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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

2

Obituary for Lester C BlyFormer Handley student lifelong community member

Lester C Bly of Winchester died after a career with Sherwin-Williams and deep involvement in Boy Scout work. He married Catherine Long in 1934 and is survived by three children Dennie Eugene Bly Jerry Long Bly and Judith Ann Bauserman four grandchildren his mother and seven siblings. Funeral services were held in Harrisonburg Woodstock and Shenandoah Memorial Park with burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Carl Miller Seber Grandel and George Crosen.

Lester C. Bly Winchester Handley Harrisonburg Sherwin-Williams E.U.B Catherine Long Dennie Eugene Bly City Jerry Long Bly Judith Ann Bauserman Stephens City Emory Keyser Helen McLaughlin Donald Hildebrand William Bly Harold Bly Audrey Bly This City Lewis Bly Baltimore Lindsey Funeral Carl Hiser A. C. Agnew Ghter Grace Hepner Woodstock Frederick Hepner Dellinger Funeral Home John M. Eggan Mt. Hebron Carl Miller Seber Grandel George Crosen John Henry Roy Clem Hubbard Walker

Charles E Kiger Dies at 83 in Woodstock

Charles Edward Kiger 83 of Woodstock died Thursday in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with final rites set by the family. He was a resident of Woodstock and is survived by relatives. The obituary notes his lifelong community involvement.

Charles Edward Kiger Woodstock Shenandoah County

Mrs. Samuel Ensogna 60 Dies at Georgetown Hospital

Mrs. Samuel Ensogna aged 60 of 239 E Fairfax Lane died at Georgetown University Hospital after a five week illness. Born in Wardensville West Virginia she was the widow of Samuel Ensogna whom she married in Roanoke October 26 1916. Survived by two sons Paul and G S Bill Ensogna two daughters Edward P. Lewis and Clifton Stickles one sister Gladys Henderson one brother Fred White and 11 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Friends may call at Jones Funeral Home.

Mildred Lee Ensogna E. Fairfax Lane Georgetown University Hospital Ensogna Wardensyville W. Va James and Lida Dyer White Samuel Ensogna Roanoke Sacred Heart Catholic Church Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider & Vinegar Company Paul Ensogna Winchester G.S. “Bill” Ensogna Seaford Dela Edward P. Lewis Clifton Stickles Gladys Henderson Fred White Baltimore Jones Funeral Home

Pastor R. L. Williamson 85 Dies in Charlottesville

Reverend R. L. Williamson a former pastor of the Congregational Christian Church from 1928 to 1933 died at his Charlottesville home aged 85. He retired after leaving the local church and once served as president of the Valley Congregational Christian Conference. Survived by widow Virginia Moore Williamson and brother Oscar C. Williamson of Stuart Florida. Graveside service set for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Monticello Memorial Park Charlottesville.

Robert Lee Williamson Congregational Christian Church Charlottesville Valley Congregational Christian Conference Virginia Moore Williamson Oscar C. Williamson Stuart, Fla Monticello Memorial Park

Funeral for Elizabeth Petrie Maxwell Held in Berwyn

Mrs Elizabeth Petrie Maxwell 83 of Berwyn Md dies at home after three weeks illness. Widow of Clark Maxwell she was formerly of Frederick County and funeral service set for tomorrow.

Elizabeth Petrie Maxwell Berwyn, Md Frederick County Clark Maxwell Winchester David Susanna Cruikshank Petrie Tle Man Scotland Frederick Count Richard Lyon Petrie Peter C. Petrie Susan Mills First Presbyterian Church Berwyn Maryland Hyattsville

Round Hill VFD plans dinner and auctions weekend

Final plans for the Round Hill Community Fire Company chicken and ham supper at James Wood School were announced at the May meeting. Albert Pingley leads committees for food, auction, and parking as yard party plans and a May 20 auction are set. next planning meeting June 6.

