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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1962

Page

2

Murder Charge Placed Against Shenandoah Youth

Billy Liger Hottle, 19, is charged with murder in the pistol slaying of his father Mervin Orville Hottle, 51, at a Shenandoah County home. The father died at Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital after being shot four times as he walked away. Witnesses include the youth's sister Hattie and neighbor Edsel Dellinger.

Coundville Billy Liger Hottle Mervin Orville Hottle Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Philip Crisman Crisman Hottie Hattie Edsel Dellinger

Obituary for 18 Month-Old Kenneth Stewart

Kenneth Wyne Stewart, 18 month old son of William and Geers Stewart of Millwood, died this morning at home. He was born January 15, 1961 in Frederick County. Survived by his parents, a brother Ezzard Lee, and sisters Lyndia May, Lena Faye, and Katherine Jean. Graveside service planned for tomorrow at 3:30 in Little Chapel Cemetery conducted by Rev. Joseph Murrey.

Kenneth Wyne Stewart William and Geers Stewart Millwood Frederick County Ezzard Lee Lyndia May Lena Faye Katherine Jean Little Chapel Joseph Murrey

Churchill Has Another Good Night's Rest

London AP reports Sir Winston Churchill 87, recovering from a broken thigh with phlebitis and bronchial infection. Middlesex Hospital officials say he slept well again and no formal medical bulletin will be issued until Friday afternoon.

London Winston Churchill Middlesex Hospital

Geneva talks set for Laos neutrality accords signing

Dobrynin and Gromyko meet in Geneva ahead of a ceremony expected to seal Laos neutrality. The gathering underscores Kennedy's influence in strengthening Rusk's stance in the evolving U.S.–Soviet dialogue.

Gromyko Geneva Laos Kennedy Rusk

Dr F T Amiss Dies Page County Coroner at 62

Dr. F T Amiss, 62, Page County coroner and ENT specialist, died of a heart condition at 9:30 p.m. He practiced in Luray for over 40 years and was a longtime staff member of Page County Memorial Hospital. His office on Main Street was the family’s longtime workspace. The body was taken to Bradley Funeral Home.

F.T. Amiss Page County F. Thomas _ Amiss Dr. Amiss Frederick T. and Carolyn (Weaver) Amiss University of Virginia Medical School Luray The Bradley Funeral Home

Man Defies Ticket Rules Aboard New Haven Train

David Winston, 78, a former stock broker from New York, boarded a New Haven train to Boston without a ticket and refused to leave when asked. The conductor alerted railroad police. Winston was arrested for disorderly conduct and paroled pending trial, delaying the trip by fourteen minutes.

New York David Winston New Haven Railroad Railroad Winston New Haven Boston Manhattan

Second Session Summer School Starts at Shenandoah College

Registration for the second summer session at Shenandoah College is Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes start Monday with the college reserving the right to cancel any class with fewer than eight registrants. Courses include Education 102 204 English 102 204 208 History 104 Mathematics 102 Philosophy 202 Biology 102 Chemistry 202.

Shenandoah College United States

Donors Give 80 Pints to Bloodmobile

The Red Cross Bloodmobile received donations from 80 people yesterday. The visit was sponsored by the Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce. Rodney Levi chaired the program. Total donations since 1948 reached 14 907 pints with 14 new donors. 4 142 donors overall. Eight-gallon donor Charles Zuckerman began his ninth gallon at his 65th donation. Federal employees comprised 21 donors, with additional groups from Ashworth Bros and American Brakeblok. Next month’s visit on August 21 will be sponsored by the Rotary Club.

Red Cross Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce Rodney Levi Charles F. Toan Tennyson Ave Edgar W. Kerns Highland Ave George S. Farr S. Cameron St James E. Wilkins Rt. 2 Julian K. Armel Pine St Charles Zuckerman Federal Ashworth Bros American Brakeblok Winchester Electric Rotary Club

Fruit Growers Tour Orchards Tomorrow

The July Twilight Fruit Growers meeting starts at 6 30 p m tomorrow sponsored by Frederick County Fruit Growers Assn and Virginia Tech Extension Service. Attendees meet at Clyde Logan s cold storage on Middle Road for a tour of plantings from three to twenty years, including Malling VII stock six year Red Delicious and Jonathan, Peach and York Red Delicious orchards. Dr H A Rollins will discuss crop prospects after the tour.

