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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries in Winchester Memorial Hospital area

Obituary notices describe funeral plans for Mrs. Funk born Gore March 21 1888 wife of John Funk and a Cork Street Christian Church member with many children and grandchildren. Funeral Friday 3 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebron Cemetery. Also notes the death of Ioe Main F Schenck 47 of 4089 Washington St with service at Sacred Heart Church and burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A Christian Wake is planned at Jones Funeral Home this evening at 7 30.

Ra Ae N. Loudoun St Winchester Memorial Hospital Funk Gore Perry Nellie McKee John Funk Martinsburg W. Va National Fruit Product Company Cork Street Christian Church Lee Anderson Mary Patton Winchester Faye Cordova Pagosa Springs Colo Rosie Price Philadelphia Robert John Julian James Anderson Jones Funeral Home Charles Willard Mount Hebron Cemetery F. Schenck Washington St Sacred Heart Catholic Church Robert Ruth August H.cahill Robert Berry Thomas H. Phalen Raymond Kerlin Harold B. King James C. Davis Leon Slavin Samuel Birch William F. Schenck

Funeral services for Dr William F Schenck

Funeral arrangements list services for multiple individuals at various churches and funeral homes. Christian wake, church services, and times given for Dr William F Schenck Ancil Gray Charles A Harris Ralph Edward Dusing Gertrude Mae Funk with dates and venue details.

Weather Map Forecast Shows Rain and Snow Across Regions

Rain is forecast tonight for the Pacific northwest with snow flurries in the Rockies and snow in eastern New Mexico. Rain is expected from Texas to the Atlantic coast as colder air moves from the Great Plains to the Ohio Valley.

Pacific Northwest Rockies New Mexico Texas Atlantic Great Plains Ohio Valley

Ancil Gray Dies A Longtime Handley High School Art Leader

Ancil S Gray 64 of Route 5 died Saturday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born October 29 1903 in Doddridge County West Virginia he taught in Handley High School's industrial arts department since 1943 and was a key sponsor for classes 1946 1949 and 1957. He coached golf in 1966 1967 and earned community service awards. He is survived by his widow two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with burial at Cemetery and viewing tonight at Jones Funeral Home.

Ancil S. Gray Route 5 Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Gray Doddridge County W. Va Marshall F Lizzie Snyder Gray Mable V. Martin Winchester Winchester City Parsons School Parsons Doddridge Harrison West Virginia West Virginia Institute of Technology Handley Gray Parsons High School Boys Monogram Club J.H. the Judges Athletic Association

Insurance Agent C A Harris Dies at 56

Charles A Harris 56 of 1313 Valley Ave Lexington died Saturday at Stonewall Jackson Hospital from a heart attack. Born August 11 1911 in Frederick Maryland he married Anne Montgomery in 1931. A World War II veteran he managed the Metropolitan Life Insurance Winchester office for 19 years and served as secretary of the Life Underwriters Association. Survived by his father widow two children a sister and a Viet Nam service member. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery after a 10 AM Wednesday funeral with Father Robert Ruth.

Charles A. Harris Valley Ave Stonewall Jackson Hospital Lexington Mr. Harris Was Frederick, Md Albert W. Harris Martha Staley Harris Anne Montgomery Rockville Harris Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Winchester Life Underwriter’s Association Suzanne Harris Radford College Charles Montgomery Harris Viet Nam Elmer Nusz York Sacred Heart Cathelic Church Robert Ruth Mount Hebron Cemetery Jones Funeral Home

College Putoff Expands Not Till 1970 at Blue Ridge

The Blue Ridge Community College, opened last fall, is over capacity and will not expand until 1970 due to no funds from the General Assembly. Officials cite 1200 students as the ceiling for now, with enrollment expected in 1968 69. Dr. Montgomery noted the facilities limit.

