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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1959

Page

2

Obituary Notices From Martinsburg And Whitacre

Obituaries for Susie Peacemaker Whitacre age 74 of Whitacre and two other notices from Martinsburg and Mt. Williams detail funeral plans. Susie Peacemaker Whitacre died yesterday at Chester Memorial Hospital after birth in Morgan County Virginia. Funeral Monday at Redland Methodist Church with burial in Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Burial and viewing arrangements listed.

Mt. Wildredsday Newton D. Baker VA Martinsburg Amps Harold F. Fuller Ken B. Smith St. John’s Cemetery Mt. Williams Hurl Himela Bs Williams Z- Eilliams Ivar Miller L. R. Preftt Grant Wilkins Isaac Who Susie Whitacre Chester Memorial Hospital Morgan County Ames Mary Michael Estelle Hawse Dora Peacemaker Esta Mae Wingiel Dorothy Hawse Redland Methodist Church Linwood Wilkinson Woodland Cemetery Fred Whitacre Landon Whitacre Vernon Kerns Hetzel Stotler Richard Stotler I. Russell Pugh Giffin Funeral Home

Uncertain Q A Answers List Across Subjects

A compact set of quiz style responses lists names, places, and items including Luther Burbank Napoleon I St Paul Mercury Mudville France Spain Republic of Texas United States Confederacy and a ladder. The jumble lacks full context and clear narrative.

Luther Burbank Napoleon I St. Paul Mercury B. Mudville France Spain Texas U. S Confed States of America

Schmidt Will Speak at Two Local Churches

Dr J Raymond Schmidt of Washington DC will address Calvary Church of the Brethren at 11 a m and Winchester Church of the Nazarene at 7 45 p m tomorrow on Vital Problems challenging America He travels coast to coast lecturing on patriotic civic and moral issues and has served as lecturer for several reform organizations. The Rev J Floyd Wine leads Calvary Church and Rev Davis S Radcliffe leads the Nazarene church.

J. Raymond Schmidt Washington, D. C Natorial Civic League Calvary Church of the Brethren Winchester Church of the Nazarene Calvary Church Church of the Nazarene America

Colleges Use TV Classrooms to Cut Teacher Shortage

Four television classrooms with 40 students each support freshman English psychology and algebra under one instructor. Compton professors lecture on campus for broadcast to classrooms. Backed by the California Taxpayers Assn but opposed by the California Teachers Assn. Teachers warn TV should aid, not replace, instructors.

Compton Martin California Taxpayers Assn California Teachers Assn

Two-Vehicle Crash on Papermill Road Near Winchester

A 1987 Ford driven by Mrs. Nannie H. Russell and a 1958 Chevrolet driven by Juanita Joan Anderson collided at the intersection of routes 644 and 652 two miles south of Winchester. Damages totaled 275 with the Chevrolet at 250 and the Ford at 25. Burr Sulser, 19, of Romney, WV, was hospitalized with injuries after the Papermill Road crash. Treated and released links to another minor accident on Rt 50 near Shenandoah River where Paul E. Duncan was also treated.

Fuqua Griffith Ford Paper Mill Road Winchester G. T. Griffith, Jr Nannie H. Russell Rt. 1 Chevrolet Juanita Joan Anderson Wea Villa Presbyterian Church Burr Sulser Romney W. Va Memorial Hospital

Brethren Bible School Opens At Calvary Church

Brethren Bible School at the Calvary Church of the Brethren on the Front Royal Pike runs two weeks from Monday to June 26, daily 9 to 11:30 a.m. for children ages 4 to 12 with the theme God in His World. Kindergarten teachers are Mrs. Childs Schultz McDaniels Foltz. primary teachers Mrs. Butler Godlove Haines Falk and helpers Miller Zirk Luttrell Cowger. juniors teachers Mrs. Shade Russell and helpers Turner Fahnestock Shade. song leader Flossie Foltz.

Calvary Church of the Brethren Front Royal Pike God Margaret Childs Anna Schultz Orpha McDaniels Dolores Foltz Arlene Butler Maxine Godlove Isabelle Haines Nona Falk Dolores Miller Judy Zirk Debbie Luttrell Carol Jean Cowger Alma Shade Dorothy Russell Jean Turner Patsy Fahnestock Laura Shade Flossie Foltz

Vacation Bible School Begins At EUB Church

The First Evangelical United Brethren Church opens its Daily Vacation Bible School Monday and runs weekdays to June 26 from 9 to 11 30 a m with 25 staff. Theme Loving and Pleasing Jesus. Supervisors include Mrs Carl Hiser and Mrs Paul Everline.

