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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1962

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in Middletown and Stephens City

Leslie B. Dick 48 of Middletown dies after a long illness at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survived by one brother and three sisters, funeral Friday 1:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with burial at Mount Hebron. Also funeral for H Franklin Ritenour of Stephens City Thursday 1:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Macedonia Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. friends may call.

Leslie B. Dick Middletown Winchester Memorial Hospital John A Lucy Johnson Dick Frederick County Thomas L. Dick John W. Miller James Donald Kernstown Olen Grove B. L. Lock Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebronry H. Franklin Ritenour Stephens City B. L. Locke Macedonia Cemetery Raymond E. Chateauneuf Amos H. Ritter Kenneth L. Dick Charles R. Sandy Richard E. Venable Nolaen L. Randel

Mrs H D Albin dies at Tacoma Park Maryland

Mrs H D Albin and widow of Harry Dean Albin died yesterday at her home in Tacoma Park Maryland. She is survived by a sister Mrs Cathrina C Baldwin of Madison New Jersey and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Tacoma Funeral Home with private burial.

Florence Condict Albin Sycamore Avenue Tacoma Park Harry Dean Albin Cathrina C. Baldwin Madison N. J Albin Frederick County Tacoma Funeral Home Carroll St N. W

Funeral Service for Robert G. Chapin Held Tomorrow

The funeral for Robert Guy Chapin of Rolla Missouri will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Omps Funeral Home with Rev. John Jordan officiating. Burial follows at Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon. The body rests at Omps Funeral Home.

Robert Guy Chapin Rolla Omps Funeral John Jordan Chestnut Grove Cemetery Herndon Omps Funeral Home

Prominent local board gains new directors at meeting

New directors were installed to succeed James M. Byrd and Robert F. Gaines. Others include Warren Eddy James R. Wilkins Ben Belchie and W K Sirbaugh. Pizzano reviewed actions since the last meeting October 23 and noted a free parking lot near The Star on N. Kent St. Huntsberry spoke on the 1961 Christmas shoppers improvement. Chapman outlined the February Washington Birthday Sale with a 22 cent theme and valuable items. Pullen presented the 1962 budget as incoming treasurer.

Man James M. Byrd Robert F. Gaines Warren Eddy James R. Wilkins Ben Belchie W.K. Sirbaugh Pizzano Association Star N. Kent St E. R. Huntsberry, Jr

Gary Player tops wins in 1961 PGA co sponsored events

South Africa's Gary Player won three of twenty eight PGA co sponsored and AP approved tournaments in 1961. He now registers out of Ponte Vedra Florida.

PGA South Africa Gary Player Ponte Vedra Fla

Denny’s Commission Auction and Area Estate Sales Listing

In this sales directory snippet dated JAN 31, 7 00 pm EST three auctions are listed. Orndorff and Cole Auctioneers promote a Denny’s Commission Auction 14 miles east of Winchester on Route 7 featuring furniture and appliances. Also on Feb 3 at 11 am trustee Flournoy L Largent Jr. offers a residence at 610 Battle Ave Winchester by Charles R Duvall auctioneer. A Feb 16 sale at Morgan Acres Bun ker Hill WV by Edward Ned Morrow auctioneer.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers Morgan Acres Rt. 11 Bunker Hill W. Va Edward Ned) Morrow

Winchester Clinic Could Aid Warren County Health Plan

Winchester health clinic proposed to serve Warren County patients if funds are raised. Director Dr Basil Roebuck announced a full time clinic with about 35000 total cost and local share 11000, state match and local contributions from Frederick Warren Clarke Shenandoah counties. Dr L C Fears to chair mental health group and appoint nominating committee.

Basil Roebuck Frederick Warren Clarke Shenandoah County Shenandoah Winchester Community Chest L. C. Fears

New Education Plan Scheduled, Editor Says

ROANOKE AP A Richmond newspaper editor told the Virginia Horticulture Society to expect new educational policy from Governor Harrison. Kilpatrick of the Richmond News Leader criticized federal aid to education saying it would dictate curriculum and building use. He described a proposed yearlong American government course including a six week unit on communism and said the commission avoids racial issues while upholding states rights.

Roanoke Richmond Virginia Horticulture Society Albertis S. Harrison Jr James Jackson Kilpatrick Richmond News Leader Kilpatrick Virginia Commission On Constitutional Government

Jakarta mobilizes 10000 volunteers for West New Guinea

Indonesian officials announced a first group of 10 000 volunteers is ready on short notice to be deployed over the dispute with the Netherlands in West New Guinea. The navy has orders to attack Dutch warships straying into Indonesian waters and to shoot if compelled. President Sukarno says negotiations cannot be awaited indefinitely.

Jakarta Indonesia West New Guinea Uesday Sukarno Netherlands

Dr Jones discusses content of prayer at School of Prayer

Dr E Stanley Jones leads the second School of Prayer sessions at the Braddock Street Methodist Church Chapel with 10:30 a.m. through Friday talks and 12:30 p.m. luncheons by the Winchester Council of Churchwomen. Evening services at Shenandoah College chapel run 7:30 p.m. through Friday. He urges action with prayer, stresses caring in society especially by women, and proclaims Jesus is Lord as the core of Christianity.

