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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1962

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in West Virginia and Virginia

Obituary notices report the death of Samuel Gaston Strickler 85 at his daughter’s home in Halltown West Virginia with services planned in Berryville Virginia. Survivors include a son Willie G Strickler and daughters May Jenkins Viola Wright and others. A funeral for Charles J Unger of Berkeley Springs is set for 4 p.m. at Oakland Methodist Church with burial in a local cemetery and military honors for WWI veteran Millner.

Samuel Gaston Strickler Elmer S. Wright Halltown W. Va Mr. Strickler West Virginia Virginia Ella (Hays) Strickler Strickler Willie G. Strickler Berryville May Jenkins Alexandria Viola Wright Enders Funeral Home Green Hil Cemetery Charles J. Unger Berkeley Springs W.va Oakland Methodist Church Laura Catlett Whitacre Lola Green Edna Miller Cleveland Ohio Trving Unger All Unger Glengary W. A Guy Unger Washington

Death of Claud S Millner Retired Winchester Fruit Grower

Claud Stewart Millner aged 73 a retired fruit grower of Route 1 Winchester died Sunday at Newton D Baker Hospital He was born in Bedford County Virginia the son of the late Edward B and Annie Clay

Claud Stewart Millner Route 1 Winchester Newton D. Baker Hospital Mr. Millner Bedford County Virginia Edward B. and Annie Clay

Mr Claud S Millner Friday at 1 30 p m

Funeral notice for Claud S Millner indicates services scheduled at 1 30 p m Friday at Jones Funeral Home with details about arrangements and burial.

Claud S. Millner

Obituary for Gainesboro Farmer W Clinton Adams

W Clinton Adams 67 farmer of Gainesboro died at home after a long illness born in Frederick County son of Silas E and Ida May Loy Adams. He belonged to Chestnut Grove Methodist Church veteran of World War I and member of VFW Post 2123 Major Mosby Barracks 1526. Survived by four sisters Myrtle Maury Inez Pearson Grace Adams Bertha Adams and two brothers Clarence L Adams Martin D Adams. Funeral service arrangements incomplete. Cemetery.

William Clinton Adams Gainesboro Mr. Adams Frederick County Silas E Ida May Loy Adams Chestnut Grove Mosby Barracks Adams Myrtle Maury Brucetown Inez Pearson Winchester Grace Adams Bertha Adams Albin Clarence L. Adams Martin D. Adams National Cemetery

Famous Labeled Clothing At Middleburg Rummage Sale

The Middleburg Rummage Sale at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Middleburg offers labels such as Andrew Gillies of Edinburgh Michael's Jaeger Dior and Trigere. Seven rooms of clothing for men women and children plus household items and toys. Friday pre sale 20 percent added for early selections from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Middleburg Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Andrew Gillies Edinborough Michael’s and Jaeger London Bergdock, Trigere Dior

Julie Nixon Bonked With Baseball Bat

Julie Nixon, 14, received a bump on the head after being struck by a baseball bat during a private school softball game in Beverly Hills. She is home under a doctor’s care and recovering.

Julie Nixon Beverly Hills, Calif Julie Pat Nixon

Kennedy Signals UAW Backing in Political Battle

The article notes Kennedy’s address amid a strong UAW reception and hints at rising business involvement in politics through action squads. It cites a political action resolution describing professional groups including doctors druggists and realtors mobilizing for the November campaign.

UAW Kennedy

Area Man Escapes From Camp in Tazewell

Charles Melvin Palmer 20 and Emmett Elwood Walker 38 escaped from Road Camp 31 in Tazewell Monday afternoon. Palmer, 6 feet 3 inches, 158 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes, is serving six years for breaking and entering and forgery. Walker, serving 36 years for robbery and murder, is from Radford. Palmer’s parents live on Capon Road in Strasburg.

Tazewell Charles Melvin Palmer Paul M. Palmer Capon Road Strasburg Frederick County Emmett Elwood Walker Radford Palmer

Labor unions back political action amid talks with aircraft firms

Secretary Goldberg warned the administration will not tolerate strikes in talks with UAW and Machinists unions over aircraft and missile contracts. A convention shows the unions voting strongly for a political action resolution after Kennedy’s address. The President, after meetings with business and medical groups, reflected on his election and challenged voter participation.

