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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals of Mudtown and Gore Residents

Robert C Ww of Mudtown died recently leaving Mary Belle Washington his widow and a large family. Lewis Vester McIwee of Gore died Friday and will be buried at National Cemetery with Veterans of Foreign Wars honors. Both services are at Cartwright and Jones Funeral Homes respectively with visiting hours noted for relatives.

Robert C Ww Mudtown Mary Belle Washington Middletown Fannie Robinson Aare N. J Washington Stephens City Beverly Washington Jersey City N. J Burger Annie Cartwright Feral A. R. Ae Rev. A National Cemetery V.F.W. Post No Cartwright Funeral Home

Funeral service for Russell Steed to be held Tuesday

The funeral for Russell Steed of 726 Kent Sr. will be conducted by Rev. Mark W. Andes Tuesday at 3 30 PM DST. Burial is at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chester Webber Homer E Kern George W Anderson Joseph N Davis Joseph L Bageant and William E Offutt of Jones Funeral Home.

Russell Steed Kent Sr Mark W. Andes Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebron Cemetery Chester Webber Homer E. Kern George W. Anderson Joseph N. Davis Joseph L. Bageant William E. Offutt

Funeral for Gye F. Carter in Bluemont

The funeral service for Gye F. Carter of Bluemont who died Friday was held yesterday at Providence Charlarke County conducted by Rev. Roy E. Neff, pastor of Marvin Chapel Methodist Church. Burial followed in Providence Cemetery with pallbearers Calvin Shephard Wilmer Opseme E. B. Fowler Harvey Stickles Wilbur Smallwood and Leon Ashby.

Russell N Steed Service Timed At 3 30 P M

The notice lists Mr Russell N Steed with funeral arrangements set for Tuesday at 3 30 p m at DST Jones Funeral Home Jones Funeral Home Inc The notice provides service details and hosting location.

William L. Grayson Obituary Notice

William Lawrence Grayson 73 of Keyser died yesterday at Potomac Valley Hospital. He was a son of Vernon and Fannie Grayson born in Antioch West Virginia. Survived by six brothers including Boyd and Ernest and two sisters. Funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the E U B Church conducted by Rev Meng. Resting at I ers Funeral Home Keyser.

William Lawrence Grayson Keyser Potomac Valley Hospital Antioch W. Va Vernon Fannie Grayson Boyd Ernest Grayson E.U.B Meng I.ers Funeral Keyser, Fe

Mrs Shackleford Dies in Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs S L Shackleford and Mrs Inez Virginia Shackleford wife of Stanley L Shackleford Route 3 died this morning in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late James Henry and May Jackson Muir Williams. Survived by husband two sons Stanley Herid a brother Elmer of Baltimore three sisters Mrs Purley Payne of Burial will be in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Body resting at Funeral Home Ompe

Inez Virginia Shackleford Stanley Lee Shackleford Route 3 Winchester Memorial Hospital James Henry May Jackson Muir Williams Stanley Herid Elmer Baltimore Purley Payne Mt. Hebron Funeral Home

Massie, Robert F. 86 Gainesboro Obituary

Robert Franklin Massie, 86, of Gainesboro, died at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and the body rests at Ompsé Funeral Home.

Robert F. Massie Robert Franklin Massie Gainesboro Ompsé Funeral

Eichmann Admits Meeting With Five Nazi Killers

In Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann testified that he joined a meeting with five top Nazi killers who organized mass deportations and exterminations in Poland. He said the order came from Himmler and that his role was coordinating transport timetables and rolling stock. Eichmann insisted he acted as a transport officer and did not decide without higher authorization.

Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann Eichmann Hausner Heinrich) Himmler Heinrich Mueller

Goldwater Rules Out Rockefeller for 1964 Ticket

Sen. Barry Goldwater says he bears no personal grudge against Nelson Rockefeller but would not team with the New York governor on a 1964 GOP national ticket. He questions Rockefellers stance on federal aid to education while in Chicago and Los Angeles advocating opposite views. Advisers dispute Rockefellers silence and urge him to speak out on national and foreign policy issues.

