Deaths and Funerals in West Virginia and Virginia
Notices detail the deaths of John W. L. Bean of 16 W Clifford St and Myrtle Aminda Coverstone in Prince William County and funeral plans. Bean served in the Marines in World War I and leaves a son, siblings, and extended relatives. services at Jones Funeral Home with Ashbury Cemetery burial in Fabius. Coverstone, born 1894, leaves a son, daughter, siblings, and grandchildren. funeral and burial pending at Nokesville. Additional lines note Myrtle Ridgeway, Julia Medley, and Betty Stern as survivors with multiple grandchildren and military service. Funeral arrangements remain incomplete for Stern family members.
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John William Lewis Bean
W. Clifford St
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Delray
Harvey
Celia Lee Bean
Bean
Rio Baptist Church
Rio
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Loyal Order of Moose
Sun Marine Corp
American Viscoe
Roya
Martin L. Bean
Middlesboro
Henry Bean
Cumberland Md
Delphia Shadwell
Effie Neal
Cumberland, Md
Mildred Powell
Pennsylvania
Jones Funeral Home
Ashbury
Fabius
Jones Funeral
Myrtie Aminda Coverstone
Prince William County
Hilcreat
Maples
Mary Richard Velt
Indiana
Philip Velt
Marrie
Jacob Branson Coverstone
L P. Coverstone
Lee Flory
Mrs Julia Stern Dies at Home in Stephens City
Mrs Julia Ann Stern died suddenly at her Stephens City home Friday morning. Born in Front Royal, she was daughter of Mrs Sarah Wallace Johnson of Stephens City and the late Peter Wallace. She married the late John H Stern and lived in Stephens City for years. She belonged to the Glorious Church of God in Christ. Surviving besides her mother are six daughters Hattie Porter of Harrisburg PA, Dora Edwerds of Baltimore MD, and Gladice Whaley of Harrisburg PA.
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Julia Ann Stern
Stephens City
Front Royal
Sarah Wallace Johnson
Peter Wallace
John H. Stern
Stern
Glorious Church of God In Christ
Hattie Porter
Harrisburg
Penn
Dora Edwerds
Baltimore
Giadyce Whaley
Comedian's Son Casts Hope in Trevi Fountain Legend
Nine year old Richard Skelton tossed coins into Rome's Trevi Fountain and vowed to return before he dies. His father Red Skelton reassured him with a warm reply as doctors say the boy has less than a year to live due to leukemia.
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Rome
Richard Skelton
Trevi
Hollywood
Red Skelton
Zorin Presents Soviet View On Nuclear Test Moratorium
Zorin argues the Soviet Union backs a complete ban on atomic and hydrogen weapons but accepts partial measures as a starting point. He says the West must suspend tests for two to three years and link it to broader disarmament talks, then pursue partial and wider agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zorin
Soviet Union
Child Sets Teddy Bear Fire In Home At Berryville Ave
A seven year old girl playing with matches started a fire at 1030 Berryville Ave. The blaze began in a box of teddy bears on the second floor, destroying a play room contents and hall, with smoke damage throughout the house. Owner Mrs Shirley Fatuver and occupants Mr and Mrs Walter Menefee Jr and two young children survived. damage about $1000 with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville Ave
Shirley Fatuver
Walter Menefee, Jr
Peruvian beauty crowned Miss Universe runner up shocks crowd
The 19 year old Peruvi an beauty, praised for grace and sex appeal, was passed over for Miss Peru. Her father, Lima businessman and cabinet minister brother, confirms plans to return to Peru with daughter who aspires to acting while mother accompanies her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg Air
Zender
Lima
Tam
Peru
Farm Sale Listings and Auctions From Maryland to Virginia
July sales directory lists bids and locations for livestock, real estate, and household items. Auctions include Blakeford Farms Queenstown Md, Den Niss Stine Winchester Va, Minnie V. Dinges estate Stephens City Va, Clyde Burner Front Royal Va, American Carriedale Assn Harrisburg Pa, and others with auctioneers T. Snider Chas Duvall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Court House
City of Winchester
E. T. Snider
Minnie V. Dinges
P. E. Lineburg
Stephens City
Charles R. Duvall
Clyde Burner
Duncan Ave
Vis
A.m
C. Curl
South Braddock St. FE
T. Snider
Market Opens Amid Rainless Drought Threat
About 100 persons queued at the curb market as it opened at 6 am to buy farm products. Local drought worries worsen with farmers noting no rain for weeks. Clarence Fletcher of Nain heads the market and warns corn damage if rain does not come within a week. Prices listed include cherry pies 50c, cakes 1.50, potatoes 5c lb, corn 65c a dozen ears, eggs 50c a dozen, chickens 40c, and various other staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Fletcher
Nain
W. D. Shane
Coldstream
W. Va
Kentucky
Cobalt 60 Field Irradiation Setup At Blandy Described
A Blandy Field Day will showcase a cobalt 60 irradiation system used in plant genetics research. Scientists including Nancy Quarles and Caspar work under Oak Ridge licenses in a 30 foot enclosure with strict safety, gate and control house access, and adjustable distance from the source to vary radiation. The project aims to test dwarf corn growth and improve crop quality, with plans to expand similar facilities in Georgia and Kentucky.
