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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1963

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Notice Fragment

Fragmentary death and funeral notice readable portions indicate a man died recently with initials and a date reference around February 1913 and names including Sacco Hoff Meyer. No further clear details available.

Oldest meet Noah She obituary details survivors

She is survived by a daughter Mrs Nair G Maxson Cumberland a son Homer Cordry Cumberland a half sister Mrs Maude Armbruster Cumberland two half brothers William O Wolford Cumberland and Reese Wolford Youngstown Ohio two grandchildren three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted by the Rev Everett Culp Friday at 10 30 am at the a7 Funeral Home in Cumberland Burial will be in the Rose Hill Mausoleum.

Noah Nair G. Maxson City Homer Cordry Cumberland Maude Armbruster William .O. Wolford Reese, Wolford Youngstown Ohio Everett Culp A7 Funeral Cumber Rose Hil Mausoleum

Funeral Services for Ritter Service A Fixture

Funeral arrangements are announced for Ritter Service A of Caps Street. Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery with services conducted by Massie Patt H. Miller, S. Garner Edmonds, Granville Milian Nelson, and Warner Pend Milyam.

Caps St con‘Massie Patt H. Miller S. Garner Edmonds Granville Milian Nelson Warner Pend Milyam Mount Hebron Cemetery

Dellinger Seapige Funeral for Eva Dellinger Held

A funeral service for Mrs Eva Dellinger daughter of Cyrus Luther Dellinger of Woodstock was held at 2 p m. The deceased born May 7 1916 in Frederick County left a husband two sons Monroe and Eugene and four daughters Josephine Hodson Luella Kitts Mrs Chopin and Mrs Dellinger.

Eva Harry Dellinger Cyrus Luther Dellinger Woodstock Frederick County Ann S Attie Newcome Monroe Dellinger Lanham Eugene Dellinger Middletown Josephine*Hodson Luella Kitts Ane Chopin of Dellinger Wondisoghnsen

Concert Set At Round Hill Event Tonight

Readable notes indicate a concert will begin at 8 20 tonight at Round Hill with CE A signaling a positive itinerary. The fragment mentions a carnival and a Vietnamese connection, but details are unclear.

Round Hill Cea

Front Royal Official Robert Smith Dies at 29

Robert J. Smith 29, superintendent of Front Royal's electrical department, died Monday at Washington University Hospital. He served as vice president of the Virginia Municipal Electric Power Association and worked in Martinsville Electric Department from 1957 to 1960. He graduated from Radford High School and earned a BS in electrical engineering. He is survived by his wife Shirley Kir Ilby and his parents, Mr. Robert L. Smith.

Robert J. Smith Front Royal’s Electrical Department Wn University Hospital Washington Highland Memory Smith Virginia Municipal Electric Power Association Martinsville Electric Department Radford High School

Obituary Notice for Shiley Family Members in Woodstock Area

Smith of Nashville Ind and Mrs Kathleen Powell of Hagerstown Md. three brothers Elmer Shiley Woodstock Raymond Shiley Clearbrook and Royston Shiley Edinburgh and two grandchildren. Pallbearers Granville Barrick Floyd Ryman and Eluhu Board. Burial Sunset View Memorial Gardens Woodstock. Flowers omitted per family request.

Two Railroads Agree on Freight Rate Cuts

Two major railroads sign on to reduced freight rates in response to Governor Albertia Harrison’s plea amid severe statewide drought. The agreement hinges on other railroads’ concurrence and follows an Interstate Commerce Commission proposal. Interchanges at Strasburg Junction link to Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, moving freight northward. Emergency aid remains tied to broader carrier participation.

Strasburg Junction Baltimore & Ohio Norfolk and Western

Two Candidate Campaign Expenses Highlight Primary Race

The Democratic incumbent and David Fahnestock led in reported expenses with 275 auto costs 120 filing fee 250 for miscellaneous 66 bumper strips 22 posters 87 radio ads 17 card printing 5.50 sample ballots for Fahnestock while Eugene S Lupton listed 55.34 in expenditures and 10 filing fee 8.50 cards 25 gasoline 5 miscellaneous 6.84 newspaper ads. Lupton ran in Shawnee District for the board of supervisors, contrasting county-wide office spend with Lupton’s district-only bid.

David Fahnestock Sheriff Eugene S. Lupton Thelma L. Clore Board of Supervisors Shawnee Fahnestock

Man Charged After Monday Near Loudoun Street Crash

Anton Welzel, 21, of 201 Mill wood Ave, charged with following too closely and driving with a restricted license after an automobile crash on Loudoun Street near Boscawen. An earlier article incorrectly named the other driver.

Anton Welzel Millwood Ave Loudoun St Boscawen

Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens Hosts Celebrations

South Africa’s Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens staged festive events marking a renowned plant collection. The celebration highlighted garden stewardship, community engagement, and ongoing conservation initiatives at the Cape Town site.

