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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1963

Page

2

Funeral service for Brock Townshend in Berryville

A funeral service for Brock Townshend of Bluemont was held this afternoon at 2 o clock at John H Enders Funeral Home with Rev Julian Orrell officiating. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville with pallbearers listed as Clyde Allder Allder Smith Albuy Howard Albin and Tabb.

Brock Townshend Bluemont John H. Enders Julian Orrell Clyde Allder Allder Smith Albuy Howard Albin Tabb Green Hill Ceme- Berryville

Funeral service for Mrs Nona N Colston Aberdeen Md

A funeral service for Mrs Nona N Colston of Aberdeen Maryland was held this morning at 10 o'clock at the John H Enders Funeral Home in Berryville conducted by the Rev Harvey E Hall. Pallbearers were Paul Racy Oscar Carr Lee Clark Donald Levi Orel Royston and Clay Carr. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville.

Nona N. Colston Aberdeen John H. Enders Berryville Harvey E. Hall Paul Racy Oscar Carr Lee Clark Donald Levi Orel Royston Clay Carr Green Hill Cemetery

Martinsburg Cargo Pound Gains In May Air Traffic

A company spokesman said Lake Central Air cargo volume rose 1.82 percent in May from a year earlier with airlines handling over one million mail express and freight items. W Hartman of the airline noted moderate growth while citing overall increases.

Martinsburg Lake Central Express W. Hartman

Seven more sewer users needed at Stephens City

Stephens City officials say 83 residents have signed for the proposed sewer system but 100 are required to meet Health, Education and Welfare loan specs. Rights of way remain unsettled, five or six properties may be condemned, and construction may be delayed to August 26 as the State Water Control Board approves. The $29,272.87 federal grant backs the project with Buckley Lages Inc. of Winchester tentatively awarded the base contract.

Stephens City Pauline Cutright Health, Education and Welfare Department State Water Control Board Buckley-Lages Inc Winchester

Mohawk Airlines Crash Leaves Several Injured

Richard Baldwin and Robert Christopher described the sudden turbulence as the plane rose briefly before a sharp drop. Passengers and crew survived with injuries including a skull fracture. construction worker Joseph Pearson aided rescuers. The crash marks Mohawk’s second ever in its history following a 1950 Robinson Airlines disaster.

Richard Baldwin Banbury Conn Robert Christopher Stratford Thomas Mayer Westport John L. O’brien Joseph Pearson Tonawanda N.Y Pearson Jane R. Nixon White Plains Charles V. McAdam Greenwich McNaught Newspaper Syndicate Gene K. Beare Darien Loren Wagner

Two Drivers Fined and Suspended for Drunken Driving

Two out of town motorists convicted in Municipal Court for driving under the influence received fines and 30 day suspended jail terms. Earl R. Costello of Arlington was fined 211.75 dollars with license revocation for a year. Edwin C. Hartsock of Cumberland was fined 212.75 dollars with a suspended term.

John Rice Earl R. Costello Arlington Cumberland Edwin C. Hartsock John S. Frye Rt. 4 Preston R. Whitacre Howard 0. Shull Fox Drive Carter F Wisecarver Rt. 1 Edna R. Lazzazzera E. North Ave Opal K. Landacre N. Loudoun Robert M. Smith Rt. 2 Sally D Ramos Berryville Carolyn Ann Godlove Clearbrook Charlotte A. Loy Rosie E. Corbin Berryville Ave Robert B. Trenary Rt. 3 Roy L. Madigan Owen L Carter Greenwood Rd Hayfield Louis V. McCarty Kernstown James H Flint Riverton Kenneth E. Johnson Baltimore

Car and Truck Collide North of Winchester

A car and a truck collided at the intersection of Routes 11 and 664 about four miles north of Winchester yesterday at 11 40 a.m. The truck, driven by Robert Oates of Gore and owned by Valley Redi Mix Co of Winchester, moved from Route 11 onto Route 664 and struck a taxi operated by Shirley White of Winchester, owned by Royal Cab Co, headed west on Route 664. No injuries were reported.

Winchester M. H. Moore Robert Oates Gore Valley Redi-Mix .Co Shirley White Glaize Ave Royal Cab Co

Local Fisherwoman Wins Tagged Fish Contest in West Virginia

Mrs. M F Frye of Winchester was among 18 winners in a West Virginia Centennial tagged fish event near Huntington. She received a three year subscription to West Virginia Conservation magazine. Another winner, Mrs. Josephine M Davis of Rawlings Maryland, won first prize a complete set of fishing and camping gear. The tagged fish were released in a West Virginia stream for prizes.

M.F. Frye Winchester West Virginia Huntington W. Va

Hearing Friday for Negro youth in assault case

Richard Stanton, 17, of Dillwyn will be brought from Appomattox County jail to Buckingham Friday for a preliminary hearing on rape robbery and attempted murder charges. The 73 year old white woman was attacked last Friday and left for dead after being thrown into a 45 foot abandoned well. Stanton is held without bond in Appomattox County jail for Buckingham County authorities.

