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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1967

Page

2

Obituary notices from Winchester area May 6 1967

Walter Riley Spaulding 77 of Martinsburg W V died en route to City Hospital Martinsburg. Survived by widow Fannie C Spaulding two brothers and three sisters. Funeral Monday 1 30 p m Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Julian E Myers died in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a long illness funeral Monday 1 p m Cartwright Funeral Home conducted by Rev Newton Turner burial in National Cemetery pallbearers named. S Thomas Parlett 74 Route 5 died Friday home funeral Monday 1 30 p m Jones Funeral Home pallbearers named honorary pallbearers from Stephenson Methodist Church burial Mount Hebron.

Walter Riley Spaulding E. King St Martinsburg W. Va City Hospital Julian E.(jute) Myers Winchester Memorial Hospital Newton Turner Cartwright Funeral Home S. Thomas Parlett Route 5 Jones Funeral Home Robert E. Couch H. Randolph Stipe F. C. Beavers P.A. DeHaven Carl H. Miller Fred L. Duncan David H. Fahnestock Mertys Stephenson Methodist Church Mount Hebron Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Virginia Grove Davis held

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 3 30 at the Jones Funeral Home for Mrs Virginia Grove Davis 70 of 335 W Whitlock Ave died Thursday in Winchester Memorial Hospital The Rev Paul J Slonaker officiated Pallbearers named J William Hollis F W Danley E E Bayliss Jr Bryan Stotler William H Courtney and Leslie B Fletcher Burial followed at Mount Hebron. Richard Owens 79 of 204 Dodge Ave Winchester died today in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Owens born June 15 1887 in West Virginia is survived by a daughter from first marriage Mrs Gertie Dunn of Bartonsville and nine children from second marriage to Arbella Orndorff Owens. Also surviving are 35 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren a sister and two brothers. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the body at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville. James Blake Davis 17 of Augusta West Virginia died Thursday in Cumberland Memorial Hospital from injuries in a truck accident. He was born Oct 2 1949 to Frank and Pauline Corbin Davis of Augusta and survived by seven brothers and one sister plus maternal and paternal grandparents. Ducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the McKee Funeral Chapel Augusta with burial at Tearcoat Cemetery Augusta.

Virginia Grove Davis W. Whitlock Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Jones Funeral Home Paul J. Slonaker J. William Hollis F. W. Danley E. E. Bayliss, Jr Bryan Stotler William H. Courtney Leslie B. Fletcher Gertie Dunn Bartonsville Arbella Orndorff Owens Mattie Coffman Virginia Hockman Marie Talbort Winchester Edna Carper Shepherdstown W.va Rosie Miller Harvey Floyd Garland Owens Berryville Dorothy Hawkins Stephenson Hazel Huff Jess George Owens John H. Enders Funeral Home James Blake Davis Augusta W. Va Cumberland MD.) Memorial Hospital Mr. Davis Frank Pauline Corbin Davis Roger Davis Alexandria Alvin Davis Jerry Ricky Larry Terry Bobby Davis Virginia Lewis Shanks Bruce Corbin Baltimore Grant Davis McKee John Linton Harley Myers

Mrs Sargent 81 Dies in Stephens City Hallcrest Nursing Home

Mrs. John Sargent Zula Samsell Sargent 81 of Stephens City died Friday at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Born Sept 16 1885 in Stephens City she was daughter of Charles Milton Samsell and Eliza Hahn Samsell. Survived by nieces Anna Samsell Helen S Samsell of Winchester and other relatives. Funeral services Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev William Withers. pallbearers Atha Sargent J Dan Brumback Fred L Brumback Dennis Hoover A R Marks Robert E Ayler. Burial Greenshill Cemetery.

