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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1962

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in Winchester area

Charles Ashton Tavenner of 7 and Washington will lie in state Monday at 2 0 p m at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville burial at Ivy Hill Cemetery Upperville Survivors include father Ashton Tavenner of near Boyce Previously listed incorrectly Ada Virginia Buncutter died yesterday funeral Monday at 11 a m Omps Funeral Home Rev William E Eisenberg burial Mt Hebron Pallbearers named Rosa G Lake 70 of Fairmont W Va prounced dead on arrival at Winchester Memorial Hospital daughter of Joseph and Annie Thomas Galla wife of Edward C Lake while visiting area remains moved to Ford Funeral Home in Fairmont Arrangements incomplete Edgar C Barrett 60 of Silver Spring Md died yesterday in Washington Sanatorium Tacoma Park Md born Nov 1 1902 in Frederick County son of Maude Barrett and the late Mortimer C Barrett carpenter and Seventh Day Adventist Church member survivors include wife Bessie Grubbs Barrett four children Roy L Donald E Brenton E Barrett and Patricia A Bonneau all of Silver Spring two brothers and a sister and several grandchildren Funeral Tuesday at 2 p m at Seventh Day Adventist Church Winchester burial Mt Hebron Cemetery

Charles Ashton Tavenner Washington John H. Enders Berryville Ivy Hill Upperville Mr. Tavenner Ashton Tavenner Near Boyce Ada Virginia Buncutter Omps William E. Eisenberg Mt. Hebron Cemetery Charles Anderson Samuel Johnston Charles Wish Robert Dick H. W. Boyd,Jr Alfred Hicks Rosa G. Lake Fairemont W. Va Route 5 Inchester Memorial Hospital Ast Nightsmont A Joseph Annie Thomas Galla Hue Edward C. Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church Bessie Grubbs Barrett Roy L. Donald E Brenton E. Barrett Patricia A. Bonneau Silver Spring Orndorff Seventh Day Adventist Church of Winchester Mt. Hebron

NEA Approves Sanctions to Pressure Schools

Denver AP report: The National Education Association adopts a sanctions policy to counter stubborn districts. Plans include public exposure, advised teacher nonplacement, and community pressure aimed at unethical or arbitrary school policies. Hazel Blanchard, NEA president, says actions will mirror California Teachers Association steps.

Denver Colo National Education Association NEA Hazel Blanchard California Teachers Association

Firemen Report No Damage From Exploding Chem Set and Chimney Fire

Firefighters responded to two incidents yesterday with no damage reported. William Godenour said Sarah Zane, Friendship and Reuss were summoned to 720 National Ave at 3:50 for a chemical explosion and smoke. John H. Enders and crew checked a chimney fire at the Wynkoop estate on Parshal Lane at 3:15.

Winchester William Godenour Sarah Zane Friendship and Reuss Joseph McKee National Ave John H. Enders Berryville Charles Wynkoop Parshal Lane

Smalts Emphasizes Experience in Seventh District Bid

Claude B. Smalts Jr. asks Democratic voters in the Seventh District to value experiential knowledge gained from community work before representing them in Congress. He rejects top down leadership and vows to campaign hard to win the nomination despite rumors of withdrawal.

Claude B. Smalts, Jr Congress Valley Mr. Smalts

Second Jackpot Garage Yields 168675 in Jersey City Cash

A second jackpot garage in Jersey City produced 168675.52 in gambling cash, increasing this week’s haul to over 2.59 million. Police tie the funds to Joseph Newsboy Moriarty, now jailed, with garages at 47 and 123 Oxford Ave cited as the operation base and bank. The government filed a 3.396 million tax lien against Moriarty.

Jersey City N.J Joseph Newsboy) Moriarty Oxford Ave Hudson County Lawrence A. Whipple Moriarty Trenton William V. McLaughlin Efect Austin J. Conley

Two East German Officers Escape Into West Berlin

A two man patrol of East German border police fled to West Berlin via barbed wire at the southern border, according to West Berlin police.

