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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1963

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Haines Gess Family Obituaries

Mrs. Lyndon O Haines widow of James A Haines was born March 28 in Pleasant Dale WV. Surviving with her husband are two sons Gary and James Lyndon Gess of Martinsburg and sister Murrell Wolford. Funeral arrangements at Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge WV and burial at Rockland Cemetery Cedarville with pallbearers listed.

Gess Pleasant Dale W. Va Alvinda Robin N Haines Hoy James. A. Haines Lyndon O Gary Haines Gess James Lyndon Gess Martinsburg Murrell Wolford Ceca Pana Haines

Isaac N Grubbs Dies at 79 in unclear location

Isaac N Grubbs 79 of 822 Pennsylvania Ave died on Saturday. He was the son of Nathan and Huffman Grubbs and his obituary notes his survivors and burial details.

Isaac N Grubbs

Mrs J R Pettyman dies after illness at Maplewood Nursing Home

Mrs J R Pettyman born August 31 1880 Sistersville West Virginia died at Maplewood Nursing Home after a several week illness. Widow of Joseph R Prettyman she leaves son Robert E Prettyman Winchester sister-in-law Mrs Edward Shenck and brother L Sikes. Funeral at Robe Cemetery Morgantown with services announced for May 4 at 4 30 p m.

Bertha May Prettyman Henry Ave Maplewood Mrs. Prettyman Sistersville W. Va Ernest Sophronia Shorts Sikes Titusville Joseph R. Prettyman Eastern Star Chapter Morgantown Market Street Methodist Church Winchester Robert E. Prettyman

Obituary of L. E. Cunningham of Winchester

L E Cunningham of Warren County son of the late Hugh and Martha Cunningham. He is survived by children Howard, Edward, Charles Town WV, Susie Lee Wills of Washington, Hilbert of Charles Town, Virginia Newlin of Herndon, Alma Orndorff of Charles Town, Sarahag of Winchester, Willie of The Plains and 45 grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at Jones Funeral Home at 1 30 p m burial in Greenhill Cemetery Berryville.

Warren County Hugh Martha Cunning Maude Cameron Howard Canee Winchester Hens Edward Cunningham Charles Town W. Va Susie Lee Wills Washington Hilbert Cunningham Virginia Newlin Herndon Alma Orndorff Charles Sarahag Willie the Plains Cona Alan C Jones Funeral Home Greenhill Cemetery Berryville

Red China and Soviet Union Agree to Meet Later

In Moscow and Peking diplomats said the bitter ideological dispute would move to a later meeting. The simultaneous announcement followed a Chinese attack accusing the Soviet Union of inciting unrest against Mao and the Communist Party.

Moscow China Soviet Union Peking Mao

Gordon sentenced with probation on plea

Middletown man Whittington received a suspended one year term in the state penitentiary on a guilty plea. He was placed on three years probation and ordered to pay costs and restitution. Dabney Watts and John Harman recommended probation. Whittington has been jailed since June 9.

Former Stephens City mayor W L Parker dies at 60

W Lomax Parker 60 of 118 Wolfe St. died Sunday at Maplewood Nursing Home. Born in Stephens City he previously ran Parker’s Grocery and Parker’s Hardware. He served as interim mayor from 1938 after Mayor Gardner’s death until 1949, helping install the water system and initiate the trail justice system. Funeral set at Jones Funeral Home in Stephens City.

W. Lomax Parker Wolfe St Maplewood Nursing Home Mr. Parker Winchester Parker's Hardware Stephens City Parker W. E. Gardner

Police reports from across states on racial protests

The story notes protests in Charleston Cambridge Ocala Marion County jail demonstrations in Memphis Somerville and Orange. It mentions National Guardsmen tear gas and bayonets used to disperse crowds and arrests of adults and minors. An Orange mayor says municipal facilities will conform to federal court rulings.

Cambridge Ocala Fla Marion County Congress of Racial Equality Memphis, Tenn Somerville

Heeter Visits Rome to Discuss Trade with Italy

Christian A. Heeter trade negotiator for President Kennedy arrived in Rome for a one day visit to discuss trade and tariff problems with Italian officials.

Pone Christian A. Heeter Kennedy Rome

Local Collisions Cause Injuries and Damages in Area

A head on crash on Rt 618 near Lebanon Church sent four people to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Walter D. Affleck 66 and wife 67 suffered serious injuries including fractures. their 18 year old son had facial and limb lacerations. A separate collision on Rt 622 near Weems Lane involved a 1959 car and a 1949 sedan, with minor damage and no injuries. A 1962 vehicle on Lon Catherine Street struck a curb after slowing for traffic, with light damage and no injuries.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Rt. 618 Lebanon Church Mt. Man Traffe Whami

Death Jump From Empire State Building Traced to Unknown Man

Police identified the victim as George Alex Frost, 35, address unknown, after he leaped from a ledge on the 102 story Empire State Building observation deck. Guard Frank di Gesu said he grabbed at the man twice and tried to talk him back before the fall.

