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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in Martinsburg and nearby areas

Mrs. Lillie H. Langdon 84 of Columbus Ohio widow of Harry D Langdon died yesterday in Columbus She had lived there nine years Survivors include brother Harry R Gordon of New York City and numerous cousins Funeral Friday at 130 pm DST at Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg Rev J Raymond Wood Burial at 230 pm at Galilee Church Grimes Also details of the Heltzel family funeral services in Woodstock Wardensville and Bluemont with names of spouses children siblings and churches Funeral home arrangements note CST and DST times and Shenandoah Memorial Park Cemetery

Lillie H. Langdon Columbus Ohio Harry D. Langdon Harry R. Gordon New York City This City Ridgeway Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg J. Raymond Wood Galilee Church Grimes Mr. Heltzel Hardy County W.vail Joseph Kenelia Bowers Heltzel Daisy Haycock Heltzel Wardensville Shenandoah Valley Witi Lutheran Church Albin Carson Heltzel Reisterstown James Heltze Nain June Longerbeam Bluemont Lillian Bradley Winchester Betty Rudy Annie Heltzel Delilah Heltzel Woodstock Harry Heltzel Iowa Perry Heltzel Edinburg Samuel Heltzel California Harold Fuller Bethel Lutheran Church Shenandoah Memorial Park Jones Funeral Home

Brannon Service for Harry Kenneth Brannon

Funeral service for Harry Kenneth Brannon, who died Monday, will be held at 3 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Paul Dick. Burial with military honors by Post 2123, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at the National Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bran non's nephews.

Harry Kenneth Brannon Omps Paul Dick Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars National Cemetery Mr. Brannon

John Davy Heltzel Dies at 73 in Winchester

John Davy Heltzel 73 of Route 2 died yesterday afternoon at Winchester Memorial Hospital after illness. Funeral details are to be announced by family.

John Davy Heltzel Route 2 Winchester Memorial Hospital Aft

Funeral service for Marty Ann Windle

Funeral service for Marty Ann Windle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Windle of 610 Hillman Drive, will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the First Brethren Church with Rev. Paul E. Dick officiating. Burial is in Lebanon Cemetery. Pallbearers are Duane Hockman, Marvin Athey, L. L. Rank and George Safely. Jones Funeral Home in charge.

Marty Ann Windle First Brethren Church Norman E. Windle Hillman Drive Paul E. Dick P.m Lebanon Cemetery Duane Hockman Marvin Athey L. L. Rank George Safely Jones Funeral Home

Calif Editor Visits Star Clarke Woman

Elliot Curry, Telegram-Tribune editor of San Luis Obispo, and his wife visited Mrs. Ruby Davis in Berryville after traveling from Michigan and Ohio where their son married and graduations occurred. Mrs. Pillow, former Star social editor, connected the two families.

Elliot Curry Telegram-Tribune San Luis Obispo Calif Evening Star Mr. Curry Ruby Davis Berryville Davis Michigan Ohio Curry Mrs. Davis Joyce Davis Pillow the Star

South End Names CVVFA Delegates

Robert Saville Jerry Headley John Hodson Edwin Lillis and Jack Reid were named delegates to the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen Association convention during the June South End Fire Company meeting at the Lions Shelter. Norman E. Pope presided with E Blackburn Moore as guest.

Robert Saville Jerry Headley John Hodson Edwin Lillis Jack Reid Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association South End Fire Company Lions Shelter

Brannon Death Due to Natural Causes

The death of Harry K. Brannon aged 51 of 247 E Fairfax Lane was due to natural causes. Dr Douglass O Hill medical examiner reported an autopsy showing a cerebral hemorrhage. Brannon was taken to Memorial Hospital from his home Sunday evening and died Monday without regaining consciousness. Garland Mason of Albin was treated and released at Memorial Hospital after cutting his right arm when a child ran his arm through a glass door, reported the Rescue Squad.

Harry K. Brannon E. Fairfax Lane Douglass O. Hill Hill Brannon Memorial Hospital Garland Mason Albin

Drownings Rise After Torrential Desert Rain

At least 14 people mostly nomads living in tents drowned when heavy rains swelled a desert stream near Ghar daia in the Sahara. The disaster struck Sunday night as the stream swept away tents and travelers.

Algiers Ghardaia Sahara

Judy Barnett Wins Leadership Award At Mosby Commencement

Judy Barnett received the INT ROYAL leadership award and a $500 scholarship at the John Ss. 5 ae commencement exercises. The event honored Warren County graduates with multiple awards including valedictorian, salutatorian, English, science, history, and athletic honors. Approximately 1,200 people attended the ceremony.

Judy Barnett Frank H. Barnett Limeton Sehonteeeemy Eackles Robert B. Crawford Farmville Warren County Warren County Educational Foundation Lois Mae Plauger Betty Lou Keener Linda Poe Mosby Service Organization Charles Biggs J Cordle Ward-Emerson Ri le

Christchurch School Building Fund Launched

Frank Armstrong chairs a kickoff dinner at Christ Episcopal Church as Christchurch School launches a 6 point plan to raise 900000 over 10 years to expand facilities for 175 students. Co chairs Dr John Garland Pollard Jr and Robert M Yarbrough Jr outline first dormitory and dining unit, classroom building next.

Frank Armstrong Winchester and Shenandoah Valley Christchurch School Building Fund Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall Willis Lacy, Jr Christchurch Tee al Fenton

Kennedy Hopes Racial Violence Won’t Reappear

Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy told FBI National Academy graduates that the United States must prevent a recurrence of racial violence and that local law enforcement must always uphold order. He faulted Birmingham and Montgomery officials for not anticipating the mob violence during the Freedom Riders crisis.

