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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1959

Page

2

Funeral services for Berryville widow Mrs Fincham

A funeral service for Mrs. John Fincham of Berryville who died yesterday in Berryville will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with Rev William Peet of Marvin Chapel Community officiating. Pallbearers include William Bolden Hunter Fuller James Off William Clevenger Maurice Locke and Wilton Singhass. A graveside service for Mrs Helen Hamilton Page, widow of Robert P Page of Saratoga and Philadelphia, who died at her home in Haverford Pennsylvania will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at the Old Chapel in Clarke County. She is survived by two sons, Robert P Page III and James De Page, both of Philadelphia.

John Fincham Berryville John H. Enders William Peet Marvin Chapel Green Hill William Bolden Hunter Fuller James Off William Clevenger Maurice Locke Wilton Singhass Helen Hamilton Page Haverford Old Chapel Clarke County Page Robert P. Page Saratoga Philadelphia James de Page Philadela

Fragmentary obituary fragment lists pallbearers and contact

Pallbearers named in a fragmentary obituary include John An ders, Julian A. Everly, Kenneth K. Gordon, T. Whitham, Moore, and V. K. Sirbaugh. Friends may call at the Omps location for viewing.

John Anders Julian A. Everly Kenneth K. Gordon T. Whitham Moore V. K. Sirbaughugh

Mrs Clarabell Lipscomb Pierce dies after illness in Winchester

Mrs Clarabell Lipscomb Pierce 21 of 19 East North Ave died last night at 10 50 at Winchester Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since Saturday. She was the daughter of Guy and Elda Lipscomb of Erwin West Virginia wife of Andrew Pierce married in Winchester November 9 1983. She belonged to Church of God at Erwin and worked at National Fruit Products Company. Surviving are her parents husband two brothers Guy R and Robert and five sisters Josie M Pierce Carol A Ashley Wanda Lee Lora and Lillie R Lipscomb all of this city. Funeral service will be Friday at 2 pm at Mt Carmel Church near Aurora West Virginia. Calling hours at Jones Funeral Home.

Clarabell Lipscomb Pierce East North Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Guy and Elda Moats Lipscomb Erwin W. Va Andrew Pierce Winchester Mr. Pierce Guy R Robert Lipscomb Josie M. Pierce Carol A. Ashley Wanda Lee Lora Lillie R. Lipscomb Mt. Carmel Church Aurora Jones Funeral Home

Fred Astaire Seeks Return of TV Emmy

Fred Astaire, winner of the 1958 TV Emmy for a dramatic or dancing performance, asks to return the award due to confusion over the acting category. An Academy spokesman says the award was won fairly and remains Astaire’s, with the matter now closed.

Hollywood Fred Astire Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Astaire Astire Thoms Freebairn-Smith Academy

Woman Hurt in County Traffic Crash In West Virginia

Donna Lou Hannas 21 of Romney WV reported in a two vehicle crash on Rt 50 Gore exit. State Trooper J H Smith Jr said her 1957 Pontiac ran off road through a fence hit a utility pole. Car damage $600 to $800. No injuries reported in other collisions.

Donna Lou Hannas Romney W. Va J. H. Smith, Jr Miss Hannas Gore Smith Kenneth L. Drummond Reading Darlington L. Sager Rio Damge David A. Fahnestock Washington St Wolfe St Jean Louis Caillouet Amherst St Dorothy Parkinson Moling Jefferson St. Damge

Mrs Smith to address alumni luncheon in Winchester

Mrs Helen Smith Mugler president of the Virginia Madison College Alumni will speak at the Winchester Frederick County group luncheon Saturday at noon in the George Washington Hotel. Agness Dingledine Harrisonburg secretary to attend. Reservations via Miss Anna Allen MO 2739 by tomorrow. Plans include a spring rummage sale and two $100 scholarships.

Helen Smith Mugler Virginia Madison College Winchester - Frederick County George Washington Hotel Mugler State Department of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals Mental Health Virginia Agness Dingledine Harrisonburg Madison Anna Allen

Ice Cream Truck Driver Arrested After Night Stop

In Columbus at 2 a.m. police halted an ice cream truck leaving a company lot after a night watchman alerted them. The driver claimed he was heading to California and was arrested for investigation of auto theft.

Columbus Ohio California

Berryville Plans Final Surfacing for Rice Street

Berryville Town Council accepted a 500 bid from Winchester Asphalt for final surfacing at Rice Street the major street project. Work began on widening and surfacing earlier. the rock surface remains and the parking fund is deemed reasonable with no off street lots available. A water tap was granted to Hugh Nelson. Mayor Broadstater asked Barbara MacEdwards and Dr. J O Cain to review town insurance. all council members were present.

