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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1964

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in the Winchester Area May 5 1964

Obituaries list Keith Embrey age 65 and John Larson formerly of Upperville among the deceased. Funeral services are announced for multiple relatives, with details for each service, burial sites, and pallbearers. Other names include Frank Julian Lineburg 66 Lee R. Deaver 69 Samuel I Lee Jr. 58 John Edward Wiles 62.

John Larson Upperville Florida Ivy Hill Cemetery John Edward Wiles Washington

Infant Girl Arrangements Incomplete At Funeral Home

Herman K Embrey and Frank J Lineburg are listed with arrangements incomplete for an infant girl. The notice mentions a Thursday 1 30 p m time at Jones Funeral Home.

Herman K. Embrey Frank J. Lineburg

Goldwater Falls Short First Ballot In Mock Convention

Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia held a 1964 mock Republican convention as Barry Goldwater led on the first ballot with 601 votes. Nixon and Rockefeller figures also appeared in early nominations. Deliberations included remarks by Rep Judd and party leaders as delegates caucused.

Lexington Arizona Barry Goldwater Washington & Lee University Goldwater Nelson Rockefeller New York Ambassado Henry Cabot Lodge William Scranton Sylvania Richard M. Nixon Nixon Henry Cabot Lodge Michigan George Romney Margaret Chase Smith Maine Gordon Allot Colorado Hiram Fong Hawaii Winthrop Rockefeller GOP Arkansas Walter Judd Minnesota Pennsylvania Guy John Rhodes Ohio John W. Byrnes Wisconsin Fred Walker Doremus Gymnasium Judd United States Washington Richard H. Poff Virginia Johnson

Local Woman Dies After Bed Fire Burns

Mrs. Sadie Hurley 49 died from second and third degree burns after an accident at her home. Smoking in bed led to the mattress catching fire. She was treated at Memorial Hospital and transferred to the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. Born May 7 1914 in Bay City Michigan she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Kerr. She married James M Hurley in Detroit in Oct 1937 and was a Sacred Heart Catholic Church member. She leaves her husband and brother Robert Kerr of Detroit. The body goes from Jones Funeral Home to Detroit for funeral and burial.

Sadie Hurley Douglass O. Hill Kerr James M. Hurley Detroit Sacred Heart Catholic Church Robert Kerr Mich Jones Funeral Home

Police Hunt Husband of Slain Teacher

Authorities seek Allan L. Tarr in a 13 state lookout after the murder of Gloria Stevens Tarr a Fairfax County teacher found dead at home. The couple’s two grown children are named Davis Tarr and Valerie Wise with spouses in Maryland and Georgia. The victim taught at Washington Mission Elementary School.

Alexandria Fairfax County Here Gloria Stevens Tarr New Washington Allan L. Tarr Tarr Army Research Laboratory Arlington Davis S. Tarr Laurel, Md Valerie Wise Ft. Benning, Ga

Prison Inmate Escapes From W Va Sanitarium

Chester William Carden 22 an inmate at the State Penitentiary escaped yesterday from Hopemont Sanitarium in Kingwood while being treated for tuberculosis. He was serving one to ten years for grand larceny from Harrison County.

W.va. Sanitarium Kingwood W. Va State Penitentiary Hopemont Sanitarium Chester William Carden Harrison County

Georgia police hunt for car thieves in deadly officer ambush

Police cuffed and shot by suspects, believed to be a gang of car thieves. The killings leave three officers dead: Jerry R. Everett age 28, Ralph K. Davis age 49, and Marvin J. Gravitt age 52, all married. A reward surpassing ten thousand dollars drew intense inquiries as businesses push for up to one hundred thousand.

Georgia Jerry R. Everett Ralph K. Davis Marvin J.gravitt

Winchester Shenandoah Valley travel campaign revival plan

The group discussed raising funds via a second appeal led by Willis Fisk as travel promotion committee chair. Miss Nelson will tour the Shenandoah Valley seeking contributions. Folders at the World’s Fair exhibit would feature Winchester and Frederick County, with comments on area recreation protocol from Virginia Parks Commissioner Ben Bolen.

Willis Fisk Chamber Miss Nelson Shenandoah Valley Winchester Frederick County Ben Bolen Virginia

North Vietnam assets frozen by U S Treasury

The Treasury announced the freezing of all North Vietnamese assets in the United States and bans all financial and commercial transactions with Americans. The move, taken at the State Department’s recommendation, targets Viet Cong aggression in South Vietnam.

Washington Treasury North Viet Nam United States State Department South Viet Nam

Moscoso Quits Key Alliance Role in Kennedy Era

Teodoro Moscoso, once a bright star in the Kennedy administration as a key man for the Alliance for Progress, resigns as U.S. representative on the Alliance Inter American Committee. President Johnson announced the move, noting Moscoso's counsel will be missed. He resigns to accept an appointment by Puerto Rico Governor Luis Muñoz Marín.

Washington Teodoro Moscoso Kennedy Alliance For Progress Johnson Moscoso U.S Alliance Inter ‘American Committee

Bronx case echoes Kitty Genovese as bystanders fail

Police probe a second case of bystander indifference after a Bronx telephon e operator fights an attacker in an office building. A crowd of about 40 reportedly ignored cries for help before two officers arrived and arrested 26 year old George Goughlin on rape felonious assault and weapons charges.

New York Bronx George Goughlin Kitty Genovese Catherine Genovese Kew Gardens Queens Witeness

Middletown Post Office Quarters Under Review

A Middletown Virginia post office facility is under consideration for improved quarters. A 1964 letter notes no final decision as of April 2 due to drastic appropriations cuts. Priority handling places Middletown among most seriously inadequate cases. Routine matters were acted upon with all members present.

