth devotion urges a strong faith for times of need. It cites Mark 9 23 24 and asks for belief amid doubt, invoking a mustard seed faith to reach toward Christ and resist sin. Written by John F. Baggett IIT.

Winchester Jesus Christ John F. Baggett IIT

NAACP Subpoena Fight Moves to Virginia Supreme Court

NAACP leaders Banks Hill and other representatives delivered Hill's letter to the Thomson Committee as NAACP counsel filed notice to seek a rehearing before the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. The court had ruled the NAACP must comply with committee subpoenas, while one figure remains under no legal obligation to comply with the January 21 subpoena.

Gini NAACP Banks Hill Thomson Committee Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

Weather Forecast for Virginia and Local Highlights

The forecast calls for mostly cloudy and cold conditions in Virginia tonight and Tuesday with occasional snow flurries in the mountains. Lows around 30s, highs near 40, with a five day outlook showing temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal and chances of rain or snow Wednesday along the coast and Friday or Saturday. Total precipitation expected 0.4 to 1 inch. Also notes Winchester skies and celestial events with sunrise and sunset times. Ted Williams drew 33 intentional walks in 1957 and Mickey Mantle walked 23 times on purpose.

Virginia Ted Williams Mickey Mantel

Rainfall totals and averages for period and month

Rainfall for past 48 hours ends 8:30 a.m. today is .04 inch. January and year to date totals are 3.07 inches each. The 45 year average annual rainfall is 36.78 inches. Monthly averages from 1912-57: January 2.44, February 2.02, March 2.97, April 3.10, May 3.82, June 3.35, July 3.73, August 3.92, September 2.70, October 3.26, November 2.52, December 2.48.

Answers to the Daily Quiz from Belgium and More

A compact recap lists quiz answers: Belgium. Pentateuch. Eugene ONeill. horse racing. an armed police force. the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. he became deaf. Italy. yes with limited ape like actions. the line Oh thus be it ever when freemen shall stand.

Belgium Pentateuch Eugene O'Neill Abraham Lincoln Italy

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Richard S. Bryarly Charles William See Cordelia F. Pugh Ebenezer Christian Charch Susan C. Miller Salem Church of Brethren Jones Funeral Home Jones Funeral Home, Inc Snellings N. Braddock St Pugh Service Dyke Service Henry W. Conard Myers Water Systems C. 1 Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St Haines E. Cork John Kerr School John W. Rosenberger & CO First Eub Church Mt. Hebron Cemetery Miller Service Lawmaker’s Auto Unitarian Quality Controlled Bottled Gas Service Shenandoah Bottled Gas CO C. P. McVicar, Jr U.S Plott Selwyn Lloyd Zuckerman E. Piccadilly St Oliver Winchester Orchard & Farm Supply Co., Inc Ike Arthur Berton Roueche East Hampton Long Island N. Y Arthur Bradford Rouece Edgar Tacoma Wash Milton Johns Hopkins University Earl la Grange Ill Roy Junction City Kan Mt. Airy, Md Loudoun Street Down To Glaize & Bro Hot Springs C & P Telephone Company Sam
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