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AEC
United States
Blandy
Nancy Quarles
Garland Quarles
Winchester
Nancy
Caspar
Isotopes Division
Oak Ridge
Cas
Georgia
Kentucky
Brookhaven Brandy
Weather Today Virginia and Winchester Forecast
The weather report notes clear conditions tonight with lows near 70 on the coast and in the 60s inland. Sunday should be mostly sunny and hot with high around 97 and low near 65. Sunrise and sunset times are listed for Winchester with moonrise at 11 59 p m and new moon on July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Coos
New Moor
Rainfall report with monthly totals and averages
Rainfall figures show none in the last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. today. July to date 0.26 inches. 1957 to date 16.47 inches. The 44 year average by month from 1912 to 1956 lists Jan 2.43, Feb 2.00, Mar 2.97, Apr 3.86, Jun 3.86, Jul 3.79, Aug 4.60, Sep 2.66, Oct 3.24, Nov 2.54, Dec 2.47 inches.
Virginia Counts 44 Road Victims No. 442 for Year
Virginia reports 442 traffic deaths for the year to date, five more than on the same date last year. Richmond youth John H. Gray, 19, dies from injuries after a crash on State Route 613 near Bottoms Bridge in New Kent County. Lee Roy Lloyd, 36, of Quinton, also dies in the same crash. Alvin Talliaferro, 19, of Richmond, survives after giving them a ride. Talliaferro is in satisfactory condition. Winford A. Gibson, 18, of near Chatham, dies from injuries from a crash on US 57 near Bassett. Gibson’s motorcycle collided with another vehicle.
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Virginia
John H. Gray
Richmond
State Rt
Bottom's Bridge
New Kent County
Lee Roy Lloyd
Rt. 1
Quinton
New Kent
Lloyd
Gray
Alvin Talliaferro
Edna Cadwallader Returns Home From Hospital
Miss Edna Cadwallader has returned home after a week as a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Donnie Christian was released from the same hospital and went home last Sunday. Jo-Ann Mcllwee of Zepp visits her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Boyce. Mrs. Scott Owens of Vaucluse spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Cox.
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Ridings Chapel
Edna Cadwallader
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Sandra Boyce
Eugene MclIlwee
Zepp
James Tevault
Donnie Christian
Jo-Ann Mcliwee
Maynard Boyce
Scott Owens
Vaucluse
F. W. Cox
Why Some Corn Pops More Than Others
The popping quality of different corns hinges on starch type. Kernels with predominantly hard or horny starch and only a small soft core pop best. Expansion depends on hard starch content moisture and correct heat.
Trinity Church Land Valued At 25 Million Dollars
The land occupied by Trinity Church and its churchyard in Wall Street New York is valued at 25 million dollars.
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Trinity Church
New York
Wall Street District
Winchester Days Sales Carnival Promises Bigger Turnout
The Winchester Retail Merchants Association announced the annual Winchester Days sales carnival set for Thursday through Saturday July 25 26 27. More than 55 firms participate with new stores offering special values and prizes to attract thousands of shoppers from up to 50 miles away. Free metered parking and free city bus rides are arranged for the three days with full details to follow.
