Notable Deaths and Funeral Details Listed
Deaths and funerals for Hunter B. Grimm J H Yost Sr Burnwood Grimm Bruce E Orndorff James D Shockey and Ralph D Shockey with burial in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Calling hours at Jones Funeral Home and service tomorrow at 3 30 p m conducted by Rev J C Dean with two stepsons David Whitmire Gilbert Whitmire a sister Mrs Elizabeth Crider and 32 grandchildren plus great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter B. Grimm
J. H. Yost, Sr
Burnwood Grimm
Bruce E. Orndorff
James D. Shockey
Ralph D. Shockey
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Jones Funeral Home
David Whitmire
Timberville
Gilbert Whitmire
This City
Elizabeth Crider
Bergton
J. C. Dean
Mt. Hebron
Martha Whitmire, 93, longtime Adventist member dies
Martha Dove Whitmire of 1355 Berryville Ave dies after a long illness. Born in Rockingham County to Jonas and Frances Dove, widow of Lemuel Allen Whitmire. She lived 30 years in the Seventh Day Adventist Church and is survived by son Perry Whitmire and two stepdaughters Mrs J O Dove and Mrs Elizabeth Smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Dove Whitmire
Berryville Ave
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Rockingham County
Jonas and
Frances Smith Dove
Lemuel Allen Whitmire
Rio
W. Va
Perry Allen Whitmire
City
J. O Dove
Front Royal
Elizabeth Smoke
Mountain Falls
Charles H Richard Dies in Shenandoah County
Charles H Richard a retired farmer died today in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Woodstock He was born in Frederick County son of the late Lawrence and Anna Keller Richard He is survived by his widow Ethel Virginia Grove and one sister Mrs Willmette Davidson Funeral will be Friday at 10 30 a m at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg by Rev Claude McDonald Burial at Fishers Hill Pallbearers James Beeler Lloyd Rosson Robert Funk J P Funk Silas Keller and P W Thorne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Richard
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Frederick County
Lawrence
Anna Keller Richard
Ethel Virginia Grove
Willmette Davidson
Stover
Strasburg
Claude McDonald
Fishers’s Hill Cemetery
James Beeler
Lloyd Rosson
Robert Funk
J. P. Funk
Silas Keller
P. W. Thorne
DeHaven Woman Dies at Home in Cedar Grove
Mrs. Melvin DeHaven 45 wife of Melvin DeHaven Route 2 Frederick County resident died yesterday at 5 p.m. at home. She was born to George and Eliza Kern Kerns. Survived by husband married in 1932 seven children and four brothers. Funeral 3 p.m. tomorrow at Little Mountain Methodist Church Cedar Grove with Rev. Alan Peer. burial in church cemetery. Remains at Omps Funeral Home until tomorrow afternoon then church service hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Virginia DeHaven
Melvin DeHaven
Route 2
Frederick County
George and
Eliza Kern Kerns
Melvin DeHaven, Jr
Mitchell Ray DeHaven
Ada Lee DeHaven
Luella DeHaven
Lewis DeHaven
Roy DeHaven
Joinnie DeHaven
Dave Kerns
Nain
Fenton Kerns
Whitacre
Clark Kerns
Arley Kerns
Gainesboro
Little Mountain Methodist Church
Cedar Grove
Alan Peer
Omps Funeral Home
Graduation Concert and Address at Market Street Methodist
The program features Rev Charles J Bright and Washington correspondent duties by Christian Century. Music by the high school glee clubs directed by Gwen dolyn Haynes. Shanda Kiser will deliver the salutatory. Charles Rinker presents the class gift to the school, accepted by Larry Boppe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Boppe
Graduation Exercises Set for Mt Hebron Ceremony
The senior class transfer of authority will move from Benjamin Butler to John Merriner as class presidents. Evelyn Riley will deliver the valedictory, with diplomas and awards presented by Supt. Garland R. Quarles. The invocation and benediction will be given by Rev. W. Holt Louder. An early morning pilgrimage to Mt. Hebron Cemetery to decorate the grave of benefactors John Kerr and John Kerr will precede the last day of school on June 9, with the public invited to the sermon and graduation exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Butler
John Merriner
Evelyn Riley
Garland R. Quarles
W. Holt Louder
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
John Y and
John Kerr
Prince Edward School Fight Highlights Virginia Desegregation
The Prince Edward case tests state control over public education as localities face desegregation delays. The Prince Edward supervisors defy taxes for tuition grants while a private white foundation plans to operate in fall, hiring 70 white teachers and leaving about as many Black teachers out of work. About 2,950 county children attend three high and 18 elementary schools with per capita costs of 232.54 dollars. The Atty. Gen. declined comment on implications for state run schools where districts abandon public education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward
Virginia
Supreme Court of the
United States
Blanton Hanbury
Prince Edward School Foundation
Southside
Harrison Jr
Harkness Career Timeline From United Press to NBC
Kansas journalist Harkness began with United Press in 1928 in Kansas City and broke the Pendergast machine. He served in Oklahoma City Dallas and Jefferson City before moving to the Washington D C office in 1984 and joined NBC in 1943. He covered Capitol Hill the White House Embassy Row and the State Department and traveled with presidents and candidates. He reported on political conventions and international conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Harkness
United Press
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Jefferson City
Missouri
Washington D.P
NBC
Washington
Capitol Hill
White House
Embassy Row
State Department
West Texas Hit By Wind and Rain
A thunderstorm line crossed West Texas early today forcing families from homes in Snyder and flooding downtown Lubbock stores. An unidentified man was injured when a trailer toppled on him. Fire Chief B A Porter said emergency crews evacuated residents from low areas while W B measured 1.44 inches of rain with higher downtown totals. Highway 84 between Lubbock and Clovis NM was closed about 20 miles northwest of Lubbock. Slaton saw several unroofed houses with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baary
West Texas
Snyder
Lubbock
B. A. Porter
Clovis
N.M
Slaton
Cowboy Admits Being on FBI's Most Wanted List
In Thermopolis Wyoming an isolated cattle ranch sergeant and an undersheriff arrested Richard Allen Hunt 27 while he ate. Hunt confessed to being one of the FBI's 10 most wanted men sought for kidnaping an Oregon police officer and wounding another last March. He expressed relief at capture and eagerness to return to Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Wyo
FBI
Richard Allen Hunt
Oregon
Eddie Todorovich
David Schott
Hunt
Todorovich
Schott
Shenandoah Valley Motor Court Association Hears Tour Promo Plan
Three speakers addressed the Shenandoah Valley Motor Court Association luncheon at Lee Jackson. Linwood Rice of the Virginia Motel Association, George Lucas of the Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, and James Payne of Shenandoah Valley, Inc outlined a new springboard program for tourist and convention promotion. Meeting will resume in September with associate members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Motor Court Association
Lee Jackson
Linwood Rice
Virginia Motel Association
George Lucas
Winchester- Frederick County
Fugitives Escape From Penitentiary Through Window
Four convicts slipped from their bonds and fled after tying Smith and Pickard. They climbed an eight foot fence and disappeared. Smith alerted authorities as Fort Madison police and others searched the penitentiary area for the escapees. Bennett called the two men desperate while labeling Janes and Girdler as punks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Pickard
Illinois
Missouri
Fort Madison
Bennett
Woodson
Keokuk
Iowa
Policemman
Norman Juhl
Boerger
Janes
Girdler
Washington 1948 program familiar on local TV screens
A veteran broadcaster appears in a Washington program from 1948 known for NBC news on the hour and the 11 p.m. slot on WRC-TV. The AIB, the American Bankers Association’s educational unit, runs the world’s largest adult education program for bankers offering college level courses in economics, commercial law, and accounting with graduate options in banking operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NBC News
Wrc-Tv
AIB
American Bankers’ Association
Three Car Crash Injures Two Near Middletown
A three car collision near Middletown injured two people. Se It and Allen Helsley 16 of Middletown suffered a cut leg and Joyce Flannigan of Middletown had a back injury. The crash occurred at 9 10 p m involving a 1956 Pontiac a 1956 Chevrolet and another vehicle. Damage was estimated at 150 200 and 50 dollars respectively. Earlier a separate crash near Berryville caused property damage with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Se It
Allen Helsley
Joyce Flannigan
Teve Ee
Strasburg
Tranlian
Robert J. Helsley
F State
Rt. 11
Meadow Mills
Virginia FE
Fisher
Helsley
William Leo Brannon
Berryville
Click
Robert Lee Pierce
Rt. 1
Rt. 7
Pierce
Walter Lee Buckman
Romney
W. Va
Winchester
Fairmont Ave
Peyton St
Holmes McFarland
James Edward Berryman, Jr
Bufflick Road
James William Cheshire
Rt. 2
Berryman
Loudoun and
Wyck Sts
David Fahnestock
Marvin M. Caton
Gerrardstown
Kirby Leroy Hepner
Gore
