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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Russell N Steed 49 at Memorial Hospital

Russell N Steed 49 of 726 5S. St. died Friday at Memorial Hospital. He was husband of Myrtie Steed and worked 25 years for Sullivan Rubber Co. Surviving are two daughters and three brothers. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Friends may call. A second funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Enders Funeral Home with Rev Roy Enders officiating.

Russell N. Steed Memorial Hospit Coeunty Elizabeth Garrett Myrtle Steed Insburg Steed At Christian Church Sullivan Rubber Company Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebron Henry Carter Richmond Jack Carter Middleburn William Carter Rem Proby Roy Enders Funeral

George F. Carter Dies in Blue Mont Area

George F. Carter 56 of Bluemont died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Rappahannock County he was a son of Eva Martin Carter and the late George Franklin Carter. He was married to Eva M. Shepherd Carter and worked for J. P. Darlington Lumber Co. of Marshall. Survived by his mother and two sisters Snowden Tumblin of Milldale and Bessie Tumblin of Berryville.

George F. Carter Bluemont Winchester Memorial Hospital Rappahannock County Eva Martin Carter George Franklin Carter Eva M. Shepherd “Carter Carter J. P. Darlington Lumber Co Marshall Snowden Tumblin Milldale Bessie Tumblin Berryville

Funeral service schedule for McKnee and Steed

Mr. Lewis V. McKnee and Mr. Russell N. Steed are set for a funeral service Tuesday at 3 30 p m at DST Jones Funeral Home. The notice confirms arrangements and location for family and friends to attend.

Mr. Russell N. Steed DST Jones Funeral Home

Lewis Vester Mcllwee obituary at Gore

Lewis Vester Mcllwee 46 of Gore died Friday evening at Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was born at Mount Williams and was married to Ida Larrick on November 5, 1938. A Shenandoah Silica Co. employee, he was a World War II veteran and a member of VFW Post 2123. Survived by sons Philip in the US Air Force at McCoy AFB and James at home, plus one sister. Services Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with burial in National Cemetery and military honors by VFW Post 2123. Flowers not desired.

Lewis Vester Mcllwee Gore Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Mcllwee Mount Williams Charles Mary Preffitt McTlwee Ida Larrick Everstown End Mcllwee Shenandoah Silica Company Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Philip MclIlwee United States Air Force McCoy Air Force Base James McTlwee Morris Cather Jones Funeral Jones Funeral Home

Granddaughter of Charles Broadway Rouss Dies in Syosset

Mrs. Margaret Patterson, granddaughter of Charles Broadway Rouss, died yesterday in Syosset New York. She leaves four children. Funeral services are set for Monday at 3 p.m. at the Rousee in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Father Henry Stra Sisher, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, will officiate.

Syosset N, N.Y Margaret Patterson Charles Broadway Rouss Roussee Mt. Hebron Henry Stra. Sisher Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church

Kennedy Warns Polaris Submarine Affects Free Society

The attorney general described the John Marshall as the ninth Polaris submarine, noting its role to defend liberties and rights. He argued the Polaris is defensive, invulnerable to first strike, and can retaliate with great power, surpassing combined bomb capability in the sea.

Rainy spell aids corn and late potatoes in county

Light showers persist with 0.15 inch rainfall reported by Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory boosting July totals to 3.88 inches and year to date to 24.85 inches. The rain helps corn and late potatoes but hinders hay making and disrupts apple spray schedules. overcast skies and mild temperatures accompany the day.

Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory Ratory

Three TV Networks Plan Live Coverage of Space Flight

New York AP reports NBC ABC and CBS will televise the planned space flight of an American astronaut next week. Networks expect dawn launch, weather or technical issues may delay. Coverage mirrors last May’s live broadcast of the first astronaut’s brief space journey.

New York National Broadcasting Company American Broadcasting Company Columbia Broadcasting System

Friday Bridge Winners Named at George Washington Hotel

Mrs W Nelson Page and Mrs Harold G Brown won the regular duplicate match of the Friday Contract Bridge Club at the George Washington Hotel. Richard A Goode and H Reaves were runners up, with Mr and Mrs W W Cline in third. Edith Norris and Dr Atherton finished fourth and Mr and Mrs John D Glover fifth. The next meeting is July 31 at 7 30 p m at the hotel and no partner is needed.

W. Nelson Page Harold G. Brown George Washington Hotel Richard A. Goode H. Reaves W. W. Cline Edith Norris Atherton Martinsburg John D. Glover

Kennedy Urges Observance Week for Independence Aspiration

President Kennedy calls on the American people to observe a week with ceremonies and activities and to recommit to supporting the just aspirations of all peoples for national independence and freedom.

Kennedy

Two Dog Owners Jailed in Memphis Over Rabies Vaccines

Bud Douglas and J. C. Dunlap were jailed for 10 days each after failing to pay fines for owning unvaccinated dogs in Memphis. City Judge John W. Harris ordered the sentences.

Memphis, Tenn Bud Douglas J. C. Dunlap John W. Harris

Kennedy Spends Weekend on Cape Cod Following Friday Visit

President Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy arrive for a Cape Cod weekend with children Caroline and John Jr. joining the family. Advisors Theo dore Sorensen McGeorge Bundy and Arthur Jr. accompany for a quiet stay, with Salinger saying none are there to work.