Zula Samsell Sargent Stephens City Hillcrest Mrs. Sargent Stehens City Charles Milton Eliza Hahn Samsell John Sargent Hattie Samsell Anna & Samsell Helen S. Samsell Winchester Jones Funeral Home William Withers Atha Sargent J. Dan Brumback Fred L.brumback Dennis Hoover A. R. Marks Robert E. Ayler Greenhill Cemetery

Antique car show and air show events in Shenandoah region

Shenandoah Region and Antique Automobile Club events progress at Wayside Inn Middletown with an awards banquet and dance at Lee-Jackson Restaurant. Tomorrow features a Fellowship Breakfast at Lee Jackson and a three hour Apple Blossom Air Show at Winchester Airport with Scotty McCray and other noted aerobatic performers.

Shenandoah Wayside Inn Middletown Lee-Jackson Lee Jackson Winchester Bufflick Road

Grand Marshal Hank Williams Jr Soaks Up Winchester Night

Hank Williams Jr the Grand Feature Parade Marshal arrived in Winchester around 3:30 a.m. and spoke with a reception committee before napping then starting a whirlwind day. He recalled early shows, TV appearances, Civil War memorabilia hobbies, and plans to build another car after a wreck.

Hank Williams Joe Tae Winchester

Death notices for Mrs. Jack C. Keeler and John C Palmer

Mrs. Jack C. Keeler 68 of Marlboro Frederick County died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was a retired school teacher born February 25 1899 and survived by husband four daughters one son a brother five grandchildren and nieces. Funeral service conducted Monday at Omps Funeral Home. Pallbearers listed and burial at Winchester Cemetery. John Carmen Palmer 63 of Route 1 Strasburg died yesterday in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital. He worked at Chemstone Corp son of William Oscar Palmer and Daisy Santmyers Palmer. Survived by wife Mary Blanche Hamman Palmer three sons two brothers five sisters six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Died yesterday. service tomorrow at 2 pm at Strasburg Methodist Church with burial at St Stephens Cemetery.

Carrie E. Keeler Marlboro Frederick County Winchester Memorial Hospital Keeler William Hunter Nellie Orndorff Shanholtz Cedar Creek Presbyterian Church Jack C. Keeler Jane Harms Winchester Leon Whitlock John Ware James Omps Roland E. Keeler Godfrey H. Shanholtz Silver Spring John Carmen Palmer Strasburg Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Palmer Chemstone Corp Mt. Olive William Oscar Daisy Santmyers Palmer Louise) Brill Strasburg Methodist Church Ernest Pollard

Peaceful Festival Crowd Despite Extra Police Presence

Winchester officers described this year s festival crowd as peaceful with only a single honor box crime reported. State Police Sgt Francis Woolf noted additional officers from Washington DC assisted Winchester while 51 troopers logged 18 136 miles over two days.

Winchester Francis Woolf Washington, D.C Frederick-Clarke-Warren Co Woolf

Traffic crashes and police activity raise Monday crowd statistics

Investigations covered 10 auto accidents all minor except a tractor trailer collision that seriously injured Roger Borden 22 of Stephens City In hospital today his condition improved but he remains in intensive care unit State Police reported 66 traffic arrests or summonses over two days 93 warnings and 207 motorist assists The police and officials noted a busier-than-usual period with a larger crowd than recent years Judge John Rice called it a busier Monday.

Roger Borden Stephens City Borden John Rice

Local Float to Military Academy Marching Units

Local float entries list college bands prep schools and special units for a military academy pageant. Notable participants include University of Richmond Leonard Hall Naval Academy Randolph Macon Academy Staunton Military Academy and multiple drill teams. Drum majors include Gunnery Sgt Losey and Robert W Durrett Jr with other cadet corps.