George Alex Frost Frank di Gesu di Gesu Penne Sicha di Guesu

Laboratory Chief Dr J E Smadel Dies at 57 in Bethesda

Dr J E Smadel, 57, chief of the virology and rickettsiology laboratory of the National Institute of Health Division of Biologic Standards at Bethesda Maryland, died Sunday.

Baltimore J E. Smadel Laboratory of Virology National Institute of Health Division of Biologic Standards Bethesda

Local Auction Listings July to August in Virginia Districts

July 24 7 00 pm Denny s Commission Auction mile east of Winchester on Route 7 antiques electrical appliances etc Orndorff and Cole Auctioneers. July 27 10 am Estate of Daniel C Sands at home 1 miles north of Middleburg Va on Rt 626 antiques furniture household goods pickup truck N Va Auction Co. July 27 10 am Estate of Benny Bussey at farm on Old Charles Town Road Clarke Co behind the Post Office Charles Town W Va tools machinery trucks etc Miller and Tharpe aucs. Aug 3 11 am Mrs Katheryn K Hutton mile north of Stephens City on US Rt 11 antiques household goods nursery supplies Brumbach and Conner aucs Web Aug 7 19 am Estate of Rev Roy Schmucker 415 N Loudoun St Winchester Va antiques household goods dishes etc W D Orndorff auct. Aug 10 11 am Lewis Lamp 2 miles east of Winchester on Senseny Road.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Daniel C. Sands Middleburg N. Va. Auction Co Benny Bussey Old Charles Town Road Clarke Co Charles Town W.va Miller & Tharpe Aucs Katheryn K. Hutton Stephens City Brumback & Conner Roy Schmucker Loudoun St W. D. Orndorff Lewis Lamp Senseny Road

Window Worth Two Hundred Dollars Smashed on Boscawen St

A window valued at about 200 dollars was broken at the Check-A-Board Feed Store 325 W Boscawen St. City Police report a vandal threw a soft drink bottle at the window. Chief Maj Thomas announced a crackdown on littering citing a state code making it a misdemeanor to throw bottles or trash on highways or private property.

W. Boscawen St Uin Maj. _ Thomas

Governors propose rules change on unanimous votes for resolutions

The executive committee proposed by Republican governors would require a two thirds majority to adopt resolutions, replacing unanimous votes. Gov. Grant Sawyer of Nevada was named to present the substitute, while Gov. Mark Hatfield of Oregon drafted another GOP alternative. The Hatfield plan would let a conference proposal pass by two thirds after the resolutions committee action, aiming to record fifty state executives with diverse views.

Stitute Grant Sawyer Nevada Mark C. Hatfield Oregon Hatfield Rockefeller

Weather today rainfall totals and 50 year averages

Rainfall during the 48 hours ending 8:30 a.m. July 11 shows 1.14 inches for July to date and 17.95 inches for the year. The past 50 year average is 36.91 inches per year and monthly averages are listed from January to December with values for each month.

Winchester Weather Forecast Sees Scattered Thundershowers

The forecast calls for scattered thundershowers after noon tomorrow with little overall temperature change. Highs near 87 and lows around 63, with minor day to day variations. Also notes for Winchester include sunset at 8 35 p m and sunrise at 6 04 a m.

Virginia Loweek Guts Fee Telewi Mal Winchester

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Lyndon O. Gess Harry Grubbs Omps Funeral Home William Withers Rockland Cedarville Harvey Shirley Elmer Lonas Roy Bageant John Stickles Grover Teets Gardner Bageant Isaac N. Grubbs Mr. M. Sab Sean Ramnones Mr. W. Lomax Parker Mr. Lewis E. Cunningham Jones Funeral Home, Inc Ismalts International Harvester Baler Twine Brumback N. Cameron ST Aefber ANG John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Commeres St Erroaates J. R. Pettyman L. E. Cunningham Gordon Shade Equipment CO W. L. Parker Mr. Parker Was The William D. and Katie Lemley Parker Trail Ecene My Toof Stephens City Fire Company Nancy P. Gilbert Wallingford, Conn William R. Withers Allen Jones Smith Police Charleston Palmer Gaillard Herter Carroll Auto Walter D. Affleck Clearbrook Mr. Affleck Mrs. Affleck Charles F. Brock Affleck Henry Donald Ray West Rt. 3 Rt. 622 Weems Lane Rt. 11 L. W. Waters Aine So Tee Empires State Building Death Ward London Stephen Ward Christine Keeler Macmillan Miss Keeler Old Bailey Court Mervyn Griffith Jones Marilyn Mandy) Rice-Davies Christine Griffith-Jones Wal Home Street Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Bismarck Boise Battal Cleveland Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Sheen Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Memphis Milwaukee St. Paul New Jeans New York Oklahoma City Deezar Philadelphia Pittsburgh Portland Ore Rapid City Richmond Salt Lake San Diego San Francisco Josh Seattle Tampa Home Improvement Department Cameron C . O. L. Payne Payne & Mathy Well Clearbrook, VA ILADE Vchane
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