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Carl Hiser Paul Everline Edwin F. Ritter Herbert Pope Jesus William Keyton Wallace Lutz Lord Shepherd Nelson McIntire Albert Williams God James Miller Dennis Mitchell Sandra Fries Bible School Raymond Patton

Defense debate over strategic air bases protection agenda

Senator Symington condemned the revised defense program as a compromise that preserves wasteful spending. Jackson argued protection at strategic air command bases is ignored. In a closed committee session McElroy faced a lengthy discussion on what could be disclosed without harming national security.

Jackson Strategic Air Command Stuart Symington D-Mo McElroy Symington

Calvary Bible School Opens at Calvary Church

Calvary Bible School opens Monday at Calvary First Church 208 S Loudoun St running 9 a.m. to 12 noon through Friday. Miss Jean Baker directs activities for beginners through intermediates with departments led by Mrs Willis DeLoutche Kinzie Griffith Miller Troxel Dodson Flemming Ward Fletcher Mason. Bonita Starliper directs music for all departments. ages 4 through 16 invited.

Sental Calvary 1St Church S. Loudoun St Jean Baker William D. Willis Howard W. DeLoutche John Kinzie E. H. Griffith Jane Miller George E. Troxel Hazel Dodson Willard Flemming Joe Ward Robert Fletcher W. D. Mason Bonita Starliper

Presbyterians Plan Two Vacation Bible Schools This Summer

The First Presbyterian Church schedules two sessions of Vacation Bible School, June 29 to June 26 and August 3 to 14, for children ages four through six grade. The curriculum covers God’s world, learning about God, and finding God through work and worship with named teachers across kindergarten through junior levels. Music by Miss Barbara Tomlinson and direction by Miss Mary C. Smith anchor the program, 9 to 11 30 a.m. weekdays. August faculty to be announced.

First Presbyterian Church God Ivan Kline Hedy Barnsley Orville Bloom Sandra Ritter Sally Bush Sara Tanquary Wayne Whitham William Glaize Anne Kern Keren Cowsett J. Randolph Larrick William H. Mellon Jack Philips Ralph Mulvey Robin Fritts George Lake Anne Womeldorf Harry Dieckman Marvin E. Gore Barbara Tomlinson Mary C. Smith Christian Education

Jury hears testimony in rape case with no force alleged

Beagles and Scarborough testified Friday night that no force occurred in the assault on a 19 year old Tallahassee girl taken from her escort after a college dance. The defense called Tom Collinsworth Jr. and his father as witnesses about the defendants background and family circumstances.

Beagles Scarborough Tallahassee Atty. S Gunter Toney Collinsworth Tom Collinsworth Jr Tom Collinsworth Sr Willson Willion Collinsworth Ponce de Leon Fla Harry Morrison Willion Sheriff's Office

Teens Accused of Trying to Kill Parents in Fire Set

A 15 year old girl Doreen Baker and her 12 year old brother Bruce Baker were accused by police of dousing their parents with gasoline and setting their bed on fire while they slept. The Bakers were held in a juvenile detention facility. The parents Mr Sterling Baker and Mrs. Norma Baker suffered severe burns and were hospitalized in fair condition.

Jackson, Mich Doreen Baker Bruce Baker Jackson County Sterling Baker

Children’s Day Planned at Zion Baptist Church Berryville

Zion Baptist Church in Berryville hosts Children’s Day services tomorrow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Gus Romans of New Orleans will speak. A 3 p.m. literary program follows, sponsored by the Sunday School. The church is led by Pastor Rev. A W Gilmore.

Zion Baptist Church Berryville Gus Romans New Orleans Howard University Washington, D.C A. W. Gilmore

Cather Seeks Dog Owner in Winchester Area

Frederick County game warden Earl Cather holds a brown and white beagle tagged 4337 from Adams County Pennsylvania 1959. Winchester Police notify Adams County. owner can call Mr Cather at MO 2 9219 or Winchester Police at MO 2 4131 to claim the dog.

Frederick County Earl Cather Adams County Pennsylvania Winchester Cather Winchester Police

Child Killed in Freak Accident in Franklin Mass

Four year old Cheryl Mulvey died Friday when the family car rolled backward in the driveway, then moved forward up an incline and ran over her a second time while her sister Susan, age 3, climbed into the vehicle. Police described the tragedy as a freak accident at the family home.

Franklin, Mass Cheryl Mulvey Cheryl Susan

Student Day At Braddock Street Church Observed

Braddock Street Methodist Church observes Student Day during the 11 a.m. service with college students and high school graduates from Rand olph Macon Mary Washington Duke University and Norman Shepherd Colleges giving five minute reports on religious life on campus. The Rev Forrest B Oglesby will preach at 8:30 a.m. on Cure For Superficiality and Fruitlessness. Vacation Bible School for kindergarten through junior ages runs Monday to Friday 9 to 11 30 a.m. for two weeks.

