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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Notices From Local Church

Noble C. Pierce died yesterday and services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Christ Church with burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Mrs. Pierce born in Rockingham County, daughter of Jacob M. Pirkey and Elise Chevallie Pirkey, survived by George N. Portsmouth and Frank C. Pierce of Highs, grandchildren. Donations requested to Christ Church Living Memorial Fund or American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements through H. Hines Funeral Home in Washington.

American University School of Law Ae Hill Suitland American Cancer Societies Noble C. Pierce Christ Church W. Holt Louder Mt. Hebron Yost, Sr Peyton Herdon Arthur A. T. Hawthorne J. William Hollis Richard Colston Christ Episcopal Church George N. Portsmouth Frank C. Pierce Highs Living Memorial Fund American Cancer Society

Stephens Likely Candidate for State Highway Commission

The item notes Stephens as a probable candidate for the State Highway Commission amid political maneuvering. It references his prior bid for a State Senate seat and mentions observers viewing a remark as a potential run for the post. Also discussed is S. W. Rawls Jr. and the chance Almond could appoint a successor.

Stephens S. W. Rawls Jr Franklin Rawls Jenana Lieny Almond Jr Sui Almond Gov

Chicago Livestock Market Report

AP dispatch from Chicago summarizes livestock pricing with hogs at 3 500 head and varied declines across weight classes. Cattle slaughter steady with cows and cutters in the 12 50 to 16 50 range. Lambs reported at 19 00 for choice and prime native offerings.

Chicago USDA

Apple Crop Prospects Improve Across Regions

The Crop Reporting Service notes apples in Central regions at 21 percent above average with 24,910,000 bushels, Western areas at 34,510,000 bushels, and various states showing mixed gains and losses. New York Lake Ontario area foresees a crop near 1958 levels. New Jersey and Maryland expect or exceed 1960 outputs. North Carolina down 10 percent from 1960. Michigan large prospects with Southwest damage easing. Oregon pollination challenged by cool temperatures. overall sizing and quality improving despite mid June heat.

Central Western New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia North Carolina

Mary Eliza Pollard 93 Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Mary Eliza Pollard age 93 died Thursday in Font Real after seven years at home with her daughter Mrs Rebecca Washington She was a member of the Wil lim Chapel Methodist Church and longtime resident.

Mary Eliza Pollard Ae Boyce Font Real Rebecca Washington F Willim Chapel Methodist Church

Tobacco stocks rally spur in mid day trading

New York markets showed moderate activity as tobacco issues led gains with Reynolds stock driving the sector. Lorillard American Tobacco and Liggett & Myers added fractions while Zenith and Texas Instruments posted solid advances and the Dow Jones average rose .82 to 686.72.

Reynolds Bacco Lorillard American Tobacco Liggett & Myers Zenith Texas Instruments United Aircraft North American Aviation Dow Jones Ieee

Komsa Opens Swan Lakes Estates Development

John Komsa of Hayfield announces Swan Lake Estates a subdivision plan totaling 180 acres with 300 acres to be added later and two to five acre retirement tracts. A 50 by 100 foot swimming pool is planned. Access via Rt 50 west of Winchester then Oates Gift Shop to Rt 600 and the sign.

John Komsa Hayfield Swan Lake Estates Lene Oat Wade Conn Pee Ene Swan Lake Rt. 50 Winchester Oates Gift Shop Rt. 600

Almond to Seek Nominee Help on Budget

Governor Almond said he will contact Democratic nominee Albertis Harrison Jr. and Republican candidate H Clyde Pearson to seek budget advice. He plans to invite both to public budget hearings and later closed sessions to discuss financing options and budget requests.

Almond Albertis Harrison Jr H. Clyde Pearson Roanoke Harrison

Stephens City Council Meets This Evening

Stephens City Town Council convenes at 8 p.m. at the Town Office for the regular monthly meeting, postponed earlier. The session resumes the previously set agenda with local officials in attendance.

Stephens City

Tornado Strikes Area As Severe Storms Batter Region

Early wire reports indicate a tornado and severe storms hit the area late yesterday, with continued weather activity noted as emergency crews assess damage and residents seek safety.

Wire and Des

Kashmir dispute sticks to talks not yet settled

Indian officials say Nehru likely to discuss Kashmir with Ayub but do not expect a quick solution. Sources note no concrete American proposal will be offered and that diplomacy alone may not resolve the issue.

Nehru Kashmir Ayub

Liston Suspended By Pennsylvania Athletic Comm

Samuel Liston faced a hearing as the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission moved to suspend his boxing license. Attorney Morton Wilkins said Liston waived a hearing and placed himself at the mercy of the commission as the NBA suspension would be honored in most states.

Liston Pennsylvania Athletic Comm National Boxin Association NBA Massachusetts New York Commission Atty Morton Wilkins

Pope John II encyclical on social justice and world unity

The text discusses Pope John IIs broad questions on social justice between rich and poor nations and calls for a worldwide cooperation beyond developed and developing countries. It notes his emphasis on truth justice and love in social relations and references to religious imperatives guiding global solidarity.

Ced Tka Hey Ym John Jesus Christ

Boy Dies in Collision Between Bicycle and Truck

A boy died in a crash involving a bicycle and a truck. The accident raised the state traffic toll for 1961 to nearly a thousand, as officials prepared to finalize the count.

Boy

Pope Calls for Honest Aid to Poor Nations

The Pope urged genuine political help for underdeveloped nations and warned that aid tied to domination would create a new form of colonialism and threaten world peace. He asked for sincere, disinterested support to promote equitable development.

Ena’ Aus

July Farm Auctions and Estate Sale Listings Across West Virginia

Multiple farm sales announced for July with times and places across Frederick County and nearby towns. Listings include Holstein cattle dairy equipment and trucks, household goods, farm machinery, real estate, ponies, and estates. Auctioneers include Floyd Dunham, W. D. Orndorff, Charles R. Duvall, J. Allen Hawkins, B B Bailey, Dennis T. Sole and others.

Bobby Dunham Glengary Back Creek Valley Floyd Dunham Viola V. Welch Charles Town W. Va W. D. Orndorff E L Winchester Va Senseny Road Charles R. Duvall Bill” Bailey W. Roland Walker Kembridge Asbury Farmer Frederick County Court House Gainesboro Dennis T. Sole R. W Corstaphney J. Randolph Larrick Frederick

Weather forecast for Virginia with showers possible

Variable cloudiness and humid conditions today with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Five day outlook from Saturday through Wednesday shows near normal temperatures, with a warm weekend and slightly cooler days midweek. Chance of showers persists at various locations each day.

Virginia

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Local Weather Record

Rainfall data shows totals for the period ending 8:30 a.m. with July monthly figures and year-to-date. The record notes an average annual rainfall over 48 years of 36.9 inches and references monthly gainfall values, including February, for the local area.

Elise Real Fantall Ar Dace

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