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.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1963
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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