Deaths and Funerals in Martinsburg Area
Mrs Minnie Parkinson DeHaven of Hedgesville W Va dies at home born December 5 1886 near Glengarry She survived by husband four sons daughter two brothers two sisters eight grandchildren funeral Friday 10 30 a m Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg interment in Rosedale Cemetery Martinsburg Robert Scott Lonas 72 former Martinsburg resident dies at Kernstown born April 1885 in Gore son of William and Millie Lonas member of Fairview Lutheran Church retired Virginia Woolen employee survived by daughter Lena McAboy Kernstown brother Edgar Lonas of Cot esville Pa three sisters Nellie McKee Dora Palmer and Fred Snapp also grandchildren funeral tomorrow 2 p m Omps Funeral Home interment Fairview Lutheran Church Cemetery Gore remains at Omps Funeral Home until service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Parkinson DeHaven
Hedgesville
W. Va
Glengarry
Ralph N
Emily Catherine Parkinson
Mt. Carmel
E.A.B
Glengary
Hedgesville Methodist Church
Ralph J. DeHaven
Kenneth S. DeHaven
Annandale
Paul W. DeHaven
Martinsburg
Margaret C. Ruble
Arlington
B. H. Parkinson
N. Ray Park m
Mary N. Hollis
Martinsburge
Elia Mae Masters
Inwood
Brown Funeral Home
Gore
William
Millie Johnson Lonas
Fairview
Washington, D.C
Fred Snapp
Rt. 4
Nellie Mae Rinker
Omps Funeral Home
Joseph S. Duckwall
Norman Cooper
Fairview Lutheran Church
Barr Widow Mrs Freda Barr Dies in Albany
Mrs Abram Barr widow of Abram Barr of Albany New York died Monday in Albany. Survivors include two sons Sey mour J Barr and Harold N Barr, three sisters Max Miller Oscar Hersh and Fred Bickhart, two brothers Manuel Tanz and Benjamin Tanz, four grandchildren Allyson Robin Alan and Richard. Funeral conducted at 230 p m by Rabbi Jerry oe of Beth El Congregation ete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Barr
Abram Barr
Albany
N.Y
Seymour J. Barr
This City
Harold N. Barr
Baltimore
Max Miller
Long Island
Oscar Hersh
Brooklyn
Fred Bickhart
N. Y
Manuel Tanz
Benjamin Tanz
Hicksville
Allyson and
Robin Barr
Alan and
Richard Barr
Jerry Oe
Beth-El Congregation
Ete
Ernest A Carper 81 dies in Winchester Memorial Hospital
Ernest A. Carper 81 of 19 Peyton Street died at 12 35 p m in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born July 5 1876 in Carpers Valley Frederick County he was the son of the late Polk and Sallie Grim Carper. He married Vernie Farmer on October 19 1935 in Hagerstown Md. He belonged to Braddock Street Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Golden Rule Bible Class. He was active in Rouss Fire Co Madison Lodge 6 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Winchester Hiram Lodge 21 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and the McFadden Council of Royal Arcania. He worked 50 years for the Virginia Woolen Co retiring about six years ago. Survived by his wife a daughter from a prior marriage Gertrude Anderson Ernestine Fortune of Richmond one brother Holmes Carper and one sister Wirlissie Bayliss of Opequon. Ducted Friday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home by the Rev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest A. Carper
Peyton St
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Carpers Valley
Frederick County
Polk
Sallie Grim Carper
Vernie Farmer
Hagerstown
Carper
Braddock Street
Ernestine Fortune
Richmond
Holmes Carper
This City
Wirlissie Bayliss
Opequon
Jones Funeral Home
The
Rey
Oglesby and Duckwall Interment Arrangements Noted
Funeral plans list Forrest B. Oglesby and the Rev. Joseph S. Duckwall. Interment in Mt. Hebron Cemetery with graveside services by Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21 A F and A M. Friends may call at Jones Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest B. Oglesby
Joseph S. Duckwall
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Winchester
Hiram Lodge No. 21
A.F
A. M
Jones Funeral Home
Obituary: Albert M Snapp Former County Resident Dies
Albert M Snapp former county resident died today at 11 15 a m at his Washington D C home after years of illness He was born July 5 1874 in Opequon Frederick County a son of the late Morgan W and Mary Elizabeth Perry Snapp He was a retired cabinet maker and a member of Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Church Survivors include his wife Ella R Shirley married April 5 1899 Funeral services were held Friday at Deal Funeral Home Washington D C and then at Omps Funeral Home Mt Hebron Cemetery interment followed Rev Forrest B Oglesby officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon
Frederick County
Morgan W
Mary Elizabeth Perry Snapp
Snapp
Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Church
Washington
Ella R. Shirley
Deal Funeral Home
D.C
Omps Funeral Home
Forrest B Oglesby
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
SPCA Shelter Fund Receives $20 Gift in Winchester
The Winchester SPCA fund grew to 5050 dollars after a 20 dollar gift from the Junior SPCA of Virginia Avenue School. Plans for a shelter erection were discussed as rabies clinics were announced at Winchester Animal Hospital tonight and Patton's Dance Hall tomorrow 5 to 9 pm. SPCA members will serve as clerks and letters urging Bill 8308 for humane slaughter methods were sent to local senators and congressmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Society For the Prevention of
SPCA
Virginia Avenue School
Winchester Animal Hospital
Patton's Dance Hall
Society
Killing Continues As Farm Town Searches for Victims
The firefight and police push culminate in discovery of Meyer's body after tear gas and a door breach. Search teams find Carol King and Jensen youth dead in a storm cellar amid spent 22 caliber shells. Extra police patrols and frightened farmers patrol the area as authorities pursue the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Carol King
Jensen
Everett Broening
Scheele
River banks decide right by facing downstream
The right bank is the bank on the right side when you look in the direction the river flows. The left bank is opposite, to the left of a person facing downstream.
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J. A
Virginia Hereford Association Sale in Winchester
Virginia Hereford Association conducts a registered Hereford bulls sale at Farmers Livestock Exchange in Winchester with Morris Fannon as sales manager on March. Also listed are Virginia Purebred Swine Breeders Association hogs at Winchester and Clay Sales tractor auction near Mt. Airy, plus furniture and city county property sale in Culpeper and Berryville separate listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc
Winchester
R. M. Godsey
Marshal Locke
Crow's Nest
Berryville
W. D. Orndorff
Clay Sales, Inc
Mt. Airy
Frederick
Pri
Virginia Hereford Association
Farmers Livestock Exchange
Morris Fannon
Sales
Culpeper
H. K Benham
Prederick County Court House
Dr Hill Speaks at Rich mond Nurserymen Meet
Dr Clarence H Hill of Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory featured at Virginia Nurserymen's Association convention in Richmond. The three day meeting at John Marshall Hotel included talks on pests and mite control by Hill and other speakers Parke Brinkley Raymond Nicar and Edward Thurlow with John E Tankard presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence H. Hill
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Virginia Nurserymen’s Association
Richmond
Thorugh
John Marshall Hotel
Hill
John E. Tankard
Exmoor
Parke C. Brinkley
Agriculture
Raymond Nicar
Virginia Department of Highways
Edward G. Thurlow
North Carolina State College
Rescue Squad First Aid Course Opens Tonight
The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad begins its second advanced First Aid course tonight at 7:30 at 25 E Gerrard St. The three week program, taught by William Pitcock, is under the Winchester Frederick County Chapter American Red Cross. Charles Pietsch invites any interested persons to join the 22 members already enrolled. 11 graduates from the previous course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
E. Gerrard St
Winchester - Frederick County
American Red Cross
William Pitcock
Charles Pietsch
112 Pints Collected At Blood Donor Clinic
Berryville reports 112 pints collected at the emergency blood donor clinic on Monday. The quota was 150 pints but the Red Cross spokesman praised the response given only short notice to regular donors. The regular clinic is planned for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Red Cross
Virginia Weather Today and Five Day Forecast
Increasing cloudiness tonight with a low near 30 along the coast and in the 20s inland. Thursday rain chances rise west of the state after noon. The five day outlook through February 3 shows temperatures 2 to 4 degrees below normal, periods of rain or snow Thursday night and Friday, and again Monday, with total precipitation around 4 inches or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Rainfall and Temperatures Report for Month and Year
