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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1959

Page

2

Alexandria School Board Ordered to Admit Four Negro Children

District Court Judge Albert V. Bryan ordered the Alexandria School Board to reply within a week and allow four Negro children, rejected for admission to two white schools, to join a related case. The students were assigned to all Negro schools and previously, nine similar children were admitted to white schools last February.

Alexanderia AP Alexanderia Give Albert V. Bryan Alexandria District Court William Ramsey Francis Hammond Lyles-Croutch Parker-Gray High School

Obituary Notice for Nolan David Schr Jr

Word has been received of the death of Nolan David Schr Jr ten months old son of Mr and Mrs Nolan Schrader of Morehead City N C Infant died Thursday morning at the home of his parents in the same city The funeral was attended by Mr and Mrs Ernest Nesselrodt and Mrs Mary Ondorf of Winchester at Morehead Cemetery.

Nolan David Sch, Jr Nolan Schrader Morehead City N. C Ernest Salter Morehead Cemetery Ernest Nesselrodt Mary Orndorff Winchester

Death of Clyde A. DeHart in Wilmington Obit

Clyde A. DeHart died last night at St. Francis Hospital Wilmington after a patient stay since Tuesday. He lived in Wilmington 30 years, son of A J DeHart and Mrs. DeHart of 305 Greenwall Ave Gettysburg Pa. Survived by daughter Mrs A T Stone Clifton Forge and sisters Ethie Dey and Charlotte DeHart. Funeral services at Sellers Funeral Home Chambersburg Pa with burial Lincoln Cemetery.

Clyde A. DeHart St. Francis Hospital Wilmington Del A. J. DeHart Greenwall Ave Gettysburg A. T. Stone Clifton Forge Ethie Dey Charlotte DeHart Sellers Funeral Home Chambersburg Lincoln Cemetery

Mrs Fleckenstein Rites Held At St Hubert Church

Mrs Catherine Fleckenstine 82 of Point Marion Pa died Friday. Funeral was at 10 this morning at St Hubert s Roman Catholic Church. Also mentions Vic Sorrell NC State coach and John Caffery Cedar Rapids star now with Atlanta roster in spring.

Catherine Fleckenstine Point Marion James Curl N. Loudoun St St. Hubert’s John Caffery Cedar Rapids Iowa Toronto Ont Atlanta

U.S. Scraps Excise Stamp Tax System

Washington AP reports the federal government ends the liquor and cigarette excise stamp tax system. Starting June 24, distillers and tobacco firms will file returns twice monthly and pay taxes on shipments within 15 days. The change aims to save government money and ease industry capital tied to stamp purchases.

Washington Internal Revenue Service James P. Richards The Tobacco Institute Inc

Two Hospitalized After Traffic Mishaps in Area

Two people were hospitalized after weekend highway mishaps. Edward J Mintz Jr of Berry Rd Pa was in good condition with facial contusions. Dorothy McFarland Mary McFarland Ann Webber and Janet Webber were released after minor injuries. A five year old girl Pamela Cook was treated for cuts. Damages were reported on several vehicles with no serious injuries.

Abrams Creek Valley Mill Road Memorial Hospital Edward J Mintz, Jr Berry Rd Dorothy McFarland Mary McFarland Ann Webber Janet Webber Pamela Cook Susan Cook Fremont St Winchester P. F. Click Kenneth E. McDonald Rt. 50 Click Irvin J. Long Patton Doris Jean Seaton Falls Church

Dr Louise Wensel Moves to California

Dr Louise Wensel who ran against Senator Harry Byrd last November moves to Pomona California to open a medical practice with her brother Dr Sverre John Oftedal. She previously ran a general practice in Fishersville for five years and plans to continue medical work in California.