Frederick County Fruit Growers Assn Agricultural Extension Service Virginia Polytechnic Institute Clyde Logan Middle Road Red Delicious Jonathan York H. A. Rollins

Powerful homer bursts over roof tops at Tiger Stadium

Norm Cash has homered twice over the right field roof at Tiger Stadium in the last two seasons. In the same era, Mickey Mantle did it three times and Ted Williams once, marking multiple notable rooftop blasts by baseball greats.

Norm Cash Tiger Stadium Mickey Mantle Ted Williams

Market declines persist as investors pause after a sharp rally

The AP market report shows a substantial early drop with the Dow at 573.12, led by losses in steels, motors, rails, oils, and electronics. Polaroid and IBM fell after profit worries and market volatility, while bonds edged up and government notes fell.

Polaroid IBM Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway Norfolk & Western Railway N&w Air Reduction Woolworth Eastman Kodak General Electric United Aircraft International Telephone U.S

Kennedy Seeks 1962 Vote On Medicare After Setback

Senate debates and a Kennedy televised statement follow a party vote that blocks Medicare progress. They warn 17 million Americans 65 plus and the aged’s families face higher medical costs while urging the 1962 election to decide future legislation.

Lyndon B. Johnson Senate Kennedy United States Democrats House American Medical Association George M. Fister Chicago Kerr-Mills Ways and Means

Stolen Auto Recovered Within Two Hours

City police found a 1959 model car reported stolen from in front of a North Loudoun Street beauty shop. John S. Greathouse of 529 Dunlap Street reported the theft around 4 p.m. Officers located the vehicle and returned it to Mr. Greathouse before 6 p.m.

John S. Greathouse Dunlap St N. Loudoun St Mr. Greathouse

Social program proposal expands coverage and options

The plan adds persons over 65 outside Social Security or Railroad Retirement, allows private medical groups to participate, and would pay hospital costs after $10 daily for nine days, cover 180 days of nursing home care, 240 home health visits yearly, and some outpatient diagnostics, excluding doctors' bills.

Local Auctions and Sales Directory for July and August

Antiques dairy cattle furniture tools and household goods listed across Winchester Catlett Sharpsburg Berryville Charles Town and Frederick County. Dates run July 19 through August 4 with multiple auctioneers including Duvall Riley Haworth Mullendere and snarr. Estate contents and farm equipment advertised for regional buyers and bidders.

Long Green Winchester Headleys Auctions H. J. Wilson Catlett Stan Haworth Auction Co Charles G. McKee North Ave Charles R. Duvall William H. Marsh, Inc Sharpsburg Robert C. Mullendere Friendship Fire CO Cameron & Leicester Sts Dennis T. Cole Thomas C. Adams Kern St J. H. Riley Millwood Ave Shamrock Motel James R. Carroll Berryville Kenneth Athey Burns Farm Charles Town W. Va W. D. Orndorff T. G. Mauck Wadesville George G. Snarr, JR Frederick County Court House Frederick County Rats Tate

Rotary Club Official to Speak Here

Dr. John H. Fray of Marion will address the Rotary Club here tomorrow. He leads District 757 with 47 clubs and is Marion College president and a Rotary leader in Marion. He was elected district governor at last month’s Rotary convention and will advise on club administration and program plans. Last year 300 new clubs formed in 48 countries.

John H. Fray Marion Rotary Club Fray Roy W. Bayliss Marion College Worldwide Club Bayliss Rotary

Weather and temperature outlook for Winchester

A forecast shows scattered thundershowers this evening followed by a fair night. Highs in the mid 80s and a low in the 60s. Thursday remains mostly sunny with pleasant temperatures and a five day trend below normal by about two to three degrees.

Southward Quinine

James Eastland Miss Thirty seven years Yes Iran Bark Left Ostrich Nobel

James Eastland Iran Nobel

Weather Elsewhere Collected by the Associated Press

A roundup of weather reports from diverse locations compiled by the Associated Press notes temperature highs and lows, wind conditions, precipitation, and storm paths. It provides regional snapshots for readers seeking quick condition awareness across cities and regions.

Military rejects call to annul Peru election

President faces retreat from fraud claims as military chiefs press to void votes in APRA dominated provinces where Haya led. Cabinet resigns after Prado rejects annulment. military seeks to throw out results but National Electoral Board makes no move. President Busta maintains no candidate reached one third and forwards totals to Congress.

APRA Haya Prado Congress Army Navy Air Force National Electoral Board Alen Bard Jose Bustamante

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