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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1962

Page

2

Obituary for Naomi E. Rogers 73 Winchester resident

Naomi E. Rogers 73 of 510 Cather Ave. died early today at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was united in marriage to rh Ronee and was a member of Montague Avenue Church. Survived by husband two sons R. N. Rogers Birmingham Ala and C. E. Rogers Baltimore Md a daughter Mrs Harold Sibert Winchester two sisters Mrs Bertha Rinker arrangements incomplete Friends may call Jones Funeral Home.

Naomi E. Rogers Cather Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital R. N. Rogers Birmingham Ala C. E. Rogers Baltimore, Md Harold Sibert Winchester Bertha Rinker

Funeral Service for Mrs. R. Lee Stickel Held

The funeral for Mrs. R. Lee Stickel of 619 S. Cameron St. who died Sunday was conducted this afternoon by Dr. George D. Jackson and the Rev. G. Raymond Womeldorf at Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Clyde Em Loy Maynard L Guy W. Stanley Charles Ritter and J. William Hollis. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

R. Lee Stickel S. Cameron St George D. Jackson G. Raymond Womeldorf Jones Funeral Home Clyde E. Em James A. Loy Maynard L Guy W. Stanley Charles Ritter J. William Hollis

U.S. Says Ready to Aid Strong Katanga Measures

The United States signals readiness to back political and economic actions to bring Katanga under central Congo authority. President Kennedy reportedly approved a plan to press Tshombe via economic pressure while Adoula seeks greater control and revenue from Katanga’s mineral wealth. An Adoula proposal for a revised federal system gains State Department backing.

U.S Katanga Washington United States Congo Leopoldville Cyrille Adoula Adoula Orana Tshombe State Department

Union Official Denies Asking Strike Payoff

An ousted union official denies demanding $5,000 to influence an end to a strike delaying a subcommittee investigation. Sen. John L. McClellan says formal hearings may proceed into payoff allegations while Vars argues the payout rumors concern a lawsuit settlement and not the strike.

Washington Subcommittee John L. McClellan D-Ark Se Iotacinal Electric Boat General Dynamics Corp Vars McClellan Senate

Carpenter given 20 years for wife’s fatal stabbing

William Henry McWhirt of Spotsylvania County received a 20 year sentence after a circuit court found no proof of premeditation for first degree murder. The 34 year old was also charged with felonious assault against his sister, but prosecutors dropped that count.

Spotsylvania Spotsylvania County William Henry McWhirt S. Bernard Coleman Mary Fredericksburg McWhirt Cornelia Stevens Commonwealth Atty T. Stokely Coleman Southwestern State Hospital McWaitt Coleman

Recondite Word Of The Day: Complex And Elusive

The word recondite means complex and difficult to understand. Pronounced reck on dite with the accent on the first syllable.

House Upholds Committee on CD Projects

The House rejected President Kennedy’s request for 568.8 million to start a fallout shelter program but approved 80.5 million for other civil defense projects. It retained 10 million for Civil Defense research and 65 million to continue the Civil Defense program, trimming roughly a billion dollars from administration calls while approving a net rise of about 1.97 billion for the agencies, largely for NASA.

Washington House Kennedy Appropriations Department of Defense Public Health Service National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Unsuspecting Driver Dragged Child Two Blocks in New Jersey

In Elizabeth New Jersey a two year old girl Evelyn Washington was dragged two blocks by a car driven by family friend Donald Wortman 28 after she got out of the vehicle. She suffered scrapes bruises and a possible concussion and was listed as fair. Police report the mother Mrs Audrey Washington and a sister were on an outing when the incident occurred and Wortman stopped after pedestrians shouted.

Elizabeth N.J Evelyn Washington Audrey Washington Donald Wortman Wortman Washington House Evelyn Washington

16 Month Old Girl Drowns in Back Yard Pool

Rebecca Susan Holcomb, 16 months old, wandered from her grandparents’ home and fell into a backyard pool. Authorities said she was missing for 10 to 15 minutes before being found and could not be revived despite efforts.

Grain shortages cited in state storages across several towns

The department reports shortages of corn and soybeans at multiple stockpiles in Ohio and Iowa. Kenton Grain & Machinery Co and Forest Grain & Supply Co each show substantial corn shortfalls while Morrow Supply Co. faces corn and soybeans gaps. Iowa City Feed & Grain Service and Farmers Elevator Co are ineligible for government storage. Adolph Welsh Pawnee Elevator restitution noted. department to continue investigation.