Washington Goldwater R-Ariz Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Rockefeller Chicago Los Angeles Een Human Events United States

Obituary for Harley Place of Gainesboro

Harley Place 65 of Gainesboro died today at Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ohio son of Thomas Jackson Place and Louise Widmyer Place. Survived by daughter Louise Myers Gaylord Minnesota three brothers Joseph Mitchell Joshua Place Gainesboro two sisters Edith Grove North Carolina Wallie Lance Kernstown and one grandchild. He was a member of Redlands Methodist Church. Body resting at Omps Funeral Home.

Harley Place Gainesboro Winchester Memorial Hospital Ohio Thomas Jackson Place Louise Widmyer Place Louise Myers Gaylord Minn Joseph Place Anger Mitchell Omps Funeral Home

Federal agents destroy 75 stills in Virginia operation

Board agents with local and federal officials destroyed 75 illicit stills in Virginia last month and arrested 226 people. The raid seized 1,654 gallons of illegal liquor 26,820 gallons of fermenting mash 20 automobiles 6 trucks 700 pounds of sugar and 300 pounds of meal.

Board Federal Seas Virginia ABC

IOOF to Hear Chuck Duvall on UN Tour

Chuck Duvall son of Mr and Mrs C R Duvall of Brucetown will address IOOF tomorrow evening. Duvall recently returned from a United Nations tour sponsored by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The program noted 600 to 700 young people annually tour the United Nations and historic sites in the northeast via ICCF and Rebekahs.

Chuck Duvall C. R. Duvall Brucetown United Nations Independent Order of Odd Fellows United States ICCF Rebekahs Young Duvall IOOF Missouri Charlottesville North Carolina South Carolina Maryland Virginia New York City Inadelphia Independence Hall Leavin New York New England and Concord Mass Haw Ard College

ASC Committee Opens 1962 ACP in County

Frederick County ASC opens the 1962 Agricultural Conservation Program in the county. Robert K. Stickley chairs the ASC committee and invites farmers to apply at 23 N Loudoun St from July 1 to July 28. Practices include soil and vegetation improvements, erosion control, and water management with soil samples required for certain options. Purchase orders for fall materials may be requested with the application.

ASC Frederick Counecture Stabilization Inies Tion Robert K. Stickley N. Loudoun St Stickley

Pakistan seeks U.S. backing for aid and moral support

President Ayub Khan urged U.S. help at a barbecue on Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch as he prepared to return to Pakistan. He said his country, geographically boxed by great powers, relies on the United States for spiritual moral backing and practical dollars. He warned of a 15 to 20 year window to strengthen Pakistan and called for a larger U.S. commitment to investment and industrial climate. He stressed friendship despite past differences.

Johnson City Tex Ayub Khan Pakistan United States Lyndon B. Johnson Here Ayub Kennedy Dean Rusk

Rescue Squad Nets 2000 From Yard Party Auction

The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad grossed about $2,000 at a yard party and auction Saturday evening. Auction proceeds exceeded $1,000 as items ranged from fertilizer to mixed breed puppies. A squad spokesman said turnout was excellent and rain did not deter the crowd.

Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad

Thousands of Dead Fish Wash Ashore in Virginia Beach

In Virginia Beach, a seine boat net break caused a mass wash-up of dead fish at Sandbridge, with thousands washing ashore Wednesday night. Resident Jesse Belanga described the scene as stretching "as far as you can see."

Virginia Beach Sandbridge Here Jesse Belanga

President Kennedy Returns to Capital After Weekend Break

President Kennedy flew to the Capital landing at Andrews and then to the White House. He swore in Delesseps Morrison as U S representative to the Organization of American States and Robert Woodward as assistant secretary of state for Inter-American Affairs. Mrs Kennedy remains in Hyannis Port.

