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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1960

Page

2

Obituary notices Virginia teacher honored posthumously

Mrs. Jeffries longtime county educator and church member dies at Concord born daughter of William and Elia Walker she married Julian B. Jeffries survives with one daughter funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. Vernon Baptist Church Rev. M. A. Bullett officiates burial in National Cemetery pallbearers Daniel J. Farrar Lodge Maggie Farrar Desmond Temple service this evening at 8 o clock.

Jeffries Fgn Colbecame Vernon Baptist Church Elks Virginia Concord William Nd Elia Jones Walker Julian B. Jeffries the Vernon Baptist Church Thoms Proctor Front Royal M. A. Bullett National Cemetery Daniel J. Farrar Maggie Farrar Desmond

Funeral service for Mrs Belle Allen

Funeral service for Mrs Belle Allen, who died Tuesday, will be conducted Friday at the John Mann Methodist Church by the pastor.

Belle Allen John Mann

Mr. John H. Clayton Saturday at 3 36 p m

Obituary note for John H. Clayton indicating a service time Saturday at 3 36 p m at Jones Funeral Home and related arrangements.

John H. Clayton

Obituary of Howard Magruder of Winchester

Howard Magruder of 208 East Clifford Street died Thursday morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Winchester and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Magruder. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Cartwright Funeral Home with Rev. M. A. Bullett officiating. Burial will be in Orrick Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m. at the funeral home.

Howard Anderson Magruder E. Clifford St Winchester Memorial Magruder Winchester William Magruder Cartwright Funeral Home M. A. Bullett John Mann Methodist Church Orrick

Mrs. Barbara Bott 69 Dies in Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Barbara Ellen Bott 69 wife of Russell Bott of Baker West Virginia died in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was born in Rio West Virginia and lived in the county all her life. Survived by husband a daughter Mary Belle Holden of Baker a son Harold Bott of Baker a great grandchild a sister Mrs Alice Bott and a brother Charles Moten. Funeral conducted at Baker E U B Church at 2 pm by Rev Robert Nair.

Barbara Ellen Bott Russell Bott Baker W. Va Winchester Memorial H Rio Clarice Devens Moton Ashford Moton County Baker E.U.B. Church Mary Belle Holden Harold ‘Bott Alice Bott Needmore Charles Moten Robert Nair

Ty Cemetery Millwood Burial Notice

The body is resting at Hadge Pied Leon with funeral arrangements pending. Local authorities hold the remains at Ty Cemetery Millwood for identification and next of kin contact.

Hoover Service for George F. Hoover

Funeral to honor George F. Hoover of 928 Franklin Street who died Wednesday. Service at Omps Funeral Home Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jos Duckwall officiating. Burial in Mt Hebron Cemetery family lot. Pallbearers named S L Haymaker Wilbur Anderson R N Boyd Basil Cooper Howard Patton Jy Oscar Harry. Relatives and friends may call at the Omps Funeral Home.

George F. Hoover Franklin St Omps Funeral Frial

Clowser Service at Mount Olive Evangelical Church

The Rev Daniel Agnew conducts a Clowser service at Mount Olive Evangelical United Brethren Church. Friends meet at Jones Funeral Home at 1 30 p m for a short service before proceeding to Mount Olive Church Cemetery for burial. Pallbearers are L C Lucas Frank Linebrug M A Wiley Robert Fout Perry Nail and Charles Brown. The remains lie at Jones Funeral Home.

Mount Olive Evangelical

Memorial for local farm bureau manager and family links

Maree notes the late manager of Frederick County Farm Bureau served a year and belonged to Stonewall Ruritan Club. Survived by wife, mother, two daughters, and one grandson. Funeral at Jones Funeral Home Saturday at 3 30 p m led by Rev John C Livingston. Burial at Mount Hebron. Call at funeral home for details.