Weyers Cave Blue Ridge Community College State Community College Douglas Montgommery

Gold Rush Continues In Europe

European gold markets show divergent activity as Paris hits a yearly high with eight tons traded while London and Zurich demand wanes. The London pool acts to steady prices, but dealers doubt it will shake out sellers. Paris records 12.8 million dollars in volume, kilo price at 5,600 francs, currency shifts noted.

London Paris Zurich Frankfurt U.S

Kiwi lays largest eggs relative to body size in birds

The kiwi, New Zealand's national emblem, produces eggs that are the largest proportionally among living birds.

New Zealand

McCarthy Charges Backers Lie in Draft Dodger Row

Senator Eugene McCarthy accused Johnson administration backers in New Hampshire of lying about his stance on draft dodgers. He claimed Senator Thomas McIntyre's radio ads distort his position as supporting draft dodgers and deserters. McCarthy urged McIntyre to confront him or withdraw the false charge.

Manchester N.H Eugene J. McCarthy Johnson New Hampshire Minnesota Democrat McCarthy Vietnam Thomas McIintyre D.N.H

Mary Anne Collis Joins Yost Beauty Lounge Staff

Mary Anne Collis joins Yost Beauty Lounge at 22 S. Braddock St. She is a graduate and former instructor of Scott's Beauty College in Martinsburg. Two huts found at Hell Gap near Guernsey Wyoming date to about 8000 B C, earlier than any prior Western Hemisphere houses, challenging views of paleo-Indian settlement.

Mary Anne Collis Yost S. Braddock St Miss Collis Scott’s Beauty College Martinsburg Hell Gap Guernsey Wyo Hemisphere

Weather Summary for Winchester March 11

The forecast shows a high around 51 and a low near 38 in Winchester. The sun sets at 6 16 p m and sunrise is 6 29 a m with the moon rising at 2 47 p m.

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Rainfall Averages and Yearly Totals Across Decades

The report lists rainfall figures by date and year with monthly averages for the past 55 years. It includes March to date totals for 1968 and five year January rainfall figures, plus long term monthly and yearly averages.

Supreme Court Upholds Desegregation Order of Alabama Prisons

The Supreme Court unanimously upholds a federal court order to desegregate all Alabama prison facilities. Alabama argued segregation aided discipline and security and that the order infringed prisoners' rights, but the justices reject these claims and affirm the desegregation mandate.

Washington Supreme Court Alabama Montgomery Birmingham

Timely Quotes on Race and Society By Ramsey Clark

The passage features actor Zero Mostel and Whitney Young offering provocative observations on race relations and social study. Ramsey Clark comments on policing and civil disorder, framing a tense, high-stakes national dialogue about rights and order.

Ramsey Clark

If a Boy Could Jump as Far as a Grasshopper

A playful comparison imagines a boy jumping distances matching a grasshopper, suggesting he could reach the top of an eight story building.

City of Galax Named From Local Mountain Plant

The city takes its name from a small plant that grows in the surrounding mountains, tying the town’s identity to regional flora and geography.

Galax

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Winchester Evening Star Schenck Service Ancil First Baptist Church Charles A, Harris Ralph Edward Dusing Assembly of God Church Gertrude Mae “Gertie” Funk Jones Funeral Home, Inc Bernard Groves Tinabt S Bernard F. Groves Boscawen St Comps Funeral Home Loudoun Street DIAL John W. Rosenberger and Co., Inc Commerce St Weather Report Dete U.S. Weather Bureau Issa Plurrles Ancil Gray HHS The First Baptist Chur Handley High School Th c Mount Hebron C.a.harris Laos Asia Charlottesville John O. Marsh, Jr Sions Sons of the American Revolution Farmington Country Club Elkton Harry Young, Jr Louisa County Ralph Kee, Jr Harrisonburg Europe I. Q. Answers Hamilton White Somerset Maugham Marianas Pronoun Maine Bulgaria Keayseas Pater Glai2ze & Bro N. Cameron St Vas Zero Mostel Eye of Congress Unemeleington Whitney Young Urban League Orville L. Freeman Vermont New England C.I. Brumback
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