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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1957

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Hilda V Smith 56

Mrs Hilda Virginia Smith 56 wife of Clyde E Smith Route 2 died 10 30 pm at home after two years failing health Born July 13 1900 daughter of Ernest and Agnes Shade member of Evangelical United Brethren Church Survived by husband one son Garland E Smith of Baltimore one daughter Rose Mary Turner of Woodbridge VA one brother Calvin B Shade two sisters Cardell Fletcher and Eugenene Russell three grandchildren Funeral Friday 2 pm Omps Funeral Home Rev Carl W Hiser pastor Shenandoah Memorial Park remains at home until service

Hilda Virginia Smith Clyde E. Smith Route 2 Smith Ernest and Agnes Bennett Shade Evangelical United Brethren Church Garland E. Smith Baltimore Rose Mary Turner Woodbridge Calvin B. Shade Cardell Fletcher This City Eugene Russell Berryville Pike Omps Funeral Carl W. Hiser D.D EUB Church

Funeral service for B. Frank Johnston set Thursday

A funeral will be held for B. Frank Johnston of 208 N. Kent St. Thursday at 3 30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev W Holt Louder officiating. Pallbearers include Claude B Smalts Landon G Boyer Warren Eddy J Frank Loy J William Hollis and Robert L Hickman. Interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Friends may call at the Jones Funeral Home.

Frank B. Johnston B. Frank Johnston N. Kent St Winchester Memorial Hospital Jones Funeral Home W. Holt Louder Claude B. Smalts Landon G. Boyer Warren §. Eddy J. Frank Loy J. William Hollis Robert L. Hickman Mount Hebron Cemetery

Birth announcement for David Tupper Manly in Raleigh

Personal congratulations pour in for Dr. and Mrs. James Hollowell Manly Jr of Raleigh North Carolina on the birth of a son David Tupper Manly born May 27 in Raleigh. The child’s mother is Dorothy Hawthorn former Miss Dorothy Hawthorn daughter of Dr and Mrs Allen Tupper Hawthorn of this city. The Manlys also have three other children Dorothy Turner Page Campbell and James Hawthorn Manly. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs John H Dunn Jr of Fairmont Ave have returned home after being summoned to Easton Maryland due to the death of Mrs Dunns brother in law Wilson Tyler Wrightson.

James Hollowell Manly, Jr Raleigh N.C David Tupper Manly Manly Dorothy Hawthorn Allen Tupper Hawthorn City Dorothy Turner Page Campbell James Hawthorn Manly John H. Dunn, Jr Fairmont Ave Easton, Md

Rotary Club To Hear Musical Program Tomorrow

The Winchester Rotary Club will host a 1 30 p m musical program at its meeting. A piano duet by Mr and Mrs RC Evans will perform Indian Love Call Sleeping Beauty Waltz Mexican Dance and Valencia. Mrs Evans teaches music here and Dr Evans works as a chemist at O Sullivan Rubber. Miss Headley Barnsley a Handley High graduate will sing four pieces and accompany the piano with Mrs Evans. Barnsley will join the chorus ensemble in eight operas at the Chautauqua Musical Institute in New York this summer.

RC. Evans Friml Tchaikosky Merkur Valencia Pradikia Evans Prague Conservatory of Music O' Sullivan Rubber Corporation Headley Barnsley Handley High School Kind-Smith Cole Porter Rodgers Scheitzinger Barnsley Converse Colege Spartanburg S.C School of Music Chatauqua Musical Institute of New York State

Britain backs conditional aerial inspection plan

Britain gave conditional approval to a first stage disarmament idea of open aerial inspection across Europe. A Foreign Office spokesman outlined that continental nations must first consent, responding to Dulles who said European decisions are needed before any such inspection zone could form part of limited disarmament.

London Britain Europe Soviet Union West Foreign Office U.S Dulles Washington

Clarke Supervisors Reject Changes In Utilities Tax

Clarke County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution opposing changes to the current utility property assessment method. It asked Virginia’s General Assembly to stay proposed changes by the State Corporation Commission, effective January 1 1957, warning of potential county revenue losses and serious financial difficulties.

Clarke County Board of Supervisors General Assembly of Virginia State Corporation Commission William M. Fenton Robert L. Withers Hobson C. McGehee Clarke County Ralph Catteral Clarke Board of Supervisors Virginia

United States backs Arctic open skies plan amid Cold War talks

A U.S. proposal envisions an Arctic open skies zone excluding major European powers. It would include the United States, Russia, Canada, and Denmark which governs Greenland. The plan would let West Germany delay European inspections pending other political issues such as East and West Germany reunification. The proposal has not yet been tabled with the U.N. Disarmament subcommittee, which is adjourned until Friday or Monday.

U.N. Disarmament London

Local Auctions Directory for June and July in Frederick County

A posted sales directory lists multiple auction events across Frederick County and nearby areas. Items include furniture, appliances, antiques, house goods, and real estate. Auctioneers include Chas R Duvall, E T Snider, J Arthur Boyd, and others with dates from June 12 to July 6 and locations at Inwood Stones Church, Winchester, Littlestown, Cedar Grove Church, and Frederick County Court House.

