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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1957

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Shumaker 57 in Winchester Hospital

Charles Edgar Shumaker 57 of Paper Mill Road died suddenly at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born April 30 1900 in Morgan County West Virginia he married Mable Fletcher in 1923. Survived by five sons three daughters sisters and brothers with a funeral at Jones Funeral Home Monday at 3 30 by Rev. William C Eastridge. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Charles FE. Shumaker Charles Edgar Shumaker Paper Mill Road Winchester Memorial Hospital Morgan County W. Va Edgar Rachel Bolinger Shumaker Mable Fletcher James W. March Fred L. Glaize, Jr Philip B. Glaize Milton J. Billmyer Roy B. Carper Terry A Webster Mount Hebron Cemetery Jones Funeral Home

Ten Highway Deaths in Area Since January 1

State police report ten highway deaths in Frederick Clarke and Warren Counties since January 1. As of May 27, 264 crashes were reported, injuring 149 people and causing $148,712 in losses. Eight fatalities occurred in Frederick County, including a January 14 crash near Gore on U. S. Route 50.

Frederick Clarke Warren Fredrick County Gore Frederick County Clarke County Warren County

Minor Traffic Mishap Reported

One minor traffic accident was reported here yesterday. Linden Elroy Bohrer of Cross Junction drove a Chevrolet four door east on Amherst Street followed by a Ford convertible owned by Thelma Owens of Stephenson driven by John William Owens. The Chevrolet stopped and the Ford collided causing 50 and 45 dollars damage respectively. W. Owens of Stephenson received a forehead bump and about 95 dollars damage.

W. Owens Stephenson Holmes McFarland Winchester Linden Elroy Bohrer Cross Junction Amherst St Thelma Owens John William Owens Chevrolet Ford

Linger Elected Fraternity Head At WVU

Bernard Linger of 201 West St. has been elected president of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at West Virginia University. He will serve the next college year after graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet at Morgantown commencement. He plans to study toward an M A degree next year. Robert Linger, his father, teaches at Capon Bridge High School and directs the school band.

Robert H. Linger West St Bernard Linger Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia West Virginia University Linger Morgantown West Virginia Robert Linger Capon Bridge High School

Ghana to Send Parliamentary Delegation to the Soviet Union

Accra reports Ghana has accepted an invitation to dispatch a parliamentary delegation to the Soviet Union. The visit aims to foster relations and discuss mutual interests between the two nations.

Accra Ghana Soviet Union

Virginia Republicans lash Massive Resistance plan at rally

Horace B. Clay of Ashland denounces Gov. Stanley’s mass ive resistance doctrine as a legislative monstrosity. He calls for abolishing the Pupil Placement Board and fund withholding law and returning pupil placement to local boards. He urges prompt tax relief where state funds are cut and questions the plan’s aim to eliminate schools rather than desegregation.

Dalton Gov Stanley Supreme Court Horace B Jim) Clay Ashland Congress Clay Virginia James R. Moore Richmond Linwood Helon Roanoke GOP Horace Henderson Williamsburg

Kellys Start Dream Vacation On Riviera

The Kelly family from Oklahoma City won a month long Riviera vacation with $200 a day for expenses in a contest by an American oil company. Dale Kelly, Betty, Elaine age 9 and Evelyn age 7 arrived by plane and began with a French lunch. Dale, a radar technician, joked about spending the daily $200 while Betty eyed French dresses.

Nice Kellys Oklahoma City French Riviera Dale Betty Elaine Evelyn Riviera Kelly

Indonesian Delegation to Study U.S. Education Culture Farming

A 12 member Indonesian parliamentary delegation led by Chairman R. M. Sartono will depart the United States on June 6 for a three week study tour. The mission covers education culture farming and fisheries. Also listed is an advertisement for a bulldozer for sale or rent with operator H. C. Christianson and a contact phone number MO 2-6744.

Jakarta Parlia R. M. Sartono United States H. C. Christianson

Clarke County High Names Good Citizen Recipient

Miss Gail Patricia Levi is named the Good Citizen at Clarke County High School and receives the D A R Good Citizenship Pin and certificate. Presentation is by Mrs. E T von Pippin and Miss Emma Ridgeway of the Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R with other members Mrs. Neil Kimball and Miss Mary Bittinger present.

Gail Patricia Levi Clarke County High School D.A.R

Accident Victims Improving in Area

Two men injured in separate traffic crashes are reported to be improving. Bobby Lee Smith of Kernstown remains semi conscious at Shenandoah County Hospital after his station wagon left the Mt. Jackson highway, hit a bridge, and toppled into Smith Creek. William Ballenger Wolford of Devon Bridge is in fair condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a West Virginia crash, transported by Gore Ambulance.

Bobby Lee Smith Kernstown Shaver Woodstock Smith Shenandoah County Hospital Mt. Jackson Smith Creek William Ballenger Wolford Devon Bridge Winchester Memorial Hospital Wolford West Virginia Gore

Playwright Arthur Miller Faces Delayed Fate in Contempt Case

In Washington Arthur Miller was found guilty of contempt of Congress but sentencing was postponed for a probation report. He and Marilyn Monroe left their New York home saying they would be away briefly while awaiting the judge's order.