Kennedy Salinger Cape Cod Theodore Sorensen McGeorge Bundy Arthur M. Jr Caroline John Jr

Stephens City Council to Meet Monday

Stephens City holds its regular July town council meeting on Monday evening after two postponements due to lack of quorum. The second postponement was last night.

Stephens City

Third DC8 Hydraulic Malfunctions Spark FAA Review

Denver reports show a third United DC8 hydraulic fault in four days as FAA studies continue. Officials issued tightened procedures for hydraulic emergencies while investigating the Tuesday crash that killed 17 and considering thrust reverse as a potential factor.

Denver Dcs Federal Aviation Agency United Air Lines United FAA Washington

Seek Industry For Old Woolen Mill Property

James Byrd Phil Hunter Charles Pine Sr. and Lester Elliott settle the old woolen mill property. Pine Byrd and Elliott recently bought the mill at auction.

James Byrd Phil Hunter Charles Pine, Sr Lester Elliott Pine Mr. Byrd Mr. Elliott

Local Men Tour Poultry Operations in Virginia

Four local men attended the Area Poultry Tour of Virginia this week. They were Charles R. Bish John T. Wolfe I H Phillips of Mt Falls and Granville Crabill of Kernstown. Accompanied by Denver D Bragg associate extension poultry husbandman of BPI the group toured the Richmond and Williamsburg area studying housing feed grinding and mixing and broiler raising.

Virginia Charles R. Bish John T. Wolfe I. H. Phillips Mt. Falls Granville Crabill Kernstown Denver D. Bragg BPI Richmond Williamsburg

50 000 Homeless In Wake Of Floods In Poona

AP reports 50,000 people homeless in Poona after floods from the Mutha River burst a dam. 59 people died in the disaster as rain swollen waters surged through the region southeast of Bombay.

Bombay India Poona

Senators Debate Kennedy Foreign Aid as Tax Hikes Loom

In a sparsely attended Senate chamber Goldwater assailed Fulbright for costly foreign policy, while Cooper urged McNamara to reveal full force plans. Kennedy faced calls to reject compromises and consider new taxes if existing revenues fail to fund defense and aid, with Javits signaling willingness to tax if needed.

Goldwater Fulbright Cooper Senate Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara Department Congress Kentucky Kennedy Eisen- Javits Arene

July rainfall data and averages from long-term records

The report lists rainfall totals for July and year to date 1961, noting 24.85 inches year to date and 83 tons? tg for past 24 tours, alongside 48 year averages. Monthly averages are provided from January to December with figures ranging from 1.314 to 3.95 inches per month.

Man Survives Niagara Falls Ride in Watertight Ball

A man in a rubberized watertight ball rode over Horseshoe Falls at 10:50 a.m. and survived the 161 foot plunge without injury. He refused to reveal his identity and was taken into custody by Canadian officials on illegal entry charges.

Niagara Falls N.Y Horseshoe Falls

Mrs Stevenson Receives Eye Injury

Ellen Borden Stevenson former wife of UN Ambassador Adlai Stevenson is hospitalized after a bathroom door frame exercise bar struck her left eye. Doctors report a 50 50 chance of retaining sight as she recovers at Passavant Hospital in Chicago.

Chicago Ellen Borden Stevenson Adlai Stevenson Passavant Hospital

Winchester Chamber Plans Historic Tour Map of Area

The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce will publish a historic tour map for county and city visitors. The map awaits battlefield markers to be erected and will show them when in place. The chamber previously published a Winchester map showing the three battles’ lines.

Chamber Winchester-Frederick County

Miss Universe finalists speak on chances

In the finals the contestants from Sweden Argentina Peru Switzerland France Iceland England and the United States offered varied views on their own prospects. Gunilla Knutsson of Ystad and Arlette Dobson of Weybridge gave cautious replies while Adriana Gardiazabal of Buenos Aires and Miss Chile urged others to favor different winners. Sharon Brown of Minden Louisiana was announced as Miss USA.

Sweden Gunilla Knutsson Ystad Arlette Dobson Weybridge England Adriana Gardiazabal Buenos Aires Argentina Chile Germany Wales Amela Stein Lima Peru Liliane Burnier Geneva Switzerland St. Joe Darot Paris France Kristjanna Magnusdottir Reykjavik Iceland Sharon Brown Minden

July 19 to 29 Frederick County Auction Listings

A digest of auctions across Frederick County Virginia with sale dates July 19 through July 29. Auctions include Denny’s Commission Auction on Route 7 near Winchester for furniture and appliances. multiple estate and live-stock sales at farms and the Frederick County Court House area. items include Shetland ponies, household goods, dairy equipment, and valuable real estate. Key organizers include Orndorff and Cole, Dennis T. Cole, Northern Va Auction Co., R W Corstaphney and J Randolph Larrick, and E T Snider.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff A Cole Pers B. B Bill” Bailey W. Roland Walker Kembridge Shetland Ponies Asbury Farmer Frederick County Court House Gainesboro Dennis T. Cole Rebecca Hoopes Rt. 7 Purcellville Northern Va. Auction Co R. W. Corstaphney J. Randolph Larrick U.S. Rt E. T. Snider Sloan Wolfe Hayfield Charles R. Duvall Peter K. McKee Frederick County Irginia Asbury E. E. Bayliss T.a Dennis T Cole

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