Braddock Street Methodist Braddock Street Church Sharon Glaize Randolph Macon Woman's College Margaret Crisman Mary Washington College Betty Jo Johnson Dukene Norman Lee Shepherd College Lewis Boyer Eton Colege Handley High School Peal Ackenham Elaine Boyer Marian Gott Anne Harper Nancy Hyatt Terry Jones Shanda Kiser Mary Jane Knee Evelyn Riley Betty Royall Rebecca Simpson Janet Watkins Warren Anderson George Lanahan James Wood High School John Haven Allen Glen Richard Anderson Stewart DeHaven Lloyd Renner Forrest B. Oglesby Braddock Street

Assembly of God Meeting Monday at local church

The First Assembly of God Church at 455 N. Cameron St. hosts the northeastern section of the Potomac District Council of Assemblies of God meeting on Monday. Pastor Rev. F. C. Mays announced services at 2 and 7 pm with supper at 5 pm served by the host church. Speakers include Rev. T. B. Pierce Sr. of Front Royal and Rev. T. J. Kerfoot, former church pastor. Public welcome.

Assembly of God N. Cameron St Potomac

Wynecoope Children In Good Condition

The two Wynecoope children of Berryville Joyce and Melvin Wynecoope were injured in a collision on Route 277 Monday but are in good condition. The incident involved Mrs. Lilian May Morris of Strasburg driving the car that struck a pickup. Mrs. Morris has internal injuries but is not hospitalized.

Wynecoope Berryville Star Lilian May Morris Strasburg Morris Joyce Melvin Wynecoope

Weather Report Bouts Gusty Wind and Hail Across States

A cold front produced gusty winds lifting debris up to 50 feet in a used car lot. Severe thundersqualls and hail accompanied the storm with 1.75 inches of rain at Altoona Pennsylvania and 1.10 inches at Martinsburg West Virginia. Needles California reached 110, Laredo Texas 101, and Gooding Idaho 99 as peak readings for Friday.

Altoona Martinsburg W. Va Needles Calif Laredo Tex Gooding Idaho

Long on Sanity Plea Shapes Louisiana Governor Fate

Mrs. Long says family must decide for an incapacitated governor. If the habeas corpus plea succeeds, Long could leave hospital and return to Louisiana as chief executive. a failure leads to a sanity hearing and potential 90 day commitment. Dr. Harris Clinic placed Long under protective custody at John Sealy Hospital.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Long Galveston

Local Auctions Schedule In June Across Shenandoah Valley

A series of auctions listed for June across Virginia locations includes E. T. Snider auctioning household goods near Winchester, J. D. Patterson on Lee Ave, Dennis T. Cole as auctioneer, and the Llangollen Farms dispersal of Guernsey cattle at Upperville. Additional sales include livestock, farm machinery, and estates near Middletown and Mt. Falls with local auctioneers Charles R. Duvall and B. O. Brumback handling proceedings.

Winchester Place Bros E. T. Snider J. D. Patterson Rt. 11 Lee Ave Dennis T. Cole E. S.T Llangollen Upperville Merryman Co Sparks L. S. Shiley Middletown B. O. Brumback J. L. Heishman Mt. Falls Charles R. Duvall Valley Pike Philco

Weather and climate data glimpsed in a 1959 issue

The report notes scattered thundershowers in Virginia this afternoon, cooler tonight, with highs 60s to mid 60s and lows 50s to 60. Sunday turns sunny but windy and cooler, plus long-term rainfall figures for Virginia and global population estimates are included.

Mrs. Andresen Injured In Clarke County Fall

Sallie F. Andresen, 72, of Berryville is in critical condition at Memorial Hospital after being thrown from a Thursday incident on Horseshoe Curve in Clarke County.

Sallie F. Andresen Berryville Memorial Hospital Horseshoe Curve Clarke County

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Dot “Wallace Service Mrs Peacemaker I, Q Jones Funeral Home Funeral Service Ambulance Service Smalts Omps Funeral Home Nd Ambulance Schmidt Collegians Hart Brethren Bible School Eub Church John W. Rosenberger & CO Sokgernce Sr Calvary Bible Presbyterians Piccadilly St Braddock St Assembly of God Meeting Mrs. Long Virginia Afghanistan i Glaize & Bro Sudden Service Glaize & Bre G. G. Baker Sadie McDonald Singer A. P. Martin Berryville Ave RCA L. M. Guthridge W. F. Artrip, Jr., Auctioneer Terry Engineering Co., Inc
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