Washington Arthur Miller Miller Marilyn Monroe New York Charles F. McLaughlin

Real estate and household goods sales listed for Frederick County

A staggered sales directory details auctions across Frederick County including real estate near Stephens City and Middletown, household goods, furniture, antiques, and tools. Auctions led by Chas R Duvall and others occur at the courthouse, on U S 11, and near Cedar Grove Church with dates in June and auctioneers named.

Dabney W. Watts Turstee Frederick County Court House Stephens City Boyd G. Headley, Jr Robert E. O'Neal U. S. 11 Middletown Sanitary Plumbing & Heating CO Rea. of G G. Baker Patton Winchester E. T. Snider Robert Duncan Brucetown Clearbrook Chas. R. Duvall Etta I. Edmonds Weems Lane Shawnee WM. F Dutterer Cedar Grove Church Chas. R Duvall William F. Dutterer Chas, R. Duvall

Weather Today in Virginia Shows Clouds and Showers

The forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight with a chance of scattered showers and temperatures in the 50s in the mountains and 60s elsewhere. Sunday expected to be warm and humid with showers. Sunrise tomorrow at 4:48 a.m. and sunset at 7:32 p.m. Local rainfall data through today show no new rainfall in the past 24 hours with monthly averages listed for the year.

Catechists and Scouts Receive Major and Minor Orders

Holy Trinity Mission Seminary hosted 15 seminarians receiving subdeaconate minor orders and exorcist acolyte orders. Most Rev Joseph H Hodges Auxiliary Bishop of Richmond presided with assistants Msgr Justin D McClunn and seminary faculty.

Holy Trinity Mission Seminary Joseph H. Hodges Richmond Kenan Ryan Sacred Heart Church Vernon Danenmann Warren Reich Sacred Heart Fernando Rodriguez Arthur Swift Carl Donovan Berryville Matthias Haiss Shepherdstown W. Va Brennan McSpiritt Boyce Bartholomew Meehan Stephens City Benedict Bucher Albin Augustine Shay Ralph Frisch Gore Conan Gallagher Edwin Dil Harold Stone Sacret Heart Parish Winchester Order of Acolyte Hodges Justin D. McClunn

Twin oil line under construction from European Russia to Siberia

Pravda reports the Soviet Union is building its second oil link between European Russia and Siberia. The existing line carries oil from Turmazy near the Urals to Omsk about 800 miles away. The twin line will connect the same two points as the first. Most of Siberia lacks oil.

Moscow Pravda Soviet Union Russia Siberia Turmazy Urals Omsk

Miami Demonstrators Face Police at Midtown Rally

In Miami a crowd of about 85 Cuban demonstrators clashed with police as they protested Batista. Rough handling of officers led to 50 arrests for unlawful assembly. most were questioned and released on $100 bonds after immigration checks.

Miami Fla Batista Fulgencio Batista Cuba Eduardo Hernandez Carlos Prio Prio U.S

Japan Aviation Assn Seeks Return of Tokyo Airport

The Japan Aviation Association petitions the Japan Procurement Board to demand the U S Air Force hand back Tokyo's International Airport. The Haneda airfield, near central Tokyo, remains largely occupied by U S forces.

Tokyo Japan Aviation Assn Japan Procurement Board U. S. Air Force Yomiuri Haneda U. S

How's Your I Q Answers Revealed in Page Four

A reader supplied the solutions to the quiz on page 4. They include Burlington as the answer to question 1 and Vandyke for question 2, Aramaic for question 3, a false statement about the Merchant Marine, and other true false and word questions.

Burlington Vandyke

Come to Church It Will Be Another Deed

A short notice calls readers to attend a church event described as another deed. No additional details on time place or speaker are provided in the fragment.

Grass Fire Reported on Shenandoah Ave

City firemen were called at 8 30 a m today to Shenandoah Avenue for a grass fire report.

Shenandoah Ave

Grass Fire Reported in Neighborhood With No Damage

Firemen from Friendship and South End answered the alarm to a grass fire. They said only a small area burned and no damage was reported.

Friendship South End

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Charles & Shumaker Jones Funeral Home, Inc Piccadilly St Ralph Bauserman Stephens Republican Party White House Ne DU Pont Worf WARD Paw’ Pyne Ned Pet Braddock St John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Trromr Ley Ae Ana Winchester Skies Sandee Waxay Gqusicodines Twin Oil Line I.Q Eaen Heneture Ternetere Cas Beneficial Mane CO N. Loudoun Winchester Loy Perry Engineering Co., Inc Stuart M. Perry, Inc P. O. Box Order of the Golden Rule C. I. Brumback & Sons Cameron St East N. Cameroun St Florida Maytag Norge Apex Nash Charles R, Duvall Etta S. Edmonds Cedar Creek Road Shawnee District Milton Valley Delco Farmers & Merchants Nats. Bank Etta Edmonds Charles R. Duvall T. Snider Patton’s N. Cameron Street Hobby Center S. Loudoun Street City Hall G. G. Baker Henry Lee Bush Eleanor Cain Bush FE. T. Snider
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