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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1963
Page
2
Fragmentary obituary items list Benjamin D Fitzwater and Jerry Ferdinard Shade with minimal family ties and funeral arrangements. Readers told to call Jones Funeral Home for details as services are pending and burial plans unclear.
Citizens oppose the planned power line citing tax cuts, harm to tourism, recreation, and the scenic value of the land. The debate continues as officials seek support for the project.
A blaze at the Carter home in Gainesboro damaged a neighboring Smith house and flooded the basement. Fire crews from Gainesboro and Round Hill battled smoke and water damage, saving some belongings while the Carters lost everything and moved to a relative's home.
A Bristol man was killed when an elevator operator reportedly failed to stop on the second floor of a building. The victim, a known southern businessman and Davidson College alumnus, fainted and fell as the elevator began to rise, trapping him for two hours before responders freed the body.
Four Coast Guardmen at Mile Rock light station near the Golden Gate endure monkish duties with 22 days on and 8 days ashore. Ed H Schofield notes the crew adapts, sharing a common complaint about long tours and limited contact with wives.
In a public Phoenix laundry an odd sign reads Do not wash horse blankets. The note reflects quirky constraints found in local businesses and offers a glimpse of everyday city life.
The report covers a review of federal civilian agencies’ overseas offices, U S aid shipments to Laos under the 1962 Geneva agreement, and NATO member economies. It cites comments by lawmakers on space and defense testing and predicts a rise in U S passenger car use amid NATO discussions.
Sales Directory lists auctions May 15 through May 25 near Winchester and Berryville Virginia. Denny’s Commission Auction East of Winchester Route 7 features furniture and appliances. Ralph W. Horst sale south of Chambersburg Pa. Farm machinery. Estate of Sylvania Ritenour at 1203 Berryville Ave Winchester furniture and household goods. Charles Lloyd furniture sale at 112 Rice St Berryville. Horse and pony sale Baltimore Livestock Market Inc on Rt 40 and 32. John W. Hockman sale three miles pony area. Auctions conducted by Orndorff & Cole and Chas R Duvall, aucts.
The Winchester Association of the Blind held its three day session with electees Bernice James as recording secretary James Garnett two year board member Amy Barnes one year board member Milton Perry delegate to the national convention and Marian Mac Donald alternate delegate The 1964 convention will be in Alexandria with the Potomac Chapter as host G Carter Baker and Milton Perry led planning Grant Affleck presided over the Winchester group
The forecast shows a warmer period today with Friday and Saturday warmer. Showers are expected late Tuesday or Wednesday and again around Saturday.
Rainfall data from 50 years shows monthly totals with January at 2.40 inches, February 2.13, March 3.02, April 3.16, May 3.83, June 3.86, July 3.00, August 2.52, November 3.83, and December missing. The study seeks averages per year and notes yearly variability across the period.
Abridged passage shows Brom Paige awaiting Gordon's launch and planning to watch TV, walk the floor, chew nails, and drink a beer. Mrs Herd's TV has been serviced to prevent quitting amid the countdown.
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