Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Virginia West Area
Multiple death notices and funeral plans from Augusta and surrounding towns list Orvis E. Kerns born 1879 died recent, service at Augusta United Methodist Church with burial at Augusta Cemetery. Others include S Sgt Thomas Brown Jr burial at Arlington National Cemetery, James Alva Sirbaugh, Cora M Sandy, Marion Trussell, and related services at local funeral homes with dates, times, and burial sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvis Elmer Kerns
Augusta
W. Va
Augusta United Methodist Church
James Mitchem
Mr. Kerns
Cross Junction
Jackson
Annie Braithwaite Kerns
Cumberland
Augusta Methodist Church
Kenneth Kerns
Mt. Pleasant
Elizabeth Cunningham
Adine Harris
Arlington
Mildred Rude
Winchester
Maxine Combs
Myrtle Stump
Myrtle Haines
McKee
Thomas Jefferson Brown, Jr
Woodbridge
St. Luke’s Baptist Church
S.H. Ca
Arlington National Cemetery
Mose
Larry Brown
Kearneysville
W.va
John H. Enders
Berryville
Mass Murderer John Christie Told in Notting Hill Filmed Drama
A film recounts the English mass murderer John Christie whose 1950s killings shocked Britain. It uses actual locations in and around West London Notting Hill to portray events and capture the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rillington Place
John Christie
Britain
Notting Hill District
County board weighs higher hauling fees and wrecker rules
Chairman Rosenberger said the sanitation authority’s audited financial report was satisfactory. The board discussed two items for the next meeting: temporary higher hauling rates until scale installation and a proposed licensing system for county wrecker services to be considered August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenberger
Sanitation Authority
Alderman
N W Railway Boss Signals Possible Long Strike
John P. Fishwick at a New York stockholders meeting warned the United Transportation Union that the N W Railway may endure a lengthy strike to press for stricter work rules. He noted N W employs 30,000 and runs 55,000 cars daily from Virginia to Nebraska and argued government intervention could follow if the UTA escalates with other railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
N & W Railway
United Transportation Union
John P. Fishwick
N&w
Virginia
Nebraska
UTA
Agent Quits After Admitting Drug Use
An undercover narcotics agent James M. Fowlkes Jr. resigned from the city police after admitting drug use. He was wounded July 13 in an apparent execution attempt, fell 20 feet into the Patuxent River, and hid until assailants left. Companion Joseph M. Sistras was shot multiple times and remains in serious condition at Johns Hopkins. The incident sparked narcotics raids resulting in 11 arrests and three assault with intent to kill charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (Ap
John Hughes
James M. Fowlkes Jr
Fowlkes
Patuxent
Joseph M. Sisatre
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Hughes
Police Department
Demilitarized Zone Quiet On 18th Armistice Anniversary
John Robert Mills dies at his Martinsburg residence in West Virginia born July 8, 1903 in Linden. He was a WWII veteran, welder, and member of VFW and Martinsburg Moose Lodge. Survived by three daughters and extended family. military graveside service in Culpeper National Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alva Sirbaugh
N. Purcell Ave
Mr. Sirbaugh
Capon Bridge
W.va
James I
Margaret Keller Sirbaugh
Hilda Clemm
Winchester
Capon Bridge Methodist Church
W.K
Rodney) Sirbaugh
Aubrey Smith
Front Royal
Jones
John Kinzie
Mount Hebron
Fyahcie Marion Trussell
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Trussell
Clarke County
Howard
Lucinda Moore Trussell
Delia Dove Trussell
Ida Corbin
Irene Trussell
Arlington
Agnes Clem
Susan Carper
John H. Enders
Berryville
M. C. Cook
Ivy Hill
Upperville
John Robert Mills
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mr Mills
Linden
William H
Mary Frances Costello Mills
Etta Lee Vincent
V.F.W
Order of the Moose
Mills
Odell Walters
Noda Knighting
Stephenson
Helen Link
West Virginia
Edward Mills
Jones Funeral Home
Culpeper National Cemetery
Howell Seeks Lieutenant Governor Post Amid Primary Race
Virginia senator Howell announces independent bid for lieutenant governor citing fair consumer treatment tax reform and inflation relief. He touts a statewide poll showing 88 percent support and deposits the report in the State Library while highlighting rivals Marlow Barry and others in a crowded field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Virginia
William R. Hamilton
Virginia State Library
Fitzgerald
John K. Marlow
Front Royal
Warren County Board of Supervisors
Marlow
George P. Shafran
George Mason Green Jr
Arlington
Water Safety Instructors Course to Be Taught in Winchester
Mrs. Ruby Boyd announces a two part Water Safety Instructors Course in Winchester for adults who have earned Senior Life Saving certificates and are at least 17. Part I starts Aug 9 at 9 p.m. at Winchester Municipal Pool, Part II Aug 23 at 7 p.m. at Carpers Valley Golf Club pool. No charge. For details call Red Cross at 662 5412.