South Africa Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens

WHPL Granted 24 Hour Operation and Expansion

WHPL radio in Winchester wins FCC approval to operate 24 hours daily. Construction of two new 300-foot towers and expanded studios will begin immediately with delivery of new equipment. General manager says daytime programming will stay similar, with late night and early morning hours likely featuring country music. Owned by Edwin R. Fisher and Shenval Broadcasting Corp.

Winchester WHPL Federal Communications Commission Bell Edwin R. Fisher Washington, D. C The Shenval Broadcasting Corp

3 Day Truckers Roadeo Kicks Off in Virginia

The Virginia State Truck Roadeo opens with a banquet at the Washington Hotel at 6 30 p.m. Virginia Highway Users Council of Safety Supervisors will host, with safety expert Amos E Neuhart as guest speaker. Driving tests begin 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday at the Park and Shop lot as top Virginia truck drivers compete.

Virginia State Washington Virginia Highway Users Council of Safety Supervisors Virginia Amos E.neuhart Pennsylvania Traffic Safety Council

Leesburg Rites Tomorrow for Veteran Teacher

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. tomorrow in Leesburg for Martina Gallagher Womack 90 a longtime Virginia public school teacher who spent 40 years in Southside and Southwest schools. Graveside rites follow at 4 p.m. at Briery Presbyterian Church near Keysville. Womack a Prince Edward County native moved to Leesburg six years ago with her daughter and son in law Loudoun County School Superintendent C M Bussinger. She is survived by four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Leesburg Martina Gallagher Womack Briery Presbyterian Church Keysville Womack Prince Edward County Virginia Southside Loudoun County C. M. Bussinger

Man Sought for Classification by Local Selective Service

Lawrence William Brown last known at 605 W Cameron St Apt 3 is being sought for classification by Local Selective Service Board No 45 Winchester. Call 662 9771 if located.

Lawrence William Brown W. Cameron St Apt. 3 Selective Service Board No. 45 Winchester

Vandals Target Car With Watermelons In Middletown

Police seek several juveniles from Frederick and Clarke Counties and Winchester after watermelons were hurled at a car owned by Braithwaite, damaging the interior and splashing juice. Peach tosses at nearby homes are also reported as officers Fred McFarland and Osborne Renner investigate.

Middletown Braithwaite Keee Atowa Frederick Clarke Winchester Fred .McFarland Osborne Renner

Pole Fence Torn Down In Auto Crash

A car left the road while taking a curve and crashed, tearing down a fence owned by Dr. Robert Boyd. Richard Renner, 16, of East was identified among those involved as the vehicle veered over an embankment.

Richard Renner Robert Boydi

Auction Listings for August Remain Busy in Winchester Area

Local sales directory lists auctions in Hedgesville, Charles Town, Berryville, Stephens City, Winchester, and Burlington. Items include cows, farm equipment, tractors, antique furniture, guns, homes, and household goods with multiple auctions set by W. D. Orndorff, Brumback & Conner, Dennis T. Cole, and others.

DENNY Edward Basore Hedgesville W.va Anoem Edward Ngaut Ip Maver James P. Nichly Dbehind Charles Town Miller & Tharpdands Charles C Berryville Omaha Ceduel W. D. Orndorff Katheryn K. Hutton Stephens City Brumback & Conner Roy Schmucker Loudoun St Winchester G. G. Lovett Loudoun St&j Wischester Dennis T. Cole W. P. “Dude” Stickley Burlington W. Va Whipp Brothers

Weather summary shows varied rainfall totals

Rainfall over the last 24 hours ended 8 30 am shows none with July tally 3.1963 rainfall date 19 81 inches. Historical monthly averages for 50 years list Jan 2.40 Feb 3.13 Mar 3.08 Apr 3.16 May 3.83 Jun 3.86 Aug 4 Sep 2.07 Oct 3.19 Nov 3.83 Dec 2.40.

Rene

Five Day Forecast With Variable Clouds and Showers

Forecast shows fair tonight with a low in the 60s. Thursday and Friday expect variable clouds with scattered afternoon showers and highs from 84 to 90. The five day outlook covers Thursday through Saturday with showers possible on most days.

Record Seeker Aims for LA Run on Bicycle

Cyclist Jimmie Arrowhead sought a 30 day cross country ride from Charlotte to Los Angeles on a 26 inch bicycle. His rear wheel collapsed during a practice run but he kept moving and asked for no money, hoping for a TV appearance.

Keinghan Jimmie Arrowhead Los Angeles Charlotte N.C

Byrd's Wife Resting Comfortably in Rosemont

Mrs. F Byrd wife of Virginia senior senator is resting comfortably after illness yesterday The senator returned from Washington to be with her in Rosemont and was at her side through the night The report says she is resting well today in the family home

Berryville F. Byrd Virginia Byrd Rosemont Washington

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