Maree Frederick County Farm Bureau Mount Hebron Jones

Grim Service For Mrs Hugh Grim Funeral Detaills

Funeral service for Mrs Hugh Grim of 376 National Ave is set after her death yesterday. The service will be held at a local church with family and friends invited to attend.

Hugh Grim National Ave

Mrs Laura Shade 89 Widow of Wilmer Shade

Mrs Laura Virginia Shade 89 of 732 Kannock County widow of Wilmer H Shade daughter of the late James and Caroline Payton married Frederick Maryland April 4 1943. She was a member of Centenary United Church of Christ and is survived by daughter Mrs May Bailey Stephenson and granddaughter Mrs Ann McKee. Services held at Jones Funeral Home Friday at 3 30 p m conducted by Rev Henry W Korinth.

Laura Virginia Shade Wilmer H. Shade Kannock County James Caroline Lake Payton Shade Frederick Centenary United Church of Christ (Evangelical and Reformed May Bailey Stephenson Ann McKee Jones Funeral Home Henry W. Korinth Mount Hebron

Obituary for Mrs. Mary Moss Townley Townley of Berryville

Mrs. Mary Moss Townley aged 53 of Boyce died today in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was born in Jefferson County West Virginia, daughter of the late Kate Moss and Joseph Moss. Survived by husband Ernest W Townley. daughter Emma Walker of Millwood. sisters Emma Page Berryville and Katie Jackson Middleburg. brothers George James Lewis and Jesse Moss Berryville. three grandchildren, five stepchildren, three nephews, a niece and an aunt. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM EST at Zion Baptist Church.

Zion Baptist Church

Obituary of John H Clayton of Albin

John H. Clayton 53 of Albin died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Frederick County, son of Carrie Marple Clayton and the late John Henry Clayton. He married Retta DeHaven in Stephens City on June 17, 1933. He served Burnt Presbyterian Church as trustee and deacon, taught and served as treasurer, and worked at Virginia Woolen Company before owning Clayton's Feed Store for 12 years. He later became assistant manager at Herbert Bryant's Feed Store before retirement.

John H. Clayton Albin Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Clayton Frederick County Carrie Marple Clayton John Henry Clay Clayton Retta DeHaven Stephens City Virginia Woolen Company Clayton Herbert Brylant

Winchester area sales directory auction notices

Auction listings dated May with multiple venues in Winchester Virginia and surrounding towns. Furniture appliances dairy cattle estate real estate and livestock sales scheduled by various auctioneers including Orn dorff Cole Snider Haworth Duvall and Snider. Events span May 6 to May 19 at farms warehouses and town locations.

Denny's Commission Winchester Orndorff and Cole SNAPP Rt. 11 Ridgeway W Va Lewin & Orndorff Daisy B. Sowers Patton Oates Ave E T. Snider Pri Farmers Livestock Exchange Stan Haworth Auction Co F. P. Baker Estate Wardensville W. Va Wilson Hotel L. C. Hughes Glaize Ave Charles R. Duvall John A. Miller Watermelon Park Berryville W. D. Orndorff Ford Luttrell Fox Drive Dennis T. Cole B. B. Bailey Richmond Poines Hugh Ownby Edward McC. Williams Liberty St Henry H. Whiting Frederick County Court House Paper Mill Road E. T. Snider Front Royal Livestock Market Front Royal Culpeper Enterprise Grounds Culpeper Catetle Dave Canning Dan Lee Clearbrook James M. Kavanaugh New National Hotel N. Main St Harrisonburg James Charles Conrad Miller Bros Cumberland Pocahontas

Funeral details for local minister recalled in obituary

The service is set for 1 3 p.m. with Rev. William B. Obaugh officiating. Pallbearers include John W. Jones and Harry Ri a Mervel Adams, with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. relatives may attend.