Berlin West Berlin West Police

Q Answers From History Lesson Puzzle Set

Answers list includes 864000 miles for question 1 and Julius Caesar, Excalibur, Politics, Joseph, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, Spain, George Washington, Baby lamb, and a method to measure cloud velocity as the final item.

Excalibur Politics Joseph Queen Mary Queen Elizabeth Spain Geo. Washington

Soblen Seeks British Asylum Amid Habeas Corpus Ruling

Fugitiv e Robert Soblen, wounded after fleeing on a forged passport, is held in Brixton Jail under a writ of habeas corpus issued by a British judge delaying his return to the United States. His asylum bid awaits Home Office review after the July 17 hearing.

Seare Robert Soblen Soblen London Brixton England United States Soviet Union Britain Home Office Hillingdon Israel

First 4/2-Day Work Week Negotiated

SAN FRANCISCO AP The nations first 4 2 day work week has been negotiated by Steamfitters Local 342 in San Francisco East Bay to spread work among 500 unemployed workers. The 36 hour week begins July 1 1964 under a three year pact with Northern California mechanical Contractors Association. Three annual wage increases of 30 cents an hour raise after the shorter week. Basic weekly pay drops from 218.40 to 207.36 when the change takes effect.

San Francisco San Francisco East Bay James Martin Northern California Mechanical Contractors Association

Army Recruits Go to Camp With Mothers

Three British Army recruits will train next week with their mothers visiting for one week to observe early training. Mothers and sons are invited to see how the army now operates with Maj. Edward Smeeden noting the aim is to show mothers the early days of a recruit’s training.

Hal R. Cooper London Maj Edward Smeeden Royal Engineers Olywn Billett Eric Grace’ Collingworth Barry Joyce Bowler Neil Billett W. H. S. Hannay Engineers Regiment Engineers Cove

Vatican Cardinal Panico Dies in Italy

Giovanni Cardinal Panico, a Curia member, died today of a heart attack while visiting his southern Italian hometown. His death reduces the College of Cardinals to 86, following March consistory that created 10 new princes.

Vatican City Giovanni Cardinal Panico Vatican Curia Vatican College of Cardinals

Boy Held On Charge Of Car Theft

A 15 year old Williamsport youth jailed on larceny after a wreck after a Rt. 522 collision involving a 1951 52 Pontiac. Irvyne R. McIntire of Winchester identified the other driver. The boy’s car, registered to Arthur W. Abbott of Williamsport, had been reported stolen.

Williamsport, Md M. H. Moore Irvyne R. McIintire Winchester Arthur W. Abbott Williamsport

U S and Soviet travel limits and open cities listed

The United States and Soviet Union agreed to discuss removal or reduction of travel restrictions. About 200 Soviet diplomats and dependents live in Washington and a similar number in New York, with notices and permission required for travel. On the U S side about one fourth of the country is closed to travel and another quarter lacks tourist facilities. Cities opened include Charleston Kalamazoo Memphis Youngstown Hartford Rochester Springfield Cincinnati Palm Beach West Palm Beach Houston Dallas Santa Fe Albuquerque Phoenix Las Vegas San Diego St Louis Detroit Pittsburgh.

United States Russia State Department Washington New York U.S Moscow Soviet Union Charleston W.va Kalamazoo Springfield, Mass Cincinnati, Ohio Palm Beach West Palm Beach, Fla Houston Dallas, Tex Santa Fe Albuquerque N.M Phoenix, Ariz Las Vegas Nev San Diego Calif St. Louis Detroit Pittsburgh

Health insurance subsidies debate tied to 65+ rationing plan

The GOP substitute by Sen. Morton proposed using federal funds to pay annual premiums up to 125 for private policies for seniors over 65 with no income tax. A graduated scale would aid those with tax liability up to 400, plus a 25 minimum for higher liability. Senate also approved Sen. Douglas plan allowing 2.2 million old age assistance recipients to earn 50 a month without penalty, excluding that amount from resources.

