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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1961

Page

2

Obituary Mrs George Kemper of York Pennsylvania

Mrs George Kemper of York Pennsylvania died yesterday. She was wife of George Kemper a retired practical nurse. Survived by two sons Phillip J Kemper of Parkton Maryland and Paul J Kemper of New Freedom four daughters Mrs Anna M Martin Wrightsville Mrs Mable Shearer Mrs Margaret Sheffer of York and Mrs Theo F Evans of Windsor seventeen, three brothers Perry Orndorff Philip Orndorff and Archie Orndorff all of Strasburg and four sisters Mrs Beulah Ridell Mrs Mable Wagner Mrs Mary Stickley and Mrs Orianna Spiker all of Strasburg Funeral service Saturday at 11 am at Hartenstein Mortuary New Freedom with Rev Elvan L Shaffer and Rev Ralph Boyer. Burial will be in New Freedom cemetery.

Orpha Leah Orndorff Kemp Rees York Phillip J. Kemper Parkton Paul J. Kemper New Freedom An M. Martin Wrightsville Mable Shearer Margaret Sheffer Elvan L. Shaffer Ralph Boyer

New Dentist Opens Office In Berryville

Berryville Dr Raleigh H Watson Jr begins practice at Hawthorne House and will reside there. He joins Drs Frank Tap pan Robert York and a colleague from Emory University in Atlanta after pre dental study at Emory and Shepherd College with graduation from Emory University School of Dentistry in June.

Berryville Raleigh H. Watson, Jr Hawthorne House Frank E. Tappan Robert York Emory Univrsity Atlanta Shepherd College Emory University School of Dentistry

Kennedy Faces Tight Vote As 1962 Elections Loom

The article notes Southern Democratic coalitions and liberal Republicans shaping a budget path for 1962. Kennedy seeks a balanced budget but hinges on liberal allies for passage of New Frontier proposals. Conservatives worry about tax increases and being labeled budget busters, signaling a fragile coalition ahead of elections.

House Senate Kennedy

Packers Quarterback Bart Starr and End Gary Knafelc Shine

The Green Bay Packers showcase Bart Starr at quarterback and Gary Knafelc at end as they prepare for a pivotal matchup. Both players demonstrate leadership and playmaking ability, fueling optimism for the team's offensive balance this season.

Packer Bart Starr Gary Knafele

Gasoline Truck Driver Steps Into Inferno

James Lindsay, 41, a gasoline truck driver in Manchester Kentucky, walked into an inferno when a tank exploded unleashing flames about 2 000 feet high. Lindsay rolled on the ground as his clothing caught fire and he tumbled under the truck. He was hospitalized in Tennessee with burns. Three firefighters were injured but not seriously as the blaze lit up about 500 yards from the town center. No damage estimate was reported.

Lindsay Tenn

Penney Opens Five Stores In New Regions

J C Penney Co announced five new store openings across Virginia Pennsylvania Minnesota and Kansas with Roanoke Virginia and Erie Pennsylvania among the new locations. Three additional outlets are relocations in Salina Kansas Duncan Oklahoma and Covington Virginia. The openings add about 169000 square feet of selling space.

New York J. C. Penney Co Virginia Pennsylvania Minnesota Kansas Roanoke Erie Salina Kane Minn Covington Calif Duncan Okla

Court to hear desegregation case on Supreme Court path

Judge Lewis indicated the Prince Edward County dispute over school desegregation would be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. He pressed the county to report to the court on plans to end the shutdown while noting the broader fight over private versus public schooling amid federal orders.

U.S. Supreme Court Lewis Collins Denny Jr. Co Boar Supreme Court Ward Prince Edward Foundation Schoo Tucker Prince Edward Board of Supervisors Prince Edward Denny Virginia

Defense seeks new money for the fiscal year

The defense appropriation for the year starting July 1 tops 46 billion dollars. Senator A Willis Robertson leads the House and Senate panels while Kennedy requests authority to call up as many as 250 000 reservists. The plan would extend active duty and training periods and may use reserve units or individual specialists to boost readiness.

House Kennedy Congress Russell Levérett Saltonstall R-Mass GOP McNamara Lyman L. Lemmnitzer

Rookie Ken McBride Faces San Diego Debut in 1980

Rookie pitcher Ken McBride of the Los Angeles era team made his 1980 debut against San Diego. He lost his only decision as a member of the Chicago White Sox.

Ken McBride San Diego Chicago White Sox

Auction listings for various estates in Virginia and West Virginia

Sat July 29 auctions list multiple estates in Frederick County and surrounding areas. W. D. Orndorff and Charles R. Duvall are auctioneers with items including personal property livestock farm machinery furniture and real estate. An additional sale by Peter K. McKee and an auction by Vernon Lat features property from H Pinkney Anna W Schley and Candy Wolford with items at War Memorial Wolford Capon Bridge. An August 5 sale advertises Elizabeth Palmer furniture and household goods west of Winchester along Rt 50.

