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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1958
Page
2
Obituaries report Minnie DeHaven of Hedgesville born 1886 dies at home with services set at Brown Funeral Home. Also listed are Robert Lonas of Kernstown, Forrest Oglesby rites, Albert Snapp in Washington DC, with interment at Mt Hebron and Fairview Lutheran cemeteries, plus family survivors and church ties.
Mrs Abram Barr widow of Abram Barr of Albany New York died Monday in Albany. Survivors include two sons Seymour J Barr of this city and Harold N Barr of Baltimore, three sisters Mrs Max Miller Mrs Oscar Hersh and Mrs Fred Bickhart, two brothers Manuel Tanz and Benjamin Tanz, and four grandchildren Allyson Robin Alan and Richard. A funeral service was held at 2 30 p m today conducted by Rabbi Jerry Gerland of Beth El Congregation here.
Ernest A Carper 81 of 19 Peyton Street died at 12 35 p m today at Winchester Memorial Hospital He born July 5 1876 in Carpers Valley Frederick County was husband of Vernie Farmer married October 19 1935 in Hagerstown Md He belonged to Braddock Street Methodist Church many fraternal orders and Royal Arcanum Survived by wife one daughter from a previous marriage Holmes Carper a brother and a sister Funeral services conducted Friday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home by the Rev
The Winchester Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals received a $20 donation from the Junior SPCA of the Virginia Avenue School, boosting the shelter fund total to 5,050. Plans for a new shelter were discussed as rabies clinics were announced at Winchester Animal Hospital and Patton's Dance Hall, with SPCA members to serve as clerks. The society also sent letters to local senators and congressmen urging support for Bill 8308 mandating humane slaughter methods.
Police use loudspeaker demand, tear gas, and a door breach to uncover Meyers body in a farm house. Search widens for Carol King and Jensen youth missing since Monday night. Eyewitness Broening recalls car leaving abandoned school site. Jensen and girl found shot. gruesome details emerge as authorities tighten security.
The right bank is defined as the bank on the right side when a person faces downstream. This convention helps distinguish bank locations during navigation and geography.
Classified sale notices list events from the Virginia Purebred Swine Breeders Association in Winchester to Clay Sales in Mt. Airy and the Virginia Hereford Association in Winchester. Also auctions for furniture, household goods, tractors and farm equipment, and city county property in Culpeper and Frederick County.
Dr Clarence H Hill from Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory spoke at the Virginia Nurserymen's Association convention in Richmond. The three day event at the John Marshall Hotel featured talks on mites and control by Hill Monday morning, with president John E Tankard presiding. Other speakers included Parke C Brinkley Agriculture Commissioner Raymond Nicar and Edward G Thurlow.
Berryville reports the Varieties of 1958 show at Clarke County High School raised 250 dollars. The Ewing Studio of the Dance organized the event with all proceeds donated to Clarke County school dental clinics under the PTA.
Grand jury hears report on Goldfarb death and calls for more police in schools. Details include a 13 year old girl rape case at John Marshall, punches to a patrolman, and assaults on staff. Discussions involve Board of Education, School Superintendent Jansen, and Police Commissioner Kennedy amid gang activity near Brooklyn schools.
The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad begins its second advanced First Aid course tonight at 7:30 at 25 E. Gerrard St. under the Winchester Frederick County Chapter American Red Cross. William Pitcock will teach the three week course. Last year 11 members graduated from a previous advanced course. 22 squad members are now enrolled.
Berryville elementary hosts tonight and tomorrow from 7 to 9 pm for private conferences with each teacher in their room. Boyce elementary holds Monday and Tuesday nights with Monday after 7:30 pm PTA meeting and Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Clarke County High School schedules next Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm with last names A through K on Wednesday and the rest on Thursday.
Nine new members were enrolled in the Moose Lodge last night. The new members are Robert Capper, Earl Mason, Delmer Dehaven, Jack Cleveland, Charles Tevalt, Paul Ensogna, Paul Bromley, Paul Garver, and Leslie Benson. Fifty four persons attended the meeting followed by refreshments.
If stains persist after washing with hot water and suds and a soft brush, hydrogen peroxide can be used to bleach the cement lines between ceramic tiles. Apply carefully, rinse, and repeat as needed to lift stubborn stains.
Increasing cloudiness tonight with a low near 30 along the coast and in the 20s inland. Thursday brings likely rain west after noon or evening. January 30 to February 3 temperatures will run 2 to 4 degrees below normal with a chilly start, then easing slightly. Snow or rain may come Thursday night and Friday with more rain or snow Monday. Total precipitation about 0.4 to 1 inch. Today’s highs around 44 and lows near 30, vs. year ago 53 and 44.
Rainfall for the last 24 hours ending 8 30 a m shows none and January total 3 07 inches for 1958 with year to date 3 07 inches The 45 year average annual rainfall is 36 78 inches Monthly averages list January 2 41 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 Also notes Winchester skies for Wednesday January 29 with sunrise 7 20 a m and sunset 5 29 p m The Suez Canal length is about 10 miles, roughly twice as long as the Panama Canal.
Berryville reports 112 pints of blood collected at the emergency donor clinic on Monday. The quota was 150 pints and a Red Cross spokesman praised the response while noting the timing allowed 60 hours to notify regular donors. The regular clinic is planned for May.
Details of a Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom event include Miss Apple Blossom contest in May at Quarles School with winning prize a Florida trip, parade float bearing the division head, and a Cuba visit plan with Varadero Beach and Havana Country Club stops. Also notes 1958 White Sox outfield projections.
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