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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1961

Page

7

Ground breaking for Nazarene church chapel on Woodstock Lane

The Rev D B Radcliffe and Robert Fletcher turn the first spadeful of earth for a new chapel educational unit at the corner of Woodstock Lane and Maple Drive. Rhodes Brothers of Winchester to build a one story brick structure 32 by 66 feet with a 10 by 32 wing. The church now meets at 303 S Loudoun St.

D. 8. Radcliffe Robert Fletcher Woodstock Lane Maple Church of the Nazarene S. Loudoun St

Kennedy Signs Low in Spirits Areas Bill Into Law

President Kennedy signed a 394 million measure to aid areas with chronic unemployment by creating a federal loan and grant program to attract industries and retrain workers. The plan targets hard hit coal, railroad, and textile regions in states such as West Virginia and Pennsylvania with redevelopments managed by a new Area Redevelopments agency.

Washington Kennedy West Virginia Pennsylvania Ae . Eisenhower D-Il

Searchers find bodies of two missing girls in dunes

In Holland Michigan police and volunteers found the bodies of 12 year old Margaret Chambers and 11 year old Carol Gee in a sand dune area near their homes. A medical examiner was awaited as investigators noted empty cartridges and a shotgun shell found nearby. Rex Webbert a civilian first located Chambers and was joined by Sgt. Edward Lennon.

Holland, Mich Rex Webbert Margaret Chambers Edward Lennon Grand Haven Mich Webbert Carol Gee William Chandler

Judge Carter Found Dead At Lumber Yard

Winchester Negro man Judge Carter was found dead this morning at Oates Lumber Yard after a visit and brief conversation with workers. Police reported no foul play. Dr. Warren S. Carter could not be reached for a report.

Judge Carter Winchester Oates Warren S. Carter

Disappearance Case Near Lake Michigan Park

A high school sophomore James Kerbs and two girls vanished after going to a wooded Lake Michigan park area to pick flowers. A warrant was issued for James Stephens. Stephens' bicycle was recovered near a Chesapeake & Ohio crossing six miles from home. The note found by Mildred Kerbs hinted at an accidental shooting and a possible escape to the Southwest.

Lake Michigan Bernard Gryson Ostawa County Stephens Chesapeake & Ohio Kenneth Kerb James Mildred Tay Lim

Hodges Cites Global Help Need at Chamber Meeting

Secretary Hodges told 3,000 delegates that the U S must share new duties to aid developing nations. He urged a combined effort beyond government action to counter Soviet economic pressure and promote progress freedom and justice. The address followed cautions about business misconduct amid a price fixing scandal.

Washington U.S Luther H. Hodges U. S. Chamber of Commerce Hodges Chamber Arthur H. Motley Motley Parade Magazine Motly Saieas U. S

Drake Returns to Broadway in Kean Adaptation

Alfred Drake returns to the musical stage for the first time since 1953 to star in Kean. George Forrest and Robert Wright, who wrote the Kismet score, will again provide music for Kean based on a Sartre play.

New York Alfred Drake

Tshombe May Be Transferred To Leopoldville

Katanga leader Moise Tshombe, arrested by the Congolese government, is expected to be transferred to Leopoldville and kept under house arrest as the central government pursues moves to end threats to nationwide stability. The conference urged Kasavubu to act to remove mercenaries and foreign advisers linked to Katanga.

Coquilhatville the Congo Leopoldville Moise Tshombe Katanga Justin Bomboko Tshombe Eliabethville Wom Congo Bomboko Joseph Kasavubu U. N United Nations Kasavubu Bombo Mies’tual Jo- Mobutu Gizenga

Snow blankets Clingmans Dome and Mount LeConte

An inch of snow covered Clingmans Dome and Mount LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park early Sunday, rangers reported.

Gatlinburg, Tenn Clingman’s Dome Mount Leconte Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Snails Hitch Ride on Ibis Feathers to South America

Tiny Florida Everglades snails have expanded their range to South America by riding on the feathers of ibises. The discovery highlights unusual dispersal methods for aquatic mollusks and shows how migratory birds can transport species beyond their native habitats.

Florida Everglades South America

Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent Schedule May 1–6

The schedule lists weekly meetings across multiple communities. Activities include 4-H and HDC sessions at Hi-View, Middle Road, Stephens City, Gore, Gainesboro, Shawnee venues, with demonstrations on simple home repairs and preparation for June metal tooling topics.

Frederick County Hi-View Middle Road Alfred Snapp, Jr Stephens City Annie Carbaugh M. Gore Grace Parrish Gainesboro Shawnee

Lesson in English By W. L. Gordon

Words often misused and mispronounced are listed with examples. The piece urges expanding vocabulary daily and features today word belief with guidance on truthful representation of intent.

W. L. Gordon Jim

Frank Pro ductions Plans Broadway Musicals

New York firm Frank Productions. It has several Broadway works in progress including How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying by Cy Feurer and Ernest Martin and adaptations of Anastasia and Peg of My Heart.

New York Frank Loesser Frank Productions, Inc Cy Feurer Ernest Martin Anastasia

Actress June Allyson Undergoes Minor Throat Surgery

Beverly Hills California actress June Allyson is recuperating at home after a minor throat operation performed Thursday. She left St. John's Hospital Santa Monica on Saturday.

Beverly Hills Calif June Allyson St. John's Hospital Santa Monica

Kansas City Theological Seminary to Move Next Year

The institution opened in 1959 now outgrows its quarters and plans to relocate to larger space next year beside the University of Kansas in Kansas City.

Kansas City Tional Methodist Theologicalanginary University of Kansas

Boost for repertory theater to unite New Yorks center

A move to create a See States repertory theater center in New Yorks Square Center for Producing Arts, directing Elia Kazan and Robert Whitehead, with foundation support and Broadway talent, aims to launch in 1963. The note also cites a rise in drug production value from 50 to 250 million dollars annually.

See States New Yorks On the Square Center

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