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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
2
Charles M. Jenkins of Seon Sedes Pa and former Ivor resident. Survived by widow Thelma Lindsay Jenkins of 6e and eight children. Funeral details not provided.
An X15 rocket plane exploded during a test at an Air Force base. The accident severely damaged the craft and halted testing while investigators and engineers reviewed the failure.
Senate discussions focus on allowing a 4 percent credit on dividends for stockholders and exploring other tax amendments. The House bill keeps current rates for corporate income tax and excises on liquor, wine, beer, cigarettes, autos, auto accessories, and local services. It would raise the national debt ceiling from 285 billion to 298 billion for the year ending June 30 1961, with the temporary 205 billion limit expiring at month end.
In his will, Mr. Larrick leaves the bulk of his estate to his widow and daughter Mrs. Nancy G. Crosly after 43 years of savings with the bank. The major provisions include the transfer of his law library, office fixtures and his office building.
Police gunfire in Mohangrah village near New Delhi killed thirteen and wounded twenty nine as landlords and tenants clashed over eviction from a family plot. The clash followed resistance to a court eviction order.
Funeral notices reveal Virginia state legislator and tax policy proponent Stuart Whitehead died of a heart attack in Virginia Beach. A Nelson County native and longtime Democrat, he served in the Virginia House since 1942 and led tax legislation including tobacco and liquor taxes. Survivors include widow Myra Loving McGinnis Whitehead and three siblings.
Reports claim the Soviet Union has extended missile base construction after the U2 incident. Officials say Moscow could disperse or build new launch sites while current heavy bases, once installed, are hard to move. Secretary Gates warned Soviets may use different methods to expand their basing.
Virginia lawmakers mourn the death of a General Assembly member. Sen Mosby Perrow Jr and Sen Charles Moses join others in praising the late legislator as hardworking, insightful, and a great asset to the state. Del Hutchens likewise expresses deep sympathy to the widow and family.
Whitehead, who died in 1952, is remembered as eight House members named to attend the funeral. Dels. Earl M. Brown of Lynchburg Felix E. Edmunds of Waynesboro Baldwin G. Locher of Rockbridge County Thomas R. Glass of Lynchburg Dr. W. A. Pennington of Buckingham EF C. Compt on of Stanardsville George M. Cochran of Staunton Harold M. Burrows Jr. of Charlottesville compose the delegation.
Dr. Leroy Lewis national educational director of the American Institute of Banking will be guest speaker at the 14th annual Stonewall Jackson Chapter AIB banquet at Rebel Restaurant. Ralph Coates of Shenandoah Valley National Bank will chair the event starting 6:30 p.m. Bankers from five northern Virginia counties are invited.
The deaths of Mt. Airy North Carolina men Henry Carter Scales 41 and Carl Edward Easter 54 raised Virginia highway fatalities to 303. Their car went out of control on U S 52 near the Virginia North Carolina line, slid into a ditch struck a culvert overturned and was hit by a tractor trailer.
Quick step up an airborne alert of the Strategic Air Command. The administration retained 85 million in funds. Chairman Chavez stated the President can use funds as needed. Extr a modernization funds for the OT were set at 37 million, down from 207 million in the House. The Senate bill proposes Air Force 17,339,836,000. Navy 12,203,465,000. Army 9,431,496,000. and Defense Office 1,191,300,000, with various increases over House totals.
A mix of opinion surrounds the oral live-virus polio vaccine. Soviet researchers and international experts advocate its use while leaders express caution over long term safety and efficacy. Dr Juan Jose Alcocer cites Managua data showing lower attack rates post vaccination during a 1958-1960 polio outbreak.
The exchange presents seven Q A items touching on rest feeling eyes rest liberty equality and frater nity and the word tread. It starts with affirmation and ends with negative.
Sat June 11 sales include Ralph Horst one mile east of Marion Pennsylvania for farm machinery. Peter McKee Special Commissioner in front of Frederick County Court for house in Winchester Virginia. Ernest Alger Millwood antiques and household items. Estate of George Hoover Winchester household goods and tools. Harold Cooper Star Tannery farm machinery and household goods. Radcliffe Farms Sykesville registered Herefords. Massie and Snarr real estate sale in Brucetown Frederick County. Auctions at Frederick County Court House and other local locations.
The 1960 Handley graduation featured multiple scholarships including a $100 Virginia Barr honor, a $100 Worths scholarship to Joyce Keller, and a $100 Madison College scholarship for future teachers awarded to Brenda Triplett. An athletic award honored the late Winnie Legge and Steve McLaughlin received it. Garland R. Quarles urged graduates to pursue higher education or productive work and uphold moral principles. Sally Bruce Scully lauded moral courage in decisions. Polly Sue Bean delivered the valedictory praising the graduates’ enriched lives and future effort, while the senior class gift aluminum hurdles were presented by Larry Boppe to Edith Huntsberry as 1961 leader. John Merriner handed the gavel to George Glass, successor president.
The forecast calls for mostly clear and cool conditions with a low near 60 on the coast and in the 50s inland, 40s in the mountains. Friday promises pleasant sunshine. Dr. George D. Jackson led the church invocation and benediction with Handley High School Glee Club providing music under Gwendolyn Haynes and Sadie Finkelstine. Headley Barnsley, a Converse College student and alumna, sang with Eugenia Evans at the piano.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today was none. June rainfall to date is .63 inches. The 1960 rainfall to date stands at 17.25 inches. The average annual rainfall for the past 47 years is 36.85 inches, with monthly averages listed from January through December.
The bride may select the music she prefers but should consult the minister first. Some secular pieces may be forbidden by the church, and approval is advised.
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