GOP Thruston B. Morton Morton Treasury Senate Paul H. Douglas D-Ill States Douglas

Plane vanishes amid string of 1960s air disasters

A missing airliner bound for Rome triggered alerts in Karachi and Tehran as authorities considered search operations. The note follows a year with multiple fatal crashes including Air France losses near Guadeloupe and Paris, a Flying Tiger Line flight in the Pacific, and an American Airlines jet at Idlewild.

Karachi Tehran India Ghat Rome Air France Guadeloupe Leeward Islands Paris Atlanta Pacific Guam Philippines American Airlines Idlewild New York

Sir Winston Churchill Recovers After Fall at Hospital

London officials report Sir Winston Churchill spent a comfortable night at Middlesex Hospital recovering from a left thigh injury after a fall. The wartime leader remains in stable condition and is under medical care.

London Winston Churchill Middlesex Hospital Britain

Banks Merge Rockingham Harrisonburg with Weyers Cave

The Rockingham National Bank of Harrisonburg Virginia will merge into the Augusta Rockingham Bank of Weyers Cave Virginia. The merger was approved by James J. Saxon comptroller of the currency yesterday.

Harrisonburg Weyers Cave Washington Rockingham National Bank Augusta - Rockingham Bank James J. Saxon

Towlen Woman Unchanged After Two Car Crash

Mrs. Billie Smith Towlen remains unconscious and in critical condition after a two vehicle crash at Rt. 50 and Merriman's Lane last Sunday. Her mother, Mrs. Margaret G. Smith, reports no change. Mr. Towlen was transported to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Monday.

Billie Smith Towlen Rt. 50 Merriman’s Lane Margaret G. Smith Towlen Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Sales Directory Listings for July Auctions in Virginia

A July sales directory lists multiple auctions in Virginia with dates, times, and locations. Items include real estate, farms, furniture, appliances, antiques, household goods, farm equipment, and Holstein cattle, with auctioneers such as W. D. Orndorff, Buddy Artrip, Stan Haworth, and Charles R. Duvall.

Frances & Ruth A. G. Lindenmuth Skyline Drive Kings Court W. D. Orndorff Darrell K. Koonce Berkeley County Court House Martinsburg Greenspring Gerrardstown Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers H. G. Slonaker Frederick County Court House Buddy Artrip Antonia Pitta Berryville Pine Grove Church

Weather summary for Virginia today and tonight

Fair tonight with low temperatures around the 60s. Partly sunny conditions persist. the day is expected to be mostly sunny with a warm afternoon and light winds across the state.

Virginia

Rainfall totals and averages for the year and months

Rainfall data covers the 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today with totals for July and year-to-date. July rainfall so far and year-to-date figures are provided, along with a 49 year average by month, listing January through December totals for the period.

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Tavenner Service Buncutter Service Edward Lake Jones Funeral Ford Funeral Home Fairmont Edgar C. Barrett Silvers Spring Winn Tacoma Park Mr. Barrett Frederick County Maude Selle Barrett Quincy Mortimer C. Barrett Mr. Leonard I. Perry Mount Hebron Cemetery Jones Funeral Home, Inc the Order OF the Golden Rule Ambulance Service Pew Weyerhaeuser Forestglo Weyerhaeuser Forestglo John W Rosenberger Commerce St Gibbons Smalts I, Q Julius Caes Sir Winston Associated Press Albany Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Des Moines Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans Oklahoma City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Portland Ore Rapid City Richmond Salt Lake City Seattle Tampa James R. Carroll Charles R. Duvall McCormick International Brumback’s N. Cameron N. Cameron St Highland Ave A. L. Slonaker Admr Route 7 Unico Southern States Stephens City
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