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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1960

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals of Carroll Clarke Kin

The death notices for Carroll Clarke widow of Garfield Clarke list survivors including son David A. Clarke of Washington and siblings Julie Roundtree Conway Russell Frank Baylis Phillip Lanham Noah Carroll and Thomas Carroll. Funeral services are set at Hines Funeral Home Washington tomorrow at 1 30 DST with burial in Greenhill Cemetery Berryville followed by a service there at 2 p m Monday conducted by the Rev Charles M LeFew.

Greenhill Cemetery Berryville Washington Charles M. LeFew

Constable J B Jennings Bryan Dies in Hagerstown

J B Constable Jennings Bryan Constable of Hagerstown died at the Washing toe CORN ROBM FEST OF. He lived in Hagerstown for 20 years. Survived by D. Contable and many relatives in Maryland and West Virginia. Friends may call at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel Sunday.

Jennings Bryan Constable Hagerstown Mary Frederick Hull Sebeovile Md John Rider Baker W. Va Mabel Moreland Slanesville John, Watson Aaron Buzz Lewis F. Constable Keyser Rest Haven

Funeral service for William Judson Thornton

William Judson Thornton died Friday at 1 30 p m Funeral service conducted by Rev E T Clark Graveside rites by Woodmen of the World Burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery Friends may call at Jones Funeral Home

William Judson Thornton E. T. Clark L. J. Wil- H. Funkhouser Mount Hebron Woodmen of the World Jones Funeral Home

Allie B Comer 56 Dies After Long Illness in Winchester

Allie B Comer of Clearbrook 56 died Friday at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in New Marloes son of the late John W and Bessie Good Comer a cabinet maker with L F White and a member of Stephens City Methodist Church. Survived by five siblings including Carrie Boyd Ralph L Comer Ethel M Shifflett Lyn H Comer and Jesse W Comer. Funeral to be held at Jones Funeral Home with Rev A W Henton and Rev C L Beard officiating. Pallbearers named Wilbur Anderson Leroy White Ralph White Luther Tevalt Burl Settles and others.

Allie B. Comer Clearbrook Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Comer New Marloes John W Bessie Good Comer L. F. White Stephens City Middletown Lyn H. Comer Jesse W. Comer Woodstock Jones Funeral Home A. W. Henton C.L. Beard Mount Hebron Cemetery Wilbur Anderson Leroy White Ralph White Luther Tevalt Burl Settles

Oak Grove Hosts Marshall in Northern Virginia League Showdown

Oak Grove aims for a fifth straight win as it hosts Marshall at Strasburg in the Northern Virginia Baseball League. Game time is 2 30 p.m. Tomorrow also features Berryville at The Plains Front Royal at Upperville and Warrenton at Flint Hill. Luray is idle.

Oak Grove Marshall Strasburg Northern Virginia Baseball League Berryville the Plains Front Royal Upperville Warrenton Flint Hill Luray

Murders of Family in Virginia Continue Probes

Authorities probe the mysterious killings of a man his wife and their two young daughters in Louisa County Virginia. Tests on the suspect at the mental hospital will take about four weeks as police seek the killer of the Jacksons.

Jackson Louisa County Jacksons

Mrs Prather Found Dead at Home

Freeda Pearl Prather 53 wife of Jesse D Prather Sr of 918 Woodstock Lane was found dead at her home about 8 15 am. Medical examiner said death likely from strangulation with autopsy pending. She born in Westernport Md daughter of Daniel W Kooker and Ethel C Snyder Kooker Headsville W Va. Survived by two sons Lewis Warren Prather and Jesse D Prather Jr Funeral set Tuesday 1 30 pm Omps Funeral Home National Cemetery burial.

Freeda Pearl Prather Jesse D. Prather Woodstock Lane Douglass 0. Hill Memorial Hospital Prather Westernport Danial W. Kooker Ethel C. Snyder Kooker Headsville W. Va Mr. Prather Opequon

Eisenhower Sec II tour plans Formosa Okinawa visit

The White House released section II details of Eisenhower's tour to Formosa Okinawa, Philippines and Korea. He arrives June 18 at Tamsui on the St. Paul may fly to Taipei weather permitting or proceed by auto to Taipei. He meets Chiang Kai-shek, attends a Chiang dinner, attends chapel services, then 40 minute talks. He flies to Kedena Okinawa on Sunday.

White House Eisenhower Formosa Okinawa Philippines Korea Formosan Tansui St. Paul Taipei Chang Kai-chek China Keelung Chiang Mme Kedena

President Set for Anchorage Reception Before Wake Island Flight

President and family members will attend an invitation-only reception for about 300 guests at Elmendorf from 5 p.m. to 6 30 p.m. It is the last public event he will attend in Anchorage before leaving for Wake Island at 6 50 a.m. Monday.

Chorage Poe John Eisenhower Barbara Elmendorf Wake Island Anchorage

Farmer assets reach 203 billion valued as NYSE stock proxy

The USDA states farmer assets total 203 billion, roughly equal to the value of all stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, highlighting the sector's vast financial footprint.

New York Stock Exchange USDA

Strike forces halt to Eastern Air Lines flights

Eastern Airlines pilots staged a work stoppage in Miami causing at least seven flights to be canceled as crews failed to show up. The airline called the strike unlawful and a union official said the walkout was not authorized.

Miami, Fla Eastern Airlines

Lawrence Bell Omitted From Legion Post Election Report

Lawrence Bell was listed as a trustee of Conrad Hoover Post 21 American Legion but his name was omitted from yesterday’s election account. The error concerns the post’s official trustee designation and remains to be clarified by organizers.

