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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1959

Page

2

Obituary of Andrew Holliday Sloane 55 of Lone Oak Clarke Co

Andrew Holliday Sloane 55 of Lone Oak Clarke County died at home Tuesday after a short illness He was the son of William Joseph Sloane and Lillian Bell Jackson Sloane and husband of Bessie Weaver He leaves a daughter Mary Moore of New York two sons William Andrew and Fred Thomas Sloane of New York a brother Wilmer Sloane of New York three sisters Cara Bell Cooper Odell Jackson Bell Jackson and Violet Hubbard of Boyce Funeral arrangements are pending.

Andrew Holliday Sloane Lone Oak Clarke County William Joseph Sloane Lillian Bell Jackson Sloane Bessie Weaver Mary Mooe New York William Andrew Sloane Fred Thomas Sloane Wilmer Sloane Cara Bell Cooper Odell Jackson Wash Bell Jackson Washington Violet Hubbard Boyce

Narcotics Squad Seizes Pigeons in Bronx Raid

New York police raiders seized 30 pigeons they claim were used as narcotics carriers. Investigators found five ounces of heroin in a Bronx apartment during the 1 a.m. raid.

New York Bronx

Fire at Union Official Home Believed Arson

A Detroit area fire destroyed the interior of Charles O'Brien s Bloomfield home. Police say the blaze was deliberate and soaked with fuel oil. O'Brien a Teamsters Local 299 business agent with ties to Hoffa was away with family.

Detroit Teamsters Union Charles O'Brien Bloomfield O’brien Teamsters Local Teamsters James R. Hoffa Oramel O'Farrell Bedford State O'Brien Sylvia Paris O'Farrell

Nebraska's unicameral Legislature since 1937

Since 1937 Nebraska has operated with a single house in its legislature, replacing the two-house system common in other states. The change created a nonpartisan body with unique procedures and representation dynamics.

Nebraska

Henry S Bursey Named Frederick County Dog Warden

Henry S Bursey of the Poor House Road has been named Frederick County Dog Warden. He will check dog licenses, handle livestock owl claims, and pick up stray dogs. Telephone MO 2-4074. Appointed by Judge Elliott Marshall on recommendation of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors. Game Warden Earl Cather will devote all time to enforcing game and fish laws.

Henry S. Bursey Poor House Road Frederick County Bursey

New Schedule Is Announced At Christian Church

The Church of Christ announces a new Sunday timetable effective this Sunday through August 30. Sunday School starts at 9:00 am, followed by morning worship at 10:00 am. R. E. Pugh will preach this Sunday.

At Christian Church Church of Christ R. E. Pugh

Outrage Flares as Gov Long Accuses Journalists at Juarez Café

Gov. Long and eight companions caused a scene at the Charmant in Juarez after news photographers arrived, shouting insults and threats. The party left without dining after a tense half hour, with Dr. M. O. Miller and J. M. Menefee remaining.

Juarez Louisiana el Paso Big Spring Tex the Charmont S.O.B Long M. O. Miller New Orleans J. M Pete) Menefee Louisiana Racing Commission

Indictments Highlight Clarke County Grand Jury Session

Clarke County grand jury handed up multiple true bills. Keneth Jennings Armel faces an attempted murder charge in June against Jessie Hanline and is committed to Western State Hospital. Edward J. Pawlowski faces manslaughter charges tied to a Paris Mountain crash. James H. Jackson receives a one year sentence after pleading guilty to stabbing Mayme Jackson. Norman Earman Brooks Jr and Lacy Ritter are charged with burning an insured auto. Brooks pleaded guilty and awaits pre sentence report. Norman Ritter to be arraigned July 28. Lacy Ritter to trial July 30. Eugene Ritter charged with forgery related to checks drawn on Winchester bank. pleaded guilty.

Berryville Keneth Jennings Armel Jessie Jenkins Hanline Armel Western State Hospital Staunton Hanline Edward J. Pawlowski James Leland Mitts Roger B. Goss Paris James H. Jackson Mayme Jackson State Penitentiary Norman Earman Brooks, Jr Lacy Eugene Ritter Norman Ritter Brooks Lacy Ritter Eugene Ritter Norman Bertha Ritter Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester Will

Local Auction Listings in Winchester Area July Sales

July sales announced for July 25 in Winchester Frederick County and Clarke County Virginia. Auctioneers include Charles Duvall W Strong Lewis Buddy Artrip E T Snider James Wisecarver Ward Deimler and W D Orndorff. Items range from cattle and farming implements to antiques and real estate in Brucetown Ridgeway Winchester Clearbrook and surrounding roads.

Grantham B. Welsh Brucetown Charles Duvall B. O. Slonaker Ridgeway W. Strong Lewis R. Prince Justa McDonald Frederick County Court House Winchester City of Winchester Buddy Artrip Joseph B. Newlin Frederick County E. T. Snider M— James E. Wisecarver Charles R. Duvall Ward Deimier Clearbrook Clarke County W D. Orndorff

Hollis Attends Trust Meeting in Richmond

William Hollis vice-president and trust officer of Farmers and Merchants National Bank attends a Virginia Bankers Association trust committee meeting in Richmond. An appeal case is set for July 29 involving Walter Ruffner charged with cruelly killing a dog owned by Carol Fowler to produce torture. Grand jurors include Genevieve Thomson, William Whyel, Henry Smallwood, N. W. Carter and L. G. Huff.

William Hollis Farmers and Merchants National Bank Richmond Virginia Bankers Association Walter Ruffner Carol Fowler Genevieve Thomson William §. Whyel Henry Smallwood N. W. Carter L. G. Huff

Labor board action eyed on Taft-Hartley changes

A legislative report outlines a push for a prehire amendment to Taft Hartley allowing building contractors to use agreements with trades unions without a representation election. The committee also proposes enlarging the National Labor Relations Board to seven members and expanding its jurisdiction over all labor disputes.

Ing National Labor Relations Board No Man's Land

Answers to the Quiz Record Key

A compact list of 10 Q A pairs includes Henry Clay as answer one and Sherman as item seven. The set covers topics from politics to NATO with locations Boston and general knowledge on metals and sports.

Weather outlook and heat trend across Virginia

Variable cloudiness and scattered thundershowers expected tonight mainly in the south. Lows in the 60s west and near 70 east. Saturday turns warmer with more cloudiness and afternoon storms. Five day outlook July 18 to 22 shows temperatures about 25 degrees above normal with continued warmth and scattered thunderstorms Sunday through Wednesday. Highs around 80 and lows near 61 today. year 83 and 68 noted for the day.

Virginia

Rainfall Totals Reported for Months and Year

Rainfall measured during the past 24 hours as of 8:30 a.m. today shows no precipitation. July rainfall to date is 3.66 inches, 1959 year-to-date is 18.41 inches. Over the past 46 years monthly totals are listed from January 2.43 inches to October 9.25 inches, with other months totaling 2.04 to 3.94 inches.

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