E. Stanley Jones School of Prayer Braddock Street Methodist Church Winchester Council of Churchwomen Autorium Shenandoah College Dr. Jones Jesus Hypeer God

West Virginia House approves sales tax extension plan

The West Virginia House passed the Barron administration sales tax bill 58 to 39 to extend the 2 to 3 percent rate for another fiscal year on sales over $1. An amendment restoring a permanent 3 percent tax without food and medicines was defeated 56 to 41. The chamber also debated taxes on pari mutuel betting and related bills.

Charleston W. Va House Senate Barron West Virginia

Wallendas Lose Balance Amid Netless Aerial Feat

The Wallenda troupe, founded in 1874 in Germany by Karl Wallenda's grandfather, arrived in the United States in 1928 with Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey. Present Karl and Herman are uncles of Jana and Dieter, Gunter is Herman's son, and Mario Wallenda is Carl's son. they perform without a safety net.

Germany Karl United States Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Herman Jana Dieter Gunter Mario Wallenda Carl Wallendas

Kennedy outlines farm program to curb surpluses and cut costs

The President proposed limiting surpluses with tighter controls on dairy and poultry while capping annual supports at about 300 million dollars. He urged shifting 50 million acres of cropland to recreation, wildlife, forests, and grazing with federal aid, aiming to raise income and reduce government spending.

Turkey Kennedy Congress U.S World Food Bank

Murder Trial Set Tomorrow in Woodstock

Mrs Edna Westfall Wampler faces trial in Shenandoah County Circuit Court for the October 14 shooting of Hobart Wampler. The case, prosecuted by William H Logan, features defense by Lynn Lucas of Luray. Police say she admitted the slaying after a late night quarrel and moved the body to a car near the highway intersection.

Woodstock Edna Westfall Wampler Shenandoah County Commonwealth William H. Logan Ward Stover Quicksburg Wampler

Glenn Must Wait at Least 13 More Days

Glenn must wait for his spaceflight due to Atlas rocket fueling troubles. NASA announced a new earliest launch date of February 13 after a leak spilled kerosene onto vital missile parts. Glenn accepts the delay, plans to visit Arlington with family, while recovery ships standby in the Atlantic.

Glenn Cape Canaveral Fla John H. Glenn Jr Atlas National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Annie Arlington Atlantic Ocean

Government eyes green belts around cities for recreation

Government considers creating green belts about ten miles wide around urban areas to provide recreational space. The proposal evaluates environmental and planning benefits and impacts on housing and transport.

WeatherToday Virginia Five Day Outlook

The forecast calls for clear very cold tonight with near zero in the mountains. Thursday brings increasing clouds and a rise in temperatures with some snow possible in the five day outlook for Virginia. Temperatures around ten degrees below normal on Feb 15, with warmer Thursday and colder periods later, light precipitation possible Friday and Sunday.

Virginia

Steam Vapor Triggers Fire Alarm At Local Dormer Vent

Steam from hot water poured into a sewer caused a fire scare at Stonewall Jackson's rs 415 N Braddock St at 12 20 p m today. Rouss and South End fire crews responded noting steam resembled smoke exiting a dormer vent near the roof during extreme cold. Rainfall data for the period listed with January totals and monthly averages.

Stonewall Jackson N. Braddock St Rouss South End

Jones Speaker for Rotary Club

Dr. E. Stanley Jones, evangelist and missionary, currently leading Week of Prayer services, will be guest speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the George Washington Hotel.

E. Stanely Jones Rotary Club George Wahington Hotel

Baptists Report 401953 Converts in 1961

Southern Baptists baptized 401953 converts during 1961, a Home Mission Board report said at a Atlanta meeting. The total reflects nationwide efforts by the denomination.

Atlanta, Ga Southern Baptists Home Mission Board

CCHS Patrons Can Confer With Teachers

Berryville parents may confer with Clarke County School teachers tonight and tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. Principal Howard Coombs reported over 300 parents attended conferences at Berryville Elementary School Monday and last night. Conferences were held last week at Johnson Williams and Boyce Elementary School with 50 and 98 attendees respectively.

Berryville Clarke County Howard Coombs Johnson-Williams Boyce Elementary School Boyce

Livestock Group Plans Annual Meet

The Northern Virginia Livestock Producers' Association holds its annual membership meeting on February 16 at 6 30 p m at the Lee Jackson Restaurant. Maury A Hubbard executive secretary of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation speaks on We are Losing the Cold War. 4 H Clubs entertain. Officers reports and committee reports, director elections and the annual audit are on the agenda.

The Northern Virginia Livestock Producers’ Association Lee Jackson Maury A. Hubbard Virginia Farm Bureau Federation

Incomplete Quiz Items and Names Listed

A fragmented list presents names and terms including Luther Burbank Napoleon I Mercury Mudville and st. Pauk. It also notes items such as a ladder and power to reduce tariffs. The scattered phrases resemble a partial quiz or vocabulary list from a historical page.

Luther Burbank Napoleon I of the St. Pauk Mercury Mudville

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Ritenour Service H. D. Albin Chapin Service Mr. H. Franklin Ritenour Mr. Leslie B. Dick Jones Funeral Home, Inc Call Flunis&s Winchester Clinic Front Royal Warren County Aurn Counc John W. Rosenberger & CO Commerce St Northern Creed Harvard Jesus Christ W.va E. Piccadilly St John Deere Model Shade Equipment CO. Rt. 11 Crider & Shockey Winchester Baptists CCHS Livestock Group I. Q. Answers Glaize S&h N. Cameron ST Alver Spring Irwin Sealson A & A Hearing Center Ga. Ave Silver Spring Amherst S. Loudoun
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