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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1959

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Lawrence Gaither

Lawrence Gaither of Stephens City formerly of Winchester and Frederick County died morning. He is survived by his widow Ester Gaither, two brothers, an aunt, four uncles and other relatives. Funeral service Tuesday at Cartwright Funeral Home with burial at Orrick Cemetery. Remains to Nashville for service at St Edwards Church and burial at Calvary Cemetery.

Lawrence Granville Gaither Philadelphia Mr. Gaither Martinsburg W. Va Pembroke Gaither Gaither Winchester Frederick County Ester Gaither Stephens City Pembrooke Gaither Douglas Gaither Edna Burrer Roanoke Ellis Gaither Pittsburgh Pa Earnest Gaither Arthur Gaither George Harding Columbus Ohio Cartwright Funeral Home Melford W. Walker Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Orrick Cemetery Cartwright Joseph Schwartz Nashville, Tenn St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church Father Edward Fleming

Obituary of Mrs Sadie E McDonald 1878 Maplwood Nursing Home

Mrs Sadie E McDonald 80 of Route 3 died Saturday at Maplewood Nursing Home after a long illness. Born Oct 26 1878 in Washington DC she was the widow of George William McDonald and a former clerk for the U S Navy Department. Survivors include two nieces Mrs L A White and Mrs E G Lybrand of Washington. Body sent from Jones Funeral Home to Money King Funeral Home in Vienna for a today service with burial at Congressional Cemetery Washington.

Sadie E. McDonald Route 3 Maplewood McDonald Washington, D. C George William McDonald U. S. Navy Department L. A. White E. G. Lybrand Washington Jones Funeral Home Money-King Funeral Home Vienna Congressional Cemetery

Death of Dennis Patrick Haley at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Dennis Patrick Haley aged six, son of Leo S. and Marjorie S. Haley of 1513 Berryville Ave, died Sunday at Winchester Memorial Hospital after several months illness. Born February 22, 1953 in Philadelphia. Survived by parents, one sister Peggy Haley, paternal grandparents Leo S. Haley of Philadelphia, and maternal grandparents J. W. Sanders of Nolansville, Tennessee. A rosary will be said at Jones Funeral Home tomorrow.

Dennis Patrick Haley Leo S. Haley Marjorie Sanders Haley Berryville Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Dennis Philadelphia Peggy Haley Penn J. W. Sanders Nolansville Tenn Jones Funeral Home

Traffic Crash Aids Police In Break-in Case

A traffic crash west of Capon Bridge West Virginia aided Winchester police in solving a break in at A. K. Wingert Duquesne distributor at 812 North Kent Street. James Fillip Moates 19 of Kernstown pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and is held on 1000 dollars bond. A 17 year old Kernstown youth faced Frederick County Court petition. Wine and beer were stolen. some goods recovered at the scene and Moates home. Officers led by Captain Ritter and Basil Cooper with troopers Fo gle Waters and Rudolph investigated.

West Virginia James Fillip Moates Kernstown Frederick Winchester A. K. Wingert Duquense N. Kent St Capon Bridge W. Va Moates Paul Chambers Memorial Hospital Montes Chambers W. H. Stefflick Romney J. C. Ritter Basil Cooper Amherst St Pvt W. L. Fogle L. W. Waters Warren Rudolph

Round Hill Yard Party Raises 1407 For Fire Company

The Round Hill Community Fire Company grossed 1407 dollars at its annual yard party and auction held Saturday at James Wood School. Net proceeds fund the fire company, with items including chicken and ham suppers, pies, cakes, popcorn, and ice cream contributing to the total. A spokesman thanked volunteers and area church women for food prep and support.

Round Hill Community Fire Company James Wood School General Fund

Optional Synonyms Fit Discretionary Choice

A concise guide lists optional terms such as elective voluntary discretionary and not compulsory, highlighting nuanced usage in language. It contrasts synonyms to help writers choose precise meaning and tone.

Market Quotations Baltimore AP Apples Potatoes Cattle Hogs

Market report from Baltimore shows fruit and vegetable quotes with apples and potatoes at varied U S1 sizes and regional lots. Cattle and hog prices are listed with weights and ranges for slaughter steers cows bulls feeders and mixed lots reflecting current demand.

Chicago Livestock and Market Report Highlights

Chicago markets note hogs and cattle with mixed grades and weights priced from 9.25 to 15.10 for hogs, 12.00 to 29.75 for slaughter steers, and 16.50 to 24.50 for cows. Sheep include spring lambs 22.50 to 24.00, older ewe ranges 4.50 to 5.50, while cattle demand shows price variety across grades and weights. New York stocks drift lower as steel and motor shares fall amid strike concerns. several leaders post modest gains. Bond market unchanged.

