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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1966

Page

2

Obituary notices for Mrs. Peter Ruble and Thomas Stevens

Mrs. Peter Ruble of Martinsburg widow of Peter Ruble and mother of Frances Brant is survived by one son, a daughter, two step-daughters, eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren, with several siblings. funeral Friday at 3 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home. Thomas Stevens, 83, of Newberry Ohio, son of the late Poke Stevens, survived by his widow Mary and a brother, with funeral held Monday at Durr Funeral Home.

Chester Avenue Christian Church Martinsburg Peter Ruble Ohio Frances, Brant Cameron St Winchester Bertha Luise Stroudsburg Carrie McCasland R. W. Bitner Bessie Siler Ward Thomas Stevens Newberry Stevens Poke Stevens Capon Springs W. Va Mary Stevens Grover Stevens Lehen Clarke Frederick Durr Funeral Home

County Extension Agent Carl Gerken Resigns

Carl F. Gerken resigned from the Frederick County Extension office effective April 15, accepted by Dr. W E director of the Virginia Agricultural Extension Service. A replacement will be announced after selection by G H Clark district agent. John T Wolfe in charge. Gerken’s assistant for over three years.

Carl F. Gerken Frederick County W. E Virginia Agricultural Extension Service G. H. Clark Northern Virginia Extension District John T. Wolfe Mr. Gerken

Civil rights developments and primary results outlined

The article outlines Democratic and Republican primary results across several states including Alabama Indiana Ohio and Oklahoma with notes on candidates like John J Sparkman Richard Roudebush James A J Rhodes Frazier Reams Jr and Raymond Gary. It also discusses a test launch of the AP Offsetter printing device in Winchester and remarks by AP staff about its future national use.

Burns Robert F. Kennedy High Sargent Shriver Kennedy John F. Kennedy Florida Robert Kennedy Alabama John J.sparkman Indiana Richard L. Roudebush Ralph Harvey Congress Harvey New Mexico Gene Lusk Carlsbad John Burroughs David Cargo Clifford Hawley Ohio James A.J .Rhodes Frazier Reams Jr Govvernor Oklahoma Raymond Gary Oklahoma City Preston Moore The American Legion Dewey Bartlett Waukomis John N. Happy Camp Winchester Kimball New York W. G. Bradshaw E. Raymond Jablonski Lloyd Swann Richmond

Local Woman Charged With Assault In Winchester

A 20 year old Winchester woman Diane E. Jackson is charged with felonious assault for allegedly wounding Peggy Ann Harris in a Canton area incident. Police said she was found at the scene and released on bail.

Winchester Diane E. Jackson Pall Mall St Peggy Ann Harris N. Kent St

Anti Inflation Machinery Considered In White House Meeting

Washington AP A presidential committee meets amid hints the White House will study new anti inflation machinery to address labor and business dissatisfaction with wage price guide lines. AFL CIO President Meany and labor leaders push for revisions to widen workers profit share while wage settlements often exceed guidelines.

Washington White House Hewly Johnson Gardner Ackley U.S. Chamber of Commerce Ackley Labor Afl-Cio George Meany

250 Pennies Stolen From Preston's Station

Police said 250 pennies were taken last night from the Preston's service station cash register on Millwood Ave. Investigators report the entry was gained by breaking a rear window.

Preston Millwood Ave

Johnson and senators attend McNamara funeral rites

President Lyndon B. Johnson and the First Lady join about 20 senators in paying final tribute to U.S. Senator Patrick V. McNamara. The rites take place at Holy Name Catholic Church in Detroit at noon. McNamara, 71, died after a stroke at Bethesda Naval Hospital following treatment for a lung blood clot.

Detroit Lyndon B. Johnson U.S Patrick V. McNamara Holy Name McNamara Bethesda Naval Hospital Bethesda

Notice of Voting Registration Open for Primary Election

Federal registration records stay open through June 11 1966 for those wanting to register for the statewide primary on July 12 1966. Martha F Grim Central Registrar City of Winchester Virginia.