American Medical Association

May 9 to 19 auctions flood Winchester area listings

A dense sales directory lists multiple auctions across Maryland and Virginia towns from May 9 through May 19. Items include furniture, electrical appliances, farm equipment, antiques, guns, silver, livestock, and real estate with venues in Winchester, Chambersburg, Martinsburg, Charles Town, New Market, Gore, Brucetown and more. Heavy use of auctioneers Orndorff, Duvall, Haworth, Lewis, and others.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers Ralph W. Horst Chambersburg Marion Headley’s Shawnee Fire Hall Pri Rt. 1 W. D. Orndorff W. H. Cochran Albin Willys Charles R. Duvall Farmers Livestock Exchange Stan Haworth Auction Co Edith R. Keeler Kent St Bank of Charles Town William Travers Coe Citizens Fire Lewis & Morrow Court Manor Arena New Market Canning Land Co Willis F. Anderson Gore J. R. Whitacre Scully & Woltz Frederick County Court House S. Washington St B. L. Lewis Bufflick Road Alton P. Ashby Brucetown

Health department option approved with county share debated

The council approved adding the option and removing zoning approval hurdles. Dr. Fears said the county pays about 27.46 percent and the city 28.96 percent of the health budget, with state and federal funds covering the rest, while county participation after building remains uncertain. Council members debated location, construction, and financing as key questions.

Carroll H. Henkel Henkel Fears N. Braddock St Marvin Gore Douglas Butler John D. Hamner, Jr Butler Hamner Frederick County Bell Grant Woodstock Lane Valley Pike Aikens Construction Co Rt. 11 Barr St Bellview Heights Eastview Battaile William N. Gochenour Eugene Dearing,Sr Welfare and Claims Committee City Welfare Department Charles M. Zuckerman

West Virginia Senate races show mixed fortunes for incumbents

In West Virginia several incumbents faced tough starts but gained leads as results continued. Campbell, a music company owner seeking office, and Sens Moore of the 4th District and Jasper of the 11th faced early challenges before finding safe margins in ongoing returns.其他

Senate Campbell Paul A. Moore W. N. Jasper, Jr Lyle A. Smith D-Cabell Lloyd G. Jackson D-Lincoln Cal E. Gainer D-Nicholas Walter A.holden D-Harrison

Weather Outlook for Virginia Cooler Days Ahead

The forecast calls for clearing skies and cooler temperatures across south and central Virginia with partial brightness and continued cool conditions. Temperatures through Monday will run 2 to 5 degrees below normal, with a gradual warmup possible by weekend and a chance of showers Friday and early next week. Rain totals show 0.31 inches in the past 24 hours, 1.47 inches for May, 4.62 inches for 1962, and long term averages by month provided.

Weather Quiz Answers Revealed in Island Group Inquiry

A group of islands identified as the answer to a weather-themed quiz is linked to the Salvation Army and discussions on interracial marriage. The response includes the number 800, references Spain and the Declaration of Independence, an aromatic descriptor, golf, and a true/false set.

Group of Islands Salvation Army Spain

Road Proposal Hearing Set For Tomorrow

State Highway Dept schedules a public hearing in Gainesboro on plans to divide about 5 miles of U S Route 522 just north of Winchester. Maps and details will be shown at the Gainesboro Volunteer Fire Dept building starting at 10 a m.

Winchester Bufflick Road Airport State Highway Dept Gainesboro

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Samuel Strickler Dnger Service Mr. W. Clinton Adams Jones Funeral Home, Inc Phon City Hall Louise D. Buncutter W. Clinton Adams LABOR C. I. Brumback & Sons, Inc N. Cameron St. Maskicine Board of Zoning Appeals William M. Battaile Health Department Gerald L. Goodman Dr. Fears Stewart Bell,Jr Slenkal Bymittee H. W. Butler, Jr W. Amherst St Henke Hawthorne Drive B. M. Porrero State Chamber of Commerce Marvin E. Gore, Jr S. Kent St Whitlock Ave Commerce St Overlook Park Lee Grant Frank Clevenger Planning Commission Shade Equipment CO. Rt. 11 Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Ore Rapid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego Chevrolet Plymouth Chrysler Pine Motor CO Lisiius Ejoy the Valley Hace S&h Crider & Shockey
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