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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1961

Page

2

Downey. Mrs Annie H died after long illness in Clifton Forge

Mrs Annie H. Downey of Gain- Settee Ween died after a long illness. She is survived by two sons Woodrow E. Downey of Frederick County and Harry H. Downey of California. Funeral arrangements are at Jones Funeral Home. The service for Mrs Downey will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the residence with burial in Mount Hebron. Pallbearers listed include Paul M. Carlton Haldeman Ramey Marvin D. Weaver J. Hollis Thomas E. Davis and John J. Hawse. Remains are at the residence for friends and relatives to view.

Annie H Deweeee M. Downey Clifton Forge Woodrow E. Downey Frederick County Harry H. Downey California Jones Funeral Home W. Jane St D. Jackson Raymond Womeldorf Mount Hebron Paul M. Carlton Haldeman Ramey Marvin D. Weaver J. Withers Hollis Thomas E. Davis John J. Hawse

Funeral services held at John H Enders for Berryville resident

A funeral service was conducted at John H Enders Funeral Home in Berryville by the Rev Clarence Lloyd. Burial followed in Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named include Leo Whitmore Dr D C Master and Richard.

John H. Enders Berryville Clarence Lloyd Green Hill Leo Whitmore D. C. Master Richard

Funeral notices for Mrs Mack B Hook Mrs Lena M Seckford

Funeral services are scheduled for Mrs Mack B Hook on Thursday at 2 00 p m and for Mrs Lena M Seckford on Thursday at 2 00 p m both at Jones Funeral Home Also listed is Mr Jesse D Gordon with a service Friday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home Remerpl .

Lena M. Seckford Jones Funeral Home

Mrs Seekford 75 dies. Bristol deli shop pioneer

Mrs. George Seekford 75 of 125 S Cameron St died Tuesday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Rockingham County to John P Brown and Ida Teel Brown, she was widow of George W Seekford and co owned a Bristol delicatessen with him. Survived by three sisters Mamie Winchester Margaret Mattingly and Pearl Brown and brother Joseph W Brown. Funeral by Rev C L Beard at Cemetery with pallbearers listed. visitation at Jones Funeral Home.

Sean M. Seekford S. Cameron St Winchester Memorial Hospital Seekford Rockingham County John P Ida Teel Brown George W. Seekford Bristol Seckford Lutheran Church Harrisonburg Mamie Winchester Margaret Mattingly Washington, D. C Pearl Brown Joseph W. Brown Maryland C. L. Beard Lester Huff John K. Brown E. Stuart Brown Hollis T. Brown Robert Phibbons Jones Funeral Home

Funeral service for Jesse David Gordon

The funeral for Jesse David Gordon 49 of 10 Richard Ave will be conducted by Rev. Stanley H. Dysart Friday at 1 30 p m DST at Jones Funeral Burial is in Shenandoah Memorial Park Cemetery Pallbearers are J R Brandon Ervin Garrison Edsworth J Byers Robert C Boyce C Blair Goss and William M Kerns

Jesse David Gordon Richard Ave Stanley H. Dysart Jones Shenandoah Memorial Park J. R. Brandon Ervin Garrison Edeworth J. Byers Robert C. Boyce C. Blair Goss William M. Kerns Jones Funeral Home

Clarke Boy Shot in Arm in White Post

William Jenkins, 14, was wounded by a .22 rifle in White Post when a rifle discharged. The bullet went through a door and wall, hitting his right forearm. He was treated at Memorial Hospital and released. his father Elzie Jenkins was reportedly not home.

White Post William Jenkins James Miller Memorial Hospital William Elzie William Jenkins

Wreck on Rt. 11 Injures No One

No injuries were reported after a two car crash on Rt. 11 south in front of the Safeway Store. A 1955 Nash station wagon driven by Roy Wilson Walker collided with a 1950 Pontiac driven by Gary Vernon Tisinger. Nash damage set at $75 and Pontiac at $20.

Rt. 11 Safeway Donald A. Sheetz Roy Wilson Walker Rt. 3 Gary Vernon Tisinger York Ave

Zion Baptist Berryville Plans July Rally Benefit

The Rev Fielding Devenport leads a benefit rally at Zion Baptist Berryville with a July event offering chicken chittlings potato salad and sale items. Worship at 11 a.m. features Rev Brown. 3 p.m. guest Rev A S H Johnson of Rehobeth Baptist Church Washington and his choir attend.

Fielding Devenport Serae Eet Brown A.S.H Johnson Rehobeth Baptist Church Washington

Kennedy press hints at NATO buildup and Paris talks

President Kennedy indicated the U S would discuss a range of measures with Allied governments to strengthen conventional forces in Europe. A foreign ministers conference in Paris in early August would seek closer Western unity and streamline decision procedures. He noted the Moscow notes wording took weeks to agree on and said decisions would focus on protecting U S interests and supply lines.

