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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1959

Page

2

Obituary: James J Muia Donora 1946 7th grader dies

James J Muia 18 son of Mr and Mrs Muia of Donora Pa died after illness nine months He was born Jan 42 1946 in the city and was a Stonewall School seventh grade pupil He attended St Philip Neri Church He is survived by parents three brothers grandparents and is to be buried at Rienzo Funeral Home Donora and St Philip Neri Church with Father Louis Farinea presiding.

James J Timothy Muia Rose Muia Robert L. Fout Hayfield Rienzo Donora St. Philip Neri Donoro Lousi Farinea

Mrs Louise Fuller Johns Dies in Washington

Mrs Louise Fuller Johns former resident of this city died at Embassy Rest Home Washington D C after a long illness She was daughter of the late Scott and Elizabeth Fuller Survivors include one daughter Mrs Wesley Jones of Puerto Rico one granddaughter Mrs J J Holdaway of Arlington three sisters Mrs William L Hollis Mrs Georgia F Gearing of this city and Mrs Matthew de Rouville of Albany NY Funeral service was today at 2 p m at M Rinaldi Funeral Home Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery Washington

Louise Fuller Johns Embassy Rest Washington, D. C Johns Scott and Elizabeth Grant Fuller Wesley Jones Puerto Rico J. J. Holdaway Arlington William L. Hollis Georgia F. Gearing This City Matthew de Rouville Albany New York M. Rinaldi Funeral Home Cedar Hill Cemetery Washington

Answers From History Quiz Pack

I Q answers list includes John Rolfe 2.8 minutes latex milk President T Roosevelt rabbit lamp law choice Confederate States flag Red Grange all three Tennessee

I. Q John Rolfe T. Roosevelt Rabbit Lamp Law Choice Confederate States of America Red Grange Tennessee

Virginia Ports Authority Backs Railroad Merger

The Virginia Ports Authority supports a merger of Norfolk & Western and the Virginian railways. Shippers at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing favor the deal, citing improved service and lower freight rates. Port officials note potential gains for Hampton Roads and local rail lines.

Associated Press Special Service Washington Virginia Ports Authority Ex- Po Norfolk & Western Virginian Railways Interstate Commerce Commission Charles R. Seal Norfolk State Ports Authority Board of Commissioners Hampton Roads Seal J. S. Livesay Jr Portsmouth Livesay Norfolk - Portsmouth Belt Line N&w Virginian J. Sullivan New York City Allied Chemical Co A. R. Matthews Consolidation Coal Co Pittsburgh Grant Arnold Philadelphia E. J. Lavine & Co Lynchburg

Former Eastman President William G. Stuber Dies

William G. Stuber 95 former president of Eastman Kodak Co. died Wednesday night in Rochester New York He led the company from 1925 to 1934 succeeding George Eastman and later served as chairman of the board and honorary chairman through 1957 Stuber was once considered the companys largest stockholder.

Rochester N.Y William G. Stuber Eastman Kodak Co George Eastman

Senate Probers Set Date of New Hoffa Hearings

Senate rackets probers now expect to begin new hearings next Thursday on James R. Hoffa and Teamsters Union scandals. The inquiry, winding up after more than 20 years, accuses Hoffa of alliances with racketeers and gangsters. Committee counsel Robert F. Kennedy warns of new information but will not detail it. The hearings are slated to last a couple of weeks.

Senate Washington James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Hoffa The Teamsters Committee Robert F. Kennedy

Crash Kills 7 On Turnpike

Six people die on the Massachusetts Turnpike when a car crossed the median and was struck by another vehicle. Three others are critically injured including two children. The victims include Jerome Makara 57 and Cora 55 of Springfield and Monsanto Co. workers Wilbur Handfield 41 Richard Donaldson 28 Arthur Deveno 38 Martin Wilson 26.

Jerome Makara Springfield Cora Geraldine Edward Monsanto Chemical Co Boston Wilbur B. Handfield Richard Donaldson Arthur Deveno Martin F. Wilson John Pasterczyk Chicopee Falls Deveno

UAR Clears Freighter Nord Through Suez Canal

PORT SAID Egypt AP reports the 4500 ton Liberian registered freighter Nord detained 24 hours on suspicion of Israeli cargo was cleared to pass through the Suez Canal. Officials confirmed the Nord carried scrap iron loaded at Antwerp bound for Japan.

Port Said Egypt Nord Suez Canal United Arab Republic Antwerp Japan

Local Market Prices and Grain Rates From Rockingham Area

Local markets list corrected grain and feed prices including Wheat No 2 yellow corn and corn meal with figures for retail and wholesale, covering 100 lb feed bags and 5 lb wheat substitutes. Regional references include Rockingham Augusta and.Butter wholesale butter priced at 35.

Rockingham Augusta

Poultry Market Report From Harrisonburg Address

Poultry and eggs market notes show fair to good demand for broilers and fryers with adequate supply. Listing includes heavy hens 420.0, light type hens, small type turkey fryers, and Grade A to C quality lines. Harrisonburg station appears in the paneled notices with grade details and sizing.