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Winchester
Winchester Retail Merchants Association
Mifflin Clowe, Jr
Round Hill Social Notes Include Visitors and Family Gatherings
Mrs. Jessie Wright and infant Linda Marie return from Winchester Memorial Hospital and stay with Pearly and Mrs. Mogle. Nor Way delegate Miss Inglebrod Lervang visits Bow ers for two weeks after a 4H event. Local residents Clara Lowe, Deborah Lowe, Armetha Wolford visit kin. Sadie Anderson returns to Winchester. Brenda Williams visits grandparents N. C. and Mrs. Williams.
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Round Hill
Jessie Wright
Stephens City
Linda Marie
Winchester Memorial Hospital
4H Club
Kiwanis Shelter
Clara Lowe
Deborah
Hugh Anderson
Winchester
Harriett Pingley
Brenda Williams
N. C. Williams
Mt. Williams
Five Year Old Mike Triumphs After Year of Blindness
MIAMI Fla Mike Bibole a five year old who lost his left eye to cancer last July is happy and healthy after a year without sight His parents say he acts no differently and remains eager to do what others can do He lives in Hialeah keeps busy at Miramar Elementary School and enjoys adventures with his brother and new safety gear and sheriff badge included in his daily life
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Miami
Fla
Mike Bibole
James W. Sibole
Mike
Siboles
Dibole
Hialeah
Jerry
Miramar
Anthony DeQuarte
Roy Rogers
Children's Choir Sings Debut at Mt Carmel
The Children's Choir of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will debut at the 11:15 a.m. service Sunday. Directors Mrs Emma Honesty and Mrs Lorraine Reed lead the group which performed three selections on Childers' Day and will now have a regular place in morning worship.
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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Childers
Emma Honesty
Lorraine Reed
Publisher McDearmon Misses Qualifying Deadline in State
Amherst publisher Rich- mond J Bernard McDearmon, who planned to oppose Del Robert Whitehead in November, failed to meet the State Board of Elections qualifying deadline.
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Richmond
J. Bernard McDearmon
Amherst
Del
Robert Whitehead
State Board of Elections
Local race slate lists incumbents and party challengers
Gilmer Brooks Stephens seeks reelection with Horace E Henderson Republican and J B Brayman Social Democrat for attorney general candidates include Albertis Harrison Jr independent Democrat J Livingston Dillon Republican and Clarke T Robb Social Democrat Also independents vie for House of Delegates seats.
How's Your 1Q 27 Answers Revealed
Answers to the page four quiz list reveal the responses for 10 questions. The items include places like Ottawa, names such as Pontius and Will A. Heelan, and facts like eighteen and cattle.
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Ottawa
Pontius
Will A. Heelan
Also Mentioned on This Page
John W. L. Bean
Mrs
Jacob Coverstone
Myrtle Ridgeway
Julia Medley
Betty Stern
Floyd Stern
Paul Stern
Harvey Stern
Harrisbore
John Roger
Edward Stern
U.S. Army
Harvey Johnson
Martinsbore
Paul R. Fletcher
John Wm. L. Bean
H. C. Christianson
Kenneth E. Henry
Miller House
Washington Street
Smith Pontiac
Strickler & Wagner
Perry Engineering CO. Inc
Bere
Ted
Pasieg
Bate
N. Cameron St
Brumback & Sons
Order of the Golden Rule
Nuclear
Singleton
E. Piccadilly St
AU Elt
THE
Associated Press
Alfred Williams
Ats
Bee Us
Kernstown Tractor Sales
Loy
W. Monmouth ST
E.S.T
G. G. Baker
Rey (Denny) Mayberry
Mt. Carmel
Gilmer Brooks
Glaize & Bro
Stuart M. Perry
National Avenue
County Court House
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Florida
Viscose
Lincolonious Road
Alexandria
W. F. Artrip, Jr
8. C. Curl
Frederick County
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
FE. T. Snider
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