New Orleans Delesseps S. Morrison U.S Organization of American States Robert Woodward Kennedy Hyannis Port

Antique Car Tour Stops in Virginia Circle

A group of 53 antique car enthusiasts from New Jersey and Pennsylvania begin a Virginia tour starting Sunday. They will meet in Denver, Pennsylvania for dinner, depart July 24 from here to Fredericksburg, then visit Williamsburg, Ocean City Maryland, and Wilmington Delaware, with cars dating back to 1909 Cadillac demi tonneau.

Elms New Jersey Pennsylvania Virginia Denver Fredericksburg Williamsburg Ocean City Wilmington Del

Car crashes into Belle Boyd Restaurant in Front Royal

A 1956 Chrysler crashed through the plate glass window of the Belle Boyd Restaurant Saturday afternoon in Front Royal. The brakes reportedly failed, sending glass into the dining room where patrons were dining. No injuries were reported and damages were not yet estimated.

Front Royal Belle Boyd P. L. Rawlings

July 22 and 29 Farm Auctions Across Frederick County

Local sales directory lists multiple auctions in Virginia and Frederick County. Items include Shetland ponies furniture appliances dairy equipment and valuable real estate with addresses on Route 7 Purcellville Gainesboro Winchester and Hayfield. Auctioneers include Orndorff Cole B Bailey Dennis T Cole E T Snider Peter McKee and others.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Bill” Bailey W. Roland Walker Kembridge Asbury Farmer Frederick County Court House Gainesboro Dennis T. Cole Rebecca Hoopes Rt. 7 Purcellville Northern U.S. Rt E. T. Snider Sloan Wolfe Hayfield Charles R. Duvall Peter K. McKee Frederick County

Weather Today in Virginia Warm Humid with Scattered Thunder

Variable cloudiness with warm humid conditions and scattered thundershowers this evening and Tuesday afternoon. Tonight’s low 66 to 70 west and 70 to 74 east. Tuesday’s high around 86. Five day outlook calls for normal to two degrees below normal July 18 to 22 with warm Tuesday to Thursday and a cooler Friday and Saturday. Sunset 7 38 p m. Moonset 10 24 p m. First Quarter tonight.

Virginia West East Winchester

Rainfall Averages From Local Weather Records

Rainfall to date through 1961 totals show 25.13 inches with monthly averages by year range. The 48 year period yields an average annual rainfall of 36.9 inches and monthly figures listed for January through December.

Tom Gibson Joins WHPL Radio Staff

Tom Gibson joins WHPL as a new member of the announcing and sales departments. The local figure from Front Royal enters the station and brings recognition to the area.

Tom Gibson Ae Seal Front Royal WHPL Mr. Gibson

Denver Couple 90 and 78 Plan Aug 4 Marriage

William Wyness, 90, and Isabel Barker, 78, both of Denver, have a marriage license. Ceremonies set for August 4. The pair have known each other for 40 years.

Denver William Wyness Isabel Barker Wyness Barker

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R. C. Washington Mclwee Service Lewis Vester Mclwee Gore Morris Cather Veterans of Foreign Wars Joseph O'Leary Marshall Kremer George S. Taylor Eugene Bowers Homer Lofton Lewis Barley Steed Service Mr. Russell N. Steed DST Jones Funeral Home, Inc John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Council William L. Grayson Mrs S. L. Shackleford Israel Gideon Hausner Poland Reinhard Heydrich Gestapo Prague Hangman Otto Ohlendorf Einsatz Commando Lansberg Arthur Seyss-Inquart Gov Ernory Holland Nuernberg Odilo Globocnik Lublin E. Piccadilly U. S Southeast Asia Thailand Capital Reeve Andrews Air Force Base Marine Corps White House Warren Tm Ang TED Press Albany Atlanta Buffalo Cleveland Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Juneau S City Louisvile Memphis Milwaukee St. Paul Oklahoma City Omaha Rapid City Taienne Kentucky Glaize Package Deal Stuart M. Perry Berryville Iyginia E. EB. Bayliss, Jr C.t.a Asbury Dennis T Cole SS Ie Oe Lqudoun Street del Monte Namade Libby Jar Perry Y Engineering Co., Inc
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