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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1962

Page

2

Obituary Notice for Naval Officer C. of

Naval officer C. of died in Bethesda hospital after a long illness. Survivors include her husband three sons a daughter her father Olin O Roark of Man sosrit NJ a sister Louise rik of California two brothers Douglas F Seabright and Mor wood G O Roark of this city A funeral service was held yesterday in Americus Georgia.

Bethesda Ne Hospital Ivors Olin O’roark Mansocrit N. J Louiserik Calif Douglas F. Seabright Morwood G. O’roark Americus

Mrs T L Chapman 85 Dies in Boyce Following Illness

Mrs T L Chapman 85 longtime resident of Boyce died early this morning at her daughter Mrs Frances H Wiley home. Born in Strasburg daughter of James B and Carrie Gardner she was twice widowed with husband Thomas Lee Chapman preceding her. She leaves six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The family will meet at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville Friday and depart at 1 15 pm for graveside service 2 pm Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal with Rev Homer C South Jr officiating.

Larna Marie Chapman Fidme Frances H. Wiley Boyce Strasburg James B Carrie Painter Gardner Thomas Lee Chapman John H. Enders Berryville

Front Royal to Hold Hearing on New Budget and Zoning Changes

Front Royal schedules a 7:30 p.m. public hearing at Town Hall on a budget with no tax or utility rate increases. The plan uses a $1.05 per $100 assessment tax rate and includes a storm sewer appropriation, recodification funds, a contingency of 14461, and merit pay increases. Zoning would shift lots in Blue Ridge Heights from residential to commercial.

Va Athedad Bernard A. Stokes Council Blue Ridge Heights Northern Virginia Power Co

Expanded TV Service May Be Available in Winchester

Local lawyer J Sloan Kuykendall urged the Winchester Common Council to grant a franchise to Southern Communications Corp based in Richmond to install above ground cable on poles to expand channel reception. The plan would allow residents with TVs to access more stations including those from Harrisonburg rather than only Washington stations. The proposal was referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and two readings.

Winchester J. Sloan Kuykendall Common Council Southern Communications Corp Richmond Kuykendall Harrionburg

Taxidermist Adolph Stasche Dies at 74

Adolph D. Stasche, 74, renowned taxidermist for Admiral Richard E. Byrd's arctic expeditions, died Tuesday. He lived in Clayton, New Jersey, and ran a Philadelphia studio before retiring four years ago.

Elmer N.J Adolph D.stasche Richard E. Byrd Stasche Clayton Philadelphia

Caution Light To Be Installed At Crosby Road Sixth Street

The recreation department approved installation of a caution light at Crosby Road and Sixth Street. Town Manager Hamner was authorized to advertise utility deposits totaling about 728 dollars. People owed money, some missing since the 1930s, will have 30 days to claim before funds go to the general fund.

Crosby Road Sixth St H. D. Hamner General Fund

Protesters Converge On Regina Over Medicare Plan

Thousands of Saskatchewan residents gathered in Regina to protest the government medicare plan. Leaders warned of no violence as barricades were set up around the legislative building and security tightened. The Keep Our Doctors Committee led the march with estimates up to 30,000 participants.

Regina Sask Saskatchewan Keep Our Doctors Committee Woodrow Lloyd Lloyd Reginas Henry Baker Legislative Building W. G. Davies

Markets Mixed After Soft Morning Rally On Telstar News

The AP market report shows the Dow at noon down 2.14 to 583.87 with the S&P up 0.02 at 57.22 as AT&T and IBM lead gains among growth stocks while Ford delays another dividend hike. Bond trading modestly firmer as cattle and hogs markets in Chicago and Baltimore reflect mixed demand and higher cash prices.

ED Morse AP Business News NEW York Associated Press American Telephone Telstar At&t IBM Litton Polaroid Xerox Ford General Motors Wall Standard & Poor U.S

Berryville approves new street signs and parking lot study

Berryville Town Council authorizes purchase of street signs for Dor sey Street Treadwell segment Academy Street and Farmers Lane. New office parking lot land offer from L. E. Stover discussed. Mayor asks council to obtain bids to paint exterior of town office. Attending were newly elected officials Dr. Ralph Snapp Thomas Howell and Kenneth C. Levi.

Berryville Dorsey St Treadwell Academy St Farmer’s Lane Ralph Snapp Thomas Howell Kenneth C. Levi Leland Broadstater Roy Potts, Jr Oscar Kaye L. E. Stover Sponseller E. Main St John L. Enders

Fresh Air Children Return to New York from Stephens City

A group of 21 Herald Tribune Fresh Air Children returned to New York yesterday after a two week visit in Stephens City staying with local families. The children were sent off by a committee led by Mrs. French Reid at the local school. Seventeen of the group will travel home by bus on July 24 after their time with host families.