Jones Funeral Home William B. Obaugh Evangelical United Brethren Church John W. Jones Harry Ri A Mervel W. Adams Arthur Shull Claude B. Smalls Baet J. McNally, Jr Mount Hebron

Clarke County Budget Kept On Monthly Basis

Berryville Clarke County board of supervisors votes to continue budget operations monthly for the year. Tax rate to be set at next meeting. $825 approved to John H Enders Fire Co. for new hose. Zoning change from agricultural to commercial requested for a 3 acre plot on Mt Weather Road near a subdivision. Battlefield Drive added to secondary road system. Chairman E B Lee presided. all members attended.

Berryville Clarke County Board of Supervisors John H. Enders Fire Co W. W. Spilman Mt. Weather Road Mt. Weather Road, Adjoining A Subdivision Mr. Spilman Battletown Drive E. B. Lee Memrs

Clarke jury to hear $85,000 automobile suit

Clarke County Circuit Court will hear an $85,000 civil case brought by Helen Carper against M. T. Woodbeich, with Carper alleging injuries from a December auto mishap and seeking $35,000 for herself and $50,000 for additional injuries. Venue panel includes Edward Kelly, James C. Carter, Alfred G. Allen, and others.

Berryville Clarke M. T. Woodbeich Helen Carper Howard Crisma B. Lee Carroll Rhoden Ci Duvall Roy Campbel C.R. Funk Beverley T. Huff

Child With Matches Causes Minor Fire at Route 5 Home

A small child playing with matches started a minor fire at the R. E. Willingham residence on Route 5 West yesterday around 4 p.m. The Round Hill Community Fire Company responded. Firemen said the boy was playing with matches in the cellar and ignited a pile of rags. No damage was reported.

R. E. Willingham Round Hill Community Fire Company We Ham

Koontz Heads County Teachers

Stanley R. Koontz, principal of Middletown Elementary School, named president of the Frederick County Teachers Association. He will be joined by Shirley Ritenour as secretary and other officers as the group, with about 180 members, continues to organize.

Stanley R. Koontz Middletown Frederick County Teachers’ Association Shirley Ritenour Swagler Koonce Berthaland Berta Stickley Annie P. Starling A Gpenenaiens Koontz University of

Nautical the Olympic contender horse ships to Munich for training

The Singing Springs Ranch bred Nautical, a famed palomino jumper, relocated to Munich for Olympics preparations. The horse, trained by Wiley of Baltimore County, previously won the King Gold Cup at the London International Horse Show and completed the Pan-American Games course without fault. Betting at U.S. tracks reached over a billion dollars in 1944.

Singing Springs Rosewell N.M Seeeta Germany Thor Wiley Baltimore County Nautical Queen Eliza London

Weather and notices from Winchester and surrounding area

Fair tonight with lows 47 to 53 and mid 60s east. Friday sees little change with a chance of showers in the extreme southwest afternoon. low around 43. Card of Thanks from the Walter family for kindness and flowers after Helen L. Walter's death. Rainfall data and local identifiers listed.

Virginia Helen L. Walter

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Mrs Bessie Jeffries Allen Service Uneral Services Hugh Grim fErriday Wilmer H. Shadeay Robert C. Chowser T. Olive Church Harry D. Houts Meyerstown Penn United Church of Christ Sjones Funeral Home, Inc Emker Howard Magruder Mrs. Russell Bott Hoover Service Clowser Service Grim Service Mrs. Wilmer Shade Ernest Townley John H Clayton H. L. Mills Universal Dry Cleaner Automobile Route Winchester, Virginia Warrenton, Va Stanley Koonta Crosley Philco Mittee Daisy Burkhart G. G. Baker Walter I. Q. Answers Lloyd's of London Montgomery France Hyde Park Benjamin Harrison Rhode Island TUE Law Glaize N, Cameron St Vic Corporation Court City of Elmer F. Puller Mary C. Fuller Frank L. Davis Jeff Hanna L. Davis Will Court House Virginia Avenue Lee A. Ebert C. E James H. Sandy Kerr Street Edward G. Baillie Duncan C Gibb E T. Snider
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