Lawrence Bell Conrad Hoover American Legion

Demonstrations in Tokyo Over U S Japan Security Pact

Buddhist priests Christians and hundreds of women joined protests around Parliament and the U S embassy opposing the security pact with America. Police formed a barricade as students from Zengakuren clashed with Liberal Democrat supporters and three assailants were rescued unharmed. Akahata urged anti Americanism as leaders warned of risk to Eisenhower visit.

Japan Pete Kishi Hage U. S Japan Security Alliance Hagerty Foreign Ministry Eisenhower Washington America Parliament Sokyo Zengakuren Hagertys Japanese Communist Party Akahata Red Flag

Airman Paralyzed After WV Crash Near Capon Bridge

A 19-year-old airman from Cumberland, Harry Edward Gough Jr., was partially paralyzed after a single vehicle crash on Route 50 west of Capon Bridge around midnight. James Messmer, a Marine from Carey Ohio, drove the 1951 Ford which was a total loss. two other passengers, unnamed, were unharmed. Police report the car left the road on a curve near the West Virginia Virginia line, totaled guard posts and a fence, time of crash undetermined.

Air Force Capon Memorial Hospital Harry Edward Gough, Jr Cumberland West Virginia Capon Bridge

Rotary Plans Annual Beef Barbecue

The Rotary Club will sponsor its annual beef barbecue at the Kiwanis Shelter Wednesday between 5 and 8 p.m. Proceeds go to the club charity fund in the community. Robert Heltzel is general chairman and club members will do all cooking. Tickets from Rotary members or at the door. If rain, the War Memorial Building will host the event.

Rotary Club Kiwanis Shelter Robert Heltzel Rotary War Memorial

Gainesboro VFD Party Tonight

Final plans for the Gainesboro Fire Company yard party and auction set for 4 p.m. at the school grounds feature a ham and fried chicken supper. Joshua Place will cry the auction at 8 p.m. The event supports the VFD and the annual membership drive has raised 1777.50.

Gainesboro Fire Company Joshua Place

Auction Listings For Frederick County Area

A June sales directory itemizes multiple auctions across Maryland and Virginia. Listings include Registered Herefords at Radcliffe Farms Sykesville, Denny's Commission Auction near Winchester with furniture appliances, Mrs Mary McWilliams near Capon Bridge for machinery and household goods, Massie and Snarr real estate sale in Winchester Brucetown, Olive Boy Stock Farm on Rt 340 with farm equipment, Elsie V Gleisner household items, C C Cloe Stanley Owens trustees real estate in Frederick County, Eulalie Walter estate house and lot at 7178 Stewart St. Auctioneers include Miller Orn dorff Duvall Snider and others.

Radcliffe Farms Sykesville Stan Haworth Auction Co Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff and Cole Mary McWillams Capon Bridge W. Va Cold Stream Massie & Snarr Frederick County Court House Brucetown Frederick County Charles R. Duvall Olive Boy Stock Farm Miller & Orndorff Elsie V. Gleisner Chas R. Duvall C. C. Cloe Stanley A. Owens Eulalie Walter Stewart St E. T. Snider

Mosby Seniors to Hear Sermon and Diploma Night

Dr. C. E. will deliver the baccalaureate sermon tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Union Hall with the Mosby Chorus of 50 under Mrs. Guy Marlow and ministers Hunt and Blankenship taking part. Sixty seniors receive diplomas Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Park Theater with Virgil Carrington Jones as guest speaker.

C. E Union Hall Brant Carlton Blankenship Park Theater Main St Virgil Carrington Jones

No Injuries Reported In Crash

Two cars collided at the Peyton and N Ira intersection last night. A 1951 Chevrolet driven by Raymond glycemia aspen and a 1951 star opera Julian Henry Buncutter of id erson St collided. Chevrolet damage about 100 dollars Chrysler damage about 250 dollars.

Peyton and Ira Nesselrodt Raymond Glycemia Aspen Julian Henry Buncutter Iderson St

Answers and River Reference Quiz Clue Pack

A set of quiz items lists numbers and yes no responses to questions about a river. The Missouri River is referenced with answer prompts including 1 000 and a street name placeholder ae Avenue.

Weather Today Forecast Humid With Scattered Thunder Showers

The forecast calls for humid conditions with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. In Winchester skies, Saturday June 11 shows sunset at 7 39 p m and sunrise for tomorrow at 4 45 a m with moonrise at 9 44 p m. Last Quarter on June 15.

Winchester

Rainfall totals and forecasts from USDA studies

The data show June rainfall to date at .62 and 1960 rainfall to date at 17.25 with a 47 year average annual rainfall of 36.85 inches. Monthly averages list January to December from 2.42 to 3.92 inches. USDA studies predict beef production this year at 83 pounds per animal, two more than 1959.

United States Department of Agriculture United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Garfield Clarke J. B. Constable William J. Thornton Mr. Allie B. Comer Jones Jones Funeral Home, Inc Call Smalts, Florists, Inc Thornton Service E. Piccadilly St Ike John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Merry Havelock Mrs WM. A. Seppeler Gainesboro VFD Call Shenandoah Brick & Tile Corp Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Buffalo Denver Des Moines Detroit Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Kansas City Memphis Miami Milwaukee Mosby Missouri River Green Ae Avenue Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St Joe Or Frank Bragg W. F. Artrip, JR E. Earl Shade An International Motor Metro Loudoun St
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