City Hall Winchester Virginia Martha F. Grim

Stephens City okays lines to terminal project

Stephens City Town Council approved Pure Oil Company plans to install water and sewer lines to the east side of Interstate 81 Route 277 for a new truckers terminal, hotel and restaurant. Engineers John McNair and Associates of Waynesboro oversee design while county planning coordinates details. The plan includes 20 to 25 rooms with baths and a 100 seat restaurant. After construction the lines will become town property and revenue will accrue to Stephens City. A new 24 inch water connection to the Winchester main will replace the old standby tank ensuring adequate fire protection and pressure townwide.

Stephens City The Pure Oil Company Charles E. Bass John McNair and Associates Waynesbor Winchester Green St Old Town

Civil rights hearings open on 1966 act plan

Washington AP reports Atty. Gen. Katzenbach led testimony before a House Judiciary subcommittee on a proposed civil rights package tied to a 1966 act. He described it as addressing deep seated racial injustice and noted actions on related programs amid town project plans and public safety measures in Virginia and beyond.

Washington Massie St Nicholas Katzenbach Tojoff House Congress Katzenbach Johnson

Weather Today Virginia Frosty start with rising temps later

Clear and cold with frost tonight in Virginia. Thursday brings fair weather and rising temperatures with highs in the 60s. Friday may see scattered showers and milder conditions. Five day outlook shows below normal temperatures with light showers possible Friday and Monday. Rainfall soon none in 24 hours. May rainfall to date 46. 1966 year totals and historical averages listed.

Strasburg Town Council seeks help to curb reckless driving

The Strasburg Town Council last night asked citizens to assist in reducing speeding and traffic law violations and gave Mayor Robert J Funk authority to hire part time police to focus on enforcement. A separate item notes the Shenandoah Valley Special excursion set for May 21 with travel from Union Station to Harrisonburg and stops at Alexandria Manchester Riverton and Strasburg.

Strasburg Robert JL. Funk Shenandoah Valley Rail Travel Assn Arlingeton Union Station Washington Valley of Virginia Harrisonburg Alexandria Mancassas Riverton

De Gaulle Accused of Threatening NATO by U S Delegation

Rep Wayne L Hays of Ohio told the European Consultative Assembly that President de Gaulle seeks to destroy NATO and curb European unification He charged France with pulling out of the NATO structure without consulting allies and warned sovereignty cannot undermine international law in order to end the alliance.

United States France Hays NATO de Gaulle Consultative Assembly Council of Europe Europe

Fatal Kiss Astronauts May Need Bacteria Pills

Dr. T. D. Luckey warned that space crews could face bacterial illness on return due to sterile air, food, and water reducing gut bacteria. He proposed bacteria pills before reentry to restore balance and boost immunity, citing studies on rats.

Earth Luckey

School registration tour planned by board

The board announced a tour of county schools between now and mid May to speak with principals. It targets students who did not register in spring and those entering school for the first time in the fall with a Summer session set for August 15.

Wake Forest Tops South Carolina 26-14 in 1946 Gator Bowl

Wake Forest defeated South Carolina 26 to 14 in the first Gator Bowl played on January 1, 1946. The Demon Deacons pulled ahead early and held off the Gamecocks to claim the historic victory.

Wake Forest South Carolina

Wall Street Slides to New 1966 Low in Active Trading

Market resumed its decline with the AP 60 stock average dropping 4.4 to 337.8, a new low for the year. IBM fell 3 points and Zenith lost nearly 3 while many higher priced issues and blue chips declined.

IBM Zenith Boeing Douglas Aircraft Raytheon Polaroid U.S. Smelting Eastman Kodak American Airlines Eastern Airlines Kennecott Anaconda Phelps Dodge International Nickel International Hsrvassar Consolidated Edison New York Central U.S. Steel and Standard Oil General Motors

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