Grove Furniture Coo Martinsburg W. Va Farmer's Market Inwood Harry Horner, Jr Roy Pope Berryville Stones Church W. D. Orndorff Robert Duncan Winchester Brucetown Clearbrook Chas. R. Duvall Etta I. Edmonds Frederick County Court House Weems Lane Shawnee District Chas R. Duvall E. T. Snider Patton N. Cameron St Marian Stoner Huey Littlestown Adams County Pennsylvania Stoner J. Arthur Boyd WM. Flutterer Cedar Grove Church William F. Dutterer W. E. Edwards Turstee Cedar Creek Charess R. Duvall W. Edwards Grimes Charles R. Duvall

Resolution Notes Different Appraisal Methods for Utilities and Real Property

The document highlights that real property not owned by public utilities is assessed by counties using varying local rates, while railroad and utility properties are assessed at a fixed statewide percentage. The SCC points out the discrepancy between these methods and their impact on valuation.

SCC

Woman Found Unconscious On Washington Street

Mrs. Kenneth Armel of Mt Falls Route was found unconscious in front of 106 S Washington St this afternoon at 12 30. She was taken to Memorial Hospital in the Friendship Ambulance and by 1 45 p m her condition was described as satisfactory as she received treatment.

Kenneth Armel Mt. Falls S. Washington St Memorial Hospital Friendship

Budget Approved and Public Works Updates From City Council

The council discussed traffic safety at Amherst and W Boscawen with plans for traffic islands and a one way Amherst Street west to the intersection. May meter collections totaled 3403.80, down from 3696.02 last year, amid Apple Blossom and a May 30th holiday. Seven new meters were added on E Cork Street and 557 meters are in operation citywide. The street committee approved adding about one mile of streets to the $300 per mile state allocation. A county sewer connection agreement was authorized to serve schools and Abrams Creek pollution prevention. Final asphalt work completed on several avenues with curb and gutter work started on Maple Street.

Allen Amherst W. Boscawen E. Cork St Hoye L. Riley State Highway Department Charles M. Zuckerman Braddock Sts Woodland Ave Maple Pine Sts Valley Ave Bond St Bellview Ave Maple St National

Weather Outlook With Showers and Cooler Tonight

Scattered showers and partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures tonight. North area low 58 to 64, south 64 to 58. Thursday looks partly cloudy with a cooler trend and a chance of showers in the southwest. Highs around 85 and lows near 68 today. The daily record notes sunrise at 4.45 AM and last quarter on June 20.

Winchester

Rainfall Totals and Monthly Averages for 44-Year Span

The report shows no rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today. June rainfall to date is 1.24 inches. 1957 rainfall to date is 14.26 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 44 years is listed by month, with Jan 2.43, Feb 2.00, Mar 2.97, Apr 3.08, May 3.86, Jun 2.86, Jul 3.79, Aug 4.00, Sep 2.66, Oct 3.24, Nov 2.54, Dec 2.47 inches.

James Wood FHA Members Attend Convention

Twelve members of the James Wood Chapter Future Homemakers of America attend the 12th annual four day Virginia Association convention at Radford College. Approximately 700 delegates and advisers participate with theme Working for a Safe and Secure World. Members will serve as hostesses and recorders at sessions and the reception.

James Wood Homemakers of America Virginia Association F H.A Radford College Betty Jo Gilliam Mary Lou Lintz Patsy Wolfe Janet Hulver Ellen Shull Glory Pingley Mary Welzel Barbara Woore Peggy O'Dell Mary Lou Owings Mary Ashwood Peggy Franklin Kathryn Watson Lois Camper Virginia

Norstad Says NATO Capable of Wrecking Red Military Sites

Gen Lauris Norstad told congressional investigators that NATO forces now have the ability to destroy anything of military significance in Russia. He testified on defense capabilities and the alliance's means to target strategic military assets abroad.

Norstad NATO Washington Lauris Norstad

NATO Airfields Provide Security Against Surprise Attacks

Norstad NATO commander told the Senate committee that about 150 NATO airfields give free world forces bases and security against a surprise attack. He noted Soviet planners would face an impossible task attacking all airfields in depth over the area.

Sia Norstad NATO Senate Foreign Relations Committee Free World Forces

How's Your IQ Answers Revealed on Page 4

A reader quiz page lists six answers: 1 Eelphants 2 Sec 3 East 4 To the left 5 The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday 6 Subpoena.

History and cultural notes on early 19th century references

The fragment mentions New York City and the phrase Amos n Andy along with a quote about not sleeping last night. It references a source titled History of Sixteen Wonderful Women from 1820. The limited text suggests a discussion of early 19th century works and cultural references.

New York City Amos Andy

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Clyde Fe, Smith Shenandoah Memorial Park Omps Funeral Home Jones Funeral Home, Inc For All N. Braddock St Order of the Golden Rule Ben’s Ben Bragniich Mgr Monmouth ST Rotary Club Winchester Rotary Club John W. Rosenberger & CO Dupont Braddock St Clarke Washington St Miller & Anderson E. Boscawen St Valley Loudoun John P. Nail Winchester Concrete Products, Inc FHA Kenneth E. Henry I.Q Parts & Service Kernstown Loy Glaize & Bro Stephens City Winchester Golf Club Harvey Gardner C. J. Brumback Perry Engineering Co., Inc Stuart M. Perry, Inc P. O. Box Goodyear Pit Dana Tire Te al Buncutter Tire CO S. Braddock St
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