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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1960

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Jane Bayard of Delaware

Mrs. Jane Hildreth Bayard wife of Alexis I DuPont Bayard of Delaware died aged 42 on July 11 while attending the Democratic Convention in Los Angeles. She is survived by six children, her parents Mr and Mrs Eugene A Hildreth, a brother Dr Eugene A Hildreth Jr of Ardmore PA and a sister Mrs Robert Bray of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at the Addison Methodist Church with viewing at 10 am. burial arrangements include nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Jane Hildreth Bayard Alexis I. DuPont Bayard Delaware Ding Los Angeles Eugene A. Hildreth Bayard Eugene A. Hildreth, Jr Ardmore Sist Robert Bray Roan Methodist Richard Scholl

Mrs Gertie Medora Smith 92 Widow of George W Smith

Mrs Gertie Medora Smith 92 widow of George W Smith of 212 N George St Charles Town W V died at Charles Town Geneva Hospital after a short illness Born in Frederick Md she was daughter of Alfred and Melissa Morris Stull Former resident of Summit Point Survived by daughters Mrs Ruth Hurley Mrs Genevieve Lineweaver Mrs Hazel Pugh and sons Ralph L Smith and Robert M Smith A sister Mrs Elsie Degman of Washington DC also survives

Gertie Medora Smith George William Smith N. George St Charles Town W. Va Peeey Geneva Hospital Frederick Alfred Melissa Morris Stull Smith Summit Point Foll Ruth Hurley Shepherdstown Genevieve Lineweaver Hazel Pugh Falls Church

Funeral service for Mrs. David Fries set for tomorrow

The funeral service for Mrs. David Fries, who died Monday, will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home conducted by Rev. William E. Eisen ig. Pallbearers named Elwood Affleck, Marshall Feltner, Simon Newlin and Willie Good. Burial is in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

David Fries Omps William E. Eisenig Elwood Affleck Marshall Feltner Simon Newlin Willie Good Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Mrs Muriel Bohrer Rites Planned at Jones Funeral Home

Mrs Muriel Lanham Bohrer 63 of 309 Virginia Ave died last night at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bruce town daughter of the late Enoch F and Mary Pope Lanham widow of Clarence L Bohrer. Funeral Friday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Dr George D Jackson and Rev G Raymond Womeldorf. Burial Mount Hebron. She leaves a brother and three sisters and many nieces and nephews.

Muriel Lanham Bohrer Virginia Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Cumberland Bohrer Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Lee F. Lanham Miami Florida Robert E. Haycock Ft. Lauderdale Maude Williams India B. Fawcett Winchester Jones Funeral Home George D. Jackson G. Raymond Womeldorf Mount Hebron

Death of Mrs Minnie Ashwood Grim in Baltimore

Mrs Minnie Ashwood Grim 79 widow of Harvey Grim of Frederick County died at her Baltimore home after a long illness. Born in Frederick County she was daughter of Eli and Mary Ashwood. She is survived by nine children including Harry Grim Strasburg Claude Grim in Germany Virginia Grim Anna Belle Keith Elizabeth Bull and others in Baltimore, plus nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be in Baltimore Saturday at 1 p.m. DST.

Minnie Ashwood Grim Harvey Grim Frederick County Baltimore Eli and Mary Ashwood Harry Grim Strasburg Claude Grim U.S. Army Germany Virginia Grim Anna Belle Keith Elizabeth Bull Dethna Dolosier Elmr Grim Nat Grim

Burke Infant Born and Died in Winchester

The infant son of Lawrence A and Carol Sell Burke of 711 Berryville Ave was born and died yesterday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survived by two parents a sister Cynthia and four grandparents all of Winchester, graveside services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Shenandoah Memorial Park conducted by Rev Henry W Korinth.

Lawrence A Carol Sell Burke Berryville Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Cynthia William H. Burke Julius Sell Winchester Shenandoah Memorial Park Henry W. Korinth

Kennedy seeks Virginia support as Kennedy visit looms

Sen. John F. Kennedy meets with the Virginia delegation amid expectations he is courting southern support for November rather than pressing for pledged convention votes. Governor J Lindsay Almond frames the visit as a broad show of goodwill while Virginia signals reluctance on the civil rights plank and possible defections remain a backdrop.

Los Angeles John F. Kennedy Virginia Lyndon B. Johnson Kennedy Virgina Massachusetts Biltmore Beverly-Wilshire J. Lindsay Almond Almond Stuart B. Campbell Jr Wytheville Tsenhower William Battle Charlottesville

Demonstrations Expected To Exceed 10 Minute Limits

At the 1960 Democratic convention in Los Angeles spontaneous demonstrations are planned for supporters of Kennedy Johnson and Symington. Officials say 10 minute limits on demonstrations may be ignored as floor activity and clashes over placards add to the volatile mood.

