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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1968

Page

2

Obituary Notice From Winchester Jones Funeral Home

Obituary details note funeral conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. by the Rev William Talbott at Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers listed include Roland Gordon Kenneth Coffelt Paul Carper Willard Gordon John Gordon and Osborn Gordon. Burial planned in Riverview Cemetery with visitation 7 to 9 tonight at Jones Funeral Home.

Jones Funeral Home William Talbott Roland Gordon Kenneth Coffelt Paul Carper Willard Gordon John Gordon Osborn Gordon Riverview Cemetery

Revival Service At Base Temple Church Tomorrow Night

Evangelist Carroll Kenney leads a revival at Base Temple Church near Whitacre at 7 30. Pastor J Kerns welcomes attendees as daily services continue each night next week.

Base Temple Church Whitacre Carroll Kenney J. Kerns

FETE MAIDS AT APPLE BLOSSOM PARADE HONORS

Miss Mary Cecilia Dick age 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Dick 514 Amherst St is a Handley High School graduate now freshman English major at Marymount College Arlington Miss Dick and Miss Mary Christine Miller 19 daughter of Dr and Mrs James A Miller Merriman's Lane Holton Arms Bethesda Md is a Mt Holyoke College freshman active in Student Government and choir The Maids of Honor accompany the Queen to receptions lunches ribbon cuttings dances and other Apple Blossom Time events and march on the Queen's float in the Grand Feature parade May 8 at 1:30.

Mary Cecilia Dick Charles H. Dick Amherst St Handley High School Marymount College Arlington Mary Christine Miller James A. Miller Merriman’s Lane Holton Arms School Bethesda Mt. Holy

Funeral Services for Mrs Katie H Lake Held at Local Funeral Home

Funeral services are announced for Mrs Katie H Lake to be held Sunday at 2:00 PM at Jones Funeral Home. A Christian wake is scheduled for Monday at 7:30 PM. Dr William F Schenck will conduct Tuesday morning services at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Katie H. Lake Jones Funeral Home William F. Schenck Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Byrd Sends Flag To Virginia From Gloucester Marine

A Marine from Gloucester received an American flag from General Lewis Puller after a request by Franklin R. Sibert USA Ret. of the Richmond Chapter Military Order of the World Wars. The flag was sent to Dab Ney’s company as requested.

Richmond Gloucester Lewis ‘‘Chesty Puller Dabney’s Company Ma Frankin R. Sibert USA Ret Military Order of the World Wars Byrd

Armored Killed and 113 Wounded in Vietnam Clash

Reported South Vietnamese casualties accompany a Khe Sanh Hue offensive where U S Air Force B 52 bombers pounded suspected Communist positions. Stratofortress raids near Khe Sanh and Hue followed nightly strikes amid rising tensions and antiwar leafleting in the United States.

Khe Sanh Hue Khe Sant

Bearded man Semenoff jailed in Woodstock on bond default

Mr. Semenoff remains in jail in Woodstock in default of a $600 bond per the sheriff. Damage was estimated at 750 to a Cecil car 100 to a truck and 500 to a motorcycle. He was described as bearded and long haired wearing tight black trousers a black leather jacket and boots.

Semenoff Woodstock Sheriff’s Office Mr. Semenoff

Virginia Senate defeats several school reform and alcohol bills

The Senate Education Committee kills Pendleton’s referendum to shift school board appointments. Moys’ restaurant alcohol bill is revived but fails again. Budget action ends quickly as Senate accepts Finance Committee pensions boosts for Confederate widows and daughters, with House approval. Sacks loses bid to allow beer ads on billboards.

Senate Education Committee Del D. G. Pendleton Amherst Board of Supervisors Circuit Court Senate Norfolk Thomas Moys Finance Committee House Norfolk Stanley Sacks Sacks

Weather map forecasts rain from Rockies to Gulf Coast

Forecast calls for rain and showers across the central Rockies to the Gulf Coast with snow flurries in Montana. Colder air moves into the northern and central Rockies, per AP wirephoto map.

Central Rockies Gulf Coast Montana Rockies

U S Swedish relations cool over Vietnam recall of ambassador

Washington recalls Ambassador William Heath to discuss U S Swedish ties amid Vietnam disputes. Heath faces an indefinite return after threats to his life following Sweden education minister Olof Palme's antiwar speech and demonstrations. Opposition parties call the move regrettable while Canada probes pamphlet sabotage of Selective Service offices allegedly printed in Toronto.

Washington U.S Vietnam Stockholm William Heath State Department United States Sweden Heath Social Democratic Party Canada Justice Department Ottawa Selective Service Inashington Toronto

R. J. Funkhouser Dies Prominent Industry Leader

Raymond J. Funkhouser 79, long time Jefferson County and Shenandoah Valley industrialist, died after an illness in a Hagerstown Maryland hospital. He owned O'Sullivan Rubber and Whitney and White in Charles Town and published The Jefferson Republican. He founded Blakely Bank and Trust and operated Victor Products Corp. He supported Charles Town General Hospital and Evangelical United Brethren institutions. Funeral set for Asbury Methodist Church Charles Town with burial in Shenandoah.

Raymond J. Funkhouser West Virginia Hagerstown Md Mr. Funkhouser Winchester O'Sullivan Rubber Corp Cherry Run Morgan County W. Va Newton E Mollie E. Lowman Funkhouser Maryland New York Jefferson County Claymon Court Charles Town Washington Jefferson Coun Ty Pioneer Point Baltimore Blakely Bank and Trust Co Victor Products Corp Charles Town General Hospital Evangelical United Brethren Church Semio

Prince Finds Anthem Hard to Ignore at Night

Cambridge student Prince Charles, Britain's future king, comments in Varsity on how the national anthem echoes at night near his dorm. He describes hearing hymns amid bottle clinks and voices, and notes morning noise from the garbage collector.

Prince Cambridge England Prince Charles Britain Cambridge University Varsity Planita Charles

Two Virginians Listed Killed in Vietnam

The Defense Department reports two Virginians dead in Vietnam. Army Spec. 4 Ernest E. Fawks of Natural Bridge Station was killed in action, and Army Maj. Robert E. Moss of Newport News was listed dead not as a result of hostile action.

Washington Defense Department Vietnam Army Ernest E. Fawks Natural Bridge Station Robert E. Moss Newport News

Salt Mine Fire Kills 21 in Calumet Caverns

The bodies of 21 men who died in a Calumet salt mine fire have been recovered after a four day search. Sixteen were found in a tunnel 3,000 feet from the shaft and five more later. Officials noted carbon monoxide poisoning may have caused the deaths as investigators review ventilation and fire control recommendations.

Calumet, la Cargill, Inc Raymond R. Ashby Kentucky Ashby Clayton Townemaker Cargill

Weather forecast summary for the period

Tonight and Sunday will be cool with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. Monday looks mostly clear and mild with a chance of showers later in the day.

Rainfall records for the past 55 years summarized

The article lists monthly and yearly rainfall figures from 1963 to 1967 and provides long term averages over 55 years. It reports total rainfall to date, monthly averages by month, and a full year average around 36.50 inches.

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