Iowa City Feed & Grain Service, Inc Iowa City Farmers Elevator Co Mason City Iowa Adolph Welsh Pawnee Elevator Pawnee

High Level Conferences to Map Prince Edward Moves

Richmond AP reports further high level conferences likely to be held to map future moves by Prince Edward County as federal court actions target reopening the 1959-closed public schools. Atty Gen Robert Y Button and Gov Albertis Harrison Jr conferred with state lawyers after Judge Oren Lewis ordered a plan by Sept 7 to avoid desegregation litigation. 1,700 Negro children have been without formal education since funds were cut.

Richmond Prince Edward County Robert Y. Button Albertis S. Harrison Jr Prince Edward Oren R. Lewis Collins Denny Jr J. Segar Gravatt Blackstone Prince Edward Board of Supervisors School Board Board of Supervisors Lewis

Reapportionment Suit Postponed for One Month

Alexandria AP report states Federal District Judge Oren R. Lewis rescheduled the reapportionment case against Virginia’s 1962 redistricting act to Oct 22 after a 60 day delay. Plaintiffs include Arlington delegates Harrison Mann and Kathryn Stone and Fairfax County officials John A K Donovan and John C Webb. Attorney Edmund C Campbell dismissed claims of waning interest and cited other federal court rulings backing relief.

Alexandria Virginia General Assembly Oren R. Lewis Atty Robert Y. Button Northern Virginia General Assembly Dels Harrison Mann Kathryn Stone Arlington John A. K. Donovan Del John C. Webb Fairfax Falls Church Edmund C. Campbell Campbell

Massachusetts climber buried on Grand Teton in Wyoming

Stephen Smith, 21, of Holden, Massachusetts, died from exposure on Grand Teton after a snowstorm. His burial will take place about 1,200 feet below the summit, with ranger Pete Sinclair and park staff delivering his body by helicopter to the 10,500-foot level. The Appalachian Mountain Club members and others survived the ordeal.

Grand Teton National Park Wyo Massachusetts Stephen Smith Holden Mass Grand Teton Peak Pete Sinclair Park Jim Greig Rick Horn Jackson

Youth Drowns While Swimming Near Independence

A 15 year old Independence boy, Thomas Jones, drowned in Hampton Lake south of Independence while swimming with others. Rescue efforts were hampered by heavy rainfall and took nearly four hours to recover the body.

Independence Here Thomas Jones Hampton Lake Galax Rescue

Quick Tartare Sauce Mix for Scallops

A simple sauce combines mayonnaise with pickle relish minced onion and parsley. Optional olives from the refrigerator can be added for extra flavor.

Local Auctions Listed for August Dates in Winchester Area

A series of August sale notices from Winchester and Frederick County list items including furniture household goods tools and farm equipment. Auctions feature Goldie Armstrong Denny's Commission Orndorff Cole Billy Thompson George Snarr Jr and Joseph Newlin with sales at various locations including 20 E Germain St Winchester Route 7 Farm properties and the Frederick County Court House.

Wilson Transfer W. D. Orndorff George G. Snarr, JR Frederick County Court House Winchester Frederick County Real Estate Billy R. Thompson Clearbrook Buddy Artrip Joseph B. Newlin Frederick County Gainesboro Buddy) Artrip

Weather Today in Virginia Forecast Cloudy Night Sunny Day

The forecast for Virginia calls for cloudy skies tonight with a low near the 60s. Wednesday will be sunny and a bit cooler across the state.

Virginia

Rainfall Figures For 1962 Through July Totals

Rain data covers 24 hours to 8:30 am with July total 6.38 inches and year to date 27.24 inches. The 49 year average is 96.86 inches. Monthly figures include January 2.43, February 2.11, March 2.98, April 3.17, May 3.81, June 3.83, July 3.90, September 2.67, October 3.22, November 2.28, December 2.40.

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Finkbine Pregnancy Sparks State Abortion Debate

Mrs. Finkbine, known as Miss Sherri from Romper Room, is two months pregnant and the couple plans to leave the state after a hospital authorities conference with doctors and lawyers. Her doctor ordered her kept in seclusion and she did not attend Monday's hearing.

Dress Code On Cruise Nights

On the first night and the last night, passengers usually wear ordinary travel clothes. The reason is you are unpacking on arrival and packing for departure, so formal dinner attire isn’t necessary on those two evenings.

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