Fishersville Harry F. Byrd D-Va California Louise Wensel Byrd Pomona Calif Sverre John Oftedal Weasel

Catholics in 1960 race shape Brown and Kennedy futures

The piece notes Massachusetts senator Brown and Minnesota's Humphrey and Missouri's Symington contest for second-choice slots as Kennedy eyes California. It discusses Catholic ticket dynamics, Kennedy's chances, and Brown's potential if a non-Kennedy candidate leads the Democratic ticket with a Catholic second man to balance the slate.

Massachusetts Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Stuart Symington Missouri California Kennedy Brown al Smith

VFW Post Home Entered and Cash Stolen

Winchester police say the VFW Post Home on E Piccadilly Street was entered between 2 a.m. and daybreak Sunday. About 50 in nickels dimes and quarters was taken from a jukebox a shuffleboard and a cigarette machine were damaged. Entry forced on the northwest door. Lt. Warren Rudolph led the initial investigation with Officers Maurice Lake and Warren Fogle.

Veterans of Foreign Wars E. Piccadilly St Winchester Warren Rudolph Rudolph Maurice Lake Warren Fogle

McElroy Holds Talk With Eisenhower On Future as Defense Chief

Secretary of Defense Neil H. McElroy met President Eisenhower for about an hour to discuss his future in the cabinet. He cited the death of deputy Donald Quarles as a factor and noted the international situation as a prime influence on his decision. McElroy previously said he hoped to resign by year’s end to return to private business. Eisenhower has made no decision on a successor to Quarles.

Washington Neil H. McElroy Eisenhower Defense McElroy Donald Quarles Quarles

Middletown Lions Host Annual Broom Sale This Week

Middletown Lions Club opens its yearly broom sale in town tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock with proceeds supporting the club's sight charity. A canvass of the county area follows on Wednesday evening, chaired by T. L. Dicks.

Middletown Middletown Lions Club T. L. Dicks

Tornado Toll Rises Across States Amid Wide Across the Plains

A sweeping report details tornadoes in Illinois Oklahoma Texas Iowa Wisconsin and Kansas Missouri with five deaths in Frisco Oklahoma nine injured nationwide damage estimated at 300 000 across communities including Austin Corpus Christi Guthrie Center Green Bay and St Joseph. Dozens affected by hail and rain followups.

Oklahoma Frisco Corps Christi Tex Austin Texas Herne Ada Grand Lake Iowa Fansler Guthrie Center Yale Rippey Bagley Wisconsin Green Bay Preble Ashwaybenom Paper Company Kansas Missouri Elwood Kan Missouri River St. Joseph Elmo

Eight Traffic Deaths Lift Virginia Toll Early Today

State Police report eight traffic fatalities raising Virginia’s highway death toll to 259. In Amelia County near Richmond, 25 year old Jack Johnson died in a single vehicle crash on U S 360. Isle of Wight Count residents Marshall Paysour and Ersell Williams died in a two vehicle crash on State Route 460. Norfolk resident Rufus Wesley Brown was uninjured. Sylvia Nelle MacElyen of West Point and Hampton died in a single vehicle crash seven miles west of Tazewell on U S 19 in Tazewell County.

Virginia Jack Johnson Richmond U.S. 360 Jetersville Amelia County Isle of Wight Marshall Paysour Baltimore Ersell Williams Portsmouth State Rt. 460 Zuni Rufus Wesley Brown Norfolk Sylvia Nelle MacElyen West Point Hampton Tazewell Rt. 19 Tazewell County

Masked Gunman Robs New York Hotel

A masked man with a sawed-off shotgun held four employees at the Manhattan Hotel during a robbery. He stole $12,000 in cash and an undetermined amount in checks, representing the hotel’s weekend receipts.

New York Manhattan

East and West Germany Clash Over Big Four Conference Roles

A Geneva conference stalemate centers on German participation. Lloyd and Gromyko postpone formal opening while West and East German delegations press for speaking rights under conditions. A four power table dispute and Western ministers meeting at Lloyd’s residence pursue a compromise plan.