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Winchester
Ruby Boyd
Winchester - Frederick County
The
American Red Cross
Carpers Valley Golf Club
Boyd
George Guzio
Red Cross Eastern Area
Henry S. Flowers
Red Cross
Sunset Vespers At Luray Tower By Area Chorus
The Rockingham County Male Chorus directed by Dr. Nelson T. Huffman will present Sunset Vesper at the Singing Tower in Luray Sunday at 8 p.m. The 70-voice group draws from Winchester Charlottesville Falls Church Sugar Grove W Va Rockingham and Augusta counties. A 7 30 p m carillon recital by Charles T Chapman will precede the service. If rain, the service moves to the Luray United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham County
Nelson T. Huffman
Luray
Winchester
Charlottesville
Falls Church
Sugar Grove
W.va
Rockingham
Augusta
Charles
T. Chapman
Luray United Methodist Church
Capenos Elected President of Ward Plaza Merchants Assn
Warren Capenos, manager of S. S. Kresge, becomes president of the Ward Plaza Merchants Assn succeeding Ed Donohur of Ward's who moves to Frederick Maryland. Capenos was previously vice president. Chap Richardson becomes vice president, Tom Cooper remains secretary, and William Taylor remains treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Capenos
S. S. Kresge
Ward Plaza Merchants Assn
Ed Donohur
Ward’s
Frederick, Md
Capenos
Chap Richardson
Ward
Tom Cooper
Cooper’s Jewelry
William Taylor
Singer’s
Revival to be held at White Post United Methodist Church
The Rev. Robert Nichols will preach nightly revival at White Post United Methodist Church at 7 30 from Sunday through August 7. Sponsors include United Methodist churches of Boyce Millwood Mount Carmel and Paris forming the White Post Charge. A convict choir from Road Camp 7 Double Toll Gate will sing on selected evenings directed by John Mayhew with Rev Jesse Tate as pastor of the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nichols
United Methodist Church
Keezletown
White Post United Methodist Church
United Methodist
Boyce
Millwood
Mount Carmel
Paris
White Post
Nichols
Georgia
Florida
Road Camp 7
Double Toll Gate
John Mayhew
Shenandoah Conservatory of Music
Jesse Tate
City Democrats Pick Delegates for State Convention
Winchester Democrats will hold a mass meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Winchester Corporation Courtroom to select five delegates and alternates for the State Democratic Convention in Hampton on August 14. A Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor will be chosen to run in the November 2 special election to fill the unexpired term of the late Lt. Gov. J Sargeant Reynolds. The United Methodist Youth Fellowship sponsors a Fun Festival and Ice Cream Social at United Methodist Church on Middle Road Saturday starting at 4 p m with country music by Carl Martin and friends, kiddie ferris wheel, pony rides, horror house, movies, homemade ice cream, country ham sandwiches and a country store.
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Winchester
Democrats
Winchester Corporation
Hampton
J. Sargeant Reynolds
United Methodist Youth Fellowship of Relief United Methodist Church
Middle Road
Carl Martin and Friends
Virginia Weather Forecast Warns of Showers and Warm Temperatures
Mostly clear tonight with a cooler low near 60. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with highs in the 80s. Extended outlook calls for showers and highs in the low 80s to mid 80s across Virginia with nights in the upper 50s to upper 60s. Rainfall totals and averages are listed, along with July through December historical figures and sunrise sunset data for Winchester.
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National Weather Service
Gulf Coast
Atlantic States
Rocky Mountain States
Texas
Great Lakes
Use of Police Dogs Restudied in Richmond
Richmond City Safety Director Jack M. Fulton told City Council police bore some fault in a July 1 disturbance at a Blackwell School outdoor dance while noting the crowd of about 500 bore most responsibility. Six arrests followed rock throwing and unruliness. three people were treated for dog injuries and two officers were hurt. Demand to limit canine use for crowd control now under review.
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Richmond
Richmond City Safety
Jack M. Fulton
Blackwell School
Fulton
Piers in Manhattan Dwindle to Nine Active This Summer
The article notes that Manhattan in New York City has 72 piers but only nine are currently in use this summer, highlighting reduced harbor activity and limited maritime access.
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Island of Manhattan
New York City
Wall Street drifts lower as market remains listless
In slow trading the Dow fell 1.38 to 887.49 at 10 30 a m as declines slightly outnumbered advances on the NYSE. Analysts say the drift reflects lack of buying interest and selling pressure, with major names like Southern California Edison Boeing Bethlehem Steel and GAF showing declines or modest gains.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Southern California Edison
Boeing
Control
Bethlehem Steel
GAF
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Kerns Service
Thomas J. Brown, Jr
United States
Point Roberts
Wash
Canada
Blaine, Wash
James A Sirbaugh
Melvin K. Sandy
Cora Mason Sandy
Rt. 1
Stephens City
Sandy
James W
Margaret Landis Mason
Arthur
Frances) Shiley
Monroe
Louise) Buckley
Robert L. Sandy
James H. Sandy
George
Mary) Ritter
William E. Sandy
Katie Sandy
Bergton
Emma Mason
Omps
Warren L. Reeves
Green Hill Cemetery
Francis M. Trussell
Amherst ST
DIAL
Cora M. Sandy
City, Va
Mente Tot
Our
Ments
Bernard F. Groves
Boscawen St
S. Loudoun St
Agent
DMZ
Seoul
South Korean Defense Ministry
John R. Mills
E.E. Willey
Willey
Edward L. Breeden Jr
Norfolk
James W. Hoar
Elizabeth Rosenberger
Glaize Avenue
Luray Tower
Ward Plaza Assn
Albany
Amarillo
Anchorage
Asheville
Atlanta
Ingham
Bismarck
Rain
Boise
Boston
Buffalo
Charleston
Charlotte
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
Duluth
Fairbanks
Worth
Rain Bay
Hous
San Diego
San Fran
Seattle
Spokane
Tampa
Washington
Edmonton
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
White Post Church
Jimmy
Airport Road
Frigidaire
Zenith
Alphus Harlan
Woodland Ave
P.S
Sale
Lynn Anderson
Bill McKeever
Winchester Skies
Rocky Mountains
Leland Stanford University
Benj, Franklin
Therian Peninsula
Richmohn
Wall Street
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Frantz
N.cameron St
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