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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Notices in Local Obituaries

Funeral services are planned for Robert W. Luttrell tomorrow at 1 30 p m at Redland Methodist Church by Rev. Robert Moore with pallbearers listed and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Whitacre. Nearby notices mention Col Payne die and other services at Christ Episcopal Church Mt Hebron Cemetery and Omps Funeral Home with several pallbearers.

Robert W. Luttrell Redland Methodist Church Acre Robert Moore Paul Meriay Paul Douglas Cecil Haines Warren L. Harrison Curtis R. Story C. Melvin Dunlap Giffin Capon Bridge Woodlawn Whitacre Col. TI Charleston W.a James Belle Abney Payne McGuire del Christ Episcopal Church W. Holt Louder Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Funeral Service Arranges for Jane Carper

Funeral service for Jane Carper is set after her death with arrangements led by Carper Service. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service details to be announced.

Jane Carper

Funeral service for John M. Gore

The funeral service for John M. Gore of Underweed Lang ae Got is announced with details to be provided by the family.

John M. Gore Underweed Lang Ae

Laos in Geneva Talks Amid Rising Tension and Diplomacy

The piece notes looming flareups as rebel units resist proposed arrangements. Souvanna Phouma calls for a coalition government and Geneva delegation. Averell Harriman arrives in New Delhi to back a three nation truce mission for Laos. Britain and Russia agree on sending an international commission to Laos via New Delhi to supervise the ceasefire.

Souvanna Phouma Laos Indochina

Woman Slightly Hurt After Auto Crash Near White Hall

Catherine L. Swisher reported a bump after a 7:30 a.m. collision at Ris 730 and d in White Hall. Swisher drove a 1980 Fiat, colliding with a 1956 Ford truck owned by Coca Cola Bottling Works and driven by John H. Smith. Swisher not admitted to Memorial Hospital. damage to each car.

J. W. Detrick Catherine L. Swisher White Hall Memorial Hospital Coca Cola Bottling Works John H. Smith Pongion

Three Arrested Here Last Night In Car Thefts

Three men were arrested here last night by three different officers and charged with auto thefts. Paul Roberts of Arlington was held on Route 522 near Bayliss Store for grand larceny in stealing a black 1948 Chevrolet four door from Mrs. Thomas F. Timberlake of 126 North Washington Street. The vehicle was taken from in front of her home Wednesday night. Also charged in the same theft was Preceding Roland Lee Davis of 26 East.

Paul Roberts Arlington Boyd McDonald Bayliss Store Thomas F. Timberlake Washington St Roland Lee Davis

Star of Silent Films Anita Stewart Dies

HOLLYWOOD AP Anita Stewart 65 a star of silent films and former wife of a member of a wealthy family died Thursday. She began acting at 13 and led in scores of silent movies. Her 1929 marriage to George Peabody Converse, New York millionaire and socialite, ended in divorce in 1946. He was the son of a former U.S. Steel Corp president.

Hollywood Anita Stewart George Peabody Converse New York U.S. Steel Corp

Mass terror and detentions in Cuba amid food shortages

Reports describe mass terror as Castro releases some detainees and relocates others. At Morro Castle near Havana thousands were confined in dry moats with poor conditions, while at Matanzas thousands were held in a stadium for days without food or sanitation, sparking international criticism.

Castro Morro Castle Havana Harbor Matanzas Havana

Harrison pledges industrial and economic boosts plan

Former state attorney general Harrison outlines 12 point plan to boost industry and economy at a Vil ia Association Executives luncheon. He opposes right to work changes and favors keeping a pro business climate, while considering reorganizing industrial development into a separate agency. His rival Stephens backs a separate development department. The session touched on stock market moves and aerospace firms as context.

Toal Vilia Association Stephens

Weather Summary for Virginia May 5

Increasing cloudiness and milder tonight with a low around 50. Saturday to Wednesday trend shows above normal temperatures by three or four degrees with a rising trend through Monday and a chance of showers over the weekend.

Virginia Winchester

Rainfall totals and averages for the year to date

Rainfall data shows 0.49 inches in May to date. For 1961 total rainfall stands at 16.35 inches. The 48 year average is 26.9 inches with monthly averages listed: January 2.41, February 2.05, March 2.97, April 3.14, May 3.83, June 3.82, July 3.88, August 3.95, September 2.66, October 9.25, November 2.45, December 2.30.

Debate Over Lobbying by National School Boards Association

The NSBA contemplates expanding or limiting its lobbying role at the 22nd annual convention. Delegates from 50 states consider two resolutions on extending action on national education issues versus boosting information services. The controversy centers on federal aid and board makeup across conservatives liberals segregationists and integrationists.

NSBA New Jersey California

Prisoner Escape Report Tied to Frederick County Jail

Sheriff hesitates to confirm escape of Gilbert Junior Roach from Frederick County Jail last Friday. State Police had previously arrested Roach, with the Star not confirming the claim today.

Frederick County Robert L. DeHaven Gilbert Junior Roach Roach

Inwood Church Services and Mount Sinai Event

Church services for the Inwood Charge led by Rev Homer H. Bullett include John Wesley at Clearbrook with Sunday school at 10 a.m. EST and worship at 11 a.m. EST. The Arual Woman's Day service at Mount Sinai Methodist Church Leetown begins at 3 p.m. DST with Miss Vivienne Jackson as guest speaker and Miss Wanda Harris as chairman.

Inwood Methodist Church Homer H. Bullett John Wesley Clearbrook Mount Sinai Methodist Church Leetown Vivienne Jackson Wanda Harris

Balloonist breaks record in open gondola flight

Ross, 41, adds to his 100 plus hours in the upper air while Prather makes his third balloon flight. The previous open gondola altitude record was 102 000 feet set by Joseph W. Kittinger Jr. in 1960. Prather, a Detroit native, is a flight surgeon married with two children, Marla Lee aged six and Victoria aged three.

Ross Prather Joseph W. Kittinger Jr Detroit Marla Lee Victoria

Auction Listings for May Sales Directory Dates and Venues

A compiled May sales directory lists multiple auctions across Winchester Berryville and Frederick County. Items range from furniture and household goods to livestock and farm equipment, with dates from May 6 to May 20 and venues including private residences and the Frederick County Court House. Auctioneers include Wm Conner Dennis T Cole Charles R Duvall and more. locations span Paper Mill Road Winchester Euclid Ave Berryville Rio and Greenspring.

Ham’s Paper Mill Road Wm. Conner Connie Vance N. Euclid Ave Winchester Dennis T. Cole Silvania Ritenour Berryville Ave W. D. Orndorff William B. Sager, Jr Rio W.va North River Road Kenneth Bucklew Robert F. Tritapoe Robert F. Tritapoe, 21 Glaize Ave Eleanor Hausenpluck Myrtle Ave James Wood School Underwood Greenspring Charles Duvall J. EK. Whitlock New River Livestock Market Beckley W. Va Gervis Frank Hausenfluck Frederick County Court House Shawnee District E. T Snider

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