William R. Thompson White Post W. D. Orndorff Sloan Wolfe Winchester Hayfield Charles R. Duvall H. Pinkney Anna W. Schley War Memorial Wolford Candy Wolford Capon Bridge W. Va Vernon Hamn’'S Paper Mill Road Wm. Conner Elizabeth Palmer Richard and Ida Wolford Ivor Johnson Conrad Wolford Vernon Whitacre Richard Wolford

Five Clarke Yearlings to Saratoga Sales

Clarke thoroughbred breeders plan to send five yearlings to Saratoga Sales next month. Mrs George P Greenhalgh of Stubblefield will offer three colts and two fillies on August 9. Kentmere Farm will sell a chestnut filly and a bay filly at the New York Sales.

Berryville Charke Saratoga George P. Greenhalgh Stubblefield Kentmere Farm New York

Draft inquiries rise as August call grows

The article notes many inquiries by phone and in person about draft processes. It cites about equal numbers from men and mothers seeking changes of address and registration cards, with August calls set at four for city and county and September draft projections up to 20 000.

Chere Reida Winchester Frederick County Selective Service Office Army Ee Navy Armed Services Marines McNamara Thn Senate Armed Services Committee Charles L. Kessler Selective Service Virginia Defense Department

Enders Firemen Parade Set for August 11

Berryville bands and marching units join the annual Enders Firemen parade honoring John H. Enders Co. Six trophies and 400 dollars in prizes will be awarded at the event. Town names include Charles, Serpoes, Furry and Musselman. participating groups include Winchester Company H, Front Royal artillery and First Maryland Infantry.

Berryville John H. Enders Co Charles Serpoes Furry Musselman Yen Wicipate Neween Artillery Winchester Viega Front Royal First Maryland Infantry

France refuses to withdraw from Bizerte despite UN calls

French Foreign Minister Couve de Murville criticized Hammarskjold's Tunis visit and said France will keep Bizerte while peace guarantees and base communications are secured. Tunisian forces hold the city as diplomatic efforts rise, with Masmoudi signaling closer ties to Red China and Nasser promising aid. Bourguiba ally Sadgham met with the Soviet ambassador amid shifting alignments.

Murville France Security Council Bizerte Couve de Murville Hammarskjold Tunis Bourguiba Mediterranean Mohamed Masmoudi Tunisia Red China Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Bahi Sadgham

Police Seek White Ford Pick-up in Hit-and-Run

State Police search for a white 1968 to 1954 Ford pick-up truck involved in a hit-and-run at 8 a.m. near the Bartonsville dam. Trooper Donald Sheets reports the vehicle has a pipe rack on the bed and a damaged left front fender. two white men were said to be in the truck. The truck struck a car driven by Stratton Marshall Malone of Stephens City, injuring Mrs. Malone and her son.

Bartonsville Dam Donald Sheets Sheets Stratton Marshall Malone Stephens City

Weather today mild with patchy storms in the southwest

The forecast calls for fair tonight with lows around 65 to 70 in the east and 58 to 66 in the west. Mostly sunny and warmer, with a chance of afternoon or evening thundershowers in the southwest region.

Car Hits Stop Sign at Intersection of Rt 80 and Rt 86

A vehicle struck a stop sign at the Rt 80 Rt 86 junction around 12 30 a m. The driver, listed as Louis CU, was attempting a turn onto Rt 803. Police say excessive speed caused the crash with damage estimated at 40 to 50 dollars.

Rt. 86 P. W. Foster

Rainfall Records Noted in July Weather Brief

A weather note reports rainfall data for the past two hours ending 8:30 with July totals and year-to-date figures. It references average annual rainfall and local measurements, mentioning the date January through February and larches.

Justth Fee Larches

Youth Hurt In Ball Game At Rouss Park

Fred Shumaker 16 of 402 8 Cameron Sr. was injured yesterday evening while attempting to catch a pop fly at a ball game in Rouss Park. Rescue Squad said he ran into a pole, cutting his ear and bruising his head.

Fred Shumaker Cameron Sr Young Shumaker Rouss Park

Longtime coach Tra Rodgers Leads West Virginia Golf Team

Tra Rodgers, after 28 years coaching baseball, has spent 13 years coaching West Virginia golfers. The veteran coach brings extensive sports leadership to the program and guides student athletes through competition and training.

Tra Rodgers West Virginias

Fishing Answers Duke Canada John Paul Jones

A compact trivia list features four items: fishing, Duke, Canada, and John Paul Jones. The set also notes Buffalo New York as a related location.

Duke Canada John Paul Jones Buffalo, N. Y

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