Kennedy South FBI Birmingham Montgomery Freedom Riders Alabama

Mrs Kennedy Leaves London for Greek Vacation

Jacqueline Kennedy departed London by commercial flight for a private Greek vacation until June 15. She travels with her brother in law Prince Stanislas Radziwill and two Secret Service agents, hosted by Prime Minister Constantine Caramanlis and his wife. She will cruise Greek islands aboard the North Wind and stay at a villa in Avoúri near Athens.

Prince Stanislas Radziwill Paris Vienna U.S Secret Service Marcos Nomikos Nomikos Avouri Athens

Memorial Services Set at Brucetown Methodist Church

Brucetown announces memorial services for a local figure at 2 30 p m DST Sunday at Brucetown Methodist Church with a guest speaker. The piece lists visiting relatives and friends from Philippi Winchester Ridgeway Gore Falls Church and Front Royal along with several local residents and families.

Brucetown Brucetown Methodist Church Omer Webb and Son Kenney Philippi W. Va Company K Winchester Cathy Wendy O'Connell Patty Clowser Kerfoot Marshall Earl Wise Rawson Kate Marshall Ward Purcell Ridgeway Donald Price Mary Price Harrisonburg Bonnie Merica Near Gore James Merica Ary Whetzel Frank Bragg Arthur Leo Price Greenwood Heights Price William Swimley S. J. Swimley Arnold Gordon J. A. Queen Princeton Jenny Queen Fayettville J. S. Morrison and Son Rickey Vienna Boyd West W. J. Queen Front Royal Everett Oakes Alice and Charles

Ex Premier Dies

Athens AP reports former premier John Theo dies ending a career that shaped national leadership. The obituary notes his public service, influence on policy, and lasting legacy in the country.

Athens John Theo

Ronald Laign Named Commander Of DAV Stonewall Jackson Post

Ronald Laign was elected commander of Stonewall Jackson Post 9 of the Disabled American Veterans at its annual meeting Monday. He succeeds Branson Funk with David Grant as junior vice commander and treasurer to be appointed before the July installation. The group discussed Civil Defense plans.

Ronald Laign Stonewall Jackson Branson Funk David Grant

Female wombat bears one fully furred offspring

A female wombat gestates and delivers a single offspring that is already fully furred. The report notes the birth as a notable event in the marsupial’s life cycle and highlights the newborn’s appearance.

P'Ersonel

Rainfall and Weather Outlook for Winchester Area

Rainfall mostly warm with a chance of scattered thundershowers over south and west portions this evening. Low tonight 62 to 68. Tomorrow variable clouds warm and humid with scattered afternoon thundershowers. Five day outlook calls for temperatures to average just below normal with warm spells followed by cooler weekends and continued cool next week. Temperatures today 89 and 64 year ago 72 and 63. Sunset 7 37 p.m. Sunrise 4 46 a.m. Moonrise 2 08 a.m. New Moon Monday night. Rainfall to date 0.99 inches. Average annual rainfall 36.9 inches.

Virginia Winchester

June 7 to 24 Local Auction Listings in Winchester Area

A June sales directory lists multiple auctions around Winchester Virginia with times and locations. Items include furniture appliances antiques and farm cattle with several named auctioneers and venues such as Orndorff Cole Headley Goodell and Brown at Long Green Patton's Warehouse and Route 7 venues.

Denny's Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Headley’s Petsons Long Green Albin Caid Evan Kidwell Highland Ave W. D. Orndorff Haun’s Paper Mill Road Cecil S. Wood Robert Lee Dennis T. Cole G. G. Baker Patton’s Clark St E. T. Snider E.S.T H. L. Fishpaw Rt. 7 R. W. Goodell Charles Town W Va Middleway Morrow & Orndorff Henry L. Brown Charles R. Duvall

Notice of Sergeant's Sale Auction by E. T. Snider

Public notice announces a sergeant's sale conducted by auctioneer E. T. Snider. The sale action and jurisdiction are named, with the event details to be coordinated under applicable court or city authority and deadlines for participants to act.

W. Boscawen Street Winchester Virginia Lawson Cowart Equipment Company Popper and Sons, Inc Acme Cotton Products Co., Inc Lawson Cowart Equipment Co Gendron Wheel Co

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Harry Langdon Brannon Service J. D. Heltzel Mr. Evan LaFollette DST Jones Funeral Home, Inc Snellings Braddock Susu Windle Service Star Clarke Army Pennsylvania John W. Rosenberger & CO IMPAC South End CVVFA Norman E. Pope House of Delegates E. Blackburn Moore Winton Pope Harry Bicher Woody O'Hara Harry Rainesberger, Jr Luther Tevalt Herbert M. Pope Lester McKee Lee Holler Clarence Falk University of Maryland Seagrave Fire Apparatus Co Falk Seagrave Ption Pope Taylor Barr Boston Norman Pope Eddie Lillis H. M. Layman Tommy Wolfe Loudoun St. Winchester J. Mosby Glen E. Sunderlin Virgil Carrington Jones History Miss Keener Brenda Carter Front Royal Academy, Inc James Smith Shirley Ann Light Front Royal Business and Professional Women’s Club Betty Gay Holsinger Jesse Dowdy, Jr Julia Smith United Daughters of the Confederacy Gloria Purdy Barnett Collins Denny, Jr Richmond Denny United States Robert Martin Glen Sunderlin Ing Sun NEW York Motors Associated Press Chrysler Ford General Motors du Pont Woolworth Boeing Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA Mrs. Kennedy London Jacqueline Kennedy Greece Brucetown News DAV Franklin D. Roosevelt Grand Coulee Dam High Lower Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Buffalo Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Kansas City Los Angeles Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans Omaha Oklahoma City Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Glaize N. Cameron F.H.A City of Winchester, Va Rambler Kern Motor Company S. Loudoun ST
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