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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1965
Page
2
Obituary notices list Miss Virginia Blaine Wolford 46 of Hamilton death at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She served in the Air Force Nurse Corps and worked at Martinsburg VA Center. Also noted are Minnie Ellen Shrack 80 of Middleway and Ralph C. DuBrueler 72 of Middletown with service details and survivors.
Mrs Pauline G Garber Anderson 46 of Clarke County died yesterday after a long illness in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born October 21 1918 in Woodstock she was a Handley High School graduate and longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church Lord Fairfax Garden Club and Winchester Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband Charles A Anderson two sons Charles A Anderson III and James T Anderson a brother and several sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral by the Reverend John A Baden will be held Monday at 1 30 pm at Christ Episcopal Church with burial at Mount Hebron.
Mrs. Virginia E. deGrange of Winchester died Wednesday. The funeral was held at First Presbyterian Church in Winchester with Rev. G. Raymond Womeldorf officiating. She was active in the Presbyterian Church, garden and civic groups, World War II War Bonds, and the Apple Blossom Festival committee. Survived by three daughters and eight grandchildren. Burial followed at Mount Hebron.
The Rev Frank Phillip Look 72 a retired Methodist minister of Wardensville WV died at home on Wednesday He was born in Strasburg Germany Apr 3 1892 and lived in Brooklyn Logan and Wardensville He is survived by two daughters Hazel Westfall Louise Whetzel two sons Willard and Charles Look and 10 grandchildren A funeral was held today at Wardensville Methodist Church conducted by Rev Ernest Metheny
Three persons were injured in two auto crashes over the past two days. Donald Richard Shifflett drove into a tree on Cameron Street and was charged with reckless driving. Sam Yost suffered a forehead laceration and was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
Actress Eva Marie Saint and her husband toured Winchester as Festival celebrity. Saint rode in the antique car division, danced at a square event, and praised the city’s southern hospitality. Radcliffe student Miss Rockefeller called the parade exciting as McKinley Day events opened later.
More than 500 float riders and about 1 000 marchers filled the Winchester parade route. Judges praised floats before the event and Lions President Richard Rosenberger chose to forgo the grand prize in favor of the runner up, the Winchester Exchange Club. Winners spanned high school, college and prep bands and various marching units with Gregory Guard and Staunton Military Academy among top finishers. Parade celebrity appearances included Jack Dempsey Dorothy Collins and Eva Marie Saint.
Melvin T. Duff 61, operator of Duff's Quality Court and Restaurants of Millwood Ave, died today in Winchester Memorial. Born January 30, 1904 in Kingsport Tennessee he was a husband father and member of several civic groups. Survivors include his widow children and siblings. Funeral services set for Tuesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Memorial service by Elks Home Monday night.
Forecast for Virginia calls for fair conditions with lows of 50 to 55 tonight. Sunday will be sunny and warm with little change expected into Monday. Noon high and low provided. references Winchester skies and daily solar/lunar times for May 1.
Rainfall data cover the last 48 hours ending 8 30 am today with blanks in April totals. The report lists 51 year averages 36 85 inches yearly and monthly averages with several figures including January February March May June August September November and others.
President calls for rapid OAS mission to Dominican Republic to bolster ceasefire and restore constitutional order as U S forces land. He notes 1700 Army airborne troops and 1480 Marines already ashore with totals expected over 5000. Lake Itasca and Davenport Windsor Chair referenced.
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