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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals In Chester Gap Community

Mr. Williams, son of Herbert and Annie Laura Williams of Chester Gap, known veteran of World War II and unmarried, is mourned by five brothers Irv Samuel Georgie G. of Chester Gap and D. of Front Royal, Eva Sada pee of cone ee al, wlan Mago Pre er so Cate Gap oe Wines ger Ora Pomeroy of Prom will be Albert Bed ey Webster and Leonard Cameron, with Kenneth E. Bowers and C. DuBrueler noted as friends. Robert. Relatives may call at Jones Funeral Home.

Mr. Williams Herbert Annie Laura Williams Chester Gap Roy Irv, Samuel Georgie Ess G Front Royal Hoes Sisoe Ian Eva Sada Pee Cone Eeal Wlan Mago Cate Gap Ger Ora Pomeroy Prom Albert, Bedey, Webster Leonard Cameron

Miss M. V. Lupton Dies in Seaman

Miss Margaret V. Lupton of Kerns town died Monday in Seaman. She was born there, daughter of Winfred and Mrs Lupton of 2970 Val a. She belonged to the Kerns town Methodist Church.

Margaret V. Lupton Seaman Miss Lupton Kernstown Winfred Lupton Vala

Alva Smith Dies at 70 in Braddock Street Residence

Alva W. Smith 70 of 411 Braddock St. died Monday morning. Born in Chambersville to the late Wilhelm and Louisa Ryan, he was a Street Methodist member. Funeral services led by Rev. J. S. Duckwall are Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Memorial. interment Mount Hebron. Pallbearers named: Charles A. Jr., James E. Beam, Donald E. Bowers, Elsworth E. Le.

Alva W. Smith Braddock St Nm 8 Smith Chambersville Wilsehen Louisa Ryan Mr. Smith Street Methodist Ji Ss. Duckwall Jones Mount Hebron Charles A. , Jr James E. Beam Donald E. Bowers Elsworth E. le

Jones Funeral Home Notices For Alva W. Smith and Margaret V. Lupton

Funeral times set for Alva W. Smith on Wednesday at 1 30 p m DST Jones Funeral Home. Margaret V. Lupton to be laid to rest Wednesday at 3 00 p m Mt Hebron Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home Inc. remains arranging services.

Alva W. Smith Jones Funeral Home Margaret V. Lupton Mt. Hebron Cemetery Jones Funeral Home, Inc

Jeers greet Little Rock Freedom Riders in 1957

A crowd of about 300 white residents jeered the first Freedom Riders to reach Little Rock Arkansas in 1957. Five riders from St Louis arrived at the bus station amid taunts. Police arrested two Negroes and two whites when they refused to leave the white waiting room. A ninth rider, a Negro girl, was moved outside and later released. Four defendants faced a misdemeanor under a 1959 Arkansas law with up to a $500 fine and six months in jail. The Arkansas Supreme Court is testing the law's constitutionality.

Associated Press Freedom Riders Little Rock Ark Wil Wade St. Louis Midwest Trailways R. E. Glasscock Arkansas Supreme Court Jackson Miss Mississippi Elbert Tuttle U.S. 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals National Asociation For the Advancement of Colored People James Spencer Ilumber

Notable pallbearers listed for funeral service

Pallbearers named Wallace J. Lutz Hoye L. Riley John M. Seabright Grant T. Seabright Connie I. Renner and Landon G. Boyer. Burial took place at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Wallace J. Lutz Hoye L. Riley John M. Seabright Grant T. Seabright Connie I. Renner Landon G. Boyer Mount Hebron Cemetery

Obituary of J. H. Lutzenhiser

Joseph Henry Lutzenhizer 83 of Siler Route died today in Staunton. Born in Ohio he married Eula, who survives along with three daughters Eula Mae, Dora Lucinda, and Vir SS Lutzenhizer, all listed as residents. The notice notes his marriage and family survivors.

Joseph Henry Lutzenhizer Siler Route Staunton Ohio Eula Eula Mae Dora Lucinda SS Lutzenhizer

Merchants Admit Dues Schedule After Incorporation

Merchants Association ratified a dues plan approved by the Board on June 26. Dues range from 20 to 100 dollars based on annual gross sales to align with the association’s recent incorporation. A special traffic and parking committee meeting is set for tomorrow at 1 15 p m. The Chamber of Commerce board will dine next Tuesday at the Elms Hotel at 6 30 p.m. to discuss further action.

Ashington Merchants Association Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Elms

Damages Reported In Two Car Wreck On South Cameron

A two car crash on South Cameron St at 9 a.m. 300 feet north of Cork St caused $175 in damages. A 1958 Buick driven by Solenberger and a 1941 Plymouth driven by Lucy B. Randall collided. Plymouth damage $100 Buick damage $75. Personal injuries reported.

South Cameron St Cork St Mit Wwice Carroll Solenberger Rt. 1 Lucy B. Randall N. Brad St

Dining Etiquette: Ending a Meal as a Guest

It is generally considered poor form to use more dishes than necessary or to take unfinished items from a host’s table. If you have already used dishes after finishing, politely thank the host and refrain from further plate use. In future meals, wait for the host to clear or offer to help.

Bulldozer Fire At Morgan Mill Farm In Berryville

A bulldozer at John Davis Morgan Mill Farm on Blue Ridge Mountain caught fire about 10 30. George Chapman of Berryville suffered severe burns and was treated at the scene as Berryville Fire Company responded with both fire trucks.

George Chapman Berryville John H. Enders

Airlines Advance In Irregular New York Stock Market

The AP stock survey shows moderate trading as airlines and several aircraft shares rise early today. The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 694.03, up .87, while the AP 60 average gained .20 to 247.10 with mixed results across sectors and prior gains in defense related issues.

NEW York Associated Press Russia National American United Eastern General Dynamics Avco Zenith Texas Texaco Bethlehem Steel

Virginia voters mix early returns in statewide primary

Voters in Richmond area counties including Henrico show a brisk start while Fredericksburg Charlottesville and Staunton report light turnout. Norfolk runs ahead of 1959 pace with Northern Virginia showing varied turnout led by a heavy surge in Alexandria and mixed results in Fairfax. Martinsville posts fivefold noon turnout versus four years ago amid low interest in the gubernatorial primary.

Fredericksburg Charlottesville Staunton Norfolk Virginia Alexandria Fairfax County Martinsville Southside

Kennedy urges Senate action on defense funding

The House approved a large defense package for bomber development and additional B52s. Senators debate efficiency and executive consultation with Joint Chiefs of Staff, while warning the Army lacks modern fighting power and rifles lag 16 years behind.

House Russell George D. Aiden R-Vt Congress White House Joint Chiefs of Staff Kennedy Berlin Maxwill D. Taylor Thomas H. Kuchel Rcalif Senate Gop John Stennis D-Miss Senate Preparedness Paul Douglas D-ill

Wedding Card Wishes Guidance

A brief note inquires about lines of good wishes to include with a wedding card. The speaker suggests that including warm sentiments is a nice thing, though not required or necessary.

Condition of Dr Racey Improves After Car Crash Near New Phil

Shenandoah College officials Dr Racey and Mrs Racey injured in a head on air crash near New Phil. Dr Racey treated for facial injuries and broken ribs and will stay in Ohio for 10 days then Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Racey wired jaw. Mrs Kyre swollen head but skull intact. Mr Eyre driving, other car on wrong side. Trustees Omps, Sawyer, Snow traveled to visit Raceys.

Shenandoah College New Phil Racey Ohio Winchester Memorial Hospital Harlan C. Snow

Museum Photo Exhibit Opens To Public Today

Blue Ridge Chapter of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hosts a gala opening for a two part podography exhibit. The show runs at 223 Amherst St through July 19 with afternoon hours 3 to 6 and evening hours 8 to 10. admission 25 cents. Membership forms available at the exhibit.

Blue Ridge Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Amherst St Robert Capa David Douglas Duncan Dmitri Kessel Gjon Mill Mozart Salz Irving Penn

Firemen Plan Demonstrations For CVVFA Meet

Plans for exhibits and demonstrations at the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association convention August 24 to 26 include a 65 foot hoist to rescue people from upper story windows. The South End Fire Hall will host displays of extinguishers nozzles hardware and related items. An Antique division features a 1700 hand pump from Greencastle Pennsylvania.

Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association South End Greencastle

July 12 Auction Listings From Winchester Area

A historical sales directory lists multiple auction events in and around Winchester Virginia. Items include furniture, appliances, farm equipment, dairy cattle, real estate, and commercial property. Auctions are conducted by Orndorff Cole Patton Headless Dunham Welch Peters Hawkins Corstaphney Larrick McKee and others with dates July 12 to July 29.

Denny’s Winchester Orndorff & Cole Patton Clark St Buddy Artrip Sachens Bobby Dunham Glengary W. Va Back Creek Valley Floyd Dunham Viola V. Welch Charles Town D. Orndorff E. L. Peters Mies Senseny Charles R. Duvall J. Allen Hawkins Wardensville Waites Run Road Asbury Farmer Frederick County Court House Gainesboro Dennis T. Cole R.W Corstaphney J. Randolph Larrick U.S. Rt E. T. Snider Eer Peter K. McKee Frederick County

Weather Snapshot Virginia Sees Warm Humidity Rise

Fair tonight in Virginia with low 56 to 64 and increasing clouds tomorrow. Rainfall in the last 24 hours ended 8:30 am was none, July total 0.96 inches. year to date 23.97 inches. Average annual rainfall over 48 years 96.9 inches with monthly figures listed.

Square Dance Demonstration Draws Borough Spectators

Berryville reports about 100 spectators at a Saturday square dance demonstration beside the Community Building. Area square dance clubs hosted events with clubs from neighboring states in attendance.

Berryville Area

Thanking by Telephone After Flowers

The exchange notes that a quick telephone call is acceptable to thank someone for sending flowers, though a handwritten note of thanks is still preferred.

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Williams Service Kenneth E. Bowers C. DuBrueler Robert M. V. Lupton Alva Smith J. H. Lutzenhiser Joonwz &S Funeral Home, Inc 308 Loudouney Winchester, Va Richmond Henrico County Stuart M. Winchester CVVFA Ag Buchanan Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo Kago Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St.Paul New Orleans Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Glaize N. Cameron St Senseny Dephts Senseny Road Golf Course Ford Tractor Chevrolet DODGE Anderson & Jenkins Warehouseman’s Sale Winster Ruth Shaver Frank Vaughan Hampton Fay Whitacre Ora Whitacre Russell W Dunlap P.O. Box Ft, Lauderdale Florida Commission Denny's New Legion American Wed Kenmore Westinghouse Singer Philco P.S
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