Rainfall during the last 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today shows none. January rainfall to date 3.07 inches, matching 1958 rainfall to date. Average annual rainfall over 45 years is 36.78 inches. Monthly averages for 1912-57 include 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. High 44, Low 30 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dees
Winchester Skies and Canal Length Facts
The entry notes sunrise at 7 20 a m and sunset at 5 29 p m on Wednesday January 29. It states the Suez Canal measures just over 10 miles, about twice the length of the Panama Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Variety Show Nets 250 For Clarke County Dental Clinic
Berryville reports the Varieties of 1958 benefit at Clarke County High School auditorium raised 250 dollars per performance. The Ewing Studio of the Dance produced the show and all proceeds support dental clinics in Clarke County schools under the PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County High School
Ewing Studio
Clarke County
Parent-Teachers Association
Violence at John Marshall prompts grand jury probes
The grand jury was notified of Goldfarb's death and planned to question Board of Education officials about potential pressure on the John Marshall principal after he urged a policeman in schools. A 13 year old girl was raped in the school basement, triggering further testimony on violence at the school and similar incidents in Brooklyn schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Silver
Grand Jury
Goldfarb
Golden
Board of Education
Leibowitz
William Jansen
Stephen P. Kennedy
John Marshall
Thomas Fleming
Brooklyn
Parent-Teacher Conferences Set In Clarke County
Berryville elementary school hosts tonight and tomorrow night conferences from 7 to 9 for parents in private sessions. Boyce elementary schedules Monday and Tuesday with 7:30 start after PTA. Clarke County High School holds Wednesday and Thursday sessions at 7:30, grouping A to K on Wednesday and remaining on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Boyce
Parent-Teachers Association
Clarke County High School
Nine new members join Moose Lodge in local ceremony
Nine new members were enrolled in the Moose Lodge here last night. The men named are Robert Harper, Earl Mason, Delmer DeHaven, Jack Cleveland, Charles Tevault, Paul Ensogna, Paul Bromley, Paul Garver and Leslie Benson. There were 54 attendees at the meeting before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lodge
Robert Carper
Earl Mason
Delmer DeHaven
Jack Cleveland
Charles Tevalt
Paul Ensogna
Paul Bromley
Paul Garver
Leslie Benson
Cement lines Bleached With Hydrogen Peroxide After Wash
Cement lines between ceramic tiles may be bleached with hydrogen peroxide if stains persist after washing with hot water and suds and a soft brush.
Miss Apple Blossom queen plans Cuba trip and parade roles
Beatrice Ann Ragland of Schuyler plans a Cuban visit including Varadera Beach and Havana Country Club. She previously won Miss Apple Blossom and a Florida trip. the 1958 pageant is May 2 at Quarles School auditorium. The article also notes a Chicago White Sox outfield guess of Smith Landis Francona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varadera Beach
Oasis Motel
Havana Country Club
Cuba
New York
Gotham
Valley
Beatrice Ann Ragland
Schuyler
Nelson County
Florida
Quarles School
Shenandoah Valley
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Mrs. Lester DeHaven
Robert S. Lonas
Robert Scott Lonas
S. Loudoun St
Lena McAboy
Kernstown
Mrs
Jones Funeral Home, Inc
Split Rock
Winchester Concrete Products
Welltown Pike
Snellings
N. Braddock St
Myers Water Systems
Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron
W & W Coal CO
Westernport, Md
Frederick CO
John W. Rosenberger & CO
SPACE
Albert M. Snapp
12Th Street
N.W
Order of the Golden Rule
Louis Simon
Chicago
Joseph Marcus
Marcus
Simon
Dr. Hill
California
Redwood
N. Cameron ST
Aids Dental Clinic
Singer
Singer Sewing Center
N. Loudoun St
E. Piccadilly St
Deval
Nassau
Handel
Sweden
Halter
Union of Socialist Soviet Republics
Chicago White Sox
al Smith
Jim Landis
Tito Francona
Porter-Cable
Avra Enle
SE Arie Inc
N. Howard ST
Weway Hydramatic Pruner
Winchester Orchard & Farm Supply
Cameron St
Hi. C. Christianson
Senseny Road
Southern States Agency
Southern
Winchester Cooperative
Your Southern States Cooperative Ca de
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