Los Angeles Lyndon B. Johnson Stuart Symington

Major Planks of Platform

LOS ANGELES AP Here is a thumbnail sketch of the major planks adopted Tuesday night by the Democratic National Convention. Foreign policy seeks to restore strength to lead the free world toward stable peace and expansion of the world economy. National defense calls for resizing military capacity to deter aggression with varied weapons. World trade urges reducing foreign barriers to U S products. Economic growth pledges policy to speed growth, end tight money, curb inflation, aid low income areas, broaden minimum wage, and plan automation. Agriculture aims to raise prices through supports, government payments, food stamps, and foreign distribution to lift farm income. Housing seeks federal aid to build two million homes yearly. Medical care would expand social security taxes to fund care for the aged. Education would extend federal aid for school construction and teachers. Natural resources call to conserve for future generations. Urban problems would create a federal department to aid cities. Civil rights pledges full use of federal powers to end discrimination. Minimum wage would rise from 1.00 to 1.25 and extend coverage. Fiscal policy pledges a balanced budget except in emergencies. Taxes may rise to meet demands, funded by growth and better collection.

Los Angeles World Trade U.S Nat’s E Plank

Berryville Plans 13 New Parking Meters in Crow Street

Berryville voters approve 13 new parking meters for Crow Street area. Three meters on Church Street will complete the block between Main and Crow, ten on the south side of Crow Street will be installed, with 12 minute meters near the ABC store and cleaners and longer meters elsewhere. The annual town audit will be done by James G. Jester, a CPA from Washington DC.

Berryville Crow St Church St Main Crow ABC James G. Jester Washington, D. C

Soviet Fighter Pilot Honored

Soviet fighter pilot Capt. Vasily Polyakov, who shot down an American RB47 on July 1, received the Order of the Red Banner. Moscow papers announced the honor today.

Moscow Vasily Polyakov

Rescue Parties Strive To Reach Mt Pichincha Plane Wreckage

Rescue teams climb 15 423 foot Mt Pichincha to reach a U S military C 47 crash site above Quito Ecuador. Eleven Americans and Ecuadorian personnel head to the wreck with two routes explored. Air searchers report engines torn loose and the fuselage badly crumpled with the nose detached.

Guayaquil Ecuador Mt. Pichincha U.S James E. Sever Bogota Colombia Quito Legion of Merit San Antonio Pass

Weather Elsewhere

The Associated Press reports on weather conditions beyond the main region with brief summaries of temperature, precipitation, and notable storm activity. Forecasters warn of potential impacts on travel and local plans as systems move across distant areas.

Multiple July auctions listed for Frederick County and surrounding areas

A sales directory lists July auction events in Virginia and West Virginia. Items include real estate furniture antiques household goods and vehicles. Auctions cover estates in Charles Town Berryville Winchester and Back Creek with various trustees and auctioneers named.

H & Motor Co., Inc Woodstock Benny & Grace Roderick West Washington West Streets Charles Town W. Va Paul E. Miller Flournoy L. Largent, Jr Frederick County Court House E. T. Snider J. Frederick Larrick Winchester Frederick County C. G. Baker Cross Junction Chas. R. Duvall D. S.T Mower Lumber Coo Poca Dot Farms Truman Lawrence John T. Owen Taylor St Berryville Boyd Headley, Jr Blue & Gray Electrical Service S. Braddock St Charles R. Duvall

Weather outlook for Virginia with showers and heat

The forecast shows cloudy warm humid conditions tonight in Virginia with a low around 66 to 72. Tomorrow will be hot and humid with scattered showers and thunderstorms as the five day outlook from July 14 to 16 suggests temperatures averaging three to four degrees below normal and a sequence of warm Thursday cooler Friday and rather cool through Monday. Highs near 89 today and 63 tonight. Sunset 7:39 p.m. in Winchester with Moonrise at 11:01 p.m. Last Quarter July 15.

Virginia Winchester

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Local Weather Report

Rainfall during the past 24 hours ending 1:90 a.m. July rainfall to date 1.60. 1960 rainfall to date 20.67. Average annual rainfall for the past 47 years 36.85. Average monthly rainfall for 47 years by month: Jan 2.42. Feb 2.02. Mar 2.98. Apr 3.16. May 8.77. Jun 3.85. Jul 3.89. Aug 3.92. Sep 2.67. Oct 3.30. Nov 2.49. Dec 2.38.

Trouble Blows In Starke Balloon Theft Case

Police in Starke Florida arrested two 13 year olds after they admitted breaking into a service station to steal knives flashlights candy and a carton of toy balloons. Chief Riley Sweat said the youths were caught inflating balloons on a street corner and noted their penchant for blowing up the loons.

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