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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1963

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Thelma O'Rear Dettra

Mrs Thelma ORear Dettra formerly of Winchester died yesterday at University Hospital Charlottesville. Funeral arrangements are pending at Kurtz Funeral Home. Burial planned in Wardensville. Friends may call Jones Funeral Home to view the body before service at the church.

Thelma O’rear Dettra Winchester J. Emmett Dettra University Hospital Charlottesville Schanphats Brody Kurtz Funeral Morris John Morris Maron Seleee Leon Lamb Wardensville Jones Funeral Home

Obituary of Mrs Hattie Oldhan of Wardensville

Mrs Hattie Oldhan died Monday at her daughter’s home near Wardensville West Virginia. She was born in Delray West Virginia daughter of the late James and Anna Saville Oates. Survived by two sons Swarthwatzer of Hagerstown Maryland Lorring Swann of Columbus Ohio two daughters Leola Evans of Roanoke Clara Mathias. Also two brothers Elmer and Price and a number of grandchildren. Funeral service held at 2 pm in Wardensville Methodist Church conducted by Rev Ernest Metany.

Hattie’ Estelle Oldhan William Mathias Wardensville W. Va Oldhan Delray James Anna Saville Oates Swarthwatzer Hagerstown Lorring Swann Columbus Orlof Gro Leola Evans Roanok Clara Mathias Noboere Elmer Price Alice Peper Wardensville Methodist Church Ernest Metaeny

Funeral Service for Mrs Florence V ee tee ee

Funeral services are set for Mrs Florence V ee tee ee at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Wardensville West Virginia. The Rev. Walter A Sigman will officiate with assistance from the Rev. Edward S ene.

Florence V Ness St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Wardensville W. Va Walter A. Sigman Edward S§ene St Peters Luther Chintth West Virginia

An- Robert Hartley and Others Service Notice

A service notice reports obituaries or memorial arrangements for Mrs An- Robert Hartley and associates William Golliday Robert Shiflett Grov cker and Olie with details readable in the fragment.

An- Robert Hartley William Golliday Robert Shiflett Grovcker Olie

Mrs Elmer Ogden Dies at 88 in Woodstock

Mrs Elmer Ogden and Mrs Mattie Virginia Ogden, both of Middletown, elder sister and widow, mourn the death of 88 year old Mrs Elmer Ogden who died yesterday at 3 15 PM in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Woodstock born Oct 16 1874 obituary notes her lineage and survivor details per local notice.

Mattie Virginia Ogden Middletown Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Woodstock

Death Toll Rises in Desert Scout Tragedy at Escalante

In Utah near Hole in the Rock, Marvin E. Porschatis, 29, of Salt Lake, rolled backwards down a steep grade and tipped over into a ravine. He suffered a skull fracture and died after failing to regain consciousness, raising the death toll to 13.

Escalante Utah Marvin E. Porschatis Salt Lake Here Hole in-the-Rock Porschatis

THIRD NEGRO Continued on Campus Peace Contention

Campus life shows mixed responses as officers departed and police patrolled. Students describe varied reactions from white peers while Hood and Miss Malone praise courtesy and national potential at the university.

Tes Peacenet Oniy Atte Ing Fuscaloosa Hood Uni Alul Miss Malone

Fall Victim Still Serious At Hospital

A 55 year old man fell at Audley Farm near Berryville and was rushed to John H Enders Rescue Squads. He remains in serious condition at the hospital.

Maryan Corto Werar Baen Audley Berryville Relou John H. Enders

Widow of slain activist urges calm after Evers death

The Jackson State audience heard a grieving widow vow to honor her husband’s sacrifice. She urged duty and restraint as rewards totaling 24,350 dollars were posted for information leading to the killer’s arrest, while NAACP and city officials reacted to the assassination amid nationwide calls for racial justice.

Jackson State Egro Thalee Fale Walghe New York Evers’ Slayer NAACP Jackson Kennedy White House Evers Diragbe Los Angeles Althea Simmons

Train Tour Draws Local Riders Before Gettysburg Observance

The historic locomotive will visit Front Royal on June 24 and 25, departing Tennessee for Gettysburg via Hagerstown and arriving at 11:40 a.m. Twenty residents from Luray will ride the train to Front Royal, then continue the trip toward Gettysburg. A Legion Seventh District convention was held in Woodstock at the Fire Hall, the first such gathering there. Henry A. Fix won the Schenandoah mayoral race by 80 votes, with council members re elected.