Buckingham (Ap Richard Stanton Rt. 1 Dillwyn Appomattox County Stanton Buckingham County

Breakdown Reported in Rail Negotiations

Washington reports a complete breakdown in talks between railroads and five unions over work rules. J E Wolfe says unions refuse to accept any presidential board recommendations and the grace period ends July 10 with featherbedding unresolved. Carriers will implement new rules at 12:01 a.m. Thursday while Willard Wirtz reenters mediation talks.

Washington J.E. Wolfe National Railway Labor Conference Kennedy Wolfe Tokaioea P. Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz

Men Change Plea To Lesser Charge In Clarke Court

In Clarke County circuit court two men pleaded guilty to assault and battery after a March incident involving a 27 year old waitress. John S. Lichliter and Kenneth Brill faced dismissal of criminal assault charges with a compromise that withdrew the case from a jury. A pre sentence report was ordered.

Berryville Clarke County John S. Lichliter Kenneth Brill Brill Elliott Marshall John Harvey

Fire hits motor area of truck at traffic light

Fire around the motor of a tractor-trailer owned by Michael's Transfer of Winchester burned near the engine yesterday at 5 12 p m. Fire Inspector W N Gochenour noted burned wires around the motor as Rouss and South End Fire Companies responded to the alarm.

W. N. Gochenour Michael Winchester

Painter to Seek Ashby District Board Seat

Woodstock Clayton A. Painter a Hamburg area businessman and farmer announces he will seek the Ashby District seat on the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors. The 67 year old life long Shenandoah County resident and Bethel Lutheran Church member will seek the Republican nomination at the party convention Tuesday.

Woodstock Clayton A. Painter Hamburg Ashby Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors Bethel Lutheran Church

Civil rights groups adapt tactics amid lull in protests

Civil rights leaders say demonstrations slowed after biracial talks and desegregation moves. NAACP and CORE spokesmen stress ongoing coordination while urging voter registration and selective buying. They warn protests may resume if talks fail and note unemployment fuels unrest.

Mitchell Jackson Miss Allen Thompson Charles Evers NAACP Medgar W. Evers Mississippi Naacp Aaron Henry Clarksdale John Brown Miami Fla Kennedy Brown Young Washington Congress Detroit

Khrushchev Proposal Tests Western Reactions

U.S. officials weigh Khrushchev’s test ban offer and a possible nonaggression pact with NATO and Warsaw Pact. Hariman to Moscow July 15 for renewed talks. Key questions: whether underground explosions join a partial ban and how East Germany factors into any pact between blocs.

Kennedy Khrushchev W. Averell Harriman Moscow East Berlin Soviet Union NATO Washington East Germany Kremlin Red China

Denny's Commission Auction and July sales directory

July 3 7:00 pm Denny's Commission Auction mile east of Winchester on Route 7 furniture and appliances. July 4 1:00 pm Young Men's Class Bethel Lutheran Church at H Ray Butler's Packing House Albin furniture and household goods benefit church building. July 6 1:00 pm M L Harvey old Lacy Carper home Stephens City VA furniture and goods. July 6 1:00 pm John T Moyers 12 miles south of Winchester furniture goods and farm machinery. July 12 10:00 am FP L Largent Jr acting trustee Nick's Shoe Repair 7 W Piccadilly St shoe repair equipment. July 13 10:00 am Estate of Mrs Rose F Hawse 3088 Bradford St Winchester Antiques furniture dishes. July 13 1:00 pm Mrs Adah Payne Stephenson garden tractor and equipment. July 20 11:00 am Estate of Mrs Ada Hurley 320 E Piccadilly St furniture goods. Aug 7 10:00 am Estate of Rev Roy Schmucker 415 N Loudoun St antiques goods.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff , Cole Aucts Bethel Lutheran Church H. Ray Butler Albin Ray Fahnestock L. Harvey Old Lacy L. Largent, Jr Nick’s Shoe Repair W. Piccadilly St Chas. R. Duvall Rose F. Hawse Bradodck &J W. D. Orndorff Auc Adah Payne Stephenson Chas R. Duvall Ada Hurley E. Piccadilly Roy Schmucker Loudoun St

Weather outlook for Winchester July 3

Clear arid cooler tonight with low 58 to 64. Sunny pleasant temperatures Thursday and Friday fair and cool. Five day trend shows temperatures about four degrees below normal with weekend scattered showers and cooler spell early next week.

Virginia Winchester

Rainfall Totals and Averages Reported

Rainfall data cover 24 hours to 8 30 a m with 2 37 inches. July rainfall to date stands at 43 inches for 1963 total rainfall 17 24 inches. Average yearly rainfall over 50 years is 36 91 inches. Monthly rainfall shows March 2 13 inches, April 3 02, May 2 18. For 60 years January 2 40 February 3 83 June 3 06 July 3 90 August 2 52 September 2 07 October 3 19 November 3 83 December 2 40.

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Salvation Army Aid Totals in Two Months at Local Branch

Maj G Edward Bowman reports 776 pieces of garments and shoes distributed to needy families in the two months ending June 30. The drive assisted 65 family relief applicants with grocery orders and furniture, plus 81 cash donations. Transients received 612 meals 129 clothing items and 65 cash relief. 224 applicants sought transient aid and 16 women and children were helped. A total of 311 lodgings were provided.

Salvation Army G. Edward Bowman

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