Baltimore Mae Chicago USDA New York Bethlehem Republic Steel Ford International Harvester United Aircraft Hupp Eastman Kodak Southern Pacific RCA Westinghouse Electric Liggett & Myers Boeing General Foods du Pont Union Carbide U.S

Grain futures rise and fall on weekend rain reports

Chicago Board of Trade opens with corn and soy futures weak after weekend rain forecasts. Wheat and oats are narrowly mixed with July contracts around set prices and soybeans easing slightly.

Chicago Board of Trade

Enders Extinguishes Hotbox in Berryville

Berryville firemen responded to E Main Street railroad crossing when a Norfolk and Western train developed a hot box and stopped. Little damage reported.

Enders Berryville John H. Enders E. Main St Norfolk and Western

Sodomy Charge Lodged Against Front Royal Man

A 38 year old Front Royal man, Charles Lester Kinsey, was arrested Friday on sodomy charges. Bond set at $5,000. he is to appear in circuit court July 23. Police were aided by Lt. O. C. Thompson and Officer Gary Keyser. the warrant was issued by the father of two juvenile boys who were allegedly victims. The investigation is led by Chief Charles A. Menefee.

Front Royal Charles Lester Kinsey Gary Keyser O. C. Thompson Kinsey Circuit Court Charles A. Menefee

Honorary pallbearers named for Mr. Lucas cer and Mr. Pully

Honorary pallbearers include Henry A. Lowry, Chamber of Commerce president, and Board of Directors members William M. Battaile, James R. Wilkins, Lewis Hyde, J Thomas Kremer, Philip Hunter, Lee Miller, Fred Brumback, Willis Fisk, F L Largent Jr, Robert Gaines, John Glaize, A C Long, James Byrd, E R Huntsberry Jr, D K Russell, Forrest Jones, Dudley Lichliter, Melvin Duff, Robert D. Glaize, Ferman Perry and Fred Hale.

Forrest Jones Dudley Lichliter Melvin Duff Robert D. Glaize Ferman Perry Fred Hale Jones Funeral Home

Adjour nment debate on federal spending limits and budget

Lawmakers clash over a two year ceiling on government bond increases as President Eisenhower opposes the cap. Budget balance remains uncertain with twelve fiscal 1960 appropriations bills passed, while defense and foreign aid funding await final action in conference.

Eisenhower House Senate

July 22 Sale Listings for Winchester Area Auctioneers

A City full of sale notices lists multiple auctions in Winchester and nearby towns. Items range from Furniture and household goods to real estate and antiques. Auctions feature Orndorff Cole Edwards Prince Newlin Duvall and others with dates July 22 July 25 and August 15 near Frederick Clarke and Shenandoah counties.

Denny’s Commission Itore Winchester Furnete Orndorff & Cole BO. Slonaker Ridgeway W. Va W. Strong Lewis W. R. Prince Justa McDonald Frederick County Court House City of Winchester Buddy Artrip Joseph B. Newlin Frederick County E. T. Snider James E. Wisecarver Rt. 522 Charles R. Duvall Ward Deimier Clearbrook Clarke County W D Orndorff W E. Edwards Calrke County Court House Berryville

Virginia Toll From Weekend Crashes Reaches 431

The Associated Press reports nine weekend deaths in Virginia plus two other fatalities, lifting the highway death toll to 431. Victims include 17-year-old Roger Dale Mantiply of Amherst County and 45-year-old Harold P. Ellis of Spring Grove, among others across Charlottesville, Winchester, Wytheville, and surrounding areas.

Associated Press Virginia Roger Dale Mantiply Amherst County Lynchburg Clifford Harold P. Ellis Spring Grove Hopewell Norman Hugh Coffelt Edinburg Charlottesville Woodstock Pittsburgh Winchester Frederick County Richard Shuty Glenn Clark New Castle Del Wytheville Hospital U. S. 11 Wytheville Clark Buckingham County Charles L. West Altoma Buckingham Courthouse U. S. 60 Charlie Nelson Jr Culpeper U. S. 15

Martinsburg Reports $16 161 Unpaid Bills at Year End

Martinsburg city officials told the council at a special session that unpaid bills totaled 16161 after the fiscal year ending June. Major debts included 8125 for street work and 5100 for hydrant rental. Receipts for the year reached 342900 with a 9039 carryover.

Martinsburg

Khrushchev Tour Called Off Amid Protests in Scandinavia

Khrushchev urged to cancel his planned tour as opposition parties organize protests. Arbeiderbladet warned that reactionaries planned disturbances in Oslo during the visit, with no action to be taken against them. He was expected to arrive in Stockholm Aug 15 aboard the Sverdlovsk with his wife and two daughters after a Szczecin Poland speech criticizing Western circles seeking rocket bases.