Round Hill Community Fire Company James Wood School Fire Company Albert Pingley Harry Patterson Leo Baker Gerald H A Pingley Marshall Patterson E. W. Steele

Sales Directory highlights multiple Winchester area auctions

May sales list includes Connie Vance furniture sale at 26 N Euclid Ave Winchester VA with Dennis Cole as auctioneer. Also Robert Tritapoe real estate and household items at 21 Glaize Ave. Eleanor Hausen Fluck sale near James Wood School with Orndorff as auctioneer. Livestock and farm items at R 8 Underwood near Greenspring. Mar ion PA farm machinery led by Ralph Horst. J K Whitlock at New River Livestock Beckley WV with 250 ponies. Properties and estates listed in Frederick County Court House area with T G Scully and Snider auctioneers. Estate sales near Berryville and Winchester with multiple auctioneers.

Connie Vance N. Euclid Ave Winchester Dennis T. Cole Robert F. Tritapoe Glaize Eleanor Hausenfluck Myrtle Ave James Wood School W. D. Orndorff Underwood Greenspring Charles Duvall Ralph W. Horst Gervis Frank Hausenfluck Frederick County Court House Shawnee District E. T .Snider Leonard W. Grim East Main St Berryville W. Orndorff D. S.T J. C. Horn W. North Ave

SPCA Plans Annual Meeting Tuesday Evening

The SPCA invites members and nonmembers to attend its annual meeting on Tuesday evening when 1961 62 dues become due and new members may join. Nominating chair Miss Gwendolyn V Haynes announces proposed directors including J Thomas Boyd Miss Frances Page George Snarr Jr Mrs Harry Haines and others with Miss Ethyn Martin and H Randolph Stipe among officers.

Gwendolyn V. Haynes Camas J. T. Clevenger H. Randolph Stipe Charles Tait E. P. Browning Charlotte DeHart Evelyn Curl Claude B. Smalls, Jr J. Thomas Boyd Frances Page George Snarr, Jr Harry Haines George Weidig Charles Patton Ethyn Martin Virginia Farnsworth F. W. Fulbeam Charles Watson M. G Levi Carl Kotz

Leftists Beat Life Magazine Photographer in Uruguay

Life photographer Andrew St. George, visiting Montevideo for a pro Cuba gathering, was roughed by about 15 students and leftists who tore a camera and seized film. He was not seriously injured and filed protests with the Foreign Ministry and police chief as about 400 attended the open debate.

Montevideo Uruguay Life Magazine Andrew St. George St. George Dobbs Ferry N.J University Hall Foreign Ministry

Museum program expands art reach with statewide touring exhibits

The museum promotes painting and sculpture, current and documentary films, and packaged art lessons for children taught by local chapter members. About 80 traveling exhibits move across the state, with the museum aiding autonomous chapters in organizing programs. A slate of 14 directors was proposed by Stewart Bell Jr. for the museum board.

Richmond Washington Virginia Boyd Stewart Bell, Jr Robert Blasch Margery Duncan Walter Flory Julian W. Glass, Jr P. T. Grove Eugene Hotaling E. R. Huntsberry, Jr Thomas V. Monahan Robert L. Pizzano John F. Rodman, Jr Charles Schutte, Jr David G

Superman Fails in Hermosillo Attempt

Police explained a year-old incident in Hermosillo Mexico where Antonio Cuevas sustained a broken arm after attempting to imitate Superman by leaping from a high wall.

Hermosilo Mexico Antonio Cuevas Superman

Weather Update: Warmer With Scattered Showers Tonight

Mostly cloudy and warmer tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low near 60. Warmer Saturday through Sunday with temperatures about three to five degrees above normal and continued warmth into Wednesday. Afternoon thunderstorms are likely each day.

Rainfall Totals by Month and 24 Hour Update

The report summarizes rainfall in inches with 24 hour total 59. May rainfall cumulative 1.83 inches. Yearly totals show February through December figures, including 1961 cumulative 17.69 inches and May 3.83 inches, June 3.82, July 3.88, August 3.95, September 2.66, October 3.25, November 2.48, December 2.39.