East Germany West Germany Selwyn Lloyd Andrei Gromyko Lloyd Gromyko Soviet Union Soviets Poland Czechoslovakia Federal Council Georges Palthey U.N Heinrich von Brentano U.S Christian A. Herter Maurice Couve de Murville

Kickapoo Valley Apple Trees In Full Bloom

Kickapoo Valley in Wisconsin shows apple trees in full bloom today with blossoms described as one of the state’s most beautiful sights. The blooms are expected to fade by Sunday, signaling the end of the peak display.

Kickapoo Valley Gays Mills Wisc Wisconsin

Shockeysville Plans Memorial Service

The Rev. Mary Louise Steele will speak at the Memorial service Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Shockeysville Methodist Church. Her sermon titled Memorials That Last. A second service will follow in the adjoining cemetery after the church service.

Mary Louise Steele Shockeysville Methodist Church Miss Steele

Tornado leaves Thompsons to rebuild after wreckage

A tornado moved through the area prompting help from neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Thompson. They described the sight as it dipped down and noted the need to salvage belongings before rain. Mrs. Thompson said they would have to build another house sometime.

Thompsons

May 13 to May 30 Winchester VA Sales Directory Auction Schedule

May listings show auctions near Winchester Virginia with multiple estates and items. Denny's Commission Auction near Route 7 includes furniture and appliances. Warren Steele Rinker estate in Reliance lists autos and household items. Emma Lupton estate at 625 S Stewart Winchester features furniture and antiques. John P estate in front of Frederick County Court House covers real estate. Arnettte auction 6 miles northeast of Berryville offers antiques. Clowsher Transfer & Storage lists furniture and dishes. P M Hamn near Paper Mill Road features electrical appliances and tools. Local auctioneers include Orn Dorff Dennis T Cole W D Orndorff and E T Snider.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff Warren Steelerinker Reliance Alton W. Mathews Emma Lupton S. Stewart St Dennis T. Cole John P Frederick County Court House E. T. Snider A. R. Arnette Berryville W. Va W. D. Orndorff George W. Clowser Clark HAMN Paper Mill Road

Weather Summary for Winchester May 11

Partly cloudy and warm today with high near 85 degrees. Tonight and Tuesday keep warm and humid with widely scattered thunderstorms possible. Five day outlook from Tuesday to Saturday shows temperatures about five degrees above normal and scattered showers. The May 11 forecast notes sunset at 7:18 p.m. and moonset tonight at 10:30 p.m.

Sestifred Tyler Winchester

Rainfall Totals By Month Include Early May Summary

Rainfall data covers 48 days ending 8:09 am. May rainfall totals are .01 inches. Year to date figures show August 3.94 inches, September 2.68, October 3.25, November 2.52, December 2.37 inches.

Baltimore Produce Prices and Varieties Report

Apples listed with varieties and price ranges including Golden Delicious and Yorks. film bags in master containers and weights specified. Potatoes show New, Katahdin, Maine and Pa offerings with 50 lb sacks and price ranges. sweet potatoes noted as steady with Buckt waxed and Md Nema golds. NJ oranges priced by quality.

Baltimore Golden Delicious Maine

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Otto L. Tucker Frank D. Reeves Bryan Reeves Noland Schrader, Jr Mrs. Fleckenstein North Carolina State Vic Sorrell Detroit Tigers Snellings N. Braddock St Miller’s Flower Shop Sohn W. Rosenberger & CO Dr. Wenzel Stuart M. Perry V.F.W. Post Middletown Lions Illinois Piccadilly St N.Y Charles W. Willis Geraldine L. Willis Harpers Ferry West Virginia Valley Finance Co Oates Avenue F. L. Bushong, Jr Attorney At Law Associated Press Albany Anchorage Bismarck Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fort Worth Helena Indianapolis Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans Oklahoma City Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsbur Portlan Ae Me Portland Ore Rapid City St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Shockeysville Plans Service Pade 1 Edgar R. Painter Patton’s Oates Avenue St. Andrew Kiss McKinley Toy Baltimore Produce Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St du Pont Nugreen Pai Loudoun Street
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