Berryville Rice St Winchester Asphalt Hugh Nelson Josephine Leland Broadstater Barbara MacEdwards J. O. Cain

Teague to Speak at Rotary Luncheon Tomorrow

Dr Mervyn C Teague will address the Rotary Club during its weekly 1 pm luncheon tomorrow. He is noted for tunnel investigation work on the Holland Tunnel in 1930 and later held executive roles at U S Rubber Co and Lock Thread Corp. He moved to Winchester in 1987. The club also announces its annual barbecue set for June 6 from 6 to 8 pm at the Lions Shelter.

Mervyn C. Teague Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Teague Holland Tunnel Jersey City N. J U.S. Rubber Co Lock Thread Corp Detroit Winchester Lions Shelter

Uncertain Line Fragments from an Old Page

Partial OCR reads the line The go of the Light Brigade and notes a Month entry, Hamilton, Midas, and a 60 ft 6 inches measure. It also mentions serving a plate of watercress romaine lettuce and sliced cucumbers at a picnic spot to perk up hearty sandwiches.

Light Brigade Hamilton Midas

May 13 to May 30 Auction Listings North of Winchester

Local sales directory lists multiple auctions around Winchester and Berryville Va with dates May 16 to May 30. Items include furniture electrical appliances antiques tools farm machinery and real estate. Auctioneers include W D Orndorff Alton W Mathews Dennis T Cole E T Snider and others.

Haun’s Paper Mill Road W. D. Orndorff Warren Steelerinker Reliance Alton W. Mathews Emma Lupton S. Stewart St Winchester Dennis T. Cole John P. Allen Frederick County Court House E. T. Snider A. R. Arnette Berryville W. Va George W. Clowser Clark St Clay Sales, Inc Frederick Ham

Weather Outlook With Showers and Cooler Trend

The forecast calls for cloudy skies with showers and scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Temperatures reach the 80s in the southeast and 70s elsewhere, with cooler nights in the 60s to upper 40s. Thursday brings lingering showers then clearing, windy and cooler conditions.

Catia Winchester Pam

Rainfall Totals For May Across Years Noted

Fragmentary rainfall figures show May totals and yearly rainfall to date. Data indicates 1980 figures and ongoing monthly rainfall measurements with several digits and partial values.

Ania

Referendum petition over Warren County High School sale grows

The Warren Group reports more than 400 signatures collected toward a 940 needed for a referendum on selling Warren County High School. Teachers at public schools and a private Warren County Foundation school signaled support for continuing and strengthening the public system. The Warren County Committee for Public Schools urged citizens to petition the Board of Supervisors for annual school budget approval as the Board meets at the courthouse to discuss the next fiscal year.

Front Royal Warren County Leslie C. Young Warren County Education Association Warren County Educational Foundation OWS Warren County Committee For Public Schools Board of Supervisors

Castro Told to Watch Tongue After Panama Seizure

In Panama the government warned Fidel Castro to watch his tongue if he hopes to regain 86 Cubans who invaded Panama in a failed attempt to incite revolution. Foreign Minister Miguel Moreno Jr. rejected a repatriation request from Cuban Under Secretary Eric Aguero, citing Castro’s criticisms of President Ernesto de la Guardia’s government and OAS assistance to quell the invaders.

Panama Fidel Castro Miguel Moreno Jr Eric Aguero Moreno Aguero Castro Ernesto de la Guardia Organization of American States

Stephens City Plans Fines for Unpaid Town Tags

A town notice warns motorists without auto license tags will be fined up to 25 dollars. Mayor Lynn Comer says the tag purchase date has passed, and enforcement begins.

Stephens City Lynn Comer

Five Year Old Hero Rewarded With Ice Cream and Cake

In Walnut Creek California Debbie Wilson five heard muffled cries from a car where three boys about five to six were trapped. She alerted Mrs Harry Hemstalk who freed her son Kip and two others. The grateful parents rewarded Debbie with ice cream and cake for her earnest actions.

Walnut Creek Calif. UA Debbie Wilson Harry Hemstalk Kip Stephen Fredericka Robert Perona Debbie

Former scout seeks role with Orioles

A veteran baseball scout is pursuing a position with the Baltimore Orioles, aiming to bring decades of talent evaluation to the major league club.

Brethren Church To Be Dedicated In Middletown

The new Brethren Church at Middletown will be dedicated Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. E. T. Clark of the First Baptist Church will deliver the message.

Brethren New Brethren Church Middletown E. T. Clark First Baptist Church

Dedication of New Church Led by Rev Arthur G Carper

The Rev. Arthur G. Carper serves as pastor of the new church and leads a public dedication service. The note mentions children offered meals with stewed tomatoes in a mildly flavored chili con carne option.

Arthur G. Carper

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