Front Royal Tenn Gettysburg Luray Norfolk and Western Hagerstown Woodstock John Eo Care Bentet Ok Ga Badd Legion

Stanley elects Good mayor and fills town council seats

Good was elected mayor of Page County town on Tuesday, defeating Charles Campbell who had announced his candidacy. Ralph Foltz and Lee Louderback were re-elected to the Stanley Town Council, while Anthony Attar Charles Buracker and Sanford Breeden won new council seats.

Stanley

Danville Protesters Press for Dialogue as Desegregation Debate Continues

About 100 Negro demonstrators held a second afternoon march in Danville while Mayor Stinson announced a negotiating committee that would talks with some groups but not with demonstrators or those awaiting trial. Police patrolled as sit-in attempts at four restaurants sparked arrests and warrants. Bruce Baines, a Congress of Racial Equality worker, was among those charged after blocking entrances at the Charcoal House.

Danville Stinson Municipal Hall Coordinating Committee Bible Way Albertis S. Harrison Jr Richmond Charcoal House Forman Howard Johnson Bruce Baines Congress of Racial Equality

Front Royal Manager Named Executive VP of Chamber

Harry I. Wilson, longtime manager of the Coffman Fisher Co. Front Royal store, is appointed executive vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of Front Royal and Warren County. He will leave his retail post after 88 years with the company.

Front Royal Harry I. Wilson Coffman-Fisher Co Chamber of Commerce Warren County Wilson Coffman- Fisher Co

Mayors Adopt President's Racial Program

Honolulu report says U S mayors endorsed Kennedy civil rights program and added a sixth point promoting equal responsibility with rights. The conference approved 28 proposals, including biracial committees and nondiscriminatory hiring, while some opponents viewed the president as too liberal. Mayor Arthur Selland of Fresno was elected president for 1963 64.

Honolulu Kennedy U. S. Conference of Mayors Arthur L. Selland Fresno Calif Jerome Cavanagh Detroit

Cemetery dispute over burial plots and family plots

The courtroom heated over who may be buried in a family plot as Mrs Heinzman objects to an outsider and questions about repayment of funds arise. Judge Marshall questions future heirs while the scene shifts to a desegregation protest with four boys carried away on stretchers singing a civil rights song.

Local Sales Directory Listing Several Estate Auctions

A June sales directory lists multiple auctions across Virginia and nearby areas with dates, times, and items. Holstein cattle, sheep, antiques, furniture, tools, real estate, dairy equipment, and more are offered by various auctioneers including N. Va Auction Co, Ed Morrow, Braden King, Chas. R. Duvall, and Ownby Auction Co.

Teesdale-Smith Purcellville N. Va Auction Co Ber State Red Bud Road Charles R. Duvall A. L. Sims Hilltop Inn Ed Morrow Alice V. Lichliter Berryville W. D. Orndorff Harry D. Grossnickle Boonsboro Jersey Braden King Andy Whitacre Brucetown Chas. R. Duvall Curles Neck Farm Richmond Ownby Auction Co

Rainfall figures for June and year totals

Report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 8:30 am none. June rainfall to date 4.35 inches. 1963 rainfall to date 16.21 inches. Averages for past 50 years by month listed from January to December.

Law Requires Weeds Cut Urges City Property Owners

Dr. L. C. Fears, city county health director, reminded property owners that city ordinance requires weed removal. Weeds are unsightly and may harbor rats. violators face fines up to 500 dollars or up to one year in jail.

L. C. Fears

Senate filibuster against civil rights sparks unrest warnings

Russell warned that a filibuster on civil rights will fail to deter supporters and that intimidation has no place in government. He noted the upcoming civil rights fight in Congress could threaten other parts of the President’s program and referenced Kennedy’s address as a call for equality under the Constitution.

Russell Congress Bavi Kennedy

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