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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1960

Page

5

Kennedy and Humphrey pivot to West Virginia appeal

In Charleston and Washington both candidates suspend tours to back a bill aiding distressed areas. Kennedy and Humphrey back the low in spirits area bill, seeking loans and grants for depressed regions including West Virginia, with Roosevelt Jr. and Rolvaag substituting as stand-ins. Teamsters endorse Humphrey, a claim disputed by state leaders.

Charleston W.va John F. Kennedy Washington West Virginia Humphrey Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr Kennedy Karl F. Rolvaag Minnesota Teamsters Union James R. Hoffa National Organization International Teamsters E. A. Carter State Teamsters Council

Proof of debts hearing for estate of C Edward Rainsberger

John W. Rice Commissioner of Accounts fixes Tuesday May 31 1960 at 2 PM at the Winchester Virginia City Hall office for taking proof of debts and demands against the estate of C Edward Rainsberger deceased at the request of Farmers and Merchants National Bank.

Farmers and Merchants National Bank C. Edward Rainsberger John W. Rice City Hall Winchester Virginia

Farmers Livestock Market Report May Hog Veal and Cattle Pricing

May hogs sold 893 with barrows and gilts trading 16.25 to 16.75 per cwt and light to heavy butcher cattle 14.50 to 16.25 for heavy and 14.00 to 16.75 for others. Veal ranged 25.00 to 33.70 with various grades, sheep and lambs sold 122 head with prime 25.00 and utility 22.00, slaughter cattle totals 594 with steers 23.00 to 25.00, cows 14.00 to 21.50 and bulls 17.00 to 21.50. Also feeder cattle and calves priced by class. Wes Hildreth of Mill Valley, California, a Harvard outdoor track team junior, noted.

Ead Choice & Prime Cutter & Utility

James Fleming Wins National Mortician Award

James H. Fleming of 506 Dunlap Ave has been named a recipient of one of five special awards by National Selected Morticians in their national essay contest. His essay titled How Can I Expand my Personal Acquaintances in My Community outlines community outreach.

James H. Fleming Dunlap Ave Fleming

Corn Growing Project to Aid Ruritan Club

The Stonewall Ruritan Club plans a 12 acre corn field plant on Ir vine Cather's farm Martinsburg Pike on May 14 to fund club projects including the Frederick County Dental Clinic. Ed Lord presided over the May meeting at Stonewall School with Kris Frymyer in charge of agricultural work and Douglas Butler heading finances.

Ruritan Club Stonewall Ruritan Club Irvine Cather Martinsburg Pike Frederick County Dental Clinic Stonewall School Ed Lord Kris Frymyer Douglas Butler John Clayton Albin Red Crosse

Wiring First In Car Trouble

Wiring was the leading cause of automobile breakdowns in 1959, per an American Automobile Association study. Flat tires and ignition troubles followed as major auto problems.

Minnerpolis American Automobile Association AAA

Four One Act Plays on Blue Ridge Players Stage

Berryville Opera House launches Blue Ridge Players four one act plays with a mix of original pieces and classics. Bill Mitchell directs two skits Do Women Fish As Men Do and a companion card piece Levi. The main show Summer Pavilion is directed by Polly Dillard with a large cast. Dessert features The Dear Dea r directed by Gweynne Jones. Tickets go on sale May 6 with phantom patrons offered two reserved seats for upcoming performances.

Pitts-Clarco Theater Berryville Blue Ridge Players Bill Mitchell G. S. Kaufmann Wom- Levi Polly Dillard Caycey Carl Spencer Ben Weiss Gladys Lloyd Connie George Glaysher Steve Levi Dick Lord Bill Watkins Gweynne Jones Mich Clagett Jane Caspar Frank Cayce Julian Everly Mary Jones Stanley Houghton Berry Mae Lanham Boyce

Almond Seeks Study Of Virginia Convict Camp System

Gov. Almond asks the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study state convict road camps focusing on safety and community impact. Del. John H. Daniel receives the request after Botetourt Del. J. M. Peck Jr. raised local opposition to a proposed camp. A report is due by Sept. 1, 1961.

Richmond Virginia Advisory Legislative Council Almond Del John H. Daniel Charlotte VALC del. J. M. Peck Jr Botetourt Peck General Assembly State Welfare Department Virginia

Chrismore Returns to C P Here in Local Plant Role

W D Chrismore returns to the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. in this city as foreman service in the plant department. A Handley School graduate of 1944, he served in the Army Air Force in World War II and later rejoined C P here as an installer. He previously headed service in Orange and spent a year in right of way maintenance in Northern Virginia. He is married to Alta Hanner. they have a son and a daughter.

W .D. Chrismore Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Mr. Chrismore Handley School Army Air Force Chrismore Orange Virginia Alta Hanner Chrismores Braddock Street

Civil War Company Plans Warren Meeting

In Front Royal the county seeks volunteers to form a Civil War company meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the Warren Rifles Museum. Miss Laura Virginia Hale says the unit aims to include varied age groups and start with affordable gear before expanding.

Front Royal Warren Rifles Museum John S. Mosby Academy Laura Virginia Hale

Warren Man Fined $50 for Disorderly Conduct

A Warren man was fined $50 and costs after a disorderly conduct case. Commonwealth's Attorney William J. Phillips and Town Attorney Duncan C. Gibb prosecuted. LaRue Van Meter of Fairfax county. defense attorney. Jury members listed as foreman Hubert L. Cather and members Rufus Boyd, Ira Cook, Emory Clifton, Oscar H. Clark.

Commonwelth William J. Phillips Duncan C. Gibb LaRue van Meter Fairfax County Hubert L. Cather Foreman Rufus Boyd Ira Cook Emory Clifton Oscar H. Clark

Piece of Wire Kills Child in Clarion County

Clarion Pa AP a two year old girl Laurie Slike died from a punctured lung caused by a ten inch wire hanger. Coroner J Ward Kier said the accident happened while the girl's father John Slike mowed the lawn with a rotary mower which apparently cut the hanger.

Clarion J. Ward Kier Laurie Slike Kier John Slike

Trapped Youth's Body Recovered After 27 Hours

Luther Warren Payne an 18 year old Negro high school student died when a well in the Burlington Ohio yard collapsed trapping him for more than a day. Rescue workers cleared sand using power equipment and finally recovered his body late Thursday night.

Tronton Ohio Luther Warren Payne At- Seabe Burlington

Wardensville Graduates to Hear Ikenberry

Ikenberry will speak to Wardensville High School graduates on Monday May 23 at 8 p.m. in the gym. He will also addresses Fort Ash by High School May 25 at 8 p.m. Moorefield High School May 27 at 8 p.m. and Nokesville VA High School June 9 with Daylight Saving as the theme.

Wardensville High School Fort Ashby High School Moorefield High School Nokesville, Va

Virginia apple growers switch to Cyprex

Virginia apple growers plan to adopt Cyprex a 65 percent wettable powder fungicide from American Cyanamid after five years of testing by Experiment Station scientists and growers. The product provides protectant coverage on leaves and fruit with spreader sticker action and local systemic reach eradicant post infection control and mite suppression. It is to be mixed at Es required for pre bloom through first cover spray with timing crucial and compatibility with common insecticides and other fungicides.

Virginia Rhode Island American Cyanamid Company New York WNY Cyprex

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