Two Cuban Diplomats Seek Asylum in Mexico City

Antonio R. Montane and Gilda Portela de Montane, a second secretary and consul general, quit their posts at the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City and sought asylum in Mexico. They claim the embassy is a hub of Communist activity and accuse Castro's regime of targeting the Catholic Church, calling for an end to serving a government they deem oppressive.

Mexico City Fidel Castro Antonio R. Montane Gilda Portela de Montane Mexico Montane Montanes Latin America Castro Cuba

Newsmen Crash Land in Rebel Territory

In Laos north of Vientiane a U S piloted helicopter carrying seven foreign and American journalists crash landed in rebel terrain while observing Meo and Pathet Lao activity. All aboard were rescued within half an hour with no injuries.

Vientiane Laos Here Associated Press Fred Waters John Dominis Life Magazine James Robinson NBC Ronald Preston The London Times Vital Sacherenko Kenzo Nozue Masaji Furuhashi Pa Dong Plaine Des Jarres Pathet Lao

Zombro Elected Head of Boyce Elementary School SCA

Charles Zombro Jr was elected president of the Student Cooperative Association at Boyce Elementary School yesterday. He succeeds Lynda Pope with Terry Brown as vice president and Judy Sechurch as secretary. Danny Luttrell won the treasurer post.

BOYCE Charles Zombro, Jr Lynda Pope Terry Brown Judy Sechrist Danny Luttrell

Johnson visits Vietnam on Asia tour amid Cold War focus

Vice President Johnson arrives in Saigon on the first major stop in his survey of the growing Communist menace in Asia. He receives a warm reception and reports that talks with President Diem were successful. They plan further discussions and a short countryside tour before Saturday’s departure.

Johnson Asia Diem

U S Will Accept Negro Applicants Amid 1960 Admissions

U S will accept 13 Negro applicants while rejecting ten and about 600 white applicants. The decision, justified by a study of high school records test scores and admission factors, drew editorial approval from the Atlanta Constitution and support from student leaders and alumni head R. A. Sigel. Johnny Sellers, Carry Back’s regular jockey, debuted at Churchill Downs in 1955.

Tech Atlanta Constitution Tech National Alumni Association R. A. Sigel Atlanta Johnny Sellers Carry Back Churchill Downs

Painter in New England Travel Quiz Sparks Debate

In India true statements about U S states Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut are reviewed with a focus on regional geography. The piece labels the painter as a key figure in the discussion.

India True Maine New Hampshire Vermont Mass R. I Ard Conn Painter

Five Irish Surveying and Yangtze Details On Virgins Degas France

Five Irish. Six. Surveying. Yangtze. American Virgin Islands. Degas. France.

Yangtze American Virgin Islands France

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Curtis E. Bly Charles E. Kiger Robert R. Jenkins Mrs. Samuel Ensogna DST Jones Funeral Home, Inc Snellings N. Braddock St International 460 Shade Equipment Cco., Inc Martinsburg Pike R. L. Williamson Mrs. Maxwell Crider & Shockey Southern States Winchester Cooperative, Inc Cameron Elizabeth Fleet Dorothy Thompson Ter Round Hill Vfd Albert Boswell Clayton Pingley Kenneth Lewis R.t.bryarly General Insurance Rotiss SPCA Leftists Beat Life Magazine Eet Betty E. Piccadilly Zombro Boyce Sca Albany Albuquerque Chicago Den Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks U S Loudoun South Kent St T. G. Scully Frank A. Lavender Frances M. Lavender E. T. Snider Ttsburgh NAH Ee FT Cae RCS Eee CC Pt REVCO Westinghouse Winfield China Pittsburgh Wallhide Wallhide Pittsburgh” Paints Euclid Ave D.S.T Biege Kenmore Bassett Motorola T.V T.V American Plyer Mrs Nain Pleasant Valley E.ub. Church E.S.T Guernsey International Wineington R. S. Underwood Charles BR. Duvall Anderson & Jenkins
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