Congress U.S Europe United States Paris Kennedy Moscow Monlay Berlin

Four Die as Plane Crashes in Queens Neighborhood

Mrs. Duke, wife of State Department’s chief of protocol, died in a flaming air crash with three others in a Queens residential area near LaGuardia. The Beechcraft Bonanza, carrying prominent social figures and a Marine pilot, plunged into a flower garden. no one on the ground was injured.

New York Acai Gier Biddle Duke An Seein State Department Queens Lee Parently LaGuardia Field Moe Ben Altschul Wall Street Stanley Warren Metcalf Auburn N.Y Paul Dubuke Marine Corps Duke Spain Kennedy

Mrs. Babb Storyteller At Library

Mrs. Daniel Babb will tell a story at Hand ley Library for children ages 6 to 10 during this week’s Story Telling Hour at 10:30 tomorrow. Assistants include Miss Mildred Grove and several others. event is sponsored by Women’s Civic League and Winchester Chapter AAUW. prizes awarded to two girls and two boys who read most books. last session drew 41 children.

Daniel Babb Handley Library Rebecca Hoopes Route Anh Adam Bristol Clock Works Janney Peterson and Godey Hoopes Westinghouse Rogers Steiff Rose

One Woman's Ordeal told by Lucy Bundy Cobb story

A July Saturday Post feature recalls Lucy Bundy Cobb wife of a Union officer who nursed her ill husband at Star Fort in 1863. The article, begun in Winchester, recalls the Civil War memory and Cobb’s recollections recorded by her son Howard Bundy Cobb.

Post Lucy Bupdy Cobb Star Fort Deere Ohio Libby Howard Bundy Cobb

Local leader Dr. Forrest Racey reported in good condition

The article notes Memorial Hospital treating Dr. Forrest Racey, a local college president, after facial injuries from an operation. Surgeons were repairing extensive cuts while the Rev Ken Eyre and Mrs Eyre were also injured in the incident. The office registrar remains away from full duty as of Monday.

Forrest Racey Lege Memorial Ospital Kenneth Eyre Regiatter

Correction Group 3 Meeting Picnic at Mrs Mary Martin Home

Correction Group 3 of the Christian Women's Fellowship will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. for a picnic supper at the home of Mrs Mary Martin. The note clarifies the group name as the Cork Street Church unit and references CYF as incorrect.

Christian Women's Fellowship The Cork Street Christian Church CYF Mary Martin

Pearson seeks favorable candidacy after resignation

Pearson a 36 year old native of Jonesville said reaction to his candidacy has been very favorable. He resigned July 7 as assistant U.S. attorney and led Lee County for two terms in the House, inviting others to run and let him work for them.

Pearson Jonesville U.S Lee County

Three W Club Plans Fashion Review

The Three W Club will present Colonial and Modern Fashions in Review a fashion show at the Douglas on Thursday at 8:90 pm to raise funds for civic projects. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Mrs. Sadie Taper chairs the show committee and Mrs. Effie Davis is club president.

The Douglas Three W Club Sadie Taper Effie Davis

Rotary to Hear Larman Sherwood Speaker at Meeting

Larman Sherwood, a noted lecturer on American life and thought, will address the Sherwood Rotary Club on public relations work for a major national insurance company. The talk spotlights his role and influence in industry discussions.

Rotary Larman Sherwood

Two Golfers Killed by Lightning at Hyde Park Course

At Hyde Park golf course in Niagara Falls two insurance agents died when a bolt of lightning struck a tree near the fairway during a Tuesday round. The victims were Robert Taylor, 30, and Donald Bird, 34.

Niagara Falls N.Y Tias Hyde Park Golf Course Robert Taylor Donald Bird

Rural Virginia auctions list diverse estates and sales

A July sales directory lists multiple auctions across Frederick, Jefferson, and surrounding counties. Items include furniture, appliances, livestock, dairy equipment, and real estate. Auctions led by Orndorff Cole, North ern Va Auction Co, Denny's Commission, and others run July 22 to July 29 with locations in Winchester Kembridge Purcellville White Post Hayfield Gainesboro and Frederick County Court House.

LION Winchester Orndorff & Cole Bill” Bailey W. Roland Walker Kembridge Asbury Farmer Frederick County Court House Gainesboro Dennis T. Sole Rebecca Hoopes Rt. 7 Purcellville Northern William R. Thompson White Post W. D. Orndorff Sloan Wolfe Hayfield Charles R. Duvall Peter K. McKee Frederick County E. T. Snider

Weather outlook for Virginia July 2024

The extended outlook calls for temperatures averaging slightly above normal in July 2024. Rain is likely in the afternoons and evenings with showers favored across the state. Past rainfall totals show July rain to date at 3.13 inches and annual figures varying by month, indicating a wetter pattern than average through summer.

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