Middletown

Answers to Quiz on Political Figures and Places

The list includes Joe Louis, All American artists, The Untouchables of India, Wagner, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, England, Brass, and the Secretary of Commerce of Puerto Rico as a member of a federal commission to study Puerto Rico's future political status, Johnson said.

Joe Louis All American Artists the ‘*Untouchables’’ of India Puerto Rico Johnson

Weather Today Virginia Sunny and Warm Wednesday

The forecast for Virginia calls for sunny and pleasant conditions today. Low temperatures range from 45 to 50, with highs near 75 to 80. Thursday outlook is fair and warm.

Thurssday

May Rainfall Totals and Averages Listed

Rainfall for the past 24 hours ending 6130 a.m. today. May rainfall to date 3.50 inches. 1964 rainfall to date 13.75 inches. Average annual rainfall for the past 51 years 36.85 inches. Monthly averages for 51 years list January 2.98, February 2.13, March 3.08, April 3.13, May 3.77, June 3.88, July 3.88, August 3.81, September 2.67, October 3.13, November 2.60, December 2.39 inches.

ASSOCIATED _ PRESS Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dés Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. P En Orleans New York Okla City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Ptind Ore Rapid City Richmond

Hopewell church fire destroys sanctuary. damages exceed $100000

A dawn blaze at West End Presbyterian Church in Hopewell Virginia gutted the sanctuary and west wing, with officials estimating over 100000 in damages. Firefighters from Hopewell Colonial Heights Petersburg Prince George and Ft. Lee battled the flames three hours as investigators started work.

Hopewell, Va West End Presbyterian Church C. E. Bryant Kennedy Smartt Bryant 16Th Atlantic Avenues Hopewell Coloe Nial Heights Petersburg Prince George Ft. Lee

Kansas City and Los Angeles Tie for Fewest AL Home Runs 1963

In 1963 the Kansas City Athletics and Los Angeles Angels each finished with 95 home runs, tying for the least in the American League. The season reflected modest power output from both clubs.

Kansas City Los Angeles

Highway Toll In Virginia Reaches 278

The highway toll in Virginia rose to 278 after two traffic deaths. In Hanover County, 22 year old Freddy Kennedy Stacy of Hanover County died in a two car crash on Virginia 655 near Ashland at 10 45 p m yesterday. In Fairfax County 19 year old David Williams of Headquarters Company Fort Belvoir died when the car he rode in hit a wall yesterday.

Associated Press Virginia Hanover County Freddy Kennedy Stacy Ashland Fairfax County David Williams Headquarters Co Ft. Belvoir

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winchester Evening Star Frank Lineburg Keith Embrey James Cecil Blackburn Patricia Ann Blackburn Clyde E. Embrey Isabelle Grant Gertrude Hollister Carrie Wiegel Aliquippa William Lyons Larson Service George Orndorfft George Orndorff Winchester Memorial Hospital Stannard E. Phelps Charles R. Cunningham Amos Ritenour Robert Fletcher James Moore Arch Longerbeam Ray Bowers John D. Orndorff Mount Hebron Cemetery Frank Julian Lineburg Mr. Lineburg Hayfield Samuel Margaret Lineburg Clara V. Maphis Charles E. Lineburg Elkridge Harry R. Turner, Jr Edward C. Turner Arbutus Marion Lee R. Deaver North River Mills Vas Mr. Deaver Hamp Shire County Val Howell F. Ida Snyder Deaver North River Sandy Ridge Christian Church Betty Eaton Deaver Donna Deaver Marshall Deaver Willis Deaver Donald Wright Martinsburg Woodrow Cemetery Paw Paw Ray Pugh Otis Baker Charles L. Miller Elmer Corston Ellis Shanholtz John Whitacre Giffin Capon Bridge Samuel Lee, Jr Samuel I. Lee, Jr Loudoun St Eva Loy Mr. Lee Clarke County Samuel I Edith Mabel Catlett Lee National Fruit Products Inc Brucetown Methodist Church Frances Hartley Dorothy Martin Millwood Franklin Lee Brucetown Omps Craig Burleson Brucetown Cemetery Wiles Service Jones Funeral Home, Inc Loudoun &T Funeral Home, Inc Winchester, VA Mes Ber W&l John H. Enders Berryville Harvey E. Hall Mr. Wiles John Warmas Harriet Zarman Wiles Dorothy Fowler Philip Longerbeam Bluemont Providence Chapel Cemetery M. Tucker Carry Monroe Tucker Woodstock Harry Shirley United Brethers Church Roxie Tucker Dayton Grace King Dublin Frances Samuelson Toledo Merritte Tucker Covington Ross Tucker Crab Orchard Floyd Tucker Strasburg Daisy Shirley Bonnie Bobbington Washington, D. C Ruby Snapp Clearbrook William E. Rogers William Edward Rogers Country Club Estates Driver Terrace Mr. Rogers Edward Everett Nellie McCune Rogers Metropolitan Police Department Spurmond Lodge John Dove Tall Cedars Lebanon East Gate Lions Club Association of Rear Metropolitan Police Cork Street Christian Church Kathryn Stickley Rogers Ben E. Rogers James P. Rogers St. Petersburg Fla Roger Kline Emory Matthew George Cargaugh Hyattsville Stover Stanley H. Dysart Holmes Campbell Joseph Wolfson Taylor Simpson Taylor Barr Andrew Gemeny Edgar Eugene Scott Sourmond Lodge Walker Burns Buru P W Motors N. Viet Nam Luis Munoz Marin CUB Tractor Brumback & Sons Camergm el Salvador Wagner John Adams Tho’s Jef Ferson England Brass THE Dewax Vestal Dewaxer Rine
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