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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals of Leonard A Pangle in Strasburg

Leonard A Pangle 54 died at home after twelve years of illness. Survived by wife Mary Frances Pence Pangle and mother Zelda Bell Beeler Pangle, plus brothers and sisters in Ohio and Colorado. The body rests at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg then moved to the residence. funeral 2 PM DST Tuesday at Mt Hebron Cemetery with Rev. John T. Scarborough officiating.

Leonard A. Pangle Strasburg Tie Mng James Arthur Zelda Bell Beeler Pangle Mary Frances Pence Pangle Roland Pangle Frank Bell Front. Royal James Maple Denver Colorado Stover D.S.T John T. Scarborough Mt. Hebron

Funeral service held for Mrs Maude Swanson Shiner

Funeral for Mrs Maude Swanson Shiner, who died Wednesday in Arlington, was conducted by Rev White Friday afternoon at Arlington Funeral Home. Burial followed at Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include two stepsisters Mrs Harry R Pingley and Mrs J Edward Heine of Winchester.

Maude Swanson Shiner Arlington Rev. White Harry R. Pingley J. Edward Heine Winchester

Russell Fletcher dies after hospital stay in Winchester

Russell L. Fletcher 64 of Whitacre died last night at Winchester Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since April 18. He was born in Whitacre to John P. and Sarah Oates Fletcher and married Retta Place on February 1, 1939 who survives him.

Russell L. Fletcher Whitacre Winchester Memorial Hospital John P Sarah Oates Fletcher Retta Place Mr. Fletcher Shepherd

Longtime Frederick County educator dies at Gainesboro

The obituary notes a 26 year teaching career in Frederick County Schools and that the deceased was a Gainesboro School teacher at death. He served in several local groups including the Gainesboro Ruritan Club and Fire Co and was treasurer of the Sunday School. Surviving family includes his wife, one daughter Patricia Fletcher of Shepherdstown, four sisters, and three brothers. Funeral set for Wednesday at Redland Methodist Church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Frederick County Gainesboro Ruritan Club

Death of Charles E Hite at 74 in Gerrardstown

Charles Ellsworth Hite, 74, of Gerrardstown died yesterday at Kings Daughter Hospital Martinsburg. He worked 17 years on the Trammel Hollis farm and belonged to the E U B Church Bunker Hill and the Back Creek Valley Council Junior Order of American Mechanics. Survived by three sons Joseph Baltimore Ray Fort Smith Ark Conrad Gerrardstown, two daughters Elizabeth Vienna and Mrs Robert Penwell Vienna, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services Wednesday 2 p.m. at Bunker Hill E U B Church conducted by Rev D A Frazier with burial in Bunker Hill Cemetery and graveside rites by the Junior Order of American Mechanics.

Charles Ellsworth Hite Gerrardstown Kings Daughter Hospital Martinsburg Berkeley County Fort Smith Ark Conrad Hite Elizabeth Hite Robert Penwell Vienna Bunker Hill E.U.B D. A Frazier Bunker Hill Order of American Mechanics

Youths Charged In Camera Theft Case

Two juveniles face charges after a camera and flash attachment valued over $200 were reported stolen from Mrs. Wayne Godlove's car on Henry Avenue. The item is a Zeiss Ikon Contessa 33 millimeter camera. Police also investigate a Sony radio theft from Frant's Store, reported by Betty Baker.

Zeiss Ikon

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

Instructional note on mispronouncing regicide and pronouncing fidelity with emphasis on fidelity as loyalty. Explains pronouncing regicide as reh jə-sīd with stress on first syllable and cautions against mispronouncing as reel-i-side. Includes a brief word study and example sentence on fidelity.

W. L. Gordon

Laos Rebels Demand Joint Military Political Talks

Rebels insist on combining military and political discussions at Na Mone within their territory near Hin Heup, while the government pushes political talks at Phon Hong, 15 miles south of the cease-fire line, as Geneva negotiations loom.

Laos Geneva Na Mone Hin Heup

Carl Seabright Found Dead On Smithfield Ave

Carl Seabright 36 of 916 S Cameron St was found dead on Smithfield Ave with a gunshot wound ruled self inflicted by Medical Examiner Dr Douglass O Hill time of death about 11 p m yesterday He was a Shenandoah Brick and Tile salesman Handley High School graduate WWII US Air Force veteran and member of several local groups Funeral services were set for 1 30 p m Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with burial in National Cemetery Surviving relatives include his parents two sisters and two brothers.

