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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1961

Page

2

Obituary: Cammie DeWitt Taylor of Harrisonburg

Cammie DeWitt Taylor, 58, of Harrisonburg, died yesterday at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife Edna Mae Warner and family including Stella Hodge of Mt Solon, Robert Taylor of Harrisonburg, Ralph Taylor of Elkton, Amos Taylor of Washi. six grandchildren. Funeral at 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home Chapel with service at 2 p.m. Rev. Joseph Smith of Winchester to officiate, Dr. R. L. Sherry assisting. Viewing Wednesday 7:30–8:30 p.m. Burial in Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg.

Cammie DeWitt Taylor Harrisonburg Rockingham Memorial Hospital Edna Mae Warner Allman Stella Hodge Mt. Solon Robert Taylor Ralph Taylor Elkton Amos Taylor Washi Funeral Home Joseph Smith Winchester R. L. Sherry Woodbine Cemetery

Bain Service for Mrs. Hattie Bain Held at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral service for Mrs. Hattie Virginia Bain of Millwood Pike will be conducted by Rev Nathan Williamson at 11 a.m. Thursday DST at Jones Funeral Home. Burial follows in Chestnut. Relatives may call at the Jones Funeral Home.

Hattie Virginia Bain Millwood Pike Nathan Williamson Jones Funeral Home Robert O. Bain Alvin Y. Bain Eugene R. Hepner William A. Rusk

Heavy Rainfall in Japan Leaves Dozens Dead and Missing

The heaviest rainfall in 29 years swamped northern Sapporo causing 11 deaths and many missing. Local authorities issued evacuation orders as flooding disrupted transportation and prompted rescue efforts.

Sapporo Japan

Funeral services for Mrs Hattie V Bain Thursday

Funeral services are set for Mrs Hattie V Bain at 11:00 AM Thursday at Jones Funeral Home Inc. The arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home.

Hattie V. Bain DST Jones Funeral Home Jones Funeral Home, Inc

Planning Group Named for 4-H Town and Country Program

Frederick County to form a planning committee at courthouse 8 tonight for the Town and Country Business program. Attending are Winchester business reps older 4-H members a Virginia Tech specialist G E Russell and county Extension staff. Youths 14 to 21 will learn business life aspects through industry key meetings and tours covering finance marketing packaging and retailing.

Frederick County Business Representati Winchester Virginia Polytechnic Institute G. E. Russell Virginia Joe Wightman Agnes Shirley

Mrs Lichliter Heads State BPW At Convention

Lawrence Lichliter of the Winchester Business and Professional Women's Club attends the National Federation of BPW convention in Chicago as Virginia Delegate Chairman. The event gathers about 5,000 BPW members from 50 states DC Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands under the theme Focus on the Future.

Lawrence Lichliter Winchester Business and Professional Women's Club Chicago National Federation of Bpw Lichliter Laskiboed Sea Seven Virginia BPW District of Columbia Puerto Rico Virgin Islands

Virginia couple buys 700 acre James River plantation

A Virginia Beach couple, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Trant, purchased Willow Hill Plantation on the James River in Prince George County for 180000 dollars. G. B. Lorraine of a Richmond real estate firm confirmed the sale from Mrs. George C. Kirkmyer. The Trants plan to continue cattle raising on the 700 acre property.

Richmond Virginia Beach Willow Hill James River Prince George County John H. Trant G. B. Lorraine Trants George C. Kirkmyer

Government Jobs Offer High Pay and Quick Advancement

Government positions pay up to 446 dollars a month and require little or no education or experience. Openings for ages 18 to 52 with opportunities for advancement. Prepare now for U S Civil Service job openings in this area over the next 12 months.

U.S. Civil Service

Foundation Aids 20 Polio Patients in Frederick County

The Frederick County Chapter of the National Foundation reported aiding 20 polio patients and one birth defect case last year during its annual meeting at the Lee Jackson Restaurant. Officers were reelected and new committee chairs named as the March of Dimes drive updates were discussed.

Frederick County The National Founation Robert Newlin Lee- Jackson MR. Newlin Bob Bartley March of Dimes John Stepp Charleston W. Va National Foundation

Front Royal Plans Return to EST Time

Front Royal employees will return to standard time September 5 if the County Board of Supervisors agrees. The Town Council met Monday and set a public hearing for August 14 on the $936,342 budget based on the same tax rate of $1.05 per $100 assessed valuation, which passed its second reading.

Front Royal County Board of Supervisors

Kennedy budget push draws mixed Republican reaction

Congressional leaders from both parties weighed President Kennedy's call for a military buildup and emergency spending. Senators Mundt Case and Humphrey voiced tax and belt tightening cautions, while Jackson Fulbright and Rayburn urged a strong response to the crisis. Some lawmakers criticized the omission of Cuba while others supported bipartisan support for increased funding, with estimates of up to ten billion dollars possible before year end.

Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Senate Karl E. Mundt R-S. D Kennedy Mundt Clifford P. Case R-N.j Case Berlin Henry M. Jackson Khrushchev J. William Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign _ relations Committee Soviet Union House Sam Rayburn D-Tex Sen Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts Congress Capehart Wallace F. Bennett Utah Cuba Havana Miami Fla Bennett Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Clarence Cannon D-Mo House Appropriations Committee Gress John L. McClellan Senate Appropriations Committee Thomas Kuchel California

West Side bank robbers hit for $15515 in dramatic shootout

Richard James and Lawrence Williams robbed a West 23rd Street bank taking $15515. Williams died in a gun battle near Pennsylvania Station while James was captured. A prewritten letter and maps for future holds ups were found in James' room.

New York Richard James West 23Rd Street James Lawrence Williams Pennsylvania West Side Broadway Savings Bank Williams

Weather Summary for Virginia Averages and Showers

The forecast calls for less humidity and clouds this evening with fair and cooler conditions and lows in the 60s. For Thursday expect continued cloudiness and cooler temperatures in the southeast. The five day outlook from July 27 to 31 shows near normal to slightly above normal temperatures with showers likely Friday and Saturday and a cooler Sunday.

Virginia

Rainfall figures show July totals and monthly averages

Rainfall data covering the past 24 hours to 8 30 am today notes July rainfall at 3 19 inches to date 26 20 inches for the year 1961. Average annual rainfall for 48 years stands at 96 9 inches. Monthly values recorded include January 3 14 inches May 3 83 June 3 88 August 3 95 September 2 66 October 3 25 November 2 45 December 2 39.

Clarke County Juries Awards Brown Five Thousand Dollars

A Clarke County Circuit Court jury awarded Arthur Brown five thousand dollars in a civil suit against Samuel Reese Alexander over a 1954 Ford crash that injured Brown as a passenger. Jurors found negligence caused by Alexander, with the collision occurring June 18 near Rt 608 and Rt 7. James Sipe led the jury. A Garland Williams and Henry Whitling represented Brown and Alexander respectively.

Berryville Clarke County Arthur Brown Samuel Reese Alexander Brown Alexander Ford Rt. 7 James Sipe A. Garland Williams Henry Whiting Sloan Kuykendall

Clarke County 4H schedule for Powell's Fort Valley camp

Clarke County 4H Club members plan a week at Powell's Fort Valley camp during the week of July 31 to August 5. The schedule lists events including a Faircom on Thursday at 10 30 DST and an Office on Friday. On Tuesday August 1 at 6 30 p.m. the Houston 4-H Club will meet with Barbara Strickler for a picnic.

Berryville Madeline B. Myers Clarke County Powell’s Fort Valley Faircom

DUBUQUE cleric and college faculty member dies at 83

The Rt. Rev. Msgr. August Thier aged 83 and a Loras College faculty member since 1903 died on Tuesday in Dubuque Iowa. He served for decades in education and religious leadership.

Dubuque, Iowa August Thier Loras College

Kennedy Tough Speech Draws Global Reactions

The Kronen zeitung, Daily Sketch, De Telegraf and Volks krant echoed Kennedy’s stance as hardline yet open to talks on Berlin. East German radio highlighted a split over Bonn, while Asian allies expressed cautious support for the address.

Kronenzeitung Kennedy London Sketch Khrushchev Amsterdam de Telegraf United States Berlin Bonn America Asia Oby

Boy Drowns While Swimming at Lewis Pond

Fourteen year old Lynwood Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Manson Johnson of Ford, drowned after venturing too far from shore while five boys swam at Lewis Pond. He sank in fifteen feet of water and was recovered at 7:15 p.m. by the Southside Virginia Emergency Crew. The incident followed another boy nearly drowning while attempting a rescue.

Petersburg Lynwood Thomas Johnson Ford Lewis’ Pond Johnson Virginia Manson Johnson

Local Auctions and Estate Sale Listings

July listings show multiple auctions across Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Items include furniture electrical appliances antiques livestock farm equipment real estate and a Guernsey cattle sale led by firms such as Orndorff Cole Duvall Snider and Headley's Auctions with dates from July 26 to July 31.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole William R. Thompson White Post W. D. Orndorff H. Pinkney Anna W. Schley War Memorial Building Main St Shepherdstown W. Va Headley’s Mon Cumberland Valley Meadow Springs Farm St. Thomas Penn Merryman Co

Answers From a Quiz: Short List of 10 Facts

A concise quiz reveals ten items including 12 pairs on a race track, Iris as a feature of the eye, a single eye, a true statement, Clark Gable as a chosen figure, Strait as a term, ten as a number, Iceland as a country, and Marines as a military group.

True Clark Gable Strait Ten Iceland

Small Pickled Onions Garnishing Deviled Eggs

A note on using small pickled onions as a garnish for deviled eggs. The tangy bite enhances creaminess and adds a sharp contrast to the classic filling.

Rutgers History Chair Dr. Irving Kull Dies at 77

Dr. Irving Stoddard Kull, 77, long time chairman of Rutgers University history department, died Monday in Highland Park New Jersey.

Highland Park N.J Irving Stoddard Kull Rutgers University Department of History

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