Khrushchev Arbeiderbladet Oslo Stockholm Sverdlovsk

Fire Destroys Cedarmeade Pole Barn

A Cedarmeade Development pole barn owned by Russell W Patterson, formerly John Gold Farm, burned Saturday evening with only hay inside. Sheriff DeHaven investigated reports of burning flesh but found no evidence. Firefighters saved a nearby machinery building. one responder, Jimmy Bowen, suffered heat exhaustion and was treated and released.

Cedarmeade Russell W. Patterson John Gold Robert L. DeHaven DeHaven Hahn Paper Mill Road Richard Keckley Shawnee Fire Department Keckley Shawnee Stephens City Memorial Hospital Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad

Immunizations Against Polio Now Available Here

Polio shots available in Winchester and Frederick County at a low fee. Robert Newlin, president of the local Polio foundation chapter, said the National Foundation and the Winchester Health Dept. collaborated to offer the serum at a nominal rate. Appointments through the health department. $1 per shot.

Winchester Frederick County Robert Newlin The Polio Foundation National Foundation Winchester Health Dept Newlin

Weather Today and Five Day Outlook for Virginia

The weather forecast shows variable clouds warm and humid with showers and scattered thunderstorms this afternoon tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures today high 87 low 69 with year ago values 81 and 65. Extended outlook July 21 25 averages near normal with scattered showers or thunder showers mainly in south Tuesday Wednesday and in the north Wednesday to Saturday.

Virginia South Portion North Winchester

Two Events Set By St. Paul AME

The Community Gospel Chorus of Berryville will present a program of hymns and spirituals Sunday at 8 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church sponsored by the Steward's Board with Louis F. Jackson as chairman. A yard party and social for the Men's Day rally is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. at Albert Martin Jr. home, with Martin as rally chairman and Jackson as captain. The Rev. J. C. Tyes is the church pastor.

St. Paul Ame Community Gospel Chorus of Berryville St. Paul Ame. Church Steward's Board Louis F. Jackson Albert Martin, Jr Mr. Martin

Fragmentary quiz item set includes historical figures and symbols

A damaged OCR snippet lists questions and answers touching Moses Alexander Hamilton Eisenhower and astrological signs. It appears as a list with numbers 1 to 10 and terse phrases including a biblical, political, and celestial reference, plus a quoted line about forgiveness.

Church of God Hosts Sunday Fellowship on Roosevelt

The Church of God on Roosevelt Blvd Pineville will hold a fellowship meeting this Sunday. Lunch is at 1 p.m. on church grounds followed by an afternoon service at 2 p.m. Special singing and guest speakers will feature in the program. Pastor Rev James I Marshall says all faiths are welcome.

Church of God Roosevelt Blvd Pineville James I. Marshall

Revival Opens At Hebron Church In Gore

The Rev. S Roy Orell pastor of Chatham Heights Baptist Church Martinsville will be guest speaker at revival services starting tonight at Hebron Baptist Church Gore Services run nightly through Sunday at 745 except Saturday Open to the public says Rev Morris Cather the local pastor.

S. Roy Orell Chatham Heights Baptist Church Martinsville Hebron Baptist Church Gore Orell Roanoke Richmond West Point Morris Cather

Western plan aims to push Berlin talks with Soviet Gromyko

The outline of a counter proposal urges a Big Four lead with a subcommittee for German questions while keeping final decisions with the four powers. A strategy meeting with Gromyko, Lloyd, Couve de Murville, Brentano is planned as officials hedge for Soviet acceptance and a possible deputy-level committee if progress stalls.

Andrei Gromyko Berlin Big Four Commission Big Four Gromkyo United States Commission of Deputies

Norway and Denmark in NATO Facing Nuclear Retaliation Threat

The fragment notes Norway and Denmark as members of the North Atlantic Alliance in the context of nuclear retaliation discussions. It implies alliance obligations and regional security dynamics without detailing actions or dates.

Norway Denmark The North Atlantic Alliance

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawrence Gaither Calvary Cemetery Jones Mrs. McDonald George W. Lucas First Baptist Church St. Edwards Catholic Church Nashville, Tennessee Jones Funeral Home, Inc Snellings N. Braddock St Round Hill Morgan John W. Rosenberger & CO Baltimore Produce Eastern Shore Baltimore Livestock Chicago Livestock Chicago Grain Piccadilly St MR. Lucas Roshell J. Whitehead Suffolk Carrsville Isle of Wight County Bobby Lee Smith Farmville Prospect Prince Edward County Sterling Hill Kenbridge Lunenburg Ethel J. Fields North Carolina U. S. 21 Independence Grayson County J. C. Tyes Moses Alexander Hamilton Seasixt Dwight D. Eisenhower Albany Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo Cleveland Denver L ' Des Moines Detroit Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans Oklahoma City Omaha Phoenix Portland, Me Portland Ore Rapid City St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Hebron Church Miller’s Flower Shop E. Piccadilly St Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St Omps Udoun Street
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