Military Naval Academy Leonard Hall Jr.Naval Academy Leonardtown Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal Staunton Military Academy Staunton Gregory Guard VPI Blacksburg Ncludes Somerset Miller School Jefferson H.S Jefferson City Tenn Miami Edison Sr. H.s.cadette Corps Miami Fla U.S. Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps Washington, D.C Linton Hall ‘Military School Bristow Xdrum Sgt. Losey Robert W. Durrett Lloyd Beasley Patty Bray Robert E. Lee H.S Springfield Janice Greenwood McLean H.S McLean Susan Carico Wm. Fleming

Winchester Baby Beef Show and Sale Opens Monday

The 15th annual Winchester Baby Beef Show and Sale takes place Monday at the Farmers Livestock Exchange with the show at 10 a.m. and sale at 7 p.m. Twenty eight baby beeves from 18 4-H and Future Farmers of America members in Frederick and Clarke Counties will be judged by Dr. Gary Mirnish of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Awards worth about 300 dollars include trophies ribbons and cash sponsored by Winchester Frederick and Parke County businesses. The Zion Baptist Church Berryville hosts Womens Day Services at 11 a.m. with Mrs LeRoy Davis of Shiloh Baptist Church Middleburg as speaker and a 4:30 p.m. Literary Program. Daughters of Zion chairwoman Mrs Lucile Layton says the event is open to the public.

Winchester Farmers Livestock Exchange Future Farmers of America Frederick Clarke Counties Gary Mirnish Virginia Polytechnic Institute John Wolfe Frederick County Parke County Zion Baptist Church Berryville LeRoy Davis Shiloh Baptist Church Middleburg The Daughters of Zion

Grand Marshal Hank Williams Jr in Winchester Festival Parade

Hank Williams Jr led the festivities as grand marshal with Otto Graham and other dignitaries in a four hour Winchester parade. Canadian officials and Miss Canada Barbara Lynn Kelly attended related events while Shenandoah Jubilee opened and a twirling meet started as city crews began cleanup at dawn.

Otto Graham Washington Redskins Winchester Barbara Lynn Kelly Dulles New York Kelly Armory

Paraders Finish 216-Unit Lions Parade After Smooth Run

A 216 unit parade rolled through town from 2 to 6 07 p m with enthusiastic crowds along the line. Youthful fans lined the route as autographs were signed and Lions Club members who organize the event for 26 years began plans for next year.

Lions Club

Weather Today Forecast for Virginia and Winchester

Virginia sees rain tonight with middle and upper 40s, clearing Sunday with highs in the 60s. Monday brings fair, seasonable temperatures as easterly winds shift to 10 to 15 mph. the day includes noon high 85, low 58, sunset 8 10 p.m.

Winchester

Rainfall Averages for 54-Year Period and Five-Year Span

The record lists monthly rainfall averages for 54 years with a year total of 36.50 inches. It also provides a five year series from 1962 to 1966 showing annual totals of 30.73, 33.46, 31.63, 26.85, and 33.32 inches.

Hospital Observance Week Planned at Winchester Memorial

National Hospital Week runs from tomorrow through next Saturday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The 1967 theme Your Hospital City of Care mirrors the hospital’s role in community life. Events include Tuesday’s 12:15 p.m. board meeting and a Thursday 6:30 p.m. service pin banquet.

National Hospital Winchester Memorial Hospital Pela Touref Hospital James Wood Clarke County Florence Nightingale

Gainesboro Firemen End Rough Day With Tire Mishap

Gainesboro Volunteer Fire Company faced a false alarm at 2 45 p m and a brush fire report four miles north that turned up empty. On the return trip, six lugs on the right rear wheel shear off, causing the wheel to drop onto the hub and nearly tear the fender.

Gainesboro Red Williamson Mr. Williamson

Special Program At Mt. Carmel Church

The Young Men's Chorus of Mount Vernon Baptist Church Front Royal will perform at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Leicester and Braddock Streets tomorrow at 8 p.m. to benefit the church building fund. Sponsored by Mrs. Arlington Turner the concert is open to the public.

Mount Vernon Baptist Church Front Royal Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Leicester and Braddock Sts Church Building Fund Arlington Turner

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