Cal C. Seabright S. Cameron St Smithfield Ave Douglass O. Hill Mr. Seabright Winchester Arthur S Ida Foreman Seabright Shenandoah Brick and Tile Company Handley High School United States Air Force Conrad Hoover American Legion Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie The Friends's Fire Company Sidney A. Bornscheurer Zorpha S. Magerfield Glenn Seabright Mitchell S. Seabright Jones Funeral Home National Cemetery

Fourth Hospital Campaign Report Meeting Tonight at 6 30

The Winchester Memorial Hospital Campaign holds its fourth report meeting this evening at 6:30 DST at the Lee Jackson Restaurant. Previous reports show $797,468 raised. officials expect tonight to be the largest update as workers continue solicitations.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Lee- Jackson Iccene

U S Officials Talk NATO How to Handle Nuclear Threats

Secretary of State Rusk outlined that the United States seeks a nuclear test treaty but warns disarmament talks may stall. He urged full NATO consultation and a stronger conventional force buildup to avoid nuclear escalation, keeping nuclear weapons on alert.

Rusk U.S America NATO

May 10 7 00 P M Denny's Commission Auction

Auction directory item listing multiple sales with dates May 10 to May 12 13 at various Winchester area locations. Includes Denny's Commission Auction near Route 7 and Greenwood Orchard, William B Sager Jr near Rio West Virginia, Mrs ConnieVance in Winchester, Robert Tritapoee in Winchester, Eleanor Hausen farm repairs, and an estate land sale at Frederick Sade Court House with E T Snider listed. Auctioneers Orndorff Cole Sager Snider frequent.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Greenwood Orchard & Farm W. D. Orndorff Pri Estwilliam B. Sager, Jr Rio W.va North River Road Mrs Connievance N. Euclid Ave Dennis T. Cole Robert F. Tritapoe Glaize Ave Dennis . Cole Eleanor. Hausen Reed Aries Remairing Arena Farm Ve. Dies Hoape Frank Hausenfluck Frederick Sade

Market Quotations Parade Gains Across Space Age Stocks

NEW YORK AP reports a moderately higher market with electronics and space age stocks advancing. The AP average of 60 stocks at noon rose .50 to 247.30, Dow up .28 to 690.95, with oils, chemicals, airlines and utilities higher and several majors like Zenith Radio, Lear, and Boeing posting gains.

NEW York Associated Press McDonnell Aircraft Ieee Zenith Wa Radio Corp Lear Chance Vought

Baltimore livestock prices and a post mortem bridge query

USDA market report shows cattle and calves prices with bids for slaughter steers and heifers, cows and bulls, weaners, stockers, hogs and sows, plus small lot slaughter lambs. A reader asks if a partner is justified in criticizing a bridge hand after a poor play, answered as bad manners unless she is a bridge teacher.

Baltimore USDA

Civil War Monument Rededicated at Salem Church

In Fredericksburg a Civil War battle marker was rededicated by New Jersey and Virginia delegates. Rain reduced attendance to about 200 as a Confederate battle flag captured by New Jersey troops was returned. Alabama sent proxies. New Jersey officials lamented Alabama’s partial participation and recalled Charleston unrest over a Negro commission member. Mrs. Madaline Williams and Mrs. Eula Jett attended with mixed remarks about reconciliation.

Fredericksburg Salem Church New Jersey Virginia Alabama Charleston S. C Ane Hae Moore South Madaline A. Williams New Jersey Commission Salem Baptist Church Eula J. Jett National Association For the Advancement of Colored People John N. Dempsey

Fire damages $250000 building completed in 1955

Heavy smoke blocked windows of the 1955 building housing an equipment room basement gym and reception lobby. Col Boggs denied floor buckling while Chief Turner said concrete limited water damage. Insurance covers losses including baseball uniforms with no game cancellations expected.

Col. Boggs Turner

Weather outlook for Virginia with scattered showers

Scattered thundershowers tonight with low around 60 to 63. Tuesday brings morning showers then clearing for a cooler afternoon. Wednesday will be fair and cooler. Five day outlook calls for near normal to slightly above normal temperatures with warm Tuesday and Friday, cooler Wednesday and Thursday, showers Tuesday and Saturday.

Turner Virginia

Rainfall figures for a 48 hour period and yearly totals

Rainfall in the past 48 hours ending 8 30 a m today 06 May shows a total of 98 1961 rainfall to date 16 84. The average annual rainfall for the past 48 years is 36 9 with monthly averages listed from January to December.

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