Council debates budget and water fund hike in Stephens City
Town officials discussed the tentative budget with property taxes and water funds rising. A public hearing is set for June 8 at 30 p.m. at the Town Office to review the budget and annexation plans amid parking meter controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Cutright
Stuart Nottingham
Winchester
Frederick County
C. W. Weston
State Health Department
Hobert to graduate magna cum laude at Notre Dame
Chester A. Hobert Jr will graduate magna cum laude from Notre Dame University Saturday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Hobert of Berryville and will receive a business degree. John A. McCone of the Atomic Energy Commission will deliver the commencement address. Hobert is a Clarke County High School graduate and held a leadership role in his class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Chester A. Hobert, Jr
Notre Dame University
Hobert
Ville
John A. McCone
Atomic Energy Commission
Clarke County
Wytheville Band Loses Director After 1954 Tenure
Jack O. White will leave the Wytheville high school band director post on July 1 after serving since 1954. The group earned 10 state awards, appeared in the 1967 presidential parade, and was named best marching band at the 1956 National Junior Chamber of Commerce convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Va
United States
Jack O. White
Wytheville
Western ministers weigh Gromyko hints at Berlin compromise
At the conference the Soviet envoy Gromyko outlined four points including not seeking recognition for East Germany, preserving Western troop rights in West Berlin, and a possible demilitarization with limited forces. Western officials say the three powers will not concede troops or supply routes, keeping firm on their Berlin stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Gromyko
Soviet Union
United States
Britain
France
East Germany
West Berlin
U.S.S.R
West Germany
Auction Listings From June Sales Directory
A June sales directory fragment lists multiple auctions near Marion Pennsylvania Winchester Virginia and nearby towns. Items include furniture appliances machinery and household goods with dates June 4 6 and 8 and auctioneers Orndorff Cole Hamn Horst Evans Horner Snider among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DENNI
Wistchester
Orndorff & Cole
Ralph W. Horst
Marion
Eee
Hamn
Paper Mill
Bobby Evans
Bunker Hill
DeHavens Mill
Lewis & Horner
N.mitok
Winchester
BE. T. Snider
Tarry Forks of Loy
the River
Weather summary shows June rainfall and historic averages
Rainfall data for the past two hours until 8 30 am today notes June rainfall to date of 3 13 inches. Historical rainfall records cover 46 years with average annual rainfall 36 85 inches and average monthly values from January to December.
Forecast Shows Fair, Cooler Tonight and Through Weekend
The Winchester skies report forecasts fair and cooler tonight with a near normal low. A rising trend continues through Saturday with cooler conditions on Monday and Sunday. today’s low around 60 and high near 75. A new moon arrives June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Camp Meeting Planned Sunday at Handel Farm
The Wellington Road Gospel Church of Manassas will hold an all day camp meeting at the Handel farm off Cedar Creek Grade this Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. The event features religious services and community fellowship throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Road
Full Gospel Church of
Manassas
Handel Farm
Cedar Creek
Quickfire Quiz Answers Revealed
Belgium Mexico The man whom A spider Deputy Secy of Defense Presentation of Passion Play Crimean Dry ice Martin Luther A single eye No
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Belgium
Mexico
Crimean
Martin Luther
Red Dysentery Deaths Reported in East Germany
Berliner Zeitung reports 100 East Germans have died recently from dysentery linked to food imports from Red China. East Germany's Communist press has not acknowledged the epidemic.
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Haymaker Service
Martha Whitmire
Mr. Arthur Hunter Haymaker
Martha Dove Whitacre
Jones Funeral Home, Inc
Snellings
N. Braddock St
Barrett
Haines
John Kerr School
E. Cork St
Carl Haines
John Fisher
Mrs. Melvin DeHaven
Handley
Miller’s Flower Shop
B. Piccadilly St
Prince
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Commerce S&t
Cowboy
Motor Court Assn
Esi
E. Piccadilly St
Stephens City
Wytheville Band
I. Q. Answers
Glaize & Bro
Sudden Service
Cameron St
Winchester F.H.A
Mary Bowie
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester
Mary Bowie Flood
Commissioner of Accounts
Code of Virginia
John W. Rice
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