Harrisonburg J. Ees Eslargeyea

Tickets on Sale For Thurmond Luncheon

Front Royal announces advance sales for a luncheon honoring Sen. Strom Thurmond on June 28 with his principal address at the dedication of the Warren Rifles Confederate Memorial Museum. The event includes a 2 p.m. service and a noon luncheon at the Virginia Gentleman Club, with tickets from Mrs. Blackwell Cary. The $35 000 museum, largely funded by memorials, honors Confederate soldiers from seven states and houses bronze plaques and biographical sketches.

Front Royal Strom Thurmond South Carolina Warren Rifles Confederate Memorial Museum Virginia Gentleman Club Blackwell Cary Chester St Ben Laura Virginia Hale U.D.C Warren County Miss Hale Lee St

Navy notes forward gun replacement on patrol plane

Senators press for full facts after a Washington statement that the forward turret was partly replaced by detection gear. The Navy says the guns were for submarine strafing only and useless against fighters. Johnson calls for thorough inquiry into defenseless crew and insists on strong assurances for future safety amid reports planes and ships are kept operational with baling wire. Detroit dispatch cites eight percent of Navy planes grounded for lack of spare parts.

Washington U.S. Naval Headquarters Japan Navy Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Johnson Detroit Free Press R. E. Dixon Bureau of Aeronautics

Police End Roundup of Warren Mob

Front Royal police arrest a 26 year old Black man, John Gilbert Flynn, at 8 15 am in the Neg ro section after a mob attacked a white couple, Frederick Hiatt and Edith Johnson, Friday night. Five others, including three juveniles, were arrested yesterday on charges of forming a mob with malicious intent. The couple’s Ford and injuries are detailed, with grand jury and juvenile court dates set for July 6 and June 22 respectively.

Front Royal John Gilbert Flynn Samuel W. Parker John Williams Blaine Tevalt Charles A. Menefee DeWitt D. Robinson William Henry Mathews L. W. Waters Frederick Harold Hiatt Hillsville Edith Johnson Waters Rockland Low Water Bridge Whit Hiatt Marshall

Eisenhower seeks 168 million for atomic projects

President Eisenhower asks Congress for 168 million dollars for the Atomic Energy Commission. Funds would start a two mile long atom smasher at Stanford University, support civilian atomic power reactors, and finance the Euratom program for European atomic energy development.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Atomic Energy Commission Stanford University

June 20 Auction Listings from Winchester and Nearby Areas

Local sales directory lists multiple auctions for June 20 in Winchester and surrounding towns. Items include furniture household goods antiques livestock farm equipment and real estate with noted auctioneers Dennis T Cole W F Artrip Jr The Merryman Co L S Shiley and Charles R Duvall among others. Additional sales on June 27 include estate items at Middletown and Mt Falls.

J. D. Patterson Winchester Lee Ave Dennis T. Cole Hamn Paper Mill Road Bobby Evans L. M. Guthridge A. P .Martin Berryville Ave W. F. Artrip, Jr KE. S.T Llangollen Farms Upperville Merryman Co Sparks Henry L. Tharp Ridgeway W. Va Payne’s Chapel Lewis & Horner Shiley Middletown B. O. Brumback J. L. Heishman Mt. Falls Charles R. Duvall

Harrison Will Argue for Test In State Courts

Virginia Attorney General Albertis Harrison said he will test state segregation laws in state court before federal action. He spoke at a pre-trial conference with U S District Judge Walter Hoffman and lawyers in a suit by three African Americans and Rev. William B. Abbott. Abbott asked to be removed as a plaintiff after filing.

Norfolk Albertis Harrison Virginia Harrison U.S Walter E. Hoffman William B. Abbot Oakdale Presbyterian Church Abbott

Weather Summary Turbulent Rainfall Totals and Forecast

Fair and cool tonight with lows 50s to 40s. Friday features variable clouds and sunshine with no rainfall today. June rainfall to date 3.68 inches. 1959 total 14.75 inches. Average annual rainfall over 46 years 36.85 inches with monthly averages listed for each month.

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James J. Muia Mrs. Louise Johns Jones Funeral Home Funeral Service Servico Eastman Singer W. A. Orndorff Millie B. Orndorff Myra G. Broy G. G. Broy Court House Frederick County Reliance Ed Henry Lillard W. A Mary B. Steele Charles BR. Duvall Auburn Mass Massachusetts Turnpike UAR Thurmond H. Douglas Ratchford Elsie M. Ratchford Circuit Court Stephens City Robert E. O'Neal J. J. Pickeral Warren Associated Press Anchorage Atlanta Bismarck Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fort Worth Helena Indianapolis Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans Oklahoma City Omaha Phoenix the Golden A. P. Martin RCA Philco Auceigneer Glaize & Bro Service Department Cameron St Winchester F.H.A J. L. Hershman Mountain Falls Oliver 66 Oliver Oliver Horse McComnick Harry Heishman Mountain View Methodist Church W. V D.S.T Motorola W.S.C.S. of Payne’s Chapel
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