Stephens City Herald Tribune Fresh Air New York French Reid

Front Royal Directory Publishes 6348 Names

Front Royal releases a city directory this week listing 6,348 residents and Riverton workers. Published by Hill Directory Co. of Richmond the issue highlights Front Royal’s diverse local businesses.

Front Royal Riverton Hill Directory Co Richmond

Alcoholic Parent Influence Said to Raise Risk in Kids

The Florida Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program states that an alcoholic parent in a child’s environment can create emotional conflicts that may make the child susceptible to alcoholism later in life.

Florida Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program

State Official To Aid Local Church Fire Probes

A state fire marshal will assist local fire officials in investigating two serious church fires from the past week. Fire Committee chairman William Battaile said a request for aid was made at the council meeting. The Richmond inspector will join. Fire Inspector William N. Gochenour has not commented on possible causes.

William Battaile Richmond William N. Gochenour

Georgia officials jail King and Abernathy in public order case

Police Chief Laurie Pritchett says King and Abernathy will be treated like any other prisoners and may work on city streets or clean the jail. He mobilizes the force and warns he will jail demonstrators. Authorities say they are examining the matter with interest.

Georgia Kings Laurie Pritchett King Abernathy Pritchett

Telstar Opens Space Telecast From Andover Maine

Telstar's initial space relay from Andover Maine demonstrated instant television via a high powered horn antenna. The event drew British viewers late at night and signaled a future global satellite system linking telephone, news, and TV across oceans.

Andover Maine American Telephone & Telegraph Co Telstar Newton Minow Federal Communications Commission Bell Telephone Laboratories Europe Earth Telstars

Weather Quiz Clue List Sparks Mixed Recollections

The fragment lists items including California, Arctic seas to Colombia border, Harpers Ferry West Virginia, and topics like skiing and cattle. The text appears as a scattered weather or quiz snippet with numbered prompts and brief answers.

Jesus California Arctic Colombia

July 11 to 28 Local Auctions Listed in Sales Directory

July 11 auction at Denny's Commission Auction east of Winchester on Route 7 offers furniture and appliances. Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers handle July 14 front of Frederick County courthouse Winchester sale of 2 homes. Antonia Pitta July 14 near Berryville hosts antiques and household goods. July 20 dairy cattle sale in Catlett by Stan Haworth. July 21 Charles McKee sale listing furniture old guns at 116 North West Street Winchester. July 28 Carroll sale near Berryville features furniture and tools.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers H. G. Slonaker Frederick County Court House Buddy Artrip Antonia Pitta Berryville Rt. 7 Pine Grove Church W. D. Orndorff H. J. Wilson Catlett Stan Haworth Auction Co Charles G. McKee N. West St Charles R. Duvall James R. Carroll

Weather Summary for Today and Monthly Averages

Rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8:30 a m today is none. July rainfall to date is 2 inches. The 1962 year-to-date rainfall is 23.86 inches. The 49 year average annual rainfall is 96.06 inches. Monthly averages show January 2.42, February 2.11, March 2.98, April 3.17, May 3.81, June 3.83, July 3.87, August 3.90, September 2.67, October 3.22, November 2.28, December 2.40 inches.

Virginia Weather Outlook With Showers This Weekend

Forecasts show fair tonight with a low around 68 and a warm, partly cloudy Friday. Temperatures Thursday through Monday average 1 to 4 degrees below normal, with cooler nights Thursday and Friday then warmer Saturday followed by a cooler week start. Showers are expected Saturday and Sunday.

Virginia

Law Providing City Park Unit Is Postponed

The measure creating a city park and recreation board was delayed to the August City Council meeting. Ordinance Committee Chairman Gerald Goodman asked for more study time. The plan would form a 10 member board with the mayor appointing one member annually and additional members drawn from civic, fraternal, and religious groups.

Park and Recreation Board Gerald Goodman Winchester Park and Recreation Board Park and Recreation Council

Pie Crust Protection in a Hot Oven

When baking pies in very hot ovens, cover the crust edges with foil to prevent over browning. Remove the foil about 10 to 15 minutes before the end of the baking time to finish browning evenly.

Williams Play Premieres in Spoletos Two Worlds Fest

American playwright Tennessee Williams sees his latest work The Milk Train Doesn t Stop Here Anymore receive its world premiere at Spoletos Two Worlds Festival in Italy. The piece centers on an American widow, six marriages, and her memoirs dictated to a young secretary in a villa on the Amalfi coast.